[NFBNJ] President Riccobono's notebook For The Week Of June 8

Tue Jun 9 01:15:54 UTC 2020

Greetings to all!
I have provided several items of interest pasted from President Riccobono’s 
notebook for the week of June 8, 2020.
I have provided my comments where warranted.

Again, thank you for your continued support, interest and energy to raise 
expectations to transform dreams into reality.
Warmly,
Joe

We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org
Raising Expectations To Live The Life You Want!

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President’s Notebook
National Federation of the Blind
Mark A. Riccobono
officeofthepresident at nfb.org
410-659-9314

Dear Fellow Federationists,

It is hard to believe how fast the first week of June passed. As you know, 
this is the final week for registering members for the National Federation 
of the Blind Convention. Please give attention to assisting members who are 
not able to fill out the online registration. As you know from the 
Presidential Release, our registration numbers are looking great, but we do 
not want anyone to be left out.

Comments: The deadline is Monday, June 15.

I forwarded an email highlighting the importance for all members and non 
members to register at no cost.

A reminder message will be forwarded by mid week to encourage all to 
register for the 80th national convention.

Any questions and or concerns, please contact  Jane Degenshein at 973 736 
5785 or email, jdegen16 at comcast.net.

Also, if you wish, please contact Linda Melendez at 732 421 7063 or email, 
lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

We are anticipating opening our Independence Market on June 22 for phone 
orders. Please take note and expect information soon. I know from the 
Presidential Release that members are eager to start placing orders.

Comments: Share the information with others.

Critical Actions:
NFB-NEWSLINE® Survey:
As discussed on the Presidential Release, the National Federation of the 
Blind has contracted with Deloitte to analyze NFB-NEWSLINE and make 
recommendations for possible improvement. As part of their analysis, they 
are conducting a survey of blind people who use NFB-NEWSLINE and blind 
people who do not. It would be very helpful if you could encourage as many 
blind people as possible (both members and non-members) to take this survey 
by Wednesday, June 10. The survey can be found at 
http://sgiz.mobi/s3/nfbnewsline.

Comments: Please consider the above request.

Note: In New Jersey we have as of April, 2020, 3,099 subscribers.  GREAT!

The survey is open to members and non members and therefore, forward far and 
wide.

News:
June Presidential Release is available:
The June Presidential Release is available at 
https://www.nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases 
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb4gTeNg2PQ.

Comments: The June Presidential Release provided much educational, 
motivational and inspirational information.

I hope that all will enjoy his message.

National Convention—One Week Left to Register:
Don’t delay; register today at no cost! National Federation of the Blind 
members are requested and non-members are invited to register for the 
national convention, taking place July 14 through July 18. Registration 
gives access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes, and 
other exciting content. The deadline to register is June 15. Learn more and 
register for the national convention today.

Comments: Information is provided above.

Do Not Hesitate, REGISTER.

Lyft Offering Free Rides to Federation Members:
Our rideshare partners at Lyft are continuing to provide us with a general 
coupon worth $25 per user. The code is being made available for use through 
July 1. It should be used to assist any blind person in your affiliate that 
you feel would benefit from this assistance. Members will need to contact 
affiliate presidents to receive a code and must submit the name of the 
individual requesting the code, their city and state, and a description of 
how the code will be used.

Comments: Linda Melendez, First Vice-President is chairing this project.

Please contact Linda at 732 421 7063 or email, lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

Register for the NFB BELL® In-Home Edition:
Enhance Braille literacy for blind and low-vision children, ages four 
through twelve, with NFB BELL! Registration is open for two more 
opportunities of the in-home, two-week-long sessions of NFB BELL Academy. 
Each registered student will receive the materials to complete all lessons 
alongside their parent/guardian via mail. Register for one of the upcoming 
sessions:

·         June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020

·         July 27, 2020 through August 7, 2020

Space is limited, so register today for NFB BELL.

Comments: As of this writing, the BELL Academy for the NFBNJ is proud to 
announce eight students registered for the Home Edition.

In future distributions, we will provide updates from the staff and more 
importantly, the  students and parents.

New Blog Post:
“Health in a Time of Pandemic and Protest”

June Issue of the Braille Monitor:
Check out the latest issue of the Braille Monitor, the National Federation 
of the Blind’s flagship publication. There are articles that discuss 
navigating uncharted territory, learning in the time of COVID-19, audible 
traffic signals, and more. Read the June 2020 Braille Monitor.

Comments: The NFB provides opportunities to by caring, sharing and growing 
to make a difference.

I encourage all to take notice to the above information.

Rideshare Testing:
We understand that members may need to travel for groceries, doctor’s 
appointments, and other essential reasons. If you use rideshare with a 
service animal this month, please complete NFB’s rideshare survey and help 
the NFB monitor whether Uber and Lyft drivers continue to discriminate 
against travelers with service animals: www.nfb.org/rideshare-test.

Comments: To all in New Jersey that have provided feedback, thanks.

Please consider the above request.

Thanks to many that have and are continuing to provide the information 
requested.

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles 
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; 
blindness is not what holds you back.

Mark A. Riccobono, President

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314 | officeofthepresident at nfb.org

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends 
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work 
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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