[NFBNJ] Week of September 26, 2022 President Riccobono's Notebook, National Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind

Wed Sep 28 10:34:09 UTC 2022

*President’s Notebook*

* National Federation of the Blind Mark A. Riccobono
officeofthepresident at nfb.org <officeofthepresident at nfb.org> 410-659-9314*

Dear Federation Family,

As hard as it is to believe, this Saturday will kick off Blind Equality
Achievement Month 2022. I look forward to the great outreach that you all
will be undertaking to spread the word about our work and to change public
attitudes about blindness.

Enjoy the first full week of fall.
Critical Actions: October 1: Presidential Release LIVE in Mississippi:

Brought to you live from the home of the Jackson Chapter of the NFB of
Mississippi, next month’s Presidential Release LIVE will be this Saturday,
October 1, 5:00 p.m., eastern. Zoom ID: 960 0225 8139. Access details
available. <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=540>
News: Submit Activities including White Cane Awareness Day Proclamations:

On White Cane Awareness Day, and throughout October, members of the
National Federation of the Blind conduct activities in our local
communities such as white cane walks, film screenings, and social events.
Please submit your affiliate or chapter-related #BlindMonth activities,
including the white cane proclamations, with a brief description to
web at nfb.org. They will be posted on the Blind Equality Achievement Month
page at nfb.org/blind-month. There is also still time to encourage your
local government to issue a proclamation
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-equality-achievement-month/white-cane-awareness-day>
.
It’s the Fourth Quarter for Our Legislative Priorities:

Three months left in the 117th Congress. The House and Senate will be in
session later this week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The House is
then scheduled to adjourn until mid-November. The Senate will return on
November 14 as well, but they may also be in session from Monday, October
10, through Friday, October 21. Once they return in November, they will
only be in session a total of four weeks before the end of the year and the
start of the next Congress. As you can tell, things are coming down to the
wire, but it’s not over yet. This is the time to surge to give our
legislation the best opportunity to pass. Please continue to urge your
members of Congress to support our bills by signing up as a cosponsor.
Career Fair—Registration Deadline Approaching:

Attention job seekers and employers: Please register for the Blind Equality
Achievement Month VIRTUAL Career Fair that will be held October 26, 2022,
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., eastern. Registration is required by October 14,
2022. Fearless Job Interview Seminar Parts 1 (October 4) and Part 2
(October 13) will offer valuable information that job seekers can apply to
any job search strategy. Learn more, get access details, and register now
for the Career Fair. <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=522>
Fall Open House for Prospective Members:

We will be holding an open house for prospective members on Wednesday,
November 2, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. If you know people who are interested
but may have questions about the Federation, our philosophy, or what it
means to be a member, they are welcome to attend this event via Zoom. To
register and receive the invite information, they can email
membership at nfb.org.
Catch Up on Content:

Highlights and the convention round up are available in the most
recent *Braille
Monitor *and more. The following are National Federation of the Blind
publications for you to access and share with Federationists:

   - August/September *Braille Monitor*
   <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2208/bm2208tc.htm>
   - *Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog* post, “Together Again - A Family
   Reunion In NOLA” by Liz Wisecarver
   <https://nfb.org/blog/together-again-family-reunion-nola>
   - Recent *Nation’s Blind Podcast* episodes interviewing Bolotin Award
   winners, Caroline Karbowski, and Netflix
   <https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/nations-blind-podcast>

Upcoming Event Next Week: Office 365 Suite Accessibility Boutique:

The National Federation of the Blind, in partnership with the Maryland
Department of Disabilities, invites you to attend the Office 360 Suite
Accessibility Boutique. Learn about the features of Microsoft’s online
Office 365 Suite and its accessibility for blind and low-vision users. The
boutique, scheduled for October 4 from 2:00-3:30 p.m., eastern, via Zoom,
will focus on Office 365’s Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications. Register
for the October 4 Accessibility Boutique
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events>
.
NFB-NEWSLINE®:

We encourage our members to subscribe to NFB-NEWSLINE®. Our leaders in the
movement set the strongest example through everyday actions. What answer
would you give if a member asked you if you use NFB-NEWSLINE? Would you say
that you love NFB-NEWSLINE and use it every day, or might you say some
members love NFB-NEWSLINE, it is a great service, but I do not use it to
get my information? How can we talk genuinely about the benefits of the
service if the service does not benefit us? How can it become a more
valuable resource for our members? We ask you and every leader in our
movement to subscribe to NFB-NEWSLINE and explore our valuable service.
Please let your members observe you using the service, so they can follow
your lead. To register or to receive a reminder of your identification and
security codes, call 866-504-7300.

NFB-NEWSLINE can help you and our members strengthen Federation philosophy
by reading the *Braille Monitor* and *Walking Alone and Marching
Together,* along
with other sources of Federation information. You could even venture
outside of the Federation each month and read *Toastmasters *magazine and
gather the information you need to boost your public speaking skills. Learn
more about NFB-NEWSLINE at https://nfbnewsline.org*.* And remember,
affiliate and chapter presidents can certify people for NFB-NEWSLINE, so
you can give the gift of information. Contact Jesse Shirek for further
details on extension 2348 or via email atjshirek at nfb.org.

Chapter and affiliate training sessions on NFB-NEWSLINE are available for
your members; please contact Scott White for scheduling. Scott can be
reached at extension 2231 or by sending an email toswhite at nfb.org.
Dates to Keep in Mind: (all times eastern)

   - October 4: Office 365 Suite Accessibility Boutique
   <https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events>

   - October 15: White Cane Awareness Day

   - October 21: Where the Blind Work Webinar
   - October 25: Education Technology Accessibility Boutique
   <https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events>
   - January 30, 2023: Great Gathering-In
   - March 23, 2023: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
   - July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas

-- 
Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org
www.nfbnj.org
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