[NFBNJ] Week of January 6, 2023 President Riccobono's Notebook, National Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind

[Linda Melendez]

President’s Notebook

National Federation of the Blind

Mark A. Riccobono

officeofthepresident at nfb.org

410-659-9314



Dear Federation Family,



Happy New Year! In case you missed the Presidential Release Live Wednesday
evening, I want to again thank you for your help in promoting the
Federation’s end-of-year giving campaign. We far exceeded the goal of
$50,000 to match the generous contribution from Vispero.



The new year is already off to a busy start with meetings on Capitol Hill,
planning for upcoming seminars, and our return to in-person meetings at the
Washington Seminar.



Don’t forget it is not too early to make your plans to be at the 2023
National Convention in Houston, Texas, from July 1-6.



Critical Actions:

Celebration of Life for Scott LaBarre:

Scott C. LaBarre, who was a longtime Federation member, a fierce leader in
our movement, and a great friend to so many of us, passed away on Saturday,
December 10. Thank you for the outpouring of love. A Celebration of Life to
honor Scott will be held January 21, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, at 4:30
p.m., mountain / 6:30 p.m., eastern. Those wishing to participate in person
are asked to RSVP for planning purposes. Location details will be shared
once the RSVP form is completed.

RSVP for the Celebration of Life
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=28430&qid=8225015>



To join the celebration via Zoom:

   - Zoom via web: https://zoom.us/j/93503048437
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=28443&qid=8225019>
   - Zoom One Tap Mobile: +13017158592,,93503048437#
   - Zoom via phone: +1 301 715 8592
   - Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0304 8437



Washington Seminar:

Remember to visit the Washington Seminar page
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar> on the
website for FAQ sheets and other updates.



News:



World Braille Day:

In January 2022, Google launched their new domain opportunity to promote
special days and events for promoting a cause. We are excited to celebrate
World Braille Day with the URL www.Braille.day <http://www.braille.day/>.
Check out the message with the National Library Service Director, an
article about the future of Braille, and more.



Washington Seminar Career Fair:

Share this opportunity with members attending the upcoming Washington
Seminar who may be job seeking or employers looking for more talent. Our
next career fair is Monday, January 30, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET at
the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol. This will be an in-person event.
Registration is now open.


   - Job Seeker Registration
   <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration>
   - Employer Registration
   <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-employer-registration>



Braille Monitor January Issue Available:

The latest issue of our flagship publication is now available. Read about
the experience of learning about independence, seeking employment
opportunities, stories from members, and more. Access the 2023 January Braille
Monitor now.
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2301/bm2301tc.htm>



Where the Blind Work:

Please join us on Thursday, January 19, at 8:00 p.m., eastern, to celebrate
the work and accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with experience
in the medical and healthcare field.

   - Hear about what their typical day looks like.
   - Hear how attitudinal and accessibility barriers are overcome at work.
   - Learn about alternative techniques and strategies used to do these
   jobs.


Register at
https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webinars-registration
.


Or contact Maurice Peret, coordinator of Career Mentoring and Employment
Programs, at 410-659-9314, extension 2350, or at MPeret at nfb.org




Dates to Keep in Mind: (all times eastern)

   - January 30: Great Gathering-In, 5:00 p.m.
   - January 31: Accessibility Boutique
   <https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events>,
   2:00 p.m.
   - March 23: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
   - July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas
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