[NFBNJ] NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 04/21/2026

[NFB of NJ President]

*President’s Notebook*

*National Federation of the Blind*

*Mark A. Riccobono*

*officeofthepresident at nfb.org* <officeofthepresident at nfb.org>

*410-659-9314*



*Presidential Release Live on May 6:*

The next Presidential Release Live will be Wednesday, May 6, at 8:00 p.m.,
Eastern. Zoom details are below. Attend to get the latest updates on the
movement, ask questions, and hear important perspectives on the organized
blind movement. Submit questions or suggestions to communications at nfb.org.

Note: The Presidential Release chapter recordings
<https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases> are
available by the first Friday of each month. Please share the chapter
recording as part of your chapter meeting agenda and discuss among members.

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91995789629
Zoom ID: 919 9578 9629

*Access On** Webinar:*

Join us for this session on enhanced document accessibility and how to make
visually appealing documents as a blind person, April 28, from 2:00–3:30
p.m., Eastern. Step up your editing game. Move beyond headings. Learn how
to create professional, visually appealing documents in Microsoft
Word. Register
for the April *Access On* webinar.
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events/accessibility-boutique-reg>



*Dates to Keep in Mind:*

   - July 3-8, 2026: National Convention; Austin, Texas
   - July 2-7, 2027: National Convention; Austin, Texas
   - July 3-8, 2028: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois
   - July 2-7, 2029: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois



Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement Calls

   - Wednesday, May 6
   - Wednesday, August 5
   - Wednesday, November 4




The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.





Mark A. Riccobono, President
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org

Please engage with me through Riccobono Personal AI
<https://riccobono.personal.ai/messaging/profile>
Mastodon: @President at nfb.social
Pronouns: he, him, his



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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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