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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Please read and share with others.</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY:
inline'>National
Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoTitle style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation
of
the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoSubtitle style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>Unique
Event to Present the 2020 View on Blindness</SPAN></I><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><BR><BR><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Baltimore, Maryland
(April 10, 2020):</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> The National
Federation of the Blind will hold its national convention beginning July 14,
2020 with virtual events and local, in-person gatherings where appropriate.
The
convention was originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas. The
change
of plans is in response to the public health, safety, and logistical
concerns
raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>“The National
Federation of the Blind is delighted to celebrate our eightieth year by
expanding the circle of participation to create what will surely be the
largest
gathering of the blind in history,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the
National Federation of the Blind. “Through this unique event, we will
connect
blind Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere. We look
forward
to spreading the 2020 view on blindness to the entire nation and
beyond.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The latest details
of
the convention, as they become available, will be posted at </SPAN><A
href="http://www.nfb.org/convention"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
#0563c1'>nfb.org/convention</SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>. There will be
multiple ways to participate, including in-person gatherings to enjoy
convention
events organized by the Federation’s affiliates and chapters, subject to any
local social distancing restrictions still in place. Participants can also
like
the National Federation of the Blind on Facebook or follow @NFB_Voice on
Twitter. Talk about the 2020 convention on social media using
#NFB20.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>###<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>About the National
Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The National
Federation
of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and largest
nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB
consists of
affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and
Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and
provides
information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who
are
losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people
and
work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many
programs
and initiatives at </SPAN><A href="http://www.nfb.org"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfb.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Chris
Danielsen<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Director of Public
Relations<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation
of
the Blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>(410) 659-9314,
extension 2330<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>(410) 262-1281
(Cell)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>cdanielsen@nfb.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>This news brief also available at: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-2020-convention-goes-virtual">https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-2020-convention-goes-virtual</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Director of Public Relations<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 |
cdanielsen@nfb.org<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Twitter: @rlawyer <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A href="https://nfb.org/"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: blue"><IMG id=_x0000_i1028 border=0
alt="National Federation of the Blind"
src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" width=262
height=95></SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P
class=MsoNormal>
<A href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: blue"><IMG id=_x0000_i1027 border=0
alt=Facebook src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png"
width=30 height=30></SPAN></A> <A
href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: blue"><IMG id=_x0000_i1026 border=0
alt=Twitter src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png"
width=30
height=30></SPAN></A> <A
href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: blue"><IMG id=_x0000_i1025 border=0
alt=Youtube src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png"
width=30
height=30></SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>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.
<o:p></o:p></P>
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