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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>I have pasted several items of interest from President Riccobono’s
Notebook
for April 13, 2020</DIV>
<DIV>Valuable information for your consideration.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Warmly,</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>---- </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV
style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri";
FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY:
inline'>President’s
Notebook<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=WordSection1>
<H1>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></H1>
<H1>Mark A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></H1>
<H1><A
href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</A><o:p></o:p></H1>
<H1>410-659-9314<o:p></o:p></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Dear Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I hope that everyone had a great weekend. It feels to me
like
the Federation is as busy as it has ever been despite social distancing and
the
inability to gather in person. I am working to make sure our team continues
to
bundle messaging to make it as easy as possible for Federation leaders to
deal
with the mountain of information that seems to come on a daily basis. If you
have suggestions about what would be better, please let me know. You all are
making a great difference. Thank you, keep it up, let me know what you need,
and
continue to share information with me.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Our 2020 National Convention change is obviously the
biggest
news. Well over five hundred people registered for the convention within
forty-eight hours of our notice. Which of our affiliates will turn out the
biggest delegation for our 2020 gathering? The registration numbers will be
a
race this year for this unprecedented opportunity to grow the reach of our
organization. Many of you have already sent suggestions about the
convention;
thank you for being proactive. We know members have questions and many we
may
not be able to answer yet as the plans are coming together. Rest assured we
will
put together a great program, we will maximize participation as best we can
using telephone and internet capabilities, and we will provide access to
more
convention gatherings than ever before. Plan on setting aside July 14-19 for
this great event.<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>While I was working on this letter, I received the news
that
Brian Miller, a member from Virginia, passed away after a two-week battle
with
the coronavirus. I know many of you have known Brian and have been tracking
his
fight. I would invite you to raise a prayer for Brian and his family and
friends
who are hurting tonight. I would also ask you to send positive thoughts to
so
many other Federationists who are dealing with the impacts of the
virus.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Critical Actions:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Scholarships:</B><BR></SPAN>Since Friday’s
announcement
sharing the decision to hold our convention remotely, quite a few people
have
reached out with questions regarding the 2020 scholarship program. Be
assured,
the National Federation of the Blind WILL award thirty students from all
over
the country with our prestigious merit-based scholarships this summer. Plans
are
already in the works to adjust the format of the program so that it can be
best
suited for the remote convention. An email was sent Friday to everyone who
began
a scholarship application, reassuring them that the program would be going
ahead, if not exactly as originally planned, then in a way that is
guaranteed to
be dynamic, interactive, and in the spirit of excellence that has always
characterized our scholarship process. </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H3><B>Seeking Those Applying for SSDI Benefits:<o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">We would like to speak with
blind
individuals who are currently applying for SSDI benefits. This matter is
time
sensitive. Please have such individuals contact Valerie Yingling at <A
href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org">vyingling@nfb.org</A> or 410-659-9314,
extension
2440. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H2><B>Presidential Releases:</B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H2>
<H3>I will be recording another Live Presidential Release on Friday, May 1,
at
8:00 p.m. eastern. This will also be on the Zoom platform, and the
connection
information will be send out closer to the date of the release.
<o:p></o:p></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">To access the recording or
the
English or Spanish transcripts of the April Presidential Release, go to <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases">https://www.nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<H3><o:p></o:p> </H3>
<H3><o:p></o:p> </H3>
<H3><B>Register for National Convention:</B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">Plan to attend the 2020
National
Convention, July 14-19, from anywhere. 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. The <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-2020-convention-goes-virtual">official
announcement was made last week</A>. The National Federation of the Blind is
delighted to 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. Registration is now available at no cost. <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">Register
today</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Legislative Update:</B><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Even in the midst of a national emergency, the advocacy
work of the Federation cannot be stopped. As the world and our country
adjust to
the threat of the coronavirus and Congress passes new laws to ensure that
life
does go on, the National Federation of the Blind has the critical task of
making
sure the systems that get put into place are equal, fair, and above all,
accessible. Just last week we sent two letters to this effect.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The first was a </SPAN><A
title=https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/vote-by-mail-letter.pdf
href="https://www.nfborg/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/vote-by-mail-letter.pdf"
target=_blank>letter to the appropriate House and Senate Committees urging
them
to ensure the nonvisual accessibility of vote-by-mail systems</A><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> that may be adopted for the upcoming state and federal
elections. In this time of crisis, it is absolutely essential that we not
lose
focus on the idea that every American citizen deserves the right to cast a
private and independent ballot. This is one of the core principles of our
democracy, and it is a right protected by our Constitution.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The second was a </SPAN><A
title=https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/letter-to-secretary-devos-re-cares-act-education-waivers.pdf
href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/files-pdf/letter-to-secretary-devos-re-cares-act-education-waivers.pdf"
target=_blank>letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos</A><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> urging her to note in her required report to Congress
that
waivers for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are not
necessary.
Waiving the requirements of this important legislation now would set blind
and
other disabled students back while their sighted and nondisabled peers
continue
learning in virtual classrooms. This is utterly unacceptable.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Additionally, we have worked hard to make sure we bring
you
the most up-to-date information on the legislation being passed in the
coronavirus aid bills that may impact your daily lives. On our </SPAN><A
title=https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources"
target=_blank>COVID-19
resources page</A><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> you can find important
information
on </SPAN><A
title=https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/cares-act-economic-impact-payments
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/cares-act-economic-impact-payments"
target=_blank>Economic Impact Payments</A><SPAN style="COLOR: black">,
</SPAN><A
title=https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/unemployment-insurance
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/unemployment-insurance"
target=_blank>expanded unemployment insurance</A><SPAN style="COLOR:
black">,
and a </SPAN><A
title=https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/state-guidance-schools
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/state-guidance-schools"
target=_blank>comprehensive list of state special education guidance for
schools</A><SPAN style="COLOR: black">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN style="COLOR:
black">Also,
please be on the lookout for a legislative alert. The National Federation of
the
Blind is urging Congress to waive the five-month waiting period for SSDI
benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are also asking Congress to waive
the
associated twenty-four-month waiting period for Medicare. The waiver would
be
for all beneficiaries who are found eligible between March 1, 2020, and
December
31, 2020. Additional details will be included in the legislative
alert.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<H3><B>Upcoming Accessibility Boutiques: Zoom Meeting and Accessible Smart
Home:</B><o:p></o:p></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">Accessibility boutiques are
workshops presented by our access technology experts that provide
introductions
to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech.
Previously
offered monthly, the National Federation of the Blind is now providing
accessibility boutiques weekly. Here is what is scheduled for this week:
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1
lfo9"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>Tuesday, April 14, 2:00–3:30 p.m. eastern—How to Host a
Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1
lfo9"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>Friday, April 17, 2:00–3:30 p.m. eastern—Tips and Tools
for
an Accessible Smart Home<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">Learn more about <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques">accessibility
boutiques</A> and register today. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H3><B>New Blog Post: Uber, Lyft, and Service Animals: The Discrimination
Continues:<o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">After three years of
implementation and monitoring, the National Federation of the Blind’s
settlement
agreements with Uber and Lyft are set to expire this summer. Progress has
been
difficult to measure, and discrimination by rideshare drivers against
travelers
with service animals continues. Read <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/blog/uber-lyft-and-service-animals-discrimination-continues">the
recent blog post on the three year report</A> and next steps. We are still
requesting feedback on both successful rides and incidents of rideshare
driver
discrimination via the <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/uber-and-lyft-survey">NFB’s
Rideshare Survey</A>. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">In fact, we are requesting
that
members with service animals who continue to be discriminated against by
Uber
drivers consider providing a signed statement regarding their experiences.
Please contact Valerie Yingling at <A
href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org">vyingling@nfb.org</A> by April 17 if you are
able to help with this important next step in our effort to stop
discrimination
by Uber drivers. Learn more at <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/rideshare">https://www.nfb.org/rideshare</A>
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H3><B>Distance Education<SPAN class=Heading3Char>—</SPAN>Daily Activities
Full
of Fun and Learning:<o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white">The National Federation of the Blind is providing
daily distance education resources from making pasta boxes to creating
journals
to asking questions about technology for distance education. Share the
videos of
how-to activities and story time. Join the upcoming live, interactive Zoom
lessons this week and participate in the great activities. Learn more about
the
</SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/distance-education-resources"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white">distance education resources</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H3><B>Kernel Books Series: Access Now:<o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">The Kernel Books series is
now
available online. The National Federation of the Blind's thirty-book series
highlights the stories of blind men and women, and goes beyond
sentimentality
and misconceptions—to the very "kernel" of blindness. The books share
important
messages delivered by witty authors who write about intriguing, yet every
day,
situations. These stories allow for great discussion during this time and
are
timeless. Access <I>As the Twig Is Bent, Like Cats and Dogs, Wall-to-Wall
Thanksgiving, </I>and <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/jacobus-tenbroek-library/collections/kernel-books">all
of the Kernel Books</A> today. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph>Dates to Keep in Mind:<SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l3 level1
lfo14"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>April 15: <A href="https://www.nfb.org/bolotin">Dr.
Jacob
Bolotin Award</A> application deadline <B><o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l3 level1
lfo14"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>May 1: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award">Distinguished
Educator Award</A> nomination deadline<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>July 14-19: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/convention">NFB
National Convention</A>, remote!<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ">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.<SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Mark A. Riccobono, President<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 | <A
href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</A>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="https://nfb.org/"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: windowtext"><IMG id=_x0000_i1028
border=0
alt="National Federation of the Blind"
src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" width=210
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<A href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: #0563c1"><IMG id=_x0000_i1027 border=0
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href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: #0563c1"><IMG id=_x0000_i1026 border=0
alt=Twitter src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png"
width=24
height=24></SPAN></A> <A
href="https://wwwyoutube.com/NationsBlind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: #0563c1"><IMG id=_x0000_i1025 border=0
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<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.
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