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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Notes 04 April 2020</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Greetings to all!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">With spring comes growth, a new beginning and an
opportunity to reflect on the first three months of 2020.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Judy and I are hopeful that the next
months will bring much good for all to applaud.</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN style="COLOR: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Remember: To keep informed, please visit the
following
New Jersey website.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN style="COLOR: "><A
style='href: "http://www.covid.nj.gov/"'><FONT color=#0000ff
face="Times New Roman">www.covid.nj.gov</FONT></A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ">In addition, for state resources in your
county,
dial 211.</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN style="COLOR: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Updated information is available on the National
Federation of the Blind Website.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>We
have provided the following information, please share.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 3pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 18pt"><FONT face=Cambria><SPAN
class=field><SPAN lang=EN style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">COVID-19 Resources</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN
style="COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">
</FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN></H1>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">The National Federation of the Blind is closely
monitoring the COVID-19 emergency, which is changing everyone’s lives but
has
</FONT></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT
color=#0000ff>unique
effects on blind people</FONT></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en">. The health and
safety of
all of our members, colleagues, and friends is always our top priority.
Information on the NFB’s COVID-19 Resources page, </SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><A
style='href: "http://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources"'><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: arial"><FONT color=#0000ff
face="Times New
Roman">www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources</FONT></SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT
face=Arial>,
provides resources that may be particularly useful to blind people facing
challenges during the emergency. If you have found other resources that you
believe are useful, please email the information to </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><A
style='href: "mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org"'><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: arial"><FONT color=#0000ff
face="Times New
Roman">communicationsteam@nfb.org</FONT></SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT
face=Arial>
For the latest happenings with the NFB surrounding COVID-19, please visit
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><A
style='href: "http://www.nfb.org/"'><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: arial"><FONT color=#0000ff
face="Times New Roman">www.nfb.org</FONT></SPAN></A></SPAN></FONT><SPAN
lang=EN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-ansi-language: en"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">.</FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN style="COLOR: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman">*** </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN style="COLOR: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN style="COLOR: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Items of Interest:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">1.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT face="Times New
Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">SSI
Stimulus
Checks </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT face="Times New
Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Grocery And
Other Assistance </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT face="Times New
Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Braille
Essay
Contest </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">4.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT face="Times New
Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Updates
From
The State Library </FONT></P>
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13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT:
13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note: For updated information pertaining to the
stimulus
checks, please visit the National Federation of the Blind website at
</FONT><A
style='href: "http://www.nfb.org/"'><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#0000ff
face="Times New Roman">www.nfb.org</FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT:
13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-family: calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri;
mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">1.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT face="Times New
Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">SSA
Stimulus
Checks</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Adult SSI recipients will NOT automatically get a
stimulus check but are eligible. There is a short form to complete on-line
</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Also, SSDI recipients will automatically get the
funds
but for you to get your children ‘s $500 a piece you also need to complete
the
short on-line form. Note: only kids 16 and younger are
eligible.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I have pasted the link below.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><A
style='href:
"https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments"'><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#0000ff>https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments</FONT></FONT></A></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">From: Chapter Presidents List, NFB
</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">*** </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2. Grocery And Other Assistance </FONT></P>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"
align=center>
<HR align=center SIZE=2 width="100%">
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">An organization called Umbrella helps people 60 and
over
with all kinds of services. To receive their services, one would have to
become
a member for a yearly fee. Due to the Covid-19 emergency, they are providing
assistance to members and nonmembers alike. Below, I have pasted information
from their Website, which is:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><A
style='href: "https://www.askumbrella.com/coronavirus"'><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#0000ff>https://www.askumbrella.com/coronavirus</FONT></FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: #c0f8ea; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 28pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt"
color=#2f2f2f>Supporting
our Members, Neighbors, and communities during coronavirus
</FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 9pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">As an organization specifically dedicated to
helping
adults 60+ live better lives at home, we are committed to supporting the
Umbrella community during these challenging times.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: #c0f8ea; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 9pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">We have postponed nonessential jobs, in order to
encourage social distancing and support public health
measures.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: #c0f8ea; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 9pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">In addition, we have <B>turned our full focus
toward
helping older adults get the items and services they need right now,</B> in
the
most affordable way, while minimizing contact. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: #c0f8ea; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 9pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">If you or someone you know needs help with any of
the
items below, or something else, please call us at
844-402-2480.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 9pt; mso-no-proof: yes"><IMG
title=clip_image002
style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none;
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 9pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 25pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt" color=#444444>Ways
Umbrella
can help now</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="COLOR: ; MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0
level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#444444>Groceries
& supplies</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR><FONT color=#444444>Do you have everything you
need in order to stay in your home safely (food, household supplies, pet
supplies)? We will help you arrange the most affordable option—whether it’s
an
Umbrella Neighbor or by ordering groceries online on your
behalf.</FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="COLOR: ; MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0
level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
color=#444444><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Medication pickup<BR></FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">If you need
prescription
or over-the-counter medications to be picked up or delivered, we will find
the
most affordable option to get these to you (in many cases, free delivery
is
available).</FONT></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="COLOR: ; MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0
level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#444444>Essential
transportation</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR><FONT color=#444444>If you have a doctor’s
appointment (and your doctor approves that you should go out in order to
make
the appointment), we can arrange transportation for you.
</FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="COLOR: ; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0
level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;
tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
color=#444444><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Special requests &
emergencies<BR></FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">If a plumbing, electrical, or other issue comes up
that would make it unsafe for you to stay in your home, please call us and
we
will help you get the service you need.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#444444>Are
there other ways we can help? Please call, text, or email us to let us know.
As
always we're on the line M-F, 9am-6pm at 844-402-2480.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 25pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt" color=#444444>Not an
Umbrella Member, but need help right now?</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
color=#444444>Call
us at 844-402-2480. We can help make sure you have the supplies, medicine,
and
services you need.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Submitted by, Rick Fox</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">*** </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3. Essay Contest For Students K-12</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14.5pt" color=#313131>In an effort to support blind
children
and their education during the COVID19 outbreak, the National Federation of
the
Blind of Texas is sponsoring an essay contest for blind and low vision
students.
These essays are meant to be a way for children to explore what they are
going
through and to help them process their feelings. Hopefully, writing things
down
will enable children to feel more in control of their surroundings and
empowered
Moving forward.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><BR><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14.5pt"
color=#313131
face="Times New Roman">Please contact Emily Gibbs at </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><A style='href: "mailto:egibbs@nfbtx.org"'
target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff
face="Times New Roman">egibbs@nfbtx.org</FONT></A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14.5pt" color=#313131> or 281-968-7347 with
questions.<BR><BR>INSTRUCTIONS:</FONT></FONT><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14.5pt" color=#313131>Students should use their essay to
answer the following question: How have you dealt with the coronavirus,
social
distancing or another life challenge?</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><BR><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14.5pt"
color=#313131
face="Times New Roman">Upload answers using the following
form.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman">
</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14.5pt" color=#313131></FONT></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><A
style='href: "https://forms.gle/CmY45rgeqiGgYVxp8"' target=_blank><FONT
color=#0000ff
face="Times New
Roman">https://forms.gle/CmY45rgeqiGgYVxp8</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT color=#313131>Answers should be no less than
500
words.<BR><BR>Answers will be uploaded to NFB-NEWSLINE® for everyone to
read.<BR><BR>A 50 dollar gift card will be awarded to one essay in each of
the
following grade
brackets.<BR>K-3<BR>4-6<BR>7-8<BR>9-12.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT color=#313131
face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
color=#313131>Submitted by, NFB of Texas</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT color=#313131
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
color=#313131>****<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT color=#313131
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13pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">4. Weekly Highlights From The State Library
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: ; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri;
mso-hansi-font-family: calibri"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: ; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" color=#1f497d>Good Morning,</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: ; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family:
calibri"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: ; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-font-family:
calibri"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" color=#1f497d>I again wanted to share our newsletter
with the Federation. I meet weekly with the State Librarian and she in
turn with the University President. Bottom line, there is nothing
new. My best guess is that in a few weeks if all goes well with
containing
the virus the governor may let us return to work<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>on a limited
basis.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; LINE-HEIGHT: 14pt"></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT color=#313131
face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Submitted by:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Adam<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Szczepaniak,Director, NJ </FONT></P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">****</FONT><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">We
care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">Raising
Expectations To Live The Life You Want!</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">Your
old
car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted
vehicle
to us by clicking <BR>www.carshelpingtheblind.org <BR>or call 855 659
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