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<DIV>Greetings to all! </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I have pasted several items of interest from PresidentRiccobono’s
notebook for April 20, 2020</DIV>
<DIV>Where needed, I provided my comments.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Keep safe!</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>---- </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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<DIV
style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri";
FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY:
inline'><B>Subject:</B>
NFB President’s Notebook - week of 04/20/2020</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></DIV>
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<H1><A name=OLE_LINK7></A><A name=OLE_LINK9></A><A
name=OLE_LINK8></A>President’s Notebook<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<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 this message finds you doing well. Thank you to
those
who have shared ideas for our national convention. We are working as quickly
as
possible to pull plans together. I also want to thank our affiliates
undertaking
creative Zoom events. There are some really great offerings out there
allowing
our members to stay connected and active in our movement. If you are finding
particularly effective ways to engage members and manage virtual meetings,
including voting, I would encourage you to share your learning on the state
affiliate leadership list.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p>Comments: If you have an idea, please email me at <A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</A></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>If you are just getting tired of Zoom meetings, I will
remind
you that it is good to be “in the Zoom” where it happens. If you are not
convinced, check out <A
href="https://youtu.be/HCK_1ydMhiE">https://youtu.be/HCK_1ydMhiE</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Finally, I want to again give you a reminder that
membership
lists need to be submitted as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p>Comments: Congratulations to the NFBNJ
chapter/division
presidents for completing membership lists prior to the deadline. A
shoutout to Ellen for providing the info to national and for her management
skills.</o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H2>Critical Actions:<o:p></o:p></H2>
<H3><B>Seeking Those Applying for SSDI Benefits:<o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">We are seeking blind persons
who
have recently been in the process of applying for SSDI benefits and have had
to
sign various forms for Social Security. Additionally, we wish to speak with
those blind persons who recently have had to fill out the SSA Form 1696.
This is
the form that allows you to appoint someone else to represent you before
SSA.
This request 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>News:<o:p></o:p></H2>
<H3><B>Presidential Release—May 1: <o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">Attend the May Presidential
Release (#494) of the National Federation of the Blind on May 1, 2020, at
8:00
p.m. eastern. After the remarks and updates from the elected President of
the
National Federation of the Blind, the organization's first vice president,
Pam
Allen, will moderate questions. Members of the Federation are encouraged to
attend, and non-members are warmly welcomed. Send your questions in advance
to
<A href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</A> and put PR494 in
the
subject line or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Details on how to join
are
coming soon.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">Comments: Check your emails
and
the info will be shared shortly.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"> <o:p></o:p></P>
<H3><o:p></o:p> </H3>
<H3><B>CARES Act Economic Impact Payments:</B><B><o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">We
are
continuing to bring you the most up-to-date information on these important
relief payments. As you have noticed over the past week, the information and
guidance from the federal agencies can, and sometimes does, change from day
to
day. Fortunately, the IRS has been much better at updating and relaying this
critical information in recent days. If you would like to check the status
of
your payment, or enter your information to ensure you receive the $500 per
qualifying child addition to your payment (important note: you will only
need to
do this if you receive Social Security retirement, SSDI, or SSI benefits),
please visit the <A
title=https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center">IRS
Economic Impact Payment Information Center</A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN style="COLOR:
black">For
the latest information, please visit our <A
title=https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources">COVID-19 Resources
Page</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3><o:p></o:p> </H3>
<H3><B>Celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow with Us:<o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity,
set
to take place on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented
need
caused by COVID-19. Our partner, the Gibney Family Foundation, is generously
matching all donations made. If you are able, please help us continue to
advocate and provide essential services by contributing on
#GivingTuesdayNow.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><o:p>Comments: If you can, great!</o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H3><B>Lyft Offering Free Rides to Federation Members:</B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">It
is
heartwarming that many corporate partners are reaching out to the National
Federation of the Blind to be of assistance. Our rideshare partners at Lyft
are
providing us with a general coupon worth $25 per user. The code is being
made
available for use through April 30. It should be used to assist any blind
person
in your affiliate that you feel would benefit from this assistance. Members
will
need to contact affiliate presidents to receive a code and must submit the
name
of the individual requesting the code, their city and state, and a
description
of how the code will be used. More details to follow regarding the
codes.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Comments: I asked Linda Melendez to manage this
program.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Details will be provided toLinda shortly.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"></SPAN> </P>
<H3><o:p></o:p> </H3>
<H3><B>Distance Education—Daily Activities and Request for
Feedback:</B><B><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 practicing Braille to dancing. Share
the
videos of how-to activities and story time. Join the upcoming live,
interactive
Zoom lessons this week on National Picnic Day 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">As a result of schools
shifting
to virtual instruction to minimize the dangers of COVID-19, blind students
may
encounter increased accessibility barriers. Feedback is critical. If you or
someone you know is facing an accessibility issue in school, please complete
the
<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/education-technology-survey">Education
Technology Survey</A>.<SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="BACKGROUND:
white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<H3><B>Upcoming Accessibility Boutiques—Web
Accessibility:</B><B><o:p></o:p></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in">Accessibility boutiques are
workshops presented by access technology experts that provide introductions
to
accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech. The
National
Federation of the Blind is providing the following upcoming two-part
session.
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1
lfo2"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>Tuesday, April 28, 11:00–12:30 p.m. eastern—Web
Accessibility Part One: Intro to Web Accessibility<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1
lfo2"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>Tuesday, April 28, 2:00–3:30 p.m. eastern—Web
Accessibility
Part Two: How to Manually Test a Website for Accessibility<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">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>
<H2>Reminders:<o:p></o:p></H2>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Events to Announce:</B></SPAN><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><BR></SPAN>Please send upcoming virtual events that are
intended for a national audience to <A
href="mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org">communicationsteam@nfb.org</A> by
Sunday evening. Include the name, description, conference details, and if
the
event will be closed captioned. An email of the compiled events will go out
each
Wednesday. Please continue to promote events through local channels such as
affiliate social media, website, and contacts.<o:p></o:p></P>
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<H2>Dates to Keep in Mind:<SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5">May 1: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award">Distinguished
Educator Award</A> nomination deadline<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1
lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>May 1: Live Presidential Release<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1
lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>May 5: Giving Tuesday Now<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1
lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>June 1-12: NFB BELL® In-Home Edition <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1
lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>June 10: Membership Open House<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1
lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>June 22-July 3: NFB BELL® In-Home
Edition<B><o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1
lfo5"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>July 27-August 7: NFB BELL® In-Home Edition<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo6">July 14-19: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/convention">NFB National Convention</A>,
Everywhere<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<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>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<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>
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><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: 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
height=76></SPAN></A><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></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: #0563c1"><IMG id=_x0000_i1027 border=0
alt=Facebook src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png"
width=24 height=24></SPAN></A> <A
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
alt=Youtube src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png"
width=24
height=24></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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