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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>I have pasted several items of interest from President Riccobono’s
Notebook
for week of June 29, 2020.</DIV>
<DIV>I have provided my comments after each item of interest.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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"> </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
9314<BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #f5f5f5">
<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=OfficeOfThePresident@nfb.org
href="mailto:OfficeOfThePresident@nfb.org">President, National Federation of
the
Blind</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:26 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> NFB President’s Notebook - week of
06/29/2020</DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></DIV>
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<H1>President’s Notebook<o:p></o:p></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><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Dear
Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Two
weeks, just two weeks, until we kick off our most dynamic convention ever.
It is
hard to believe that we will not be gathering in person. It is even harder
to
believe how quickly we have reworked and built a new convention format for
2020.
I have examined the registration numbers, and you are going to be blown
away.
The tremendous support and growth in our movement is because you have led
the
way in reaching out and building during this challenging and critical
time.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A name=_Hlk44411589><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 120pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Here
is the link you have been anticipating: the agenda for the 2020 Annual
Convention of the National Federation of the Blind can be found at
</SPAN></A><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2020-national-convention-agenda"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2020-national-convention-agenda</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>.
</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>This
is the HTML version of the agenda and it does not yet include all of the
Zoom
meeting ID links. There will be many versions of the agenda to follow, but
we
wanted you to have the agenda text as early as possible</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Comments:
Please check your in box for additional updates and thanks for helping to
make
this years national convention the largest ever.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN> </P><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk44411589"></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>President
Riccobono is anticipating being with all of you at the Rookie Roundup on
July 7.
Please plan to be there.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Comments:
Information was forwarded several times highlighting this introductory
meeting
for all to attend.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Review
the agenda and or the national website for updated information at
</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><A
href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</A> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT:
normal; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>On
a non-convention-related matter, I want to call your attention to a couple
of
blog posts from this week. These are to close out Pride Month. These posts
are
part of our ongoing effort to think critically about the diversity of our
movement and actions we can undertake to ensure our meetings and activities
allow all of our blind members to participate fully. Please be sure to
review
“<A href="https://www.nfb.org/blog/what-pride-means-me">What Pride Means to
Me</A>” by Connor “Carley” Mullin, and my post today entitled “<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/blog/love-love-supporting-our-lgbtq-members-and-celebrating-pride-month">Love
Is Love: Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Members and Celebrating Pride
Month</A>.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>Comments:
In the Federation, our tag line is </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>“Live
The Life You Want!</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Finally,
seriously, if you have not verified the convention registration list for
your
affiliate, stop reading this and please turn your attention to that list
right...now.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>Comments:
Thanks to Linda Melendez, Jane Degenshein and Ellen Sullivan with the
completion
of this assignment.</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<H2><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>Convention<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Host
a
Banquet Party during #NFB20:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Formal
attire. Favorite dishes. Federation family. The annual banquet is the
highlight
of each convention and it’s a great opportunity for small local gatherings.
Following local guidance, host a banquet party with members near you! During
banquet, we are going to be dropping into parties with the chance to say
hello
to the whole convention. If you’ll be hosting a banquet party, please email
<A
href="mailto:rstevens@nfb.org"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>rstevens@nfb.org</SPAN></A> or
call
410-659-9314, extension 2246, with your contact information by Monday, July
13.
More information on drop-ins during banquet will be provided to the hosts
prior
to the start of banquet.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Comments:
The above is a terrific idea and I leave each chapter/divisions to
consider.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>If
interested, please contact your chapter and or division president for a
possible
consideration.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>Legal
Office Hours during Convention:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Disability
rights attorneys will be available to discuss employment discrimination,
access
barriers, and other concerns with individuals on Tuesday, July 14, and
Wednesday, July 15, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. eastern. Schedule your private,
twenty-minute appointment by emailing <A
href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>vyingling@nfb.org</SPAN></A>.
</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>Comments:
An opportunity for consideration.</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>News<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>Thanks
to Affiliates:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Many
of our affiliates have been contributing to our NFB BELL<SUP>®</SUP> In-Home
Edition. Putting on quality, nationwide programming like this takes
resources,
and I am happy that our state affiliates stepped up to support our national
organization with financial resources in this regard. Thanks go out to the
following affiliates for your help with NFB BELL this year. </SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Alabama <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Arizona <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of California <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Connecticut <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Georgia <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Illinois <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Missouri <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of New Jersey <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Ohio <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Pennsylvania <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB
of Utah <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>Note:
The affiliate gifted the BELL Academy national program with a check in the
amount of $1,500.</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>In
addition, the affiliate gifted a check for Giving Tuesday in the
amount of
$1,000. This program provided matching funds.</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>We
also purchased Angel Pins in the amount of $250 from the National
Organization
of Parents of Blind Children to assist with a technology drawing in memory
of
one of the students.</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>Thanks
for the generosity!</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Access Technology
Affordability Act Update:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>The
past week has been a banner week for the Access Technology Affordability Act
(HR
2086/S. 815). We added eight cosponsors in the House for a total of 109
cosponsors. Special thanks to the following states:</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>California
(Rep. Grace Napolitano)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Florida
(Rep. Michael Waltz)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Indiana
(Rep. Susan Brooks)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Missouri
(Rep. Jason Smith)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>North
Dakota (Rep. Kelly Armstrong)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Oklahoma
(Rep. Tom Cole)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Virginia
(Rep. Denver Riggleman)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Washington
(Rep. Dan Newhouse)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Please
continue to urge your representative and senators to cosponsor this bill.
Congress is likely to begin negotiations on another COVID-19 relief package
when
they return from the July 4<SUP>th</SUP> recess. The more cosponsors we
have,
the more likely Congress will include the provisions of the Access
Technology
Affordability Act in that legislation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p>Comments: Ryan
Stevens, NFBNJ Legislative Director hasreported that five NJ House of
Representatives and one of NJ Senators have co-sponsored this important life
changing bill.</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p>When you
receive
notices from Ryan, please make the call or calls as your voices do make a
difference!</o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p>With the
upcoming
notices, Ryan will provide the names that have co-sponsored and those that
have
not. With your support, we will add to this list of
co-sponsors.</o:p></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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