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<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I have provided information from President Riccobono’s Notebook for
week of
August 3, 2020</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>If needed, I provided my comments after each section.</DIV>
<DIV>Remember, get involved, stay involved!</DIV>
<DIV>Warmly,</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </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 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> Monday, August 03, 2020 3:44 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> NFB President’s Notebook - week of
08/03/2020</DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></DIV>
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<H1><A name=OLE_LINK7></A><A name=OLE_LINK8></A><A name=OLE_LINK9><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>President’s
Notebook<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the
Blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Mark A.
Riccobono<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>410-659-9314<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Fellow
Federationists,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The dog days of
summer
are here, but the work of the Federation has not slowed down.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>I want to call your
attention to the fact that the </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/2020-07/PR496%20August%202020.mp3"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>August Presidential
Release</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> is out. You will
note
that the September release will be live on the first of
September.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>We have a number of
staff positions available at the Federation headquarters. Some positions are
posted and others are not yet written. If you know of members looking to
join a
dynamic movement in full-time employment, please invite them to submit a
cover
letter and resume for one of the positions posted at
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>. You can encourage
members to submit general interest in employment to the Federation. We are
always looking for talented people.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Have a great
week.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </H2>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>News<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Sami’s Law:
<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Sami’s Law passed
in
the House on Wednesday, July 29. Representative Chris Smith, who spoke at
our
Congressional Reception earlier this year, specifically thanked the National
Federation of the Blind from the House floor. We are urging the Senate to
immediately pass the House bill, H.R. 4686, via unanimous consent.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Comments:
Congratulations to members from NFBNJ that assisted with information, phone
calls and emails to Congressman Chris Smith. As you know, Chris Smith
is
from the great state of New Jersey.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN class=Heading3Char><B>SAFE TO WORK
Act:
<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>On Monday, July 27,
Senators Cornyn and McConnell introduced the SAFE TO WORK Act, S. 4317.
<SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The National Federation of the Blind opposes all
references
to the Americans with Disabilities Act in Section 181 of this bill. As
currently
drafted, Section 181 would eliminate critical protections provided by the
Americans with Disabilities Act beginning December 1, 2019 and ending
October 1,
2024. Specifically, we urge Congress to strike the reference to the
Americans
with Disabilities Act contained in the definition of “covered Federal
employment
law” and to completely strike Section 181(b) entitled “Public Accommodation
Laws.” Watch for a legislative alert on this and on Sami’s Law.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Comments: Be on the alert for upcoming legislation action
needed.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </H3>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Continuing the ADA
Conversation:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Join us on Twitter
Wednesday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m. eastern for our Twitter chat focused on
the
ADA. This will be a continuation of our panel discussion, “Leveraging the
ADA,”
that took place during the </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nfb20?__eep__=6&source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB4pho-Y2i_XtQTrHScv7zesvtj39kiE5q_aE8npwQCIS0jNFFlFXDOuB5eXBsi8SdJzR9Krj1pSWUNFkBED0_pfL9Q2yzV9HbKsmol4VHPU6Xm_cxgFmbSwZXeDY36Yn70wV6MxY1W3jleHi_qsL1upi7KMA7ervw0sStrJ_WECP-B0j1TPjGcmkh65QuRlYyfv8hWIc_jyljLTGpdbhKHtyN6ZrnLr684a936weyif3qeaamr0eLXjSZPD1Fa2_RNl4SCv6KmEKgcQRgEF_MJM1Aj8H3OURtIWVI04_OkOTBiN4YVAIjk1OjhU2AkUZpPV6N9cWIF60d98g&__tn__=%2ANK-R"><SPAN
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>#NFB20</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> National
Convention.
For more updates and information, follow us on Twitter at @NFB_Voice. To
view
the panel discussion from the convention, visit
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href="https://youtu.be/1Ecmf9bAec8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>our YouTube
channel</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
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style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Comments: Take time to view.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Upcoming Accessibility
Boutique</B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>—<SPAN class=Heading3Char>Technology and
Training Options for
Seniors:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Join us on Tuesday,
August 25, at 2:00 p.m. eastern to learn more about easy, accessible, and
powerful tools for seniors. Accessibility boutiques are workshops presented
by
National Federation of the Blind access technology experts that provide
introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in
access
tech. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more and
register
now</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>!</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Comments: Attention Seniors. An opportunity to learn items of
interest.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Jane or I will reforward as a reminder several days in advance of the
date provided .</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>If interested, don’t hesitate,
register.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Early Childhood
Initiatives:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The National
Federation
of the Blind’s early childhood initiatives are great resources for young
blind
children and their families, providing guidance on literacy and independent
travel. Families with blind children up to eight years old can sign up for
the
Braille Reading Pals Club, which provides Braille books and other fun
Braille
activities at no cost, and our Early Explorers initiative, which encourages
independent travel and exploration, also free to participants.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Share the programs
and
early childhood application today</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>!
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Comments: Please reforward to parents as the two programs are a
benefit
to all.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char><B>Duke
University:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>As it relates to
the
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-sues-duke-university"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>NFB’s lawsuit
against
Duke University</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>, we are hoping to
hear
from any blind students currently attending or planning to attend Duke.
Please
contact Valerie Yingling at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>vyingling@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> if this applies to
you. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Comments: Thanks to Mary Fernandez for her voice that was
heard.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Any other voices that want to make a
difference!</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3>Contact Valarie Yingling, contact info is
above.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"></SPAN>
<H2><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to
Keep
in Mind</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>July 27-August 7:
NFB
BELL<SUP>®</SUP> In-Home Edition<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>September 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>September 13:
Open-House Gathering call, 4:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>October 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>October: Meet the
Blind Month<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>November 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>December 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>December 9:
Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>February 8, 2021:
Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>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><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></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"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></A> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A href="https://nfb.org/"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><IMG id=_x0000_i1028
style="HEIGHT: 0.791in; WIDTH: 2.187in" 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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P
class=MsoNormal>
<A href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><IMG id=_x0000_i1027
style="HEIGHT: 0.25in; WIDTH: 0.25in" 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"><IMG
id=_x0000_i1026 style="HEIGHT: 0.25in; WIDTH: 0.25in" border=0 alt=Twitter
src="https://nfborg/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" width=24
height=24></SPAN></A> <A
href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><IMG id=_x0000_i1025
style="HEIGHT: 0.25in; WIDTH: 0.25in" 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><FONT size=3></FONT></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>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
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