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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Several items of interest for your review.</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY:
inline'><B>Subject:</B>
NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 09/21/2020</DIV>
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<H1><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>President’s
Notebook<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the
Blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Mark A.
Riccobono<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<H1><A href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><SPAN
style='TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>410-659-9314<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">Dear Fellow
Federationists,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">As we close out the last day of
summer, we can celebrate the great successes we have had during the season.
Moving into fall we know that our local affiliates will be challenged to
keep
people connected as our nation continues to deal with the pandemic and the
economic stresses caused by it My heart continues to be warmed by the deep
personal commitment that Federationists are making in all parts of this
country
to support their blind brothers and sisters who are facing challenges during
the
pandemic. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">Thanks for all the work you all
are
doing to keep spirits high, keep the Federation family connected, and
continue
advancing the status of the blind in society. As the summer lemonade gives
way
to the fall cider, I hope each of you takes some time to recognize how
important
your work is to our collective success around the country. Here's to a great
autumn.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: In a few words, I agree
with President Riccobono.</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Thanks for all you have done, are
doing and continue to do to raise expectations to live the life we
want!</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H3 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>Critical
Actions:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>Attend
the Presidential Release Next Week:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>The <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=399">October
Presidential Release</A> of the National Federation of the Blind will be
delivered on Thursday, October 1. After the remarks there is an opportunity
for
questions. Submit questions in advance to <A
href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</A> and put PR498 in the
subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: While you are marking
your
calendar with the first of October, November and December at 8:00 pm
eastern.</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H3><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Celebrate
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay, September 22:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind encourages all blind
people, regardless of their political views, to participate in the American
democracy. According to NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org millions of
eligible
voters are unable to cast a ballot every year because of a missed
registration
deadline, outdated registration information, or other problems with their
voter
registration. We hope that blind Americans across the country will celebrate
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay and get registered to vote and ready to cast a
ballot. Review <A href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/voting-resources">our
voting resources</A> for more information on voting.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>And don’t forget that we have our own voting song, "<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/nfb_songs/hamilton-parody-final.mp3">Our
Vote</A>," thanks to the talents of NFB member Precious Perez who was
inspired
by "My Shot" from the musical <EM><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Hamilton.</SPAN></EM>
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: Get to it as your voice
needs to be heard!</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>News:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>US
Commission on Civil Rights Report on Subminimum Wages:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>Last week the US Commission on Civil Rights released a
report, <I><A
href="https://www.usccr.gov/pubs/briefing-reports/2020-09-17-Subminimum-Wages.php">Subminimum
Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities</A></I>, that
recommended the 14(c) program be repealed with a planned phase out. They
also
recommended transition funding be allocated for capacity building while the
program is phased out. The commission recommended oversight authority and
jurisdiction be assigned to either the Department of Labor or the Department
of
Justice, noting the lack of civil rights oversight to protect the rights of
14(c) workers. More information is available in our press release. Also, a
video
prepared by the commission is available at <A
href="https://securisync.intermedia.net/us2/s/HZL97afsUcN4QDOGYdK5pp0011ef58">https://securisync.intermedia.net/us2/s/HZL97afsUcN4QDOGYdK5pp0011ef58</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The complete press release is available on <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-applauds-report-united-states-commission-civil-rights">our
website</A>. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: This is great
news.
We will continue to provide additional updates as I
receive.</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>Access
Technology Affordability Act:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>The ATAA has record support in both the House and Senate.
With the addition of Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington) and
Lori Trahan (Massachusetts) last week, the House version of the bill now has
127
cosponsors. There was also a new cosponsor in the Senate last week, as
Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand (New York) signed onto the bill, bringing our total
number of
Senate cosponsors to twenty-five. Leadership in both chambers continues to
be
impressed with the cosponsor counts on the Access Technology Affordability
Act,
as well as the bipartisan nature of the cosponsors. However, we have to keep
pushing for more, as this gives us the greatest opportunity to have ATAA
included in a larger bill package. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: Thanks to all that have
made contact with your representatives.</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>For those that need additional
information, please contact Ryan Stevens, NFBNJ Legislative Director at 856
520
0016 or email, <A href="mailto:rysteve@gmail.com">rysteve@gmail.com</A>
</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H3><A name=_Hlk51599639><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Independence
Market
Exhibit Video:</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">A number
of
state affiliates have requested our Independence Market exhibit at their
upcoming conventions. In an effort to fulfill all of the requests, we are
working on a brief demo of a few independence market items that affiliates
can
use at their conventions This video will be sent out to affiliates later
this
week; it is expected to be ready by Wednesday. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri>Comments:
When we receive, we will view and have this as part of the state convention.
Stay tuned!</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>For
additional information highlighting the state convention, please visit the
state
website at </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Meet
the
Blind Month—Share Your Events:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind celebrates <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month">Meet the Blind
Month</A> every October. Many members are planning virtual events and more
in
our local communities. Send the date of your event and a brief description
to <A
href="mailto:web@nfb.org">web@nfb.org</A>, so it can be included on
nfb.org/MTBM. Please use #MeetTheBlind in social media. Additionally, plan
to
participate in our <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/twitter-chats">weekly Twitter
chats</A>
each Wednesday of October around lived experiences with intersectionality.
Mark
your calendars now! </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: Chapter leaders, let me know
of
any plans.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Remember, we care, we share, we grow,
we
make a difference!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri></FONT><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H2><o:p></o:p> </H2>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>This
Week: Nonvisual Access Conference, September 24-25: </SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><I>Access Technology and Structured Discovery.
</I>Designed
for teachers of blind students and blindness professionals, the National
Federation of the Blind is hosting the <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/nonvisual-access-conference">Nonvisual
Access Conference</A>, an all-virtual, two-day conference with sessions and
panels discussing the intersection of access technology and the structured
discovery training model used in other areas of blindness-skills training.
Review the agenda and register today.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: I think several
professionals from NJ aare planning to attend.</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Pearson
Collaboration:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">The
National
Federation of the Blind’s collaboration with Pearson in connection with the
Pearson/NFB Corporate Disability Mentoring Program is going well. In this
six-month program, blind college students are matched with successful
Pearson
employees and are provided access to guidance, advice, and support from
successful and experienced professionals working in a variety of positions
within the Pearson organization. This year we also are matching each Pearson
mentor-mentee pair with a blind NFB mentor who will serve as a resource to
the
mentoring pair should blindness questions or concerns arise. </SPAN>Although
the
primary relationship in the triad is the relationship between the student
and
his or her Pearson mentor, our NFB mentors will be available to serve as a
sounding board and to answer any questions or offer advice if
requested.<SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in serving as a blindness resource
to a
mentor/mentee pair in the <SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">Pearson/NFB Corporate Disability
Mentoring Program, please send an email to </SPAN><A
href="mailto:sdubnow@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white">sdubnow@nfb.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">.</SPAN><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: Super opportunities for
all!</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<H3><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>Amazon
Fulfillment Center Employees:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>Related to <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2020-resolutions">NFB
Resolution 2020-11: Regarding Amazon Employment Practices</A>, if you have
been
hired to work at an Amazon fulfillment center and were denied accommodations
and/or put on leave without pay while your accommodations were being
evaluated,
the NFB needs to hear from you. Please contact Valerie Yingling, legal
program
coordinator, at <A href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org">vyingling@nfb.org</A>
regarding your experience.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri>Comments: With the fall and the
holiday season, many employment opportunities.</FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>Dates
to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">September 24-25: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/nonvisual-access-conference">Nonvisual
Access Conference</A><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">October 1: Presidential
Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">October 1: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/inclusive-publishing-conference">Inclusive
Publishing Conference</A> <o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">October: Meet the Blind
Month<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">November 1:
Presidential
Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">December 1:
Presidential
Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">December 9: Open-House
Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">February 8, 2021:
Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">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.<o:p></o:p></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Mark A.
Riccobono,
President<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>200 East Wells
Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>410-659-9314 | <A
href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR:
#0563c1">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Twitter:
@Riccobono<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Pronouns: he,
him,
his<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><A
href="https://nfb.org/"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><IMG
id=_x0000_i1028 style="HEIGHT: 0.792in; WIDTH: 2.188in" 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='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'>
</SPAN><A href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><IMG
id=_x0000_i1027 style="HEIGHT: 0.254in; WIDTH: 0.254in" border=0
alt=Facebook
src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" width=24
height=24></SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'>
</SPAN><A href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><IMG
id=_x0000_i1026 style="HEIGHT: 0.254in; WIDTH: 0.254in" border=0 alt=Twitter
src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" width=24
height=24></SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'>
</SPAN><A href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><IMG
id=_x0000_i1025 style="HEIGHT: 0.254in; WIDTH: 0.254in" border=0 alt=Youtube
src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" width=24
height=24></SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>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></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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