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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I have pasted several items of interest for your
consideration.</DIV>
<DIV>In addition, my comments are provided after each section.</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, September 29, 2020 11:30 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=StatePresidents@nfb.org
href="mailto:StatePresidents@nfb.org">State Presidents</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=NFB-Division-Leaders@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:NFB-Division-Leaders@nfbnet.org">NFB-Division-Leaders@nfbnet.org</A>
; <A title=NCBStaff@nfb.org href="mailto:NCBStaff@nfb.org">NCB Staff</A>
</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
09/28/2020</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">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</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
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Dear Fellow
Federationists,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">As we come into the early days of Meet the
Blind
Month this week, I feel a tremendous amount of energy based on what we have
done
during the first nine months of this year. As we consider new ways to create
understanding in the general public about our positive philosophy of
blindness,
we also recognize that we need to do more to explore, understand, and share
the
diversity of people who live effectively with blindness every day. It is our
hope that we can contribute to that exploration and understanding with our
2020
Meet the Blind Month activities.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">It is going to be a great week; Green Bay
won
(sorry Pam) and I look forward to being present with all of you at the
Presidential Release Live on Thursday.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">There are many important announcements below
for
you to consider.<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
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">Critical
Actions:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">This
Thursday: Attend the Presidential Release:</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: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">The
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=399"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">October Presidential
Release</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"> 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 </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">cdanielsen@nfb.org</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"> and put PR498 in the subject line, or call
410-659-9314, extension 2473. Closed captions and Spanish translation will
be
available. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?&reset=1&id=399"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Zoom details for the Presidential Release
are
now available</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></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>
<H2><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> </H2>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">News:<o:p></o:p></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><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT:
normal">NFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>®</SUP>
Mobile 3.0 with KNFB Reader Basic Released:
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><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>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">The
National Federation of the Blind has released version 3.0 of
NFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>®</SUP> Mobile to the Apple App Store. The brand new,
redesigned app not only allows subscribers to access all of the content
available through </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-newsline"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">NFB-NEWSLINE</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"> from their iPhone, iPad, or other iOS
device,
but includes a free basic version of the KNFB Reader mobile app.
NFB-NEWSLINE
Mobile includes these features and much more:
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">KNFB Reader Basic, a free version of KNFB
Reader with the core functions necessary to quickly scan any printed
text –
just point, shoot, and read!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">The ability to share articles from
publications in the breaking news category to social media
channels.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Multiple customization options to
organize,
save, and manage both NFB-NEWSLINE content and documents scanned with KNFB
Reader Basic.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri>Comments: The agenda committee is planning for Scott White to
present on Saturday, November 21.</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
face=Calibri>As we finalize, email info will be
forwarded.</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
face=Calibri></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
face=Calibri></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">Meet
the
Blind Month Is Almost Here!: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Every
October the National Federation of the Blind celebrates
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Meet the Blind
Month</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"> across the country. We want people to get
to
know us and learn from our experiences. We look forward to celebrating with
all
of you. Share with us any local activities to add them to nfb.org/MTBM by
emailing the event details to </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:web@nfb.org"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">web@nfb.org</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">. We will also be hosting the following
activities to promote the full capacity of blind people:
</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>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>For employers:</B> we are hosting
webinars
on lived experiences with problem solving in the workplace for national
organizations, corporations, and other hiring entities.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>For members and prospective
members:</B> we
will be sharing videos on lived experiences with self-confidence built by
training and philosophy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>For the general public:</B> we are
hosting
Twitter chats each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to discuss lived experiences
with
blindness and other intersectional characteristics.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Learn more at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">nfb.org/MTBM</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">. <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
face=Calibri>Comments: To chapter presidents and members, please share your
plans with all chapter presidents. As they receive, they will share
with
the members.</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
face=Calibri></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
face=Calibri></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">Independence Market at State
Conventions:</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: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Since
the
NFB Independence Market, our blindness products store, can’t be present at
all
state conventions (even virtually), we have developed
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/66n9hsn0vlylh4u/independence_market_product_video.mpeg?dl=0"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">a short video</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"> for you to share with our members at your
state
convention. The video gives a quick overview of products available through
the
Independence Market and focuses on a few popular
items.<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
face=Calibri>Comments: The agenda committee is planning to provide the info
above during the state convention.</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
face=Calibri></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
face=Calibri></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">Share
with
Higher Ed—Inclusive Publishing Conference, October
1:<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">The
National Federation of the Blind is hosting a one-day online event focused
on
digital publication accessibility. The </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/inclusive-publishing-conference"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Inclusive Publishing
Conference</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"> will feature presentations such as “Word to
EPUB 101,” “Issues Facing Blind Students in Higher Education Today,” “Best
Practices for Ensuring Accessible Content in Your University Course,” and
more!
Check out the agenda and register today.</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=MsoListParagraph><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></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">NOPBC
Remote Education Forum:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">The
National Federation of the Blind and the National Organization of Parents of
Blind Children will be holding a community forum to discuss access to remote
education for blind students. The events will be held Tuesday, October 6, at
3:00 p.m. eastern and Thursday, October 8, at 8:00 p.m. eastern. Please
encourage parents of blind children in grades K-12 to attend. More
information
can be found at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/our-community/parents-blind-children"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">https://www.nfb.org/our-community/parents-blind-children</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="COLOR: #1f497d">.</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: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'><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"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri>Comments: Please share with
others.</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
face=Calibri></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">NFB
STEM2U:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">For
more
than fifteen years the National Federation of the Blind has been working to
improve opportunities for blind students in the areas of science,
technology,
engineering, and mathematics. In NFB STEM2U, we are bringing what we have
learned directly to students and families in their homes. Blind students of
varying ages will receive instruction from NFB personnel and expert
instructors
via the Zoom platform. Students from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New
York, Texas, Utah, and Virginia are eligible. More information and
registration
can be found at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-stem2u"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-stem2u</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="COLOR: #1f497d">.
</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: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'><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"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri>Comments: I have appointed Cary Supalo to chair this
project.</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
face=Calibri>Information will be forwarded to the NFBNJ distribution list
and to
the CBVI to assist with promotion.</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
face=Calibri></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
face=Calibri></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">Voting
deadlines differ by state so don’t wait! The National Federation of the
Blind
encourages blind people, regardless of their political views, to participate
in
the American democracy. If your circumstances do not allow you to vote
privately
and independently this year, we still urge you to vote and then complete our
voting survey (available October 2020) so we understand your voting
experience.
Review </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://wwwnfb.org/resources/voting-resources"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">our voting
resources</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"> and the details for your
state.</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=MsoListParagraph><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri>Comments: Please register and
vote.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></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>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></H2>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">October 1: Presidential
Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">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: l1 level1 lfo3">October: Meet the Blind
Month<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">November 1:
Presidential
Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">December 1:
Presidential
Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">December 9: Open-House
Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">February 8, 2021:
Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></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>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal">Mark A.
Riccobono, President<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal">200 East
Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT:
normal">410-659-9314
| <A href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR:
#0563c1">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal">Twitter:
@Riccobono<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT:
normal">Pronouns:
he, him, his<o:p></o:p></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'><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>
<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:
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