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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 October 19.</DIV>
<DIV>Keep well.</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 LifeYou 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>Subject:</B> NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
10/19/2020</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">It's pretty incredible to listen in to the
virtual conventions happening around the Federation. On Saturday alone, I
had
the opportunity to be in the Greater Baltimore chapter meeting, speak to the
NFB
of North Carolina, drop by the NFB of Wyoming, and make a video appearance
at
the NFB of Rhode Island. Thanks to all of you for continuing to innovate and
connect people in the Federation spirit.<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">We are doing incredibly well on securing
matching funds committed to us for Meet the Blind Month but we need you all
to
put efforts into bringing us across the finish line. I am glad to report
that so
far we have raised 75 percent of the $50,000 matching funds we need for the
Freedom Scientific matching gift challenge. Please help get the word out by
forwarding our emails, retweeting on Twitter, and sharing on Facebook so we
can
reach 100 percent. <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 down to the final two weeks of
the
presidential election cycle, there is a need for us to collect information
about
what is happening with blind voters. I want to call out our blind voters
surveys—which we have expanded for 2020—and our need to collect stories
about
the experience of blind voters for the media. Please continue to pour energy
into helping us document the experience of as many blind voters as possible
during the 2020 election cycle. This is going to make a huge difference in
our
efforts going forward. While we may not have solved all of the accessibility
issues for 2020, we have a better shot of making improvements in the future
if
we can clearly show the harm to blind voters in
2020.<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"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H2 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Critical
Actions:<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">2020
Blind
and Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey:<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">After
voting in the 2020 general election, blind and low-vision voters are
encouraged
to complete our 2020 Blind and Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey. Two
separate
surveys are available so that the data gathered will accurately reflect
voters’
experience participating in the election.
<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">Blind
and
low-vision voters who voted absentee or by mail using an accessible,
electronic
ballot-delivery system or a traditional paper ballot should complete the
survey
at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJJL7GN"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJJL7GN</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">Blind
and
low-vision voters who cast their ballot at an early voting center or a local
polling place on Election Day should complete the survey at:
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFMPF2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFMPF2</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">. Questions about the survey should be
directed
to Lou Ann Blake at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">lblake@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"> or 410-659-9314, extension 2221, or to Jeff
Kaloc at </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="mailto:jkaloc@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">jkaloc@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"> or 410-659-9314, extension 2206. Please
note
these are updated links from those that were sent out last week. If you
forwarded those links to your members, be sure to also forward these with a
note
alerting them to the difference.<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: Please review, paste in a clean email and share
this information with others on your email
lists.</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>
<H2 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">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">Voting
Stories:<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
2020
election is fast approaching, and there is more media interest than ever
this
year in how people are voting and whether our nation’s voting systems are
working. We have the opportunity to let the public know about how blind
people
can vote privately and independently, what it’s like to encounter barriers
to
doing so, how our rights are addressed (or not) by our local and state
election
officials, and what needs to be done to continue to improve voting for
everyone.
We therefore want to hear your individual stories about your experience as a
blind voter for potential sharing with media outlets and in other public
forums.
This will help us to inform journalists, policymakers, and members of the
public
about the urgent need for improvements in the accessibility of federal,
state,
and local elections. You can send your story by email to
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:myvote@nfb.org"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">myvote@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">. You can also call 410-659-9314, dial
extension
8683 (which spells out VOTE on your telephone keypad), and leave us a
voicemail.
Be sure to let us know your name, where you live, and how we can contact you
if
we need to follow up. </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">Comments:
An opportunity to have our voices heard as we need to make a
difference!</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: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><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"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </H3>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">2020
Dare
to Be Remarkable Conference:<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"><SPAN
style="LETTER-SPACING: 0.2pt">Please save the date for the National
Federation
of the Blind 2020 Dare to Be Remarkable conference, “Pathways toward
Structured
Discovery.” This will be a three-day national training conference for all
rehabilitation and</SPAN> education professionals who work with the
population
of transition-age youth and adults who are blind or low vision. Specific
tracks
will also be offered for adult VR consumers who are currently participating
in
rehabilitation training programs. <SPAN style="LETTER-SPACING: 0.2pt">The
conference will take place on T</SPAN>uesday, December 15, 2020, to
Thursday,
December 17, 2020, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. eastern via the Zoom platform.
More
information will be provided in the coming week. </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; 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">We are
currently accepting proposals from potential presenters. If you are
interested
in getting information about our call for presenters, or have other
questions
related to the conference, please contact the conference
organizers:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Edward Bell, PhD
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Louisiana Tech
University<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">318-257-4554 or </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">ebell@latech.edu</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
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><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-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Anil Lewis,
MPA<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">National Federation of the Blind
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">410-659-9314 or </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:alewis@nfb.org"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">alewis@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"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><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.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in;
mso-margin-top-alt: 0in"><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">National
Council on Disability—AbilityOne Report:
<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">Last
Wednesday the National Council on Disability released a report on the
AbilityOne
program entitled </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://ncd.gov/sites/default/files/NCD_AbilityOne_508.pdf"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><I>Policies from the Past in a Modern Era:
The
Unintended Consequences of the AbilityOne Program & Section
14(c)</I></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"><I>.</I> The report states: “Given the
numerous
systemic problems that beleaguer the AbilityOne Program, coupled with the
necessity for America to advance to the fullest extent the integration of
people
with all disabilities into the economic mainstream of society, NCD calls on
Congress to phase out the AbilityOne Program over an eight-year period and
replace the program by requiring that federal contractors hire a percentage
of
people who are blind or have a significant disability.” NCD will be
conducting
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://nationalcouncilondisability-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/asommers_ncd_gov/EUseeLE-BEhClbwO6JwTckEBbVkCy8uZs-LMzS2dDrqxig?rtime=uMbXCzxx2Eg"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">three briefings on the
report</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">. Please note that the first briefing is
this
Thursday, October 22, and if you plan to attend you will need to RSVP.
<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: We are making 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
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">College
Board’s AP Classroom:<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
NFB
has been alerted to access barriers regarding College Board’s AP Classroom.
If
you or your student has encountered access barriers with the AP Classroom
curriculum, please contact Valerie Yingling at </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">vyingling@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">. <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: Congratulations to Kaleigh
Brendle.</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>She will be presenting on Saturday, November 21 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>Note: The agenda is targeted for distribution during the week
of
October 26.</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"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char>Meet the Blind Month Twitter
Chats:</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"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">Join the National Federation of the
Blind each Wednesday during Meet the Blind Month on
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="https://twitter.com/NFB_voice"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white">Twitter</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="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR:
black">
to discuss our lived experiences with various intersectional
identities—which
are also subject to inequalities, public misconceptions, and injustices.
This
Wednesday, October 14, at 2:00 p.m. eastern, our Twitter chat will be a
discussion of lived experiences with blindness, sexual orientation, and
gender
identity. Participate and follow along on Twitter using the hashtag
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23meettheblind&src=typed_query"
target=_blank><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white">#MeetTheBlind</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="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR:
black">.
Questions for the chat are available now on our
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/twitter-chats"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white">Twitter chat
page</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="BACKGROUND: white; 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></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%"><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><o:p>Comments: Another opportunity to
share.</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></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>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char></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>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
class=Heading3Char>Lived Experiences with
Self-Confidence:<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"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">The National Federation of the Blind
works to break down misconceptions of what it means to be blind. Nonvisual
training and Federation philosophy build our confidence so we can conquer
our
dreams. As part of Meet the Blind Month we are sharing stories of our
self-confidence and why it is important. The first round is with instructors
from our training centers. Check out and share
“</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Ni2x3qY5g"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white">Lived
Experiences with Self Confidence: A Conversation with Blindness
Experts</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="BACKGROUND: white; 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></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; BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%"><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><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><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><o:p>Comments: Opportunities for your
consideration.</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><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>Upcoming Accessibility
Boutiques:<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"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">Accessibility boutiques are
workshops
presented by access technology experts that provide introductions to best
practices and the latest trends in access tech. Here are the upcoming
boutiques
for the end of 2020:</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><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">“Web Accessibility on a Budget,”
Wednesday, October 28</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><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; BACKGROUND:
white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">“Learning Management Systems,”
Tuesday, November 17</SPAN><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black">“Tips and Tools for an Accessible
Smart Home,” Tuesday, December 15</SPAN><SPAN
style="BACKGROUND:
white"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri>Comments: Interested? Here is your chance to participate
.</FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white">upcoming
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Dates to Keep in
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<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2">October: Meet the Blind
Month<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2">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 lfo2">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 lfo2">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 lfo2">February 8, 2021:
Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
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<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; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><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>
<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>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><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"><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>
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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
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alt=Facebook
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height=24></SPAN></A><SPAN
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</SPAN><A href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><SPAN
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"Calibri",sans-serif'><IMG
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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
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height=24></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">The
National
Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in
the
hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help
blind
people live the lives they want. <o:p></o:p></P>
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