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<DIV>Greetings!</DIV>
<DIV>As in the past, I have pasted items of interest for all to
review.</DIV>
<DIV>Two days until the Rookie Roundup.</DIV>
<DIV>Only 9 days until the 44th state convention of the National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. </DIV>
<DIV>Warmly,</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Joe </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="font-color: black"><B>Subject:</B> NFB Items Of
Interest President’s Notebook - Week of
11/09/2020</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="COLOR:
windowtext">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
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">Another outstanding weekend of fall
Federation
conventions has passed. Actually two weekends since we did not send out a
notebook last week due to the elections. I am loving all the innovation and
Federation development happening in our affiliates. There are still a number
of
fall conventions to go.<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>
<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">I want to congratulate Denise Avant
(Illinois)
and Terry Sheeler (Arkansas) on their service as affiliate presidents. Both
of
them turned the affiliate presidency over to new individuals during the past
weeks. I know they are both working hard on the transition now. Thank you
for
your service. Ms. Avant continues to serve on our national board and
continues
to work actively on Federation projects across the
country.<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>
<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">I want to go back to voting. I cannot
emphasize
enough that now is the time to ask members to fill out the Blind Voters
Survey
and to gather stories about how voting went in your state. We need to be
prepared to push over the next couple of years so that the processes used
for
the 2024 presidential election are fully accessible to all blind people. The
data gathering in your affiliate and at our national office will make a big
difference.</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"><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></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"><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></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"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">News:<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"><B>Scholarship Program–Applications
Open:</B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT:
105%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Every year, the National Federation of the Blind
awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the
District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements
and
professional aspirations. Each scholarship winner is awarded based on their
academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application
process
is open and we encourage students to start the process now. Review the
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT:
normal">scholarship
application checklist</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-WEIGHT: normal"> and the
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-faqs"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT:
normal">scholarship
program FAQs</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-WEIGHT: normal">. Share
this
opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. Learn about the
eligibility and requirements of the </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">2021
scholarship program</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-WEIGHT: normal">.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<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: Lia Stone has been appointed as
ScholarshipChair.</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>Keep a watchful eye in your inboxes. A terrific
opportunity.</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>In the NFBNJ, complete one application and you could win two
scholarships, nationaland the state scholarships awarded each year at 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>Do not hesitate, now is the time to
apply.</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> </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"><B>Teachers of Tomorrow Program<SPAN
class=Heading3Char>:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></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">If you
are
preparing for a career in teaching blind students, or if you are an early
career
educator looking to enhance your teaching, then the National Federation of
the
Blind invites you to apply for a spot in the first cohort of our Teachers of
Tomorrow program. This immersive, professional development program connects
teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind
people, equipping participants with knowledge about the skills and attitudes
that can help blind students thrive in school and beyond. The program is
free to
participants thanks to a partnership between the National Federation of the
Blind and the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation. For more
information or to apply, visit </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow"><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/teachers-tomorrow</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: If you know of anyone that will benefit, please
forward
the information.</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"><B></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </H3>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><B>Braille
Readers Are Leaders—A Contest for Children and
Adults:</B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></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">Encourage
more Braille, improve reading skills, and win prizes. The National
Federation of
the Blind is partnering with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and
Adults to present the 2020-2021 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest to
encourage
Braille literacy and reading for pleasure. Children and adults across the
United
States compete against their same-grade peers to read the most Braille pages
between December 1, 2020, through January 18, 2021. Registration is open
now.
Learn more about the </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Braille Readers Are
Leaders</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"> contest.<SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><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: Get the word
out!</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>Great opportunity to have fun and to work on your reading
skills.</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><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">It’s
that
Time of Year</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">—Who
Loves
Santa Letters?</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext">:</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Every
year
Santa Claus turns the staff at the National Federation of the Blind into his
honorary elves to help him send letters and activities in Braille to young
children (those under the age of ten) across the United States. Between
November
9 and December 16, parents can submit a request for a letter at
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters</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">. The form can also be printed and faxed to
410-685-2340 or emailed to </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:communityrelations@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">communityrelations@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">. Beginning Monday, November 30, the Braille
letters from Santa will start going out to children. The Braille letter will
be
accompanied by a print copy as well and some other fun holiday activities.
The
deadline for letter requests is December 16. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Learn more about Santa
Letters</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: Have some fun and promote to the
kids.</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><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Independence Market Gift
Certificates:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">During
the
November 1 Presidential Release Live call, a question came up as to whether
the
Independence Market offers gift certificates, and I am happy to report that
it
does. Additionally, with the holiday season approaching, I’m sure you might
like
to purchase that special gift from the Independence Market for a family
member,
friend, neighbor, or loved one. If you’re undecided as to what to buy them,
why
not consider one of our Independence Market gift certificates? Gift
certificates
are available for purchase in $25, $50, $75, or $100 increments. They’re
valid
for one year after purchase. <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">To
learn
more about gift certificates, please email the Independence Market at
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="mailto:independencemarket@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">independencemarket@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 call us at 410-659-9314, extension
2216.<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 above says it
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"><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">Special
Thanks:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7">Special
thanks go to the NFB of Washington, the NFB of Utah, and the NFB of Illinois
Chicago Chapter for recent generous unrestricted contributions. I continue
to be
proud of how our chapters, divisions, and affiliates have stepped up, this
year
especially, to give to our national organization. You are appreciated.
Without
your financial help, we could not transform the NFB BELL Academy to a robust
in-home edition, pursue voting rights cases, and more.
<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: Congratulations to those in the Federation family
that
continue to support the national efforts to raise expectations to live
thelife
we want!</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>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">Blind
and
Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<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 in the 2020 general election but have not yet
completed our Blind and Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey are urged to take
the
survey by November 17, 2020. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7">The 2020 survey consists of two separate
surveys: <o:p></o:p></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">If you voted absentee or by mail using an
accessible, electronic, ballot-delivery system or a traditional paper
ballot,
please complete the survey for blind and low-vision voters who voted
absentee
or by mail 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>
<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">If you are a blind or low-vision voter who
voted at an early voting center or at a polling place on Election Day,
please
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">.<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:Leour voices
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
face=Calibri>Only takes a few minutes to
complete.</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">Questions
about the blind voter survey may be directed to Lou Ann Blake by email 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 by phone at 410-659-9314, extension
2221; or
Jeff Kaloc by email 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 by phone at 410-659-9314, extension
2206.
</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"><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></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"><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Dates of Importance:</P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A name=_Hlk55824292>Presidential Release LIVE, Tuesday,
December 1:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></A> </P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"><A name=_Hlk55816533>December 13:
Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></A></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55816533"></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">December 10: </SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/smart-cities-summit"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">Smart Cities Summit</SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">, 12:00-8:00 p.m.
eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">December 15-17: Dare to Be Remarkable,
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">February 8, 2021: </SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">Washington Seminar</SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"> Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">March 31, 2021: </SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">Scholarship application</SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"> deadline<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292">July 6-11, 2021: NFB National
Convention,
New Orleans, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"><o:p><FONT
face=Calibri></FONT></o:p></SPAN> </P><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55824292"></SPAN>
<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 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>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">Mark A. Riccobono,
President<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">200 East Wells Street,
Baltimore, MD
21230<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">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-LEFT: 0in">Twitter:
@Riccobono<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in">Pronouns: he, him,
his<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><A href="https://nfb.org/"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: windowtext"><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P
class=MsoNormal>
<A href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><IMG id=_x0000_i1027
style="HEIGHT: 0.245in; WIDTH: 0.245in" 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: 0.245in; WIDTH: 0.245in" border=0 alt=Twitter
src="https://nfb.org/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: 0.245in; WIDTH: 0.245in" 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></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></o:p> </P>
<P
class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>