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<DIV>Greetings!</DIV>
<DIV>Please read and share with others.</DIV>
<DIV>Much information, read PresidentRiccobono’s letter as it provides his
thoughts on the past 80 years and the future of the National Federation of
the
Blind.</DIV>
<DIV>I usually provide comments after each notice however, the
notebook
provides what I would provide.</DIV>
<DIV>Be safe. Be well.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Remember, the 44th state convention of the National Federation of the
Blind
of New Jersey will be held from Wednesday November 18 through Sunday
November
21.</DIV>
<DIV>Visit the state website for updated convention details, visit, <A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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<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>
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<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><B>Subject:</B> NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
11/16/2020</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"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Fellow
Federationists,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>This morning as I
took
my daily walk through Riverside Park (which sits just east of the Johnson
Street
side of our headquarters), I pictured in my mind the symbology of the
moment. I
was there just at the time that the sun was supposed to rise in Baltimore. I
started thinking about what the sunrise might have been like on that day
eighty
years ago when Jacobus tenBroek woke up, and his plan for that day was to
establish the National Federation of the Blind. Did he know he would be
elected
as the movement’s first President and that he would dedicate much of his
remaining twenty-seven-and-one-half years to its advancement? Today was
slightly
chilly, but the sunrise brought a sense of warmth to the clear morning. Is
that
similar to what Dr. tenBroek felt—a lifting of the cold, hard times that
blind
people had experienced for
decades?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>As I walked south
in
the park, it occurred to me that the morning sunlight would shine on the
Johnson
Street side of our building perfectly, there being no major structures
blocking
the morning sun from our building The distance between the sun and our
building
is vast, and with the complexities of our lives now, 1940 seems just as
distant
from 2020. I imagined the sun hitting our building, and considered the
hundreds
of thousands of lives that have lived under that sun and contributed to the
movement we share.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Eighty years is a
short
time. Yet for the blind it represents significant progress. In 1940 the very
building that now serves as the headquarters for our efforts was producing
materials for use in the Second World War. The workers inside could have
never
imagined it would later become the best-known facility for advancing the
rights
of the blind anywhere in the world. Furthermore, the sixteen people who
gathered
together to form the first membership of the Federation could not have
imagined
the twists, turns, victories, and setbacks we have faced over these eighty
years. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>As I came to the
south
end of the walkway in the park, I followed the path east into the morning
sun.
The warmth of the sun felt like hope: the kind of hope that we experience in
this movement every day; the feeling that those sixteen people must have had
when they came together to establish what has come to be the most powerful
force
for blind people. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>It is fitting on
this
day to look back and to experience the warm feelings that come from all that
we
have accomplished. We should be proud of those who came before us and all
they
did to make it possible for us to walk this
path.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Once we do that for
a
short time, we have a choice: we can continue celebrating the past or we can
turn with renewed strength, face the future, and walk confidently in that
direction with the light of our history supporting us and urging us to march
forward. When I got to the east end of the path in the park, I did not
hesitate,
I turned and began to loop back around to the west to come to our building
to
begin another day marching alongside each of you to advance our collective
movement.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>As Thanksgiving
approaches, I am left with one thought as I enter our Johnson Street door
with
the sun at my back. I am thankful for the incredible blind people who made
it
possible through their daily sacrifice for us to be in this moment. I am
equally
thankful for the incredible blind people who allow us to walk confidently
into
the future. It is an honor to know we march together every day. It is a
comfort
to know you have my back. It is a joy to imagine what we will do together
tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>I do not know if I
will
walk that same path twenty years from now, but I am confident in what our
movement will be on our one hundredth anniversary--and for that I feel a
great
sense of pride. Until then, I am going to enjoy the struggle and the
accomplishment of building with each of you every day. Take a moment to
reflect
on those Federationists who you have known personally who have helped us get
to
today. Then, with the warmth of that love, turn, link arms with me, and let’s
march into the future together. When I say “let’s go build the National
Federation of the Blind,” what I mean is let’s enjoy the honor of working
together to transform our dreams, and the dreams of those who have not yet
discovered our movement, into reality. The warmth of the movement started
before
we got here. If we do it right, the warmth will go beyond us into a future
where
others will reflect fondly on what we have done to make their lives better
every
day. <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
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></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"><B>Deadline November 17—Blind and Low-Vision
Voter Experience Survey:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Blind and
low-vision
voters who voted in the 2020 general election but have not yet completed our
survey are urged to take it by the deadline, November 17.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>This year it
consists
of two separate surveys: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 45pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1
lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>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></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 45pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1
lfo1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>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></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Questions about the
blind voter survey may be directed to Lou Ann Blake at
</SPAN></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>lblake@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> or 410-659-9314,
extension 2221; or Jeff Kaloc at </SPAN></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
windowtext'>jkaloc@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> or at
410-659-9314,
extension 2206. <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
size=3></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">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"><B>Federation Celebration: Read Our
History:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>On this day in
1940,
the National Federation of the Blind was founded by blind delegates from
seven
states across the country. We invite you to read and share the following
publications that trace our rich history of the organized blind
movement:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="COLOR: #1f497d; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1
lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/building-lives-we-want"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Building the
Lives We
Want</SPAN></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><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="COLOR: #1f497d; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1
lfo2"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/wamt/wamtc.htm"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Walking Alone
Marching Together</SPAN></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><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></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"></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>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>Teachers of Tomorrow
Program:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>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></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.nfborg/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>.<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><o:p></o:p></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>New
Podcast Episode—Continued Fight for Fair
Wages:</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: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Our <I>Nation’s
Blind
Podcast’s</I> hosts, Anil Lewis and Melissa Riccobono, talk with Stephanie
Flynt, government program specialist for the National Federation of the
Blind.
They discuss the continued momentum to eliminate the practice of paying
workers
with disabilities subminimum wages, including recent reports from the United
States Commission on Civil Rights and the National Council on Disability.
Listen
to t</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/nations-blind-podcast"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>he latest episode
now</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>!</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; BACKGROUND: white;
COLOR: black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'><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"><B>Applications Now Open for 2021 Bolotin
Awards:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation
of
the Blind is accepting nominations of individuals or organizations who are a
positive force in the lives of blind people and advance the goal of helping
us
transform dreams into reality. Each application must include a letter of
recommendation. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more and
submit a
nomination for the 2021 Dr. Jacob Bolotin
Awards</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>.<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
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><B>Free
White Cane Program—Share with New
Contacts:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The National
Federation
of the Blind believes that no blind person should be without a white cane,
regardless of their ability to pay for it. The Free White Cane Program is
available for any blind individual in the fifty states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Share information about the
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Free White Cane
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 class=MsoHyperlink><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>,</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> choosing a cane
size,
and cane travel training.</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-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></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"><B>Smart
Cities Summit:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The Smart Cities
Summit
that was scheduled for December 10 is being rescheduled in January 2021. The
new
date will be announced as soon as it is determined.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H3><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><B>Thanks
to Our Iowa Affiliate:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Thanks go out to
NFB of
Iowa for a recent donation. Continued affiliate support is so appreciated.
<A
name=_Hlk56436028><o:p></o:p></A></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: _hlk56436028"></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<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">Reminders:<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"><B>Thanksgiving
Holidays:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>This is a reminder
that
the national headquarters of the National Federation of the Blind will be
closed
Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, so that the staff can enjoy the
holiday
with family and friends, albeit with smaller gatherings than usual.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>Year end </B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B>Santa
Letters:<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>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></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>. The form can also
be
printed and faxed to 410-685-2340 or emailed to
</SPAN></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>communityrelations@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 120pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>. 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></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"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more about
Santa
Letters</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></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: l0 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: l0 level1 lfo3">December 1: <A
href="https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders">Braille
Readers Are Leaders</A> reading starts <o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><A
name=_Hlk55816533>December 13: Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m.
eastern<o:p></o:p></A><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: _hlk55816533"></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3">December 15-17: Dare to
Be
Remarkable, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3">January 18, 2021: <A
href="https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders">Braille
Readers Are Leaders</A> registration (and page count) deadline<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3">February 8, 2021: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar">Washington
Seminar</A> Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3">March 31, 2021: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist">Scholarship
application</A> deadline<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3">April 15, 2021: <A
href="https://www.nfb.org/bolotin">Bolotin Awards</A> nominations
deadline<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3">July 6-11, 2021: NFB
National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The National
Federation
of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you
or
your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because
low
expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can
live
the life you want; blindness is not what holds you
back.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Mark A. Riccobono,
President<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>200 East Wells
Street,
Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>410-659-9314 | <A
href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR:
#0563c1">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Twitter:
@Riccobono<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Pronouns: he, him,
his<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A href="https://nfb.org/"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><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><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The National
Federation
of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes
and
dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind
people
live the lives they want. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P
class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>