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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Greetings all,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">To help stay connected with our National Office and with
the work of our organization I am sharing some of President Riccobono's weekly
notebook, National Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
732-421-7063<br>
Email: </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">president@nfbnj.org</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><a name="m_-3785312404684541017_m_-3918590843127836222_OLE_LINK9"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">President’s Notebook</span></a><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%"><br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
Mark A. Riccobono<br>
410-659-9314</span><br>
<a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%"><span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Dear
Federation Family,</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">My words
are few as there is a lot happening, as you will find below. Note there are a
number of time sensitive items below. There are also a number of new
initiatives that require our affiliates to consider and coordinate with our
national movement. All I can say is thank you for continuing to build and
strengthen our movement every day. We could not sustain this level of impact
and raising expectations without your membership.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">News:<span></span></span></h1>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Legislative Activity:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">There
is a lot happening with our advocacy and policy work. Along with several new
cosponsors on the Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 431/S. 212) and the
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (H.R. 2373), there will
likely be an amendment introduced today or tomorrow to the Endless Frontiers
Act (S. 1260) regarding autonomous vehicles. Pending our analysis of the final
language, we anticipate supporting this amendment. Please watch for possible
legislative alerts later this week.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Climate
Assessment Survey Coming This Week:</span><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%"><span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">As mentioned in </span><a href="https://nfb.org/blog/open-letter-safety-and-support-progress" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">the April 15 open letter from President Riccobono</span></a><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, </span></u><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">the National Federation of the Blind has extended
our partnership with RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence
organization. RAINN will develop and administer an anonymous survey to collect
feedback directly from our diverse community, including members and nonmembers,
to better understand the experiences, needs, and concerns of our community as
they relate to sexual misconduct.</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The survey is expected to be released on Wednesday, April 28,
and may take up to thirty minutes. There will be a web version on Survey Monkey
and an automated phone option for completing the survey. Stay tuned for more
details.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Participate on Potential
Radio Project:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind is exploring a potential pilot streaming-audio
project to inform, inspire, and entertain members and potential members. The
initial plan is to start by using our large existing audio library in a way
that allows simple access at any time of day or night, similar to an online
radio station. If you have technical expertise or content ideas and/or are
interested in participating in an ad-hoc group for this project, send an email
to </span><a href="mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">communicationsteam@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">.
Please include any relevant background about you, why you think this potential
resource might be useful, and/or any recommendations you have.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">National Federation of the
Blind Code of Conduct now on NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup>:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The
NFB Code of Conduct and a list of frequently asked questions regarding the code
is now available on NFB-NEWSLINE. You will find both audio and text versions
using the telephone access method, by selecting option one from the main menu,
followed by another press of the one key for the NFB National Channel, then
following the prompts. To access this content on the NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile app,
go to the “Information Sources” page and select the “All Publications” link.
The NFB Code of Conduct is the first publication in the list.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1><font size="4">New Mobile Ballot Marking Platform by GlobalMobile:</font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">A new
mobile ballot marking platform to mark and return ballots using a smartphone
has been developed by GlobalMobile. We are working with GlobalMobile to ensure
that the platform is accessible. Please be advised that GlobalMobile may also
reach out to our affiliates to provide feedback on the platform or to
participate in a meeting they have arranged with your secretary of state. It is
important that affiliates coordinate their participation with our national
office staff. If your affiliate decides to participate in these meetings,
please let us know, and please bear in mind that in our advocacy efforts for
accessible electronic ballot delivery and return we do not endorse a particular
platform.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Spring 2021 College Board
AP Exams: <span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">High
school students who encounter barriers with their Spring 2021 College Board AP
Exam accommodations, and/or have been told that Braille or tactile graphics are
not available for exams, are encouraged to contact Valerie Yingling, legal
program coordinator, at </span><a href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">vyingling@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">National Telecommuting
Institute:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind, on behalf of itself, an NFB member, and all
similarly situated individuals, has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts
Commission Against Discrimination against National Telecommuting Institute
(NTI) for NTI’s discrimination against blind job applicants who use screen
access software and other assistive technology. If you have applied for a job
through NTI and similarly been denied employment because you use screen access
software, or if you wish to work from home doing customer service work and are
willing to apply with NTI, please contact Valerie Yingling, legal program
coordinator, at </span><a href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">vyingling@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Amazon Fulfillment Center
Employment:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">As it
relates to our recent agreement with Amazon, the National Federation of the
Blind is hoping to speak with individuals who have had workplace accommodations
denied, been placed on unpaid leave, and/or otherwise experienced discrimination
related to Amazon fulfillment center employment. Please contact Valerie
Yingling at </span><a href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">vyingling@nfb.org</span></a>
<span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">to
report your Amazon fulfillment center experience.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Presidential Release Next
Week—Captioning and Spanish Available:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Tune
in to the next Presidential Release of the National Federation of the Blind on
Monday, May 3, at 8:00 p.m. eastern. After the remarks there is an opportunity
for questions. Submit questions in advance to </span><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></a> <span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">and
put PR505 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Closed
captions and Spanish interpretation will be available. Mark your calendars! </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?&reset=1&id=455" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Learn
the many ways to access the presidential release</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">. Try
listening to the live stream on your favorite Amazon device by asking Alexa to
play Nation’s Blind.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Facebook Live this
Wednesday for NFB BELL<sup>®</sup> and NFB EQ:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Join
the National Federation of the Blind on Wednesday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m.
eastern, to learn about some of the materials we will be sending out for the
summer programs, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:blue">NFB BELL</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> and </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:blue">NFB EQ</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">. NFB BELL will have three virtual sessions over the summer for
blind children ages four to twelve. NFB EQ is a month-long virtual program
during July for blind high school students. Registration for both programs is
still open. Deadlines are approaching in early May. </span><a href="https://fb.me/e/4rxvCXTNJ" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Learn more about the Facebook Live event</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Blind Driver Challenge
Initial Test Runs April 30 to May 2:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">As
part of the Blind Driver Challenge, the National Federation of the Blind and
Cruise Automation are collaborating with Federationist Dan Parker to build and
operate a car to attempt to break the Guinness Book World Record for the
“Fastest Speed for a Car Driven Blindfolded” in the fall of 2021, anticipating
reaching a speed of over two hundred miles per hour. This coming weekend, April
30 to May 2, Dan will be doing several test runs in Blytheville, Arkansas. Stay
tuned for more details coming at </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:blue">BlindDriverChallenge.org</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">California DMV Kiosks to
Become More Accessible:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind and three blind Californians have collaborated
with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and Intellectual Technology,
Inc., a provider of self-service kiosks, regarding accessibility features for
DMV Now kiosks utilized in California. </span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/california-dmv-kiosks-become-more-accessible-blind" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Read
and share the press release</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Reminders:<span></span></span></h1>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Give $20 Convention
Drawing:<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Each year, thousands of Federation members and friends make
donations to fund our great programs. Your continued support is needed. When
you participate in the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20749&qid=5147870" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Give $20 campaign</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> you will
be entered into the Give $20 convention drawing (formerly known as the Kenneth
Jernigan convention drawing) AND help our work to change lives for blind people
across the country.</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">How to
Contribute and Qualify:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><i><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Please note: The drawing is for individuals and is not
intended for contributions by divisions, state affiliates, or chapters.</span></i><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">You
must specify a fund in order to be entered into the drawing. You can do this by
using our </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,90,163)">Give $20 online donation form</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> or writing in the
memo if giving by check. Choose one of the following funds: Kenneth Jernigan
Fund, SUN Fund, White Cane Fund, or the tenBroek Fund. Your donation will be
counted for the drawing regardless of which fund you designate.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,90,163)">Donate online now</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Donate via phone by calling our donation line at 410-659-9314,
extension 2282.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Send a check to Attention: Give20, National Federation of the
Blind Jernigan Institute, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Be sure
to have "Give 20" and the fund you are donating to in the memo.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p><h1><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Register for the 2021 NFB
National Convention:<span></span></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The 2021 National Federation of the Blind National
Convention is July 6 through July 10. Registration is open and free. By
registering, you will get access to the latest information as it is made
available, the opportunity to win door prizes, and more! <a href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=432" target="_blank">Register for the 2021 NFB National Convention online now.</a> Or,
if someone you know needs help with registration or would prefer to email or
mail in a registration, please use the <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/files-pdf/2021-national-convention-registration-form-fillable-web.pdf" target="_blank">2021 National Convention Registration Form (fillable PDF)</a>.<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p><h1><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">NFB
BELL Academy<sup>®</sup>:<span></span></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">The NFB BELL Academy provides children with Braille and nonvisual
skills instruction through fun, hands-on learning activities.</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">The NFB BELL Academy—which stands for National Federation of the
Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning®—is a nationwide (United
States and Puerto Rico) summer program that prepares blind and low-vision
children to grow into confident and independent blind people who live the lives
they want.</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Who Should Attend</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Blind and low-vision children, ages four through twelve, who:</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Do not receive enough Braille and nonvisual skills instruction in
school</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Could benefit from more Braille exposure over the summer</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Would enjoy connecting with blind role models</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Session 1 - June 7-18, 2021</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Session 2 - July 19-30, 2021</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Session 3 - August 9-20, 2021</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Students will receive Braille and other fun materials for lessons.
Connect with experienced teachers and build relationships with other blind
students and mentors. Take advantage of this opportunity for your child to
connect with blind role models.</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Apply today! Limited space is available.</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> <span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">English application link below:</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-bell-academy/2021-nfb-bell-academy-home-edition-application" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-bell-academy/2021-nfb-bell-academy-home-edition-application</a><span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Clicke en este enlase para registrase en el programa Bell desde la
casa este Verano. My apologies again.</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">
<span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-bell-academy/en-espanol-2021-solicitud-para-la-edicion-en-casa-de" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-bell-academy/en-espanol-2021-solicitud-para-la-edicion-en-casa-de</a></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<h1 style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:115%">Dates to Keep in Mind: (all
times eastern)<span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a name="m_-3785312404684541017_m_-3918590843127836222__Hlk67308830"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">May 1:</span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Distinguished
Educator of Blind Children Award</span></a> <span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">nominations deadline<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">May 3: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a name="m_-3785312404684541017_m_-3918590843127836222__Hlk67308853"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">May 7: </span></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy" target="_blank">NFB
BELL Academy application</a> deadline (for session one)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">May 10: </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/eq" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">NFB EQ application</span></a>
<span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">deadline<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">June 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">July 6-10: NFB National Convention, anywhere and everywhere<span style="font-size:14pt"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span></font><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span>Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Email: </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br><i>Website: </i></span><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbnj.org</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@NFBNewJersey</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>YouTube: </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFBNJTransformDreams</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Live the life you want.<br></i><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</font></i></span></font><br></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1"><br></font></i></span></font></div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div>