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<h1><a name="m_4334559014188957395_OLE_LINK7"></a><a name="m_4334559014188957395_OLE_LINK8"></a><a name="m_4334559014188957395_OLE_LINK9"><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">President’s Notebook<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></a></h1>
<h1><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mark A. Riccobono<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span><span><span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">410-659-9314<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><a name="m_4334559014188957395__Hlk134456018"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Federation Family,<u></u><u></u></span></a></span></span></span></p>
<p class="m_4334559014188957395pf0"><span><span><span><span><span class="m_4334559014188957395cf01"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We continue to seek new and
more effective methods for building and connecting the Federation community. In the last notebook I wrote a little about our need to be strategic. I believe one of our next strategic decisions is to frame how the blind of the nation build a social network
that builds our movement.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="m_4334559014188957395pf0" dir="auto"><span><span><span><span><span class="m_4334559014188957395cf01"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As you heard on last month’s Presidential Release Live, we have moved to Mastodon in order to establish a more robust and blind-driven social media network. Through the nfb.social server, we intend to bring the voice of the nation’s blind to social media in a coordinated fashion. For
those unfamiliar with Mastodon, a simple Google search will tell you what you need to know.
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://martinfowler.com/articles/exploring-mastodon.html" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Exploring
Mastodon</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span class="m_4334559014188957395cf01"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
is just one of the many resources you will find out there.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="m_4334559014188957395pf0"><span><span><span><span><span class="m_4334559014188957395cf01"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are now seeking feedback
from Federation members about how we might best leverage this network beyond our establishment of an NFB primary account:
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.social/@nationsblind" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">@NationsBlind@nfb.social</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span class="m_4334559014188957395cf01"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h2><span><span><span><span>National Convention:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h2>
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<h3><span><span><span><span><b>2023 National Convention Resolutions:</b></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in" dir="auto"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">It
seems like we just left New Orleans yesterday, but it’s already that time of year again. As we really kick into high gear with our convention preparations, we are asking you, the members of the National Federation of the Blind, to submit your completed resolutions
by emailing them to </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:resolutions@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">resolutions@nfb.org</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
The deadline for resolution submissions is Thursday, June 1, 2023, so make sure you start writing as soon as possible.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span><span><span><span><b>Volunteers Still Needed:<u></u><u></u></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Volunteers
are what makes the Independence Market operate smoothly at our national convention each year. If your affiliate has members planning to be in Houston this July and willing to serve as demonstrators, storekeepers, pay-station representatives, and line marshals
during all four days the market is open, we’d be pleased to have their names. The dates for the market are Wednesday, July 6, through Saturday, July 9. We will be open on July 6 and 7 for the entire day and July 8 and 9 during the lunch period only.
<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please
ensure that those whose names you are submitting have agreed to pitch in. Share your affiliate volunteer names with Jen White at 410-659-9314, extension 2236, or email her at
</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jwhite@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">jwhite@nfb.org</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
today.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h3><span><span><span><span><b>Give $20 and AIRA Matching Gift:</b></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
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<span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Each year, thousands of Federation members contribute
during national convention to various funds that support blind people. In 2023, your generosity is still needed to fund our great programs. When you give $20 or more between May 1 and July 6 (closing deadline 3:00 p.m., central time), you will be entered into
the Give $20 Convention Drawing to win the following:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Round-trip transportation for two for the 2024
NFB National Convention<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hotel at the convention<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Registration and banquet tickets for two<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">$1,000 in walking-around cash<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
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<span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This drawing will be to support the following funds:</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span><span><span><span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kenneth Jernigan Fund:</span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Funds donated to the Kenneth Jernigan Fund are designated by our board of directors for special projects such as getting first-timers to our national convention. The fund is named for Dr. Jernigan whose contributions to our movement are incalculable.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SUN Fund:
</span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">These
funds are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">White Cane Fund:
</span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">These
dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">tenBroek Fund:</span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund, which owns the property at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells?entry=gmail&source=g">200 East Wells</a> in Baltimore for the benefit of blind people.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Each $20 donation is a chance to win. Your name
will be placed in the drawing for each increment of $20 you give. Give $100 and you will be entered into the drawing five times.</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You must specify a fund in order to be entered into
the drawing.. Choose one of the following funds: Kenneth Jernigan Fund, SUN Fund, White Cane Fund, or the tenBroek Fund. Your contribution will be counted for the drawing regardless of which fund you designate.</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Give
online now</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Give via phone by calling our donation line
at 410-659-9314, extension 2430<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Send a check to National Federation of the
Blind Jernigan Institute, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+MD+21230?entry=gmail&source=g">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230</a>. Be sure to have #Give20 and the fund you are giving to in the memo. If you are not sure please choose the White Cane Fund as it affords the greatest flexibility.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:.25in;background:white">
<span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The winner of the drawing will be announced July
6 at the banquet. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Note: The drawing is for individuals and is not intended for contributions by divisions, state affiliates, or chapters.</span></em></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></i></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Aira
has generously issued a challenge grant. Aira will match up to $25,000 during our Give $20 campaign.
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<span><span><span><span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Aira has generously offered to double your dollars by matching up to $25,000.
<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span><span><span><span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We look for synergies with our partners and the National Federation of the Blind and AIRA, the leading provider of visual interpreting, are both focused
on access to information.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h2><span><span><span><span>News:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h2>
<h3><span><span><span><span><b>Traveling by Air with Guide Dogs:<u></u><u></u></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lizzie
Schoen, a member of the National Federation of the Blind, was recently denied flying on JetBlue because she was traveling with a guide dog. We know that other blind travelers have experienced similar discrimination. Recently, Al Elia and Lizzie Schoen, along
with members of our government affairs group, met with senior officials at the US Department of Transportation to brief them on these issues. If you have experienced discrimination on airlines while traveling with guide dogs, please contact Al Elia at
</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:aelia@nagdu.org" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">aelia@nagdu.org</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
and be sure to immediately file a complaint with the Department of Transportation by visiting
</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/file-consumer-complaint" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">transportation.gov/airconsumer/file-consumer-complaint</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h3><span><span><span><span><b>Access Technology Affordability Act:</b></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in" dir="auto"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Access Technology
Affordability Act was reintroduced in the Senate on Thursday, May 4, by Senator Ben Cardin (Maryland), with Senators John Boozman (Arkansas), Ron Wyden (Oregon), and Todd Young (Indiana) as cosponsors. As a reminder, the bill will create a $2,000 refundable
tax credit to help cover the cost of qualified access technology. We anticipate that the House version of the bill will also be introduced very soon, but in the meantime please be sure to call your Senators to ask them to cosponsor the Access Technology Affordability
Act (S. 1467).</span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="line-height:115%"> </span></b><b><span style="line-height:115%"> </span></b></p>
<h3><span><span><span><span><b>USA Hire:</b></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="line-height:115%"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We
are gathering feedback on the Federal government’s use of an assessment tool called USA Hire. This tool consists of a series of timed assessments that are administered as part of the Federal government’s employment application process. It is similar to the
civil service exam (prior to its discontinuation due to discrimination in 1981) in that it attempts to measure reasoning and analytical skills. USA Hire assessments are applied to some but not all job applications posted on USAJobs. The purpose of the assessments
is to evaluate an applicant’s “general competencies and soft skills.”</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We
are seeking information from those who have experienced challenges with USA Hire in the following areas:</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">accessibility
of the platform using assistive technology </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">insufficient
amount of time for the timed assessments</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">difficulty
with logic games and vision-centered questions</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">difficulty
requesting and receiving reasonable accommodations</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">obstacles
related to the requirement to produce medical documentation for a reasonable accommodation within the OPM-prescribed deadline (three calendar days)</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">obstacles
related to the requirement to produce medical documentation from only OPM-approved sources (ophthalmologist, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">other
areas of difficulty</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
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We are asking those who have experienced any of the challenges referenced to contact our advocacy and legal group at
</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:Legal@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Legal@nfb.org</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
or by calling 410-659-9314, extension 2440.</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span><span><span><span><b><span style="line-height:115%"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<h3><span><span><span><span><b>Share Braille:<u></u><u></u></b></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The
first portion of our Share Braille project is complete. The contemporary Olivero theme has been launched, the website has a new look, and the layout is easy to follow. We will be adding new elements throughout the year.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Share
Braille is a great place to get Braille and Braille/print books that you may be looking for, have had in the past and would like to have again, or if you are learning Braille and would like to have some books to help you do that. There are books in every genre,
age range, and reading level. Why not give it a try today? Just go to </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.sharebraille.org" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.sharebraille.org</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
and create your account. All of the books are free and yours to keep. <u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h2><span>Dates to Keep in Mind:<u></u><u></u></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(all times eastern)</span></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%">
<span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">June 1 and 4: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Member Engagement and National Convention)<u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%">
<span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas<u></u><u></u></span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%">
<span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 9: I<span style="color:black">ntroduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.</span></span></li><li class="m_4334559014188957395MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%">
<span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">November 8: I<span style="color:black">ntroduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.</span></span></li></ul></div></div></div></div>