<div dir="auto"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">Dear Federation Family,<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">Happy Thanksgiving week. As we approach this holiday, I am keenly aware of all the work that we have yet to accomplish in our movement. I am, however, also keenly aware of what we find deep in the Federation that is often lacking in other spaces. The Federation provides us with a unique space to come together around a common cause, a space to share our diverse perspectives, and a space to support each other in good times and bad. In a country that seems so divided and a world that feels overwhelmingly complicated with conflict, I am grateful for the unified purpose and shared future we work on together.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">That is not to say that our work is easy or free from conflict. When you go to a chapter meeting where members are planning to take on some new outreach program or when you attend a state affiliate convention where substantive plans for raising expectations are conceived, you can feel the power of our work together. I had the opportunity to spend this weekend with blind leaders who have given thousands of hours of their life to the movement. We spent time dreaming about what could be and planning for how to make an even bigger impact together. We also got to know each other better and took the time to share what is happening in our personal lives. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful community of people who lead with their heart, understand that good things happen when goodness is put into the world, and who are not afraid to have honest conversations about their differing perspectives.<span> </span><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">I know that many are planning to gather with their biological families this weekend. For many blind people, family is the hardest group to deal with because we expect them to understand our capacity best, but often they fall short of our expectations. If that is you, remember that your Federation family will always be here to help you recharge from that experience. To those fortunate enough to have families who have come to know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you, be thankful that you have that experience and find ways to encourage your family to share it with others.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">Most importantly, I hope everyone has a safe, delicious, and personally meaningful Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you for all you do.</span></span></span></span></p><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Critical Actions:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h2><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">December Presidential Release Next Week:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white;font-size:1rem">The National Federation of the Blind<span> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white;font-size:1rem">Presidential Release #533</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white;font-size:1rem"><span> </span>is scheduled for November 30, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. Zoom ID<span> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">91543076239<span style="color:black;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white;font-size:1rem">. Each presidential release live includes a question and answer session. Please submit questions early to</span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white;font-size:1rem">cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white;font-size:1rem">.</span></span></span></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><br></h3><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">News:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h2><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift Opportunity:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">During our October<span> </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">Presidential Release</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">, President Riccobono announced that HumanWare has generously offered a matching grant. HumanWare will match gifts to the National Federation of the Blind up to $50,000 during the months of October, November, and December. Participate by visiting our<span> </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/donate" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">donate page</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem"><span> </span>and share with your friends and family. Learn more about the<span> </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give/matching-gift-opportunity" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">HumanWare challenge grant and watch our launch video</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"> </span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">Application Open 2024 Bolotin Awards:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">The National Federation of the Blind is accepting nominations of individuals or organizations who are a positive force in the lives of blind people and help us transform dreams into reality. Each application must include a letter of recommendation.<span> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244)"><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem"><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank">Learn more and submit a nomination for the 2024 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards</a></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px;color:black;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white">Braille Readers Are Leaders:</span></b></span></span></span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.866667px;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background:white"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;line-height:16.866667px"><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">The Braille Readers Are Leaders contest opened for registration in October. You still have time<span> </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://actionfund.beanstack.org/reader365" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">to register</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">,</span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">as the contest doesn’t officially start until December 4. This year we have not only the youth and adult contests but we have a challenge for teachers of blind students as well.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;line-height:16.866667px;height:auto"><span><span><span><span style="line-height:16.866667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;line-height:16.866667px" dir="auto"><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">Use<span> </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://actionfund.beanstack.org/reader365" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">the Beanstack website</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem"><span> </span>or the Beanstack app to log your many minutes of reading. Have fun and challenge your friends, family members, and colleagues who read Braille to join you.</span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;line-height:16.866667px" dir="auto"><span><span><span><span style="line-height:22.137501px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem"><br></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"></h3><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">Latest Podcast Episode: “Celebrating and Supporting Blind Veterans”:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">Melissa Riccobono and Chris Danielsen discuss Veterans Day and the role of veterans in the National Federation of the Blind. They are joined by Dr. Vernon Humphrey, the president of the National Association of Blind Veterans (NABV), a division of the National Federation of the Blind; and José Centeno, a blind veteran, marathon runner, and member of the NABV.<span> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244)"><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem"><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/nations-blind-podcast" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank">Listen to the episode, “Celebrating and Supporting Blind Veterans.”</a></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">Are You Ready for Some Football?:</span></b><br></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">Want to read more about your favorite NFL team in preparation for this upcoming holiday weekend? Or are MLB, NHL, or NBA more to your liking? NFB-NEWSLINE has you covered with a new publication for sports lovers everywhere. You can now find tons of sports coverage in<span> </span><i style="font-size:1rem">The Athletic</i>, located in the Breaking News Online section of NFB-NEWSLINE. For more information, contact Scott White at extension 2231 or by sending an email to<span> </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:swhite@nfb.org" style="color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">swhite@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">.</span></span></span></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">Independence Market Holiday Orders:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">If you plan to place an order with the Independence Market and want to have it delivered in time for the holidays, orders should be placed by Wednesday, December 13, 2023. This will increase your chances for Free Matter delivery before Christmas. Thank you and happy holidays.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Reminders:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></h2><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">Lift Up with Lyft Round Up:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-left:0.25in"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem">The National Federation of the Blind is still part of Lyft’s Round Up program. Please go to the menu in your Lyft app, choose Donate, and select the National Federation of the Blind to have each fare rounded up to the nearest dollar with 100 percent of your contribution going to raise expectations and make dreams come true.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"> </span></p><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"></span><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"></span><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"></span><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;display:inline!important;float:none"></span><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none" dir="auto"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem">Dates to Keep in Mind: </span><span style="font-size:1rem;font-weight:400">(all times eastern)</span></h2><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0in"><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">Monday, January 29, 2024: Great Gathering-In<u></u><u></u></span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">January 29 -February 1, 2024:<a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar" style="color:rgb(66,133,244);font-size:0.916667rem" target="_blank">Washington Seminar</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">April 15, 2024: Deadline for<span> </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information" style="color:rgb(66,133,244);font-size:0.916667rem" target="_blank">Bolotin Award</a><span> </span>nominations<u></u><u></u></span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">July 3-8, 2024: National Convention; Orlando, Florida</span></li></ul><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px"><br></span></h3><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:0.916667rem;line-height:22.137501px">2024 Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement:<u></u><u></u></span></h3><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0in"><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">Wednesday, February 7, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.916667rem">Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(49,49,49);font-family:-apple-system,"Helvetica Neue";font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;text-decoration:none"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span></p>
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