<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b>President’s
Notebook</b><br></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">National
Federation of the Blind<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Mark A.
Riccobono<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a><span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">410-659-9314<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Dear Federation Family,<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">As we plan to mobilize our members
for Capitol Hill, it presents us with an opportunity to remind people about the
core of our mission. We are a people’s movement and our role in the nation is
to inform and guide the people’s government. We determined in 1940 that no one
shall speak for us except for the democratically elected blind leaders we
choose ourselves. During this time of year, we demonstrate the true power of
that promise in action. We do not hire lobbyists to represent our interest. We
do not determine our priorities based on the political winds of the time. We
demonstrate in coming together the diverse and unified agenda of a nationwide
movement of blind people when we share our collective voice in Washington, DC.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">I encourage you to use this time to
remind our members in local communities about the significance of the movement
we have built together. Remind them about our power of coordinating our shared
agenda. Also remind them that we must continue to speak and act for ourselves
at all levels of government. Together we move mountains and mount movements.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Safe travels and, by the way, go
Ravens!<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Critical Actions:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Presidential Release Note:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The February
Presidential Release will not be live. Please encourage members to attend
the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Washington
Seminar Great Gathering-In</span></a><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> on Monday, January 29, at 5:00 p.m.,
eastern. The February Presidential Release recording will be made available by
February 2, 2024.</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Washington Seminar:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">2024 Washington Seminar:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">We are only days away from the Great Gathering-In and the
official start of the 2024 Washington Seminar on Monday, January 29! Please be
sure to visit our Washington Seminar page at <a href="http://nfb.org/Washington-seminar" target="_blank">nfb.org/Washington-seminar</a> for all of the
latest updates including the full event agenda, all of our fact sheets in four
formats (Word, HTML, BRF, and audio), a description of the Holiday Inn
Washington Capitol – National Mall, and a description of the United States
Capitol Complex. If you aren’t able to be at the Holiday Inn for the Great
Gathering-In, you can still access it via Zoom or live stream.<b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Join via Zoom:<br>
Web: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98156556455#success" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98156556455</a><br>
Or one tap mobile :<br>
US: +13017158592,,98156556455# US (Washington DC) or +13052241968,,98156556455#
US<br>
Webinar ID: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98156556455" target="_blank">981 5655 6455</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play
"Nation's Blind."<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">News:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Promote the Scholarship Program
Application:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The National Federation of the Blind scholarship
program helps blind college students reach their educational and employment
goals and so much more. Building on its strong foundation, we </span><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">have enhanced </span><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">the awards granted</span><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">—</span><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">making the experience even more inclusive, engaging, and
meaningful for the thirty finalists<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">.</span></span> <span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Each scholarship winner will receive $8,000.
Please share the </span><a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/sites/scholarships.nfb.org/files/2024-01/Scholarship-Program-2024-Flyer.docx" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">scholarship
program flyer</span></a><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> and website (</span><a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">scholarships.nfb.org</span></a><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">) to affiliate
and chapter listservs, rehab counsellors, parent groups, schools for the blind,
other financial aid connections in your state, local blind groups on social
media, and any other contacts that connect with blind students. There are more </span><a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/marketing-materials" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">marketing materials in the Scholarship State
President Dashboard</span></a><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">.</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Member Profile Reminder:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">As chapters, affiliates, and divisions refresh information for
the year ahead, remember that the Member Profile is a self-serve place on our
website where members can update their contact information and preferences.
Below is information about the Member Profile that you can provide to members.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></p><ul><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">To log in to your Member Profile, you must be a current member
of the NFB with an email address that only you use. If you share an email
address, only one person’s profile will be created. For example, if John and
Sally Smith share an email address, only Sally will have a profile created for
her.</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Your username for the Member Profile is the email address
associated with your membership. If you’re unsure of which email address that
is, you can ask the membership coordinator for your entity.</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">If you did not activate your profile using the link in the email
that was sent out last September, you will need to set a password by going
to <a href="http://nfb.org/" target="_blank">nfb.org</a>,
activating the link called “members,” entering your username, but instead of
selecting “login,” you would go to the link that says “reset password.” There,
you will re enter your username, and then you will receive an email with
instructions on how to change your password.</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Once logged in to your profile, you will be able to change
contact and demographic information. You will also have access to
member-exclusive benefits.</font></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">If you have trouble accessing your profile, please send an email
to<a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org" target="_blank">membership@nfb.org</a> so
that we can assist.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Medical Device Nonvisual
Accessibility Act:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">For the first time, the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility
Act has been introduced in the Senate! On Thursday, January 18, Senator Maggie
Hassan of New Hampshire and Senator Mike Braun of Indiana introduced S. 3621.
This means that two of our Washington Seminar priorities now have legislation
in both the House and the Senate. And we couldn’t have done it without all of
you!<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">We Need Your Help with the Museum:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The museum
campaign is still looking to expand its list of prospects and potential
contributors. As you review your contacts, please identify anyone who would be
interested in hearing more about the museum project, or who has the capability
to pledge $10,000 or more. Affiliate presidents can expect an initial or
follow-up call from Rachel Held to discuss your suggestions in the coming
weeks. <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">This is the final week for the Braille Readers Are Leaders
Contest, sponsored by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.
If you haven’t registered, you still can, if you have registered but haven’t
logged any minutes, you can and should do that as well. For those of you who
have logged minutes, completed activities, and secured some badges, don’t quit
now. The last day to read was this past Friday. The final day for submitting
your minutes will be Friday, January 26. Braille Rocks!<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Update on Resolution 2023-05:<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Per our Resolution 2023-05: Regarding Audio
Delays During Live Radio Play-by-Play Broadcasts, the National Federation of
the Blind is submitting a </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/request-universal-solution-live-audio" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">request for a
universal solution for live audio without broadcast delays</span></a> <span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">to all major
sports league commissioners. Please share the letter on social media and to
your major league sports contacts. Here is a sample social media post that you
can use to tag your state teams or favorite leagues.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Many blind people enjoy the shared experience of
live sports and cheering on our team from the stands. The radio play-by-play
typically provides the descriptive information that we need, but this
experience often falls short of allowing our equal participation due to the
broadcast delay applied to the radio commentary. We request a universal
solution for live audio without broadcast delays from all major sports leagues.
Read President Riccobono’s letter to the commissioners: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/request-universal-solution-live-audio" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/request-universal-solution-live-audio</span></a><u><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">.</span></u></font><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:16.8pt;vertical-align:bottom"><b><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention Bulletin 2024</font></span></b><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">:</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:16.8pt;vertical-align:bottom"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;color:rgb(49,49,49)">As difficult as it may be to believe that 2023 has slipped by us
in the blink of an eye, we can be assured that a shiny new 2024 will follow on
its heels. As we flip the calendar to January, it will again be time to plan
for the National Federation of the Blind’s National Convention. We were last at
the beautiful Rosen Centre in Orlando, at </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/9840+International+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">9840 International Drive</span></a><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;color:rgb(49,49,49)">,
in 2015 for our 75th anniversary convention. The outstanding Rosen staff will
be rolling out the red carpet to welcome us back this July 3 through 8.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:16.8pt;vertical-align:bottom"><b><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Book Your Hotel<span></span></font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;vertical-align:bottom"><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Our 2024 convention room rate for singles and doubles is $129;
for triples and quads, the rate is $139. Occupancy taxes and surcharges are an
additional 13.5 percent. There is no charge for children under eighteen as long
as no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a no-smoking
facility.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;vertical-align:bottom"><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">For 2024 convention room reservations you should call the hotel
at (800) 204-7234 after January 1. Ask for the “NFB Convention” block. At the
time you make a reservation, a $146 deposit is required for each room reserved.
If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card
immediately, just as would be the case with a $146 check. If a reservation is
cancelled before Saturday, June 1, 2024, half of the deposit will be returned.
Otherwise refunds will not be made.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;vertical-align:bottom"><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Guest room amenities include a wall-mounted 50” HDTV with a
multi-outlet connectivity bar beneath to keep your devices charged and ready
for the complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. Each room also offers an in-room safe,
coffeemaker, mini-fridge, and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool,
fitness center, and on-site spa. Those of you who have attended past
conventions at the Rosen Centre may remember Café Gaugin buffet and the
award-winning Everglades Restaurant. In addition to these favorites, we will have
an array of dining options from sushi and tapas to Caribbean-Cuban poolside
dining to a 24-hour deli.</font></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b>Dates to Keep in Mind: </b>(all times eastern)<br></font></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a name="m_4731779188169355551__Hlk150162423">Monday, January 29, 2024: Great Gathering-In</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Congressional Reception (Washington
Seminar)<span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">January 29-February 1, 2024: <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar" target="_blank">Washington Seminar</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">April 15, 2024: Deadline for <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information" target="_blank">Bolotin Award</a> nominations<span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">July 3-8, 2024: National Convention; Orlando, Florida<span></span></font></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Introduction to the Organized Blind
Movement<span></span></font></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wednesday, February 7, 8:00 p.m.<span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.<span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.<span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.<span></span></font></li>
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