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Notebook</b></a></font></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">National Federation of the Blind</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span lang="DE">Mark A.
Riccobono</span></b><span lang="DE"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b><span lang="DE">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></b></a><span lang="DE"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">410-659-9314</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Virtual Experience Registration:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Registration for the virtual experience is open <span aria-invalid="grammar" class="Lm ng" style="border-style:none;background:none">throughout
convention</span>; there is no deadline.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention Agenda is Available in Multiple Formats:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2026-national-convention-agenda" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">2026 national convention agenda</a> is now available in
Word, BRF, and Spanish formats. An audio version will be posted once it's
finalized.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">NEW: Convention Agenda DIY Builder:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">We\u2019re pleased to offer the <a href="https://nfb26.atguys.com/" target="_blank" title="https://nfb26.atguys.com/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Convention Agenda DIY Builder</a>, created by
A. T. Guys. This member-driven contribution allows attendees to select sessions
they plan to attend and generate a custom calendar file that can be imported
into their preferred calendar app.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The builder is intended to complement the official
convention agenda. As schedules may change, the most current and accurate
information will always be available at <a href="http://nfb.org/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">nfb.org</a>. We welcome feedback from those who choose to use
this additional planning option. Please share your feedback by emailing <a href="mailto:communications@nfb.org" target="_blank" title="communications@nfb.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">communications@nfb.org</a>.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Volunteers Needed for Independence Market During National
Convention:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">If you are interested in volunteering at the Independence
Market during the 2026 National Convention, please contact Danielle McCann
at <a href="mailto:dmccann@nfb.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">dmccann@nfb.org</a> for
more information. Opportunities are available for demonstrators and
storekeepers, and all assistance is greatly appreciated.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">NFB Youth Slam Reunion \u2013 National Convention 2026:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Are you a former NFB Youth Slam participant <span aria-invalid="grammar" class="Lm ng" style="border-style:none;background:none">attending
National</span> Convention in Austin? Join us for the NFB Youth Slam Reunion on
Monday, July 6, from 6:00\u20138:00 p.m. in the Brazos Room at the JW Marriott
Austin! Reconnect with fellow alumni, network with past participants and
mentors, learn about upcoming NFB youth programming, and take part in fun
engineering challenges inspired by past Youth Slam activities\u2014including
marshmallow towers and index card fractals. Whether you attended recently or
years ago, we hope to see you there!</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><i>Nation\u2019s Blind Podcast, Access On</i> Webinar,
and <i>Walking Alone and Marching Together</i></b><i> </i><b>Podcast:</b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Listen to "Mother's Day and Father's Day: Honoring
Blind Moms and Dads." In this episode of the <i>Nation\u2019s Blind
Podcast</i>, Melissa and Anil are joined by Corbb O\u2019Connor and Deja Powell to
discuss their experiences as blind parents and share advice for new or future
moms and dads: <a href="https://buff.ly/vtm5tk4" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://buff.ly/vtm5tk4</a></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Episode 79 of <i>Access On</i>, is on. This week, it\u2019s
a recap of Apple\u2019s WWDC keynote. We delve deep into the new Siri AI, other
Apple Intelligence features, new trust and safety features, and more. You can
look forward to sharing your views in future episodes on what Apple announces.
Subscribe to Access On wherever you get podcasts, or download the audio for
this episode at: <a href="https://buff.ly/JifwSxN" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://buff.ly/JifwSxN</a></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Tune in to episode thirty-three of our <i>Walking Alone
and Marching Together</i> podcast titled, "Episode 33: Chapter 10 -
Sheltered Workshops and Blind Alleys, Part 1." Listen at <a href="https://buff.ly/MsJb4L2" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://buff.ly/MsJb4L2</a> or
on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Amazon Music.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Reminders:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">NFB Camp:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">NFB Camp will again be part <span aria-invalid="grammar" class="Lm ng" style="border-style:none;background:none">of convention</span>. We ask affiliates
and divisions to consider helping with this expense. We provide this service to
families for a nominal fee; therefore, your help is greatly appreciated. Please
make all contributions for NFB Camp payable to National Federation of the Blind
and mail it to 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, Attention:
Fiscal Services \u2013 NFB Camp and write NFB Camp in the check memo. Please send an
email to <a href="mailto:fiscalservices@nfb.org" target="_blank" title="mailto:fiscalservices@nfb.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">fiscalservices@nfb.org</a> to let us
know the name of the organization or division and the amount of the
contribution.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">PAC:</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Before you start PACing for convention, please consider
supporting the PAC program with a contribution toward the PAC gift-card prizes.
During the convention, those who participate in PAC, either signing up or
increasing their donation, are eligible to win gift cards. Please support our
PAC program with a donation to the prize fund. Checks for PAC prizes are to be
payable to National Federation of the Blind and mailed to Attention: Fiscal
Services-PAC, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230; include \u201cPAC prizes\u201d
in the check memo. Also, please send an email to <a href="mailto:PAC@nfb.org" target="_blank" title="mailto:PAC@nfb.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">PAC@nfb.org</a> to
let us know to expect your organization\u2019s support.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a name="m_-8363169107426065453__Hlk183426075"></a><a name="m_-8363169107426065453__Hlk216694561"></a><b>Dates
to Keep in Mind:</b></font></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">July
3-8, 2026: National Convention; Austin, Texas</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">July
2-7, 2027: National Convention; Austin, Texas</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">July
3-8, 2028: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">July
2-7, 2029: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois</font></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wednesday,
August 5</font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wednesday,
November 4</font></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of
its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness
is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and
diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind <br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
410-659-9314 | <a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Please engage with me through <a href="https://riccobono.personal.ai/messaging/profile" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Riccobono
Personal AI</a><br>
Mastodon: @President@nfb.social <br>
Pronouns: he, him, his</font></p>
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