[NFBO-Linn-benton] FW: Member Digest of the Nation's Blind

Sun May 3 15:25:42 UTC 2026

Hi,

Important testimony needs to be given on web access - see below on what you
can do!  Plus, a  little something about how our local Chapter helped make a
huge difference for others - check it out!

Kristen Jocums

(706)718-8055

From: National Federation of the Blind <web at nfb.org> 
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 2:02 PM
To: Kristen Jocums <kjocums at icloud.com>
Subject: Member Digest of the Nation's Blind

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Advance the Nation's Blind

"The organized blind movement will not stand idle while the Department of
Justice undermines the very regulation we fought so hard to achieve. Blind
Americans deserve timely access to government services." - President Mark
Riccobono shared after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an interim
final rule last week on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II
web accessibility rule that delays accessibility requirements and
enforcement for state and local government websites and mobile applications.
Again.

The National Federation of the Blind is outraged by the DOJ's decision and
are working to challenge this delay, and your personal story will make a
difference.

For more details, read the full press release
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42913&qid=12564096>  that includes
additional resources and President Riccobono's remarks on social media that
we recommend members to continue sharing.

Act Now: Help Challenge the Title II Delay

Please share a first person account that describes:

*	A state or local government website you need to use on an ongoing
basis
*	Barriers you encountered (for example: forms, portals, learning
management systems, or school services)
*	How those barriers affected you, your education, your child, or your
daily life

You can share your story in one of several ways: email us at story at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42980&qid=12564096>  or leave a
voicemail at 410-659-9314, extension 2444.

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Answers to Your Questions

Question: How can I be a good Federationist?

Answer: There's no one right way to be a Federationist. Please stay actively
engaged in the movement to advance the lives of blind people, challenge
myths about blindness and our organization
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42915&qid=12564096> , and support the
National Federation of the Blind's work to raise expectations and expand
opportunity so every blind person can live the life they want.

Read and share Dr. Kenneth Jernigan's 1993 National Convention speech,
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42916&qid=12564096> Nature of
Independence which reflects our philosophy on blindness and independence.

What to Know Now

*	Event: Join President Riccobono for the Presidential Release Live on
Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42917&qid=12564096>  for updates,
Federation family news, and answers to your questions. Submit questions to
communications at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42981&qid=12564096>  with PR560 in
the subject line.
*	News: Oregon State University Commits to Accessibility Improvements
for Blind and Low-Vision Students
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42919&qid=12564096> 
*	Action Requested on these Advocacy Alerts: 

*	Pass the Blind Americans Return to Work Act
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42920&qid=12564096> 
*	Support the Access Technology Affordability Act
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42921&qid=12564096> 
*	Advance the National Museum of the Blind People
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42922&qid=12564096> 's Movement Act

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Until Next Time, Let's Build the Federation

Together, we champion collective action. To quote briefly from the NFB
Constitution, "the Convention is the supreme authority of the Federation. It
is the legislature of the Federation." Register and prepare for your trip to
the 2026 National Convention
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42923&qid=12564096>  of the National
Federation of the Blind in Austin, Texas from July 3 through July 8.

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