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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Friends and NFB Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hopefully, you have been enjoying a nice summer with the cool and often rainy weather. For those who have been hiking, fishing, or camping, you have truly been living the good life!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will now share important NFB news I hope will spark your interest, and bring you to our next meeting on Saturday, August 13, at the Alaska Center for the Blind, beginning at 1:00. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On our National NFB scene, the first convention to be held in three years took place in New Orleans during the week of July fifth through the tenth, and had a final registration number of twenty-four hundred participants. I was fortunate to be among them and I assure you, it was amazing to see so many friends and acquaintances. A much larger number participated in the virtual event. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, from the desk of President Mark Riccobono:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>I want to emphasize the opportunity we announced at the NFB board meeting during convention for a chapter in your affiliate to host the October Presidential Release Live. Here is some text you can use to promote that within your affiliate:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>“Host a Presidential Release LIVE in your affiliate! By chapter, affiliate, or even region, we are asking you to submit a brief proposal to have the October Presidential Release LIVE in your area. We will come to you! Please email <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a> your pitch on what the release setup would be and any details that would help us determine that your chapter is the right host for this opportunity. Why should we come to you? Be creative and share stories on how it will help your chapter build the Federation. Ideally the release would take place on September 30, October 1, or October 2, 2022. Deadline to submit your proposal is Sunday, August 28, and we will announce the accepted proposal on the September release.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you think that is something we should do, feel free to submit a proposal to me and our board will discuss it so we can make a proposal. It may take some work but could be a blast! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>REVISED CONSTITUTION<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our national organization has a newly revised constitution which was approved by the convention. You are invited to check it out at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/constitution">https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/constitution</a><span style='color:#1F497D'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE AUGUST PRESIDENTIAL RELEASE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Presidential Release for August will be held tomorrow, August 2, at 4:00 Alaska time on YouTube and Zoom. You may find connecting information at the bottom of this email. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>#NFB22 Highlights are now available:<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 2022 NFB National Convention highlights, in various formats, became available on July 30. Access the Presidential Report, resolutions, banquet speech, and YouTube archives:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26642&qid=">Spirit, Togetherness, and Service: The Signature of the Blind People's Movement</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26643&qid=">2022 Presidential Report</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26644&qid=">2022 Resolutions</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26645&qid=">YouTube Playlist of General Sessions</a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made #NFB22 a success. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Read Our Latest Post on Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Longtime Federationist, Todd Elzey, wrote about his employment experiences and excitement for the promotion of self-employment opportunities in the recent post, <a href="https://nfb.org/blog/entrepreneurism-solution-unemployment-and-underemployment-blind">“Entrepreneurism: A Solution to Unemployment and Underemployment of the Blind.”</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>July Braille Monitor Available:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>The latest issue of our flagship publication is now available. Read about the coverage on the “We’re With U!” concert, discussion on chapter chatter, stories from members, and more. <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2207/bm2207tc.htm">Access the<i> Braille Monitor</i> now.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>We Did It!:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Thanks to all of you and a gift from Netflix, we reached our goal of $50,000 in the Give $20 campaign. HumanWare will match that gift. Everyone who contributed, spread the word, and otherwise made this possible can be pleased by the results.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Availability of Accessible At-Home COVID-19 Tests:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>The Biden-Harris Administration, with assistance from the National Federation of the Blind, launched an initiative to offer free at-home testing options that are accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app to provide users with audible instructions and test results. If any affiliates would be interested in a shipment of tests to distribute during state conventions or other related events, please send the contact’s name, phone, email, ship-to address, and quantity desired to Pat Miller <a href="mailto:pmiller@nfb.org">pmiller@nfb.org</a>. (Note: The tests are shipped in boxes of forty-eight.) Please let us know if you think your affiliate would be interested in the opportunity. And thanks again for your partnership! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><b>SSA Kiosks:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>The NFB continues to seek information about the accessibility of the Social Security Administration’s current visitor-intake-processing methods. If you have visited an SSA field office since their reopening in April 2022, plan to visit an office soon, or would be interested in being a tester for the NFB, please contact Valerie Yingling at 410-659-9314, extension 2440, or <a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org">legal@nfb.org</a>. We are specifically gathering information on whether the field offices are using kiosk, web-based, or human check-in processes, and whether these processes are accessible to blind individuals. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h3><b>Uber and Lyft Ride Denials:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>The NFB continues to gather information regarding ride denials not only due to service animals, but also related to a traveler’s use of a white cane, as well as access barriers on the companies’ apps. We know that Uber and Lyft drivers continue to discriminate and request that you complete <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/rideshare-discrimination-survey">NFB’s survey</a> and share your experiences with us for our continued legal advocacy. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who use Uber and who do not have their own account, using either a third-party service such as GoGo Grandparent; paratransit, concierge, or medical appointment dispatchers; or who use Uber via a friend, spouse, or other individual’s account. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>(all times eastern)<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>August 2: Presidential Release</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>August 31: Deadline for affiliates to request Action Fund Braille calendars</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>January 30, 2023: Great Gathering-In</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 23, 2023: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBullet style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Locally, Alaska has a primary election on August 16. We will talk about it during our next meeting but if you have questions, please go to the Division of Elections website at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.elections.alaska.gov/">https://www.elections.alaska.gov/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would also be happy to try to answer any questions you might have. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Plans have begun to take root for our NFB of Alaska fall convention to be held, this year, on November fourth and fifth. We are hoping to have many in the blind community attend as the speakers are informative and inspiring; the food is delicious and there are opportunities to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Stay tuned for more information in the next few weeks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Finally, here is the information for tomorrow’s Presidential Release:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Topics include:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>News about recent developments</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Critical actions and legislative alerts</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Important dates and upcoming events</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>News from the Federation family</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Question and Answer session</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Submit questions in advance to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26748&qid=7397428">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> and put PR518 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Join via Zoom</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom via web: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26749&qid=7397428">https://zoom.us/j/94861022130</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom One Tap Mobile: +13017158592,,94861022130#</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom via phone: +1 301 715 8592</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting ID: 948 6102 2130</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2><strong><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>More Ways to Access</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26750&qid=7397428">Closed Captions via 1CapApp</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26751&qid=7397428">YouTube Stream</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Thank you for participating actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>As your president here in Alaska, I thank you for your friendship and support. Please don’t hesitate to call on me when you have questions about this collective and progressive organization that strives to bring equality and equity to all blind and low vision people.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph>You are cordially invited to see what we are up to!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph>My Humble Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Lucas<br>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<br>Cell: 907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/">alaskanfb.org</a><a name="_Hlk16627103"><br></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'>The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#BFBFBF'>[Delegate-BML]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>