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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>Greetings to All!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This note is to let you know that the information regarding the NFB of Alaska 2022 State Convention will be released in the next few days. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 2022 convention is sure to be the largest gathering of blind and low vision people in the State of Alaska. Come see folks you haven’t see in a long while along with people you’ve never met before. We will have state officials; blind Alaskans telling their stories of working participating in community activities and so much more. You may get some ideas that will propel you into a successful future. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is very interested in knowing what we, the members and interested people would like to have happen in our organization. It would be very helpful if each of us could fill out this <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?&reset=1&id=538">survey</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need help, please let me know and I will gladly assist you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following notes are directly from the weekly newsletter sent to all affiliate presidents. If you have questions regarding any of the information shared here, please don’t hesitate to ask. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>News:<o:p></o:p></h2><h3><b><span style='color:black;background:white'>Today, September 20, Is National Voter Registration Day:</span></b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Voting in any election is important because it provides blind and low-vision citizens with the opportunity to voice their opinion about elected leaders and policies and to help shape the future by electing candidates who share their views. We encourage all blind people to </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/national-center-nonvisual-election-3"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>participate in the American democracy</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>. To vote in elections, a blind or low-vision citizen must first register with their state or district board of elections. Get #VoteReady! </span><a href="https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Learn what is needed to register</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>. Blind Equality Achievement Month idea: Host a voter registration drive using the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/national-center-nonvisual-election-3#experience"><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>National Federation of the Blind Voter Registration Drive Guide</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'> (Word)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><a name="_Hlk114574679"><b><span style='color:black;background:white'>October Presidential Release LIVE!:</span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk114574679'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk114574679'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Brought to you live from the home of the Jackson Chapter of the NFB of Mississippi, next month’s Presidential Release LIVE will be Saturday, October 1, 5:00 p.m., eastern. We will send out the Zoom link and information as it gets a little closer. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><b><span style='color:black;background:white'>Blind Equality Achievement Month: Send in Your Events:</span></b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Remember history. Advance equality. Celebrate accomplishments. Previously known as Meet the Blind Month, the National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Chapters across the country organize local outreach events. Submit your events, activities, celebrations to </span><a href="mailto:web@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>web@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>, so they can be posted on </span><a href="nfb.org/blind-month"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>nfb.org/blind-month</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>. If you still need items or ideas, check out </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=2378&reset=1"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>the free literature resources and White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><b>Save the Date: Where the Blind Work Webinar:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Join the National Federation of the Blind as we celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel of successfully employed professionals. Plan to attend the Where the Blind Work Webinar scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. More details coming soon on </span><span style='color:black'><a href="nfb.org/blind-month"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>nfb.org/blind-month</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><b>October Career Fair Registration Open!:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Attention job seekers and employers: Please </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=522"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>register for the Blind Equality Achievement Month VIRTUAL Career Fair</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'> that will be held October 26, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., eastern. When you register, you will also receive information that will help you to prepare, which includes the following:</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:l0 level1 lfo1'><![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]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Fearless Job Interview Part 1</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>October 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., eastern</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Duration: 1.5 hours </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:l0 level1 lfo1'><![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]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Fearless Job Interview Part 2</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>October 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., eastern</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Duration: 1.5 hours</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><b>Last Call to Express Interest in STEM2U:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more than two decades the National Federation of the Blind has been committed to helping blind youth realize that they can succeed in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. We have held programs that have allowed us to develop techniques for teaching STEM concepts that make them accessible for everyone, and graduates of our programs are working in a variety of STEM-related careers. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Now we want to bring our STEM programs to you! We are looking for affiliates who are interested in hosting a STEM program for youth in the spring of 2023. Participating affiliates will be trained in a variety of STEM lessons at a seminar in Baltimore. This training will include how to set up materials, explain scientific concepts, and methods of instruction. Participating affiliates will also receive materials, accessible instructions, and financial support to put on a day-long STEM workshop for youth using a selection of these lessons. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If this is something you are interested in, please email Karen Anderson, education programs coordinator, no later than Friday, September 23, at </span><a href="mailto:kanderson@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>kanderson@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, or call her at 410-659-9314, extension 2243. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><b>Seeking 2022-2023 NFB BELL<sup>®</sup> Academy Coordinators:</b><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB BELL<sup>®</sup> Academy is designed to give children ages four through twelve hands-on experiences with Braille during the summer, as well as expose them to positive blind role models who can show them that blindness does not have to hold them back from achieving their dreams. We encourage affiliate presidents to appoint an NFB BELL Coordinator in your state who will receive specific news and information about the upcoming 2023 NFB BELL Academy season. Please email your NFB BELL Academy coordinator’s name to </span><a href="mailto:bell@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>bell@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. If you have questions about the NFB BELL coordinator role, please reach out to Karen Anderson, education programs coordinator, at </span><a href="mailto:kanderson@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>kanderson@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or by calling 410-659-9314, extension 2243. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(all times eastern)</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><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:l1 level1 lfo2'><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Link:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is the Zoom link:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Lucas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: NFB All State Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 1:00PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87422712687?pwd=UmJjSkM3aEdSOFlVYWJiRTgwSUd4Zz09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87422712687?pwd=UmJjSkM3aEdSOFlVYWJiRTgwSUd4Zz09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 874 2271 2687<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 255025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+16699006833,,87422712687# US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hope to see you on Saturday, September 24 at 1:00, live at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired or on Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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>