<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello all,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here is a Zoom link for those who are unable to join us at
the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired this morning at 11:00 AM to
participate in an important discussion on digital equity for Alaskans to be
able to give feed-back about the implementation of new services that may
benefit each of us. The greatest benefit to our demographic can only be
implemented if they know what individuals' needs and challenges’ are when
accessing digital services here in Alaska. Please join us and be part of
this conversation. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Date/Time: 12/8/2023 11:00<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join Via Zoom:<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86103660204?pwd=RXY2MUF5MWNwMkFNTDZnN1dDTVRsdz09" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86103660204?pwd=RXY2MUF5MWNwMkFNTDZnN1dDTVRsdz09</a><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 861 0366 0204<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Passcode: 123<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 861 0366 0204<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Passcode: 123<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Annette Alfonsi<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">907-764-595<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Nate Kile,<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Program Director, Assistive
Technology Specialist<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">“Knowledge is light, love and
vision” Helen Keller<span></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Equipping Alaskans for success <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Alaska Center for the Blind and
Visually Impaired<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">3903 Taft Drive<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Anchorage, Alaska 99517<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">907.248.7770<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">fax 907.248.7517<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Direct Line 907.444.3707<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Nkile@AlaskaBVI.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Nkile@AlaskaBVI.org</span></a><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.alaskabvi.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.alaskabvi.org</span></a><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Please consider supporting our
mission</span><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Carole Anderson
<<a href="mailto:caroleanderson@gci.net" target="_blank">caroleanderson@gci.net</a>> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Annette Alfonsi <<a href="mailto:AlaskanAnnette@gmail.com" target="_blank">AlaskanAnnette@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Nate Kile <<a href="mailto:NKile@AlaskaBVI.org" target="_blank">NKile@AlaskaBVI.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofAlaska] All are invited to the Alaska Center For The
Blind, broadband in Alaska - Alaska Digital Equity Plan<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Planning to join the 11:00 am meeting tomorrow, Friday Dec. 8th.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Just drove home tonight from downtown at 9:15 pm. The snow is
falling quite heavily right now and roads are challenging. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Inquiry: Will there be a ZOOM option available for this meeting?
Please inform and get the message out to other NFB Members, too, please.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Sincerely,<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Carole Anderson<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/19/pub/Alaska%E2%80%99s-BEAD-Five-Year-Action-Plan.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/19/pub/Alaska%E2%80%99s-BEAD-Five-Year-Action-Plan.pdf</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">___________________________________________<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"><br>
Begin forwarded message:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Hello,<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">You're invited
to the Center for the Blind on <strong>Friday, December 08, 2023 at 11:00am</strong>.
We're going to eat sandwiches, salads, and snacks, and discuss the Alaska
Digital Equity Plan and give public feedback about the plan goals. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">The Digital
Equity Plan will lay the foundation for bridging the digital divide over the
next five years, and is open for public comment until Saturday, December 09,
2023 at midnight. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Please come
and share your opinion about the goals in the plan. Do the goals match your
personal experiences? Is anything inaccurate or missing? Should something
be added? This is the time to give your feedback, and help shape the way the
state moves forward with digital access!<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Please feel
free to reach out to me with any questions, and any dietary restrictions you
may have. We hope to see you there!<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">You can find
the plan <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commerce.alaska.gov%2Fweb%2FPortals%2F19%2Fpub%2FDRAFT%2520--%2520State%2520of%2520Alaska%2520Digital%2520Equity%2520Plan.pdf%3Fver%3DUWfaGQAo6wnsHoT-KRGtSA%253d%253d&data=05%7C02%7CNKile%40AlaskaBVI.org%7C7c95634125ad46da930008dbf7b6b35f%7Cf039212bd3354d77b527154ef398295b%7C0%7C0%7C638376136911938809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uKNBt7ahcKS%2BiK1JpXs%2BBnn1emCaX2KCAQjLw4lYimQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>. The goals for the plan start on page 12.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">You can find
the public feedback form <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F232056327372049&data=05%7C02%7CNKile%40AlaskaBVI.org%7C7c95634125ad46da930008dbf7b6b35f%7Cf039212bd3354d77b527154ef398295b%7C0%7C0%7C638376136911938809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PfzOf8npRakyz1ekrX%2F%2F3%2FXyTWhbwT96GndKAZ2PBo8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Thanks,<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">Annette
Alfonsi<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:black">907-764-5959<span></span></span></p>
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