[NFBofSC] NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 07/24/2021

Wed Jul 26 10:14:41 UTC 2023

LPresident’s Notebook 

National Federation of the Blind 

Mark A. Riccobono 

 <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org> officeofthepresident at nfb.org 

410-659-9314 

Dear Federation Family, 

Cheers to you for an outstanding national convention. The work of our delegates, the engagement of our volunteers across the convention, and the outstanding work of our staff made this our best convention ever. Thank you to each of you for executing your parts of the convention and for jumping in when you found a need. 

Coming out of the convention there are many great things happening. This week we will kick off our Ride for Literacy efforts in addition to hosting the United States Access Board, celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act and our commitment to the work left unfinished, and kicking off our NFB BELL In-Home Edition. Things have not slowed down after the national convention. 

Enjoy this special week ahead. 

Critical Actions: 

U.S. Access Board at Jernigan Institute: 

The U.S. Access Board will hold a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 25, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., eastern, at the headquarters of the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore, Maryland. Attend in person or virtually.  <https://www.access-board.gov/news/2023/03/30/u-s-access-board-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-in-baltimore/> Learn more about the upcoming Access Board meeting. 

News: 

National Convention Highlights: 

Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made #NFB23 a success. A post-convention survey is being sent out this week. We are excited for your feedback. The convention highlights will be posted at  <http://nfb.org/convention> nfb.org/convention by July 31. Access the following highlights now available. 

·     <https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/banquet-speeches/belief-courage-and-wisdom-centering-blind-peoples> 2023 Banquet Address: Belief, Courage, and Wisdom: Centering on the Blind People’s Movement 

·     <https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/presidential-reports/2023-presidential-report> 2023 Presidential Report 

·     <https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2023-resolutions> 2023 Resolutions 

·     <https://www.youtube.com/@NationsBlind/streams> General Sessions and Board of Directors Meeting on YouTube 

Upcoming: Presidential Release: 

The National Federation of the Blind  <https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases> Presidential Release #529 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. Mark your calendar. Zoom details coming soon. 

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Autonomous Vehicles: 

On Wednesday, July 26, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce will be conducting a legislative hearing titled “Self-Driving Vehicle Legislative Framework: Enhancing Safety, Improving Lives and Mobility, and Beating China.” I was asked to testify at this hearing regarding the impact of autonomous vehicles on people with disabilities. The hearing begins at 10:30 a.m., eastern, and will be in the Rayburn House Office Building in room 2322. It is open to the public for in-person attendance, or you can watch it online via the  <https://energycommerce.house.gov/events/innovation-data-and-commerce-subcommittee-hearing-1> Energy and Commerce Committee website. 

Uber Town Hall/Listening Session: 

As I mentioned in the  <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vRNGJ0NBYj-2FqT-2FL45JPC63-2B-2Bu1hAgAKCc9t5USw7Ov88-3DGAr0_-2FRWZngb3c1ml-2BuKo9uafT-2F1OcrZ-2Bq55sKh8pJLha9Oi2pPYgHae80RuJomZBKMMOTRxk8vRoEjC8gT99h67DSUE4pDNpYij1FOKE8jXtO4wZoirhBaJkgcq-2BosKWeKwNdXkOdMJsssUOMb6sTEqjsIX25P20iU6ROhQp6Lqgvn7k5m23ZHWHoT3ujAEFp2XQ945Vtgvlcwn482G4IZqk3g-3D-3D> 2023 Presidential Report, a persistent problem we face is the denial by rideshare drivers who refuse to transport us because of our guide dogs and, sometimes, even just because we are blind people. The National Federation of the Blind has redoubled our efforts to make progress, but there is still much work to do. Please join us for a town hall listening session with Uber on Thursday, July 27, at 3:00 p.m., eastern. The Zoom information to access the meeting is: 

 <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vN59vFFYy5oAhkZzGAjypNvXmMiWneHOXdWvjC6JdZbs-3DVkEU_-2FRWZngb3c1ml-2BuKo9uafT-2F1OcrZ-2Bq55sKh8pJLha9Oi2pPYgHae80RuJomZBKMMOWpSjHhIm-2BDLbPon0ISSH1Z8z2NDHyhZZvWBZ-2FcEkIljtTIsG8V7AWyqv19huHvAHUAsdnDLHoIwriHxmcYsyVa2RodJpvIzG72g-2FFzp9A4Pn1JkP1AYhI-2FePJvma6e7ZJBExmMlnA8BuGZsXEFoQpg-3D-3D> https://uber.zoom.us/j/99960753787?pwd=akwxTzBlQnNiak5FVmw2OHVQVytvdz09 
Meeting ID: 999 6075 3787 
Password: 743850 
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Thank You: 

The NFB staff would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who helped in the Independence Market this year at the convention. You all have once again allowed so many of our members and visitors to see how we can bring an entire store to convention and make it run in an efficient manner. 

You certainly could have not given of your time and chosen to spend it doing several other things at convention, but you gave of your time and talents to help. Just know we are standing and applauding you all!! 

Dates to Keep in Mind:(all times eastern) 

*	July 25: U.S. Access Board Town Hall, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 
*	July 27: Uber Town Hall Listening Session, 3:00 p.m. 
*	August 1: Presidential Release Live, 8:00 p.m. 
*	August 9: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m. 
*	September 7 and 10: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Blind Equality Achievement Month) 
*	November 8: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m. 
*	December 7 and 10: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Planning the Year Ahead) 

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