[NFBofSC] President, National Federation of the Blind Week of August 11, 2025

Wed Aug 13 09:47:00 UTC 2025

Dear Federation Family,

I hope this message finds everyone staying cool and safe.

2026 American Action Fund Braille Calendars Available:

Thanks to the generosity of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, Individual blind people can order up to three Braille calendars for 2026. Requests from individuals will be fulfilled through the end of the year. Calendar requests should be sent to calendars at actionfund.org <mailto:calendars at actionfund.org> . Please allow up to two weeks for delivery. 

National Convention Highlights:

Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made #NFB25 a success. Access the 2025 National Convention highlights <https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2025-national-convention>  now to relive the most powerful moments.

Save the Date: Bay Bridge Run as Part of Our Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge:

The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) is again welcoming any and all to participate in person by walking or running the Bay Bridge in Maryland on November 9. Mark your calendars and plan to move with us. Registration information will be coming soon. Learn more at https://nfb.org/movers.

Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act Introduced in Congress:

Late last month, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steve Daines (R-MT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced S. 2438, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) and Pete Sessions (R-TX-17) also introduced an identical companion bill in the House, H.R. 4771. Now it’s time for all of us to contact our senators and representatives to request they cosponsor this legislation so we can once and for all abolish subminimum wages for disabled Americans!

Teachers of Tomorrow:

We are excited to have selected the 2025-2026 National Federation of the Blind Teachers of Tomorrow cohort. This immersive professional development opportunity connects early career teachers of blind students with the lived experiences of blind people, helping them have higher expectations for their students throughout their careers. This year we are excited to have teachers from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

Blind Equality Achievement Month Planning:

The National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October each year. Chapters across the country organize local outreach events. Submit your events, activities, and celebrations to web at nfb.org <mailto:web at nfb.org>  so they can be posted on https://nfb.org/blind-month. Reminder: please use the terms Blind Equality Achievement Month, Blind Month, or #BlindMonth when referring to and promoting activities.

One idea for an activity for Blind Equality Achievement Month: Plan an event around virtual participation in the Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge as a chapter or an affiliate. Members and friends can walk together on a date you choose. Visit https://nfb.org/movers and learn more. 

Please consider organizing an event for White Cane Awareness Day on October 15 with the White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation template. The template is available to print or share digitally. Fill in the details of your local area and identify a city council member or mayor to sponsor the proclamation. Please note that the event can also take place the weekend before or after October 15 if needed. 

* White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation (HTML) <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/white-cane-awareness-day-proclamation> 

* White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation (Word) <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/white-cane-awareness-day-proclamation-final.docx> 

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times Eastern)

Save the Date

*	October: Blind Equality Achievement Month
*	January 26-29, 2026: Washington Seminar
*	July 8-13, 2026: National Convention; Austin, Texas

Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement

*	Wednesday, November 5

Chapter Presidents Calls

*	Thursday, September 11 and Sunday, September 14
*	Thursday, December 11 and Sunday, December 14

-- 

Dorothy Griffin - President 

National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

dgriffin at nfbga.org <mailto:dgriffin at nfbga.org> 

770-374-4832

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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

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2026 American Action Fund Braille Calendars Available:

Thanks to the generosity of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, Individual blind people can order up to three Braille calendars for 2026. Requests from individuals will be fulfilled through the end of the year. Calendar requests should be sent to calendars at actionfund.org <mailto:calendars at actionfund.org> . Please allow up to two weeks for delivery. 

National Convention Highlights:

Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made #NFB25 a success. Access the 2025 National Convention highlights <https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2025-national-convention>  now to relive the most powerful moments.

Save the Date: Bay Bridge Run as Part of Our Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge:

The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) is again welcoming any and all to participate in person by walking or running the Bay Bridge in Maryland on November 9. Mark your calendars and plan to move with us. Registration information will be coming soon. Learn more at https://nfb.org/movers.

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