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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><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><a name="ole_link7"></a><a name="ole_link8"></a><a name="ole_link9"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>President’s Notebook</span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Mark A. Riccobono</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>410-659-9314</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Dear Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>I think we have plenty to be thankful for this week. Our movement is strong, we have benefited from the generosity of our community, and we have been able to share information and put advocacy efforts in place that have kept thousands of blind people safer than they would have been otherwise. I am especially thankful for you and all you do. The Federation family is important, but we must recognize that what makes us strong are the family bonds we forge in our own homes. I hope each of you has an opportunity to hunker down with those who are in your tight family circle to enjoy some quiet or not-so-quiet, depending on your family, time together this week. I know I am looking forward to hanging around the house, cooking, playing cards, laughing with the family, and reflecting on what a weird but important year it has been. As much as I am anticipating the opportunity to possibly get out on the road to a Federation convention somewhere next year, I am also enjoying the great time at home sharing the experiences that make bonds stronger. Just in case it lasts longer, I just got in a small truckload of flour, so the baking can continue.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>As we approach Thanksgiving 2020, I want to thank all of our affiliate presidents who have transitioned the leadership within their affiliate to a new group of leaders they have groomed. Most notable in these transitions is the one that happened in New Jersey this weekend where Joe Ruffalo did not stand for election after twenty-seven years in the chair. I spoke to Joe this morning and the determination to transition to a new leader and invest his time and energy into continuing the building through a new generation is the type of spirit and leadership I have long been thankful for in this movement. Congratulations to Joe and our other recent presidents who have committed to support new presidents. More importantly, thank you for upholding a standard of leadership development and movement advancement that has allowed us to build for the past eighty years. I am thankful that we have the opportunity to know and learn from each other in this movement every day. Thank you to those who carry the commitments and pass them onto others with love and care.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Critical Actions:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h2><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>An Open Letter to Top Officials in Education:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>The COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to virtual learning has highlighted several critical barriers that blind students face due to inaccessible technology. I sent an open letter that addresses these concerns and demands immediate action. It was sent during American Education Week 2020 to top education officials in all fifty states; the District of Columbia; and Puerto Rico. Please review and share </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/rulings-filings-and-letters/november-2020-open-letter"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>the open letter</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:#1F497D'>. </span><span style='color:black'>For blind students, parents, and teachers, please complete and </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/education-technology-survey"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>submit the education technology survey</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'>to help continue tracking accessible and inaccessible technology being used in the education systems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>News:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h2><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>For the first time in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast history, NBCUniversal is providing the full NBC broadcast with live audio description on the Secondary Audio Program channel (SAP), provided by Descriptive Video Works. This year’s broadcast will be available with additional audio narration, describing the rich visuals of the parade including the magnificent balloons, floats, and performances, to complement the storytelling and celebration that make the parade an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition for millions of Americans. The parade is Thursday, November 26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon eastern.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>AIM HIGH House and Senate Cosponsors<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>The AIM HIGH Act got new cosponsors in both the House and Senate last week. In the House, Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) signed on as a cosponsor, and in the other chamber Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) signed on. Well done Pennsylvania and Maryland. Keep up the good work. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Braille UNO Cards<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Braille UNO cards, with the National Federation of the Blind logo featured on the box, are available via the Independence Market for $10.00. These cards were designed in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind and feature Braille on the corner of each playing card to indicate the card’s color and number or action. UNO Braille packaging features Braille on the front and back for clear identification and directs players to UNOBraille.com where they can find playing instructions featuring .BRF files for download. Players can also access voice-enabled instructions through Amazon Alexa and Google Home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Independence Market Gift Certificates<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>With the holiday season approaching, I’m sure you might like to purchase that special gift from the Independence Market for a family member, friend, neighbor, or loved one. If you’re undecided as to what to buy them, why not consider one of our Independence Market gift certificates? Gift certificates are available for purchase in $25, $50, $75, and $100 increments. They’re valid for one year after purchase and can be redeemed over the phone. PDF gift certificates are available via email or in Braille via USPS. To learn more about gift certificates, please email the Independence Market at </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:independencemarket@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>independencemarket@nfb.org</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>, or call us at 410-659-9314, extension 2216.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Facebook Is Doubling Gifts Made on GivingTuesday:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Want a way to triple your gifts? Give to NFB on GivingTuesday, December 1, by hitting the donate button on our Facebook page or posts. Facebook and Vispero will both be matching those gifts, as long as matching funds are available. Please feel free to reach out to Patti Chang, our director of outreach, at 410-659-9314, extension 2422, or </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>pchang@nfb.org</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Next Tuesday: Attend the Presidential Release #500:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>The December Presidential Release of the National Federation of the Blind will be delivered on Tuesday, December 1, at 8:00 p.m. eastern. Attend this celebration and milestone of the five hundredth episode! After the remarks, there is an opportunity for questions. Submit questions in advance to </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> and put PR500 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Closed captions and Spanish interpretation will be available. This milestone release will include participation from Marc Maurer and Mary Ellen Jernigan. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>New Blog Post: “Reflections of Gratitude” (en Espanol y English)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Last week, I wrote to Federation leaders a reflection for our anniversary, which was November 16. It is now posted on the <i>Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog</i> to all of our friends and supporters as a way to say thank you and happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for your support, which has made a difference more than ever in 2020. Below are links to the English and Spanish posts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>English version: “</span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/blog/reflections-gratitude-eighty-years-movement"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>Reflections of Gratitude for Eighty Years of the Movement</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span class=MsoHyperlink>”</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>Spanish version: “</span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/blog/reflexiones-de-gratitud-por-los-ochenta-anos-del-movimiento"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>Reflexiones de Gratitud por los Ochenta Años del Movimiento</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span class=MsoHyperlink>”</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Open House Gathering: Share with Prospective Members:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. ET – The National Federation of the Blind is hosting an open house gathering for people who are not yet members of the Federation to learn about becoming members. Share with prospective members this opportunity to learn more from leaders about the Federation and why membership is crucial. Sign up by emailing </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>membership@nfb.org</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> or calling 410-659-9314, extension 2509.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Dare to Be Remarkable: Conference for Blindness Professionals:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Tuesday, December 15 through Thursday, December 17, 2020 – Dare to Be Remarkable is a three-day, virtual national training conference for education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind and low-vision transition-aged students or adults. The agenda includes breakout sessions on various topics and professions including administrators, O&M instructors, access technology instructors, and more. Review the agenda and register now for the </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/dare-be-remarkable"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>Dare to Be Remarkable</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> conference.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Teachers of Tomorrow Program:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>If you are preparing for a career in teaching blind students, or if you are an early career educator looking to enhance your teaching, then the National Federation of the Blind invites you to apply for a spot in the first cohort of our Teachers of Tomorrow program. This immersive, professional development program connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind people, equipping participants with knowledge about the skills and attitudes that can help blind students thrive in school and beyond. The program is free to participants thanks to a partnership between the National Federation of the Blind and the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation. For more information or to apply visit </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Affiliate Thank You to NFB of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Thanks go out to the NFB of Michigan for contributing recently. We can only build the Federation if we do it together. Financial support is appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Reminder:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h2><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>It’s that Time of Year—Santa Letters:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Every year Santa Claus turns the staff at the National Federation of the Blind into his honorary elves to help him send letters and activities in Braille to young children (those under the age of ten) across the United States. Between November 9 and December 16, parents can submit a request for a letter at </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>. The form can also be printed and faxed to 410-685-2340 or emailed to </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:communityrelations@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>communityrelations@nfb.org</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>. Beginning Monday, November 30, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to children. The Braille letter will be accompanied by a print copy as well and some other fun holiday activities. The deadline for letter requests is December 16. </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>Learn more about Santa Letters</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>Braille Readers Are Leaders—A Contest for Children and Adults:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'>This contest is designed to encourage the contestants to read more Braille, helping them to improve their reading skills and win prizes. The National Federation of the Blind is partnering with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults to present the 2020-2021 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest to encourage Braille literacy and reading for pleasure. Children and adults across the United States compete against their same-grade peers to read the most Braille pages between December 1, 2020, through January 18, 2021. Registration is open now. Learn more about the </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders"><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'>Braille Readers Are Leaders</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> contest.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link7'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link8'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:ole_link9'></span><h2 style='margin-left:0in'><span style='color:black'>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><a name="_hlk57026954">December 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern <o:p></o:p></a></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>December 1: </span><a href="https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders"><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>Braille Readers Are Leaders</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'> reading starts <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'><a name="_hlk55816533">December 13: Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern</a></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>December 15-17: Dare to Be Remarkable, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. eastern <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>January 4: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>January 18: </span><a href="https://actionfund.org/programs/braille-readers-are-leaders"><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>Braille Readers Are Leaders</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'> registration (and page count) deadline <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>January 28: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/smart-cities-summit"><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>Smart Cities Summit</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>, 12:00-8:00 p.m. eastern <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>February 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>February 8: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar"><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>Washington Seminar</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'> Great Gathering-In <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>March 31: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist"><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>Scholarship application</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'> deadline <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>April 15: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/bolotin"><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>Bolotin Awards</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'> nominations deadline <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'>July 6-11: NFB National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_hlk57026954'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Mark A. Riccobono, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>410-659-9314 | <a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Twitter: @Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Pronouns: he, him, his<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 style='width:2.1875in;height:.7916in' id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt=Facebook></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt=Twitter></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt=Youtube></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>