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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><b>I feel this is an informative, fun and well-written newsletter. Packed with tons of fantastic info. Hope you all enjoy!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Community-Service <a href="mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org">community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Maggie Stringer via Community-Service<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:community-service@nfbnet.org">community-service@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Cc:</b> Maggie Stringer <a href="mailto:ravensfan784@gmail.com">ravensfan784@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Community-Service] September 2021 Newsletter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=gmail-msotitle align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.5pt'>“Beyond the Six Dots”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>September 2021 Newsletter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We use a white cane, slate & stylus, and screen readers in between,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We read from the left, write from the right, and will tap tap onto any scene.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We want our communities to know what we’ve got, a commitment to serve,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Beyond the Six Dots!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>SERVING LAUGHS</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#666666'>There’s a place where January comes after February and December comes before September. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#666666'>It’s the dictionary! (HaHaHa)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES, ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#112542'>“Service is a fitting way to start to heal, unite, and rebuild this country we love.”</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1550ED'>/ President Joe Biden</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#112542'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#112542'>LET’S GET IT POPPING! </span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#112542'>The Community Service Division would like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to get involved by way of volunteering your time to serve others on September 11, National Day of Service and Remembrance. CSD it’s time to serve! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.3pt'>Let’s join forces with AmeriCorps on 9/11 Day— step forward to serve in a remarkable spirit of unity, honor, and compassion. Remember, even a small act of service is a giant act of patriotism. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.3pt'>Looking for more ways to serve. Double tap on the link, and explore various opportunities to join the movement. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.0pt;break-after:avoid'><a href="https://americorps.gov/911-day"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;letter-spacing:.3pt;font-weight:normal'>https://americorps.gov/911-day</span></i></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.3pt;font-weight:normal'> </span><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h4><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:105%;break-after:avoid'><i><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496'> </span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h4><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:105%;break-after:avoid'><i><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496'>SAVE THE DATE</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h4><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:105%;break-after:avoid'><i><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496'>September 11<sup>th</sup> Ceremony</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h4><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:105%;break-after:avoid'><i><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496'>8 o’clock eastern time</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h4><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on U.S. soil. It is a time to remember the courage of so many firefighters, paramedics, New York policemen and New York’s Port Authority Officers that sacrificed their lives to save others, and a time to honor the memory of all those who perished at Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the Pentagon and the Twin Towers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>It is a time to show reverence for all the lives lost in just 102 minutes of the clock. As Americans, we still remember and we must never forget.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Join the Community Service Division on Saturday, September 11<sup>th</sup> at 8 o’clock EDT as we remember:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F86984306729%3Fpwd%3DU3JJSXZqenRvNWg4eHRHalhGQmdSZz09&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHj0umjeQ-_Md9okkLub_de0Vg10w" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0000CC'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86984306729?pwd=U3JJSXZqenRvNWg4eHRHalhGQmdSZz09</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>(Note: Each person signed up will receive 60 seconds to share their service project for 9/11. Participants must zoom in 15 minutes early in order to sign up for “Share My Service Segment.”)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>STAND DOWN</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Written by Stacie Leap<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>The Philadelphia Stand Down serves veterans within the five counties in the Delaware Valley (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia) since 1994. Their goal has been to bring veterans to a central location so they can receive resources, information, and services. They do this by partnering with various organization (military or civilian) as well as the Veterans Administration. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>These resources are to help the veterans become self-sufficient and independent. The resources and tools provided are put in place for short-term and long-term success. Although their services are geared towards helping homeless veterans, any veteran needing services are welcomed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>This year, Lombard Central Presbyterian Church will be the hosting site for the 2021 Philadelphia Stand Down event. It will be on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 8am to 4pm EDT. There will be other organizations providing dental and medical care, housing, clothing, food, recovery support, and other life supports that may be needed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>As Our Pastor, Chris Kimmenez, sits on the board of Philadelphia Stand Down and is a veteran of the United States Marines Corp. One of Lombard Central Presbyterian Church’s mission is to be the bridge between the people living near the church and other agencies whose mission aligns with community enrichment, civic engagement, and positive unity. The church will be cooking food and providing drinks for the event. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>I have been attending the church for a few months and plan to volunteer for this amazing event that happens to fall on September 11<sup>th</sup> where we also remember the lives lost in 2001. For more information about Philadelphia Stand Down or to volunteer for the event on 9/11/21, please contact Pastor Chris from Lombard Central Presbyterian Church at (267) 582-5013. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#101010;letter-spacing:.05pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#101010;letter-spacing:.05pt'>NATIONAL HISPANICS and LATINS HERITAGE MONTH</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#101010;letter-spacing:.05pt'>September 15th through October 15</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#181818;letter-spacing:.6pt'>Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. </span>The Community Service Division spotlight’s <b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Daniel Martinez aka “Danny”!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Danny is a 31-year-old blind Chicano. He lives the best of both worlds at the Texas border with Mexico. Danny identifies as an educator and a mentor of people with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>He holds a Master’s of Education in Special Ed. and he plans to continue his studies…<br>Within the National Federation of the Blind, Danny is a member of the RGV chapter, and he participates in programs such as the Texas mentoring program, BELL Academy, Silver Bells, Cambiando Vidas, and NFB-Newsline. You may recognize him from his participation at our national conventions, when he makes announcements regarding Spanish interpretation services. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Danny has made a commitment to do outreach in the Latinx community, and he has done so by joining the efforts of METAS. This organization was coordinated to mentor, engage, and teach all students who are Spanish speakers. Danny currently serves as an advisor for the National Disability Mentoring Coalition and for the APH Career Connect program. For his experience in mentoring, he was inducted to the Susan M. Daniels Disability Hall of Fame. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>In September 2021, Danny became a fellow of Respectability’s National Leadership Program. He will be undergoing professional development training, in matters of advocacy and non-profit management, to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Danny is finding it a bit challenging to play guitar while carrying Baby Daniel David, but he is managing. Feel free to connect with Danny at <a href="mailto:dmartinez@nfbtx.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>dmartinez@nfbtx.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>NEVER TOO YOUNG</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Contributed by Mrs. Pearson’s 2<sup>nd</sup> Grade Class<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Make today a beautiful day in your neighborhood! Spread some kindness this month by bringing your neighbors homemade goodies, inviting them over for a picnic, or offering to help them with their yard projects. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We asked some of our younglings how they have been good neighbors. Here are their responses:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“The man next door is kind of old and I like to help bring his trash cans in, so he doesn’t have to worry about doing it himself”, Says Ryan.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“When Miss Pat works late, I go over and visit with her puppy, Shadow, and make sure he has water in his bowl”, says Angie.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“My Mom and I planted lots of pretty flowers for Miss Sue since it hurts her to kneel down on the ground”, says Kendra.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“We knocked on everyone’s door and asked them if we could help shovel their sidewalks. It was a lot of work, but me and my brothers had fun doing it”, says Matthew.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Follow these cuties example; meet your neighbors and create those meaningful connections today!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>I HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>September recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Contributed by Roger Wilson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>The subject of suicide can be extremely awkward and sensitive. However, evidence shows that providing support services and talking about suicide are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“I hated myself. I hated myself so much that I literally couldn’t stand to look at myself in the mirror each morning. I didn’t want to face who I was.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Back in 1977, I was 20 years old and tried to commit suicide. It wasn’t the first time I had thought about ending things. Depending on what was going on at the time, I thought about it a lot or a year would go by. There wasn’t one specific thing that happened that day and nothing tragic recently occurred. I was home alone that morning and that thought came creeping around again and I finally pulled the trigger. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Reading this newsletter, you know that the bullet didn’t kill me that day. But it did take my sight, I woke up in the hospital as a totally blind man. Looking back now, that is the one thing I have never grappled with. The moment I realized I was blind; I was okay with it. As a matter of fact, I remember asking the nurse where I could use a telephone. He told me it was four doors down the hall. I got up, found my way out, counted four doors down, picked up the phone receiver to call my family, and remember telling them I was hungry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Mentally, Things were not okay for a long time. I tried picking up the pieces and going about my life again. I went to get training as a blind man and was kicked out. My family and friends didn’t want me living with them in fear I would try to finish what I started. I just kept moving from town to town and state to state. I didn’t know it then, but I kept running from me. I needed to somehow find a way to not just exist in this life.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Whenever I would have these suicidal thoughts, I never thought how it might affect others. It wasn’t until I started hearing how much I had hurt those around me, that I could begin to see how much my choice had had an impact on others. Friends, family, neighbors, and even people I didn’t even really know were affected by this. I had no clue that so many people cared. I knew that if I was going to survive this cruel place, I was going to have to find a way to focus on healing for others before I could find strength in wanting to live.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Whether you believe in God or a higher power, God wasn’t done with me on that cold January night. Today, I have a wife, kids, grandkids, and make it my mission to help wherever I can. He has blessed me with opportunities and experiences that most may never have. Thinking about it now, I can remember a neighbor telling me once, that I was like The Ice Cream Man; I had become an important fixture in this big city. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>I know pulling the trigger that day hurt many, many loved ones and I am so so sorry. That is why I try to be the best person I can be, each and every day. If I can make a difference to even one person, that means the world to me. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“It’s important to share my story because life is complicated, hard and often, a constant struggle. And I don’t want anyone to think that they have to do it alone. You don't need to be a therapist to say the right words to someone. It can literally be one word, and it puts everything into perspective.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>WE’VE GOT SUNSHINE</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>It’s time to go back to school! Don’t forget to pack your slate and stylus, plus our September’s sunshine! </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>Question: What is the longest word in the dictionary?</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>Answer: Smiles, because there is a mile between each “S”!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>Don’t think about it, laugh about it!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>PLANTING SEEDS OF BRAILLE</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;letter-spacing:.2pt'>September is National Literacy Month,</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;letter-spacing:.2pt'> a time to encourage reading at all ages. We should lead by example by reading with the youth out loud, start a youth book club, and implement fun reading exercises.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=gmail-text>Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a small nonprofit in Livonia, Michigan that is dedicated to producing high-quality free and low-cost braille books for children with vision loss. Seedlings promotes braille literacy and hopes to instill a love of reading in children with vision loss. We believe we are able to contribute to literacy by providing blind children with a better opportunity to develop the skill of literacy.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>As a nonprofit our number one mission is to provide braille books to the children in need. Every $10 donated puts another braille book into the hands of a blind child. Seedlings is able to give away more than half of their books completely FREE of charge with the help of our supporters.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Whether your support is monetary, word of mouth or giving us your time; </span></span><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:SimSun;color:black'>“</span></span><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>our kids</span></span><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:SimSun;color:black'>”</span></span><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> thank you! At this time due to the pandemic, Seedlings is not accepting any new volunteers. But we encourage you to participate and share in our events. Please consider donating and/or participating in our upcoming Online Auction, November 10-17. View the auction here: </span></span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biddingforgood.com%2Fbraillebooks&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF-h8IVTg8M3yuzQewtkBXSLMBQzQ" target="_blank"><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>www.biddingforgood.com/braillebooks</span></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> For more information about us check out our website at </span></span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seedlings.org&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH67GYtpVsbKHpkK8nkRMc3WAryxw" target="_blank"><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>www.seedlings.org</span></span></a><span class=gmail-text><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> or give us a call at (800) 777-8552.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>ONE BOOK AT A TIME</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Contributed by Stacie Leap<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>International Literacy Day reminds us that illiteracy exists in affluent societies, not just third world countries. It is a problem that needs to be solved and deserves our attention and participation. Just thinking about how different our lives would be if we could not read or write makes us shiver.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We have instrumental volunteers like Stacie Leap who are making a literacy difference in their community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>“In January of 2021, we hosted our first book drive for the Greater Philadelphia, Martin Luther King Junior, Day of Service. Our goal was to obtain donations of 500 books. We exceeded our goal and collected OVER 700 titles! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Our book drive was a major success because of Resources such as Human Development (RHD), community members in South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia. We believe it is crucial to promote literacy within our children as well as adults. We have notice that students in the Philadelphia’s school district perform below proficiency in reading. Statistics show that the rates are higher in household with low-income. When a child falls BEHIND, IT WILL CAUSE CHALLENGES IN THEIR EDUCATION WHICH CAN LEAD TO HIGH DROP-OUT RATES AND UNEMPLOYMENT AS THEY MATURE TO ADULTHOOD. Setting our children up for failure is not an option! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Through the efforts of our book drive, we were able to give the books out to the students who attended Overbrook School for the Blind, West Philadelphia High School, and blankenburg Elementary. In addition, we were able to donate some books to Lombard Central Presbyterian Church, so they can give it out to the patrons and visitors of the church. Our collections didn’t stop there. We were also able to donate large print books and Braille books to the National Federation of the Blind!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We hope to host another successful book drive this coming January and would like to make this community project an annual event. We would like to double our goal for 2022 and collect a minimum of 1,000 books! We welcome your support and participation, please email us at <a href="mailto:phillycsp@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>phillycsp@gmail.com</span></a> for more information.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;letter-spacing:.2pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b>REST, RESET, & REJUVENATE</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;letter-spacing:.2pt'>Self–Care Awareness Month</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Written by Daria Bannerman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Self-care is something we all should practice, yet something we fail to do. What’s more, many of us feel as if self-care means going shopping, getting our nails done, and spending hours upon hours scrolling on Facebook and Instagram. According to the article “What is Self-Care and Why is it Critical For Your Health” self-care is defined as taking care of yourself so you can be healthy, do well, effectively care for and help others, do your job, and do what you want and need to accomplish in one day. Self-care is anything you do to take care of yourself, so you can remain emotionally, physically, and emotionally well. Self-care is not the same as being selfish or self-indulgence. In other words, self-care should rejuvenate and replenish you. Now that we have defined self-care, Here are some of its benefits:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%'>-<span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Better physical, mental, and emotional well-being and health.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%'>-<span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Self-care promotes positive health outcomes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%'>-<span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Allows you to be resilient.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%'>-<span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>You can live longer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>And you will be better equipped to manage stress. Self-care can also help you manage symptoms of any health conditions you may have. Getting a good night’s rest, eating healthy (I got to leave the cookies alone), doing a hobby you enjoy, spending time in nature, and expressing gratitude. Although self-care may look differently for everyone, what you do to implement self-care should make you healthier and happier. So, pour your favorite bubble bath in the tub, take a nice, brisk walk, shares some laughs with your best friend! Whatever you do to practice self-care, make sure it brings you joy and revives you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>REPRESENT YOUR STATE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:green'>Maine</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>September 25, 2021</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Location: Virtual</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>For more information, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.nfb-me.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>nfb-me.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:green'>Montana</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>September 25, 2021</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Location: Virtual</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>For more information, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.nfbofmt.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>nfbofmt.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:green'>New Hampshire</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>September 25, 2021</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Location: Virtual</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>For more information, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.nfbnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>nfbnh.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:green'>North Carolina</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>September 24-26, 2021</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Location: Winston-Salem</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>For more information, please visit: </span><a href="https://www.nfbofnorthcarolina.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>nfbofnorthcarolina.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:green'>Tennessee</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>September 24-25, 2021</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Location: Virtual</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>For more information, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.nfbtn.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>nfbtn.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:green'>West Virginia</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>September 25, 2021</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>Location: Virtual</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'>For more information, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.nfbwv.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>nfbwv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'>RESOURCES</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>If You Know Someone in Crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>(800) 273-TALK (8255), <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Or text the word, HELLO to: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>741741 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/"><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#0563C1'>https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov"><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#0563C1'>https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov</span></a><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/working-psychologist/self-care"><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#0563C1'>https://www.apa.org/topics/working-psychologist/self-care</span></a><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="http://www.seedlings.org"><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#0563C1'>http://www.seedlings.org</span></a><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'>EDITOR’S NOTES</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We want to feature you in our next issue! Write about your personal experience with your community service project and submit the article by the first of the month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>We also want to help promote your community projects and state affiliate events. Share your calendar with Beyond The Six Dots and we will feature your events in the ‘Represent Your State’ section of our next issue. Contact our editor to submit your calendar events and featured articles. (The editor may edit the Length and/or wording of your article.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>NFB Community Service Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/communityservicedivision/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.facebook.com/communityservicedivision/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>President Jeanetta Price<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Email: <a href="mailto:price.jeanetta@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>price.jeanetta@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Mobile: (409) 344-1005<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Newsletter Editor: Maggie Stringer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Email: <a href="mailto:Ravensfan784@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Ravensfan784@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>Mobile: (443) 750-0070<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'>ONE MINUTE MESSAGE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'>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. We are survivors!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>