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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Federation Family,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It was great to be together with so many of you Monday night on the Presidential Release Live. It is always fun to produce these live gatherings of Federation members. ent.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I want to acknowledge that we have had a number of changes in affiliate leaders during the past month. Congratulations to our new presidents in Mississippi, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Thanks so much to our past presidents Patrina Pendarvis, Amy Buresh, and John Fritz. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Among all the work of the movement, we need to have fun. I am looking forward to the start of baseball season to accompany the warmer weather. Remember a homerun and a sacrifice fly can make the same difference for the home team. Whatever you do this week for the team, know that the most important thing is that you choose not to simply sit on the bench.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>News:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“We’re With U! A Benefit Concert to Help Blind Ukrainian Refugees”:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Many in the Federation family have been asking if<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a name="m_-1659174918743842028__Hlk98769618"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>there is something we can specifically do to help blind people affected by the horrific invasion happening in Ukraine.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:m_-1659174918743842028__Hlk98769618'></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>In collaboration with the World Blind Union, we are joining the global online blind community for a benefit concert to help blind Ukrainian refugees on Saturday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m., eastern. #BlindWithU</span><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/we-are-with-u-benefit-concert" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Learn more about “We're With U!</span></a>”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deadline Approaching for 2022 Bolotin Awards:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind is accepting nominations of individuals or organizations who are a positive force in the lives of blind people and help us transform dreams into reality. Each application must include a letter of recommendation.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more and submit a nomination for the 2022 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Upcoming Event with a Panel of Successfully Employed Blind Educators:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join the National Federation of the Blind on Wednesday, April 27, at 8 p.m., eastern, to celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind educators with a Where the Blind Work panel discussion. Learn from several educators about their typical day, their overall education and work experiences, and the alternative techniques and strategies used to do these jobs. This is a great opportunity for aspiring blind and low-vision educators as well as anyone interested in learning about the work of blind professionals.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webinars-registration" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register now for the April Where the Blind Work webinar</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><i>Braille Monitor</i><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Available:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The latest issue of the National Federation of the Blind flagship publication is now available. Read about the 2022 Washington Seminar, what it means to be part of a civil rights organization, awards and deadlines, a call for discussion on humor, and stories from members.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2204/bm2204tc.htm" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Access the<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><i>Braille Monitor</i><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>now</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'> <o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Career Opportunities:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is seeking talented individuals to join our staff team. We have several openings in various areas of interest including Braille production, digital communications, fiscal services, and membership. We encourage candidates seeking to join our movement to submit a general-interest cover letter and résumé to us expressing the types of positions being sought. Learn more and share the opportunities:<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Upcoming Event: Comparison of Collaboration Tools:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom for a comparison and overview of the accessibility of several of the top collaboration and communication services. Learn about the initial setup, creating projects, chatting among team members, and sharing files. The use of these skyrocketed during the COVID pandemic. Take advantage of this free opportunity.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques/accessibility-boutique-registration" target="_blank"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register today!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nominations Open for Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The education of blind children is one of the National Federation of the Blind's highest priorities. We are committed to offering and supporting programs that enhance educational opportunities for this group. Please help us recognize dedicated and innovative teachers who provide quality education and meaningful experiences and opportunities for their blind students. Nominate a teacher, counselor, or administrator of program for blind students. The deadline is May 1.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more about the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-1659174918743842028msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-1659174918743842028msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(all times eastern)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 6: Comparison of Collaboration Tools<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques/accessibility-boutique-registration" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>accessibility boutique</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 15: Deadline for<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship</span></a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>application</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 15: Deadline for<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/bolotin" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award nominations</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 16: “</span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/we-are-with-u-benefit-concert" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We’re With U! A Benefit Concert to Help Blind Ukrainian Refugees</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>”</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 1: Deadline for<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 5-10:<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, New Orleans</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>