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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>The presidential release is a monthly audio message from President Mark A. Riccobono that highlights the current activities of the National Federation of the Blind. It is shared with every chapter of the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mark Riccobono smiles casually while looking off to the side. The presidential release is typically available in English, Spanish, and as a text transcript in both languages. You can subscribe to the English and Spanish versions of the presidential release via your podcast client by searching for "National Federation of the Blind."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Upcoming Live Events<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join President Mark Riccobono each month as he delivers the presidential release of the National Federation of the Blind. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed. Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Presidential Release #520 - Live From Mississippi - English (CC Available)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The October 2022 Presidential Release #520 will be delivered live from Mississippi by President Mark Riccobono on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. eastern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The monthly message provides important updates and perspectives of the organized blind movement from the President. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topics include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>News about recent developments<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Critical actions and legislative alerts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Important dates and upcoming events<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>News from the Federation family<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Question and Answer session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Submit questions in advance to cdanielsen@nfb.org and put PR520 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ways to Participate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96002258139<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One-touch mobile: +13017158592,,96002258139#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone Number: US: +1 301 715 8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 960 0225 8139<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More Ways to Access<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/user/NationsBlind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1CapApp Closed Captioning: https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/nfb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>October 1, 2022 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM Eastern <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a message to <a href="mailto:SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:blue'>SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>