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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Evening,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please take a careful look at the President’s Notebook. There is a great deal of important information in this communication.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marty<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> President, National Federation of the Blind <OfficeOfThePresident@nfb.org>
<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> State Presidents <StatePresidents@nfb.org>; NFB-Division-Leaders@nfbnet.org; NCB Staff <NCBStaff@nfb.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 01/25/2023<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></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">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"><o:p></o:p></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">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"><o:p></o:p></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">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"><o:p></o:p></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"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></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"><o:p></o:p></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">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"><o:p></o:p></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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Federation Family,</span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Our 2023 Washington Seminar is only days away. It is hard to believe
that it has been three years since our last in-person time on the Hill. You all have done a terrific job of keeping us in front of the policymakers during the time of social distancing. Now we have the opportunity to move our work into high gear with our presence
on Capitol Hill. Let’s do this!</span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I am anticipating the opportunity to be in the midst of our affiliate
president leadership group this weekend. This will help us to strengthen our connections and imagine the future we want for our movement. Thank you for dedicating the time and energy to this effort.
</span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Here’s hoping for smooth travel, good weather, and no encounters
with “Airport Guy”!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h2><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></h2>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Critical Actions:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Braille Calendar Deadline:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The closing date for Braille calendars
will be January 31. Please make sure to place your order by then.</span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Washington Seminar:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><a name="_Hlk125462340"><b>2023 Washington Seminar—NEXT WEEK!:</b></a></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We
are less than one week away from the Great Gathering-In and the official start of the 2023 Washington Seminar, and I can’t wait to have hundreds of blind Americans advocating for our rights on Capitol Hill. But before you get to Washington next week, make
sure you prepare by visiting nfb.org/Washington-Seminar to study the fact sheets for our three issues: the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act, and the Blind Americans Return to Work Act. The
fact sheets are available in four different and accessible formats: HTML, Word, BRF, and audio. On the Washington Seminar page, you can also find the full agenda for next week’s activities, and two sample mock meeting videos that might give you ideas on how
to present our legislative priorities to your members of Congress. And, as if all of that wasn’t enough, we plan to have brief descriptions of the US Capitol Complex and all six of the Congressional Office Buildings up on the
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="nfb.org/washington-seminar"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Washington
Seminar page</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
in the next few days. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For
those not able to attend in person, the Zoom ID is 942 8189 3953.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125462340"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Holiday Inn Washington–Capitol Important Restaurant Update:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We recently learned that the Capitol
Bistro, the full-table-service restaurant at the Holiday Inn Washington–Capitol, has had to update their hours. Because of this change, the Capitol Bistro will only be open from 6:30 a.m. to noon daily. The 21st Amendment Bar and Grill is still open in the
evenings but is a much smaller space. With this change in the main restaurant’s schedule in mind, we ask that you please plan accordingly when it comes to late lunch or dinner meals.
</span><o:p></o:p></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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Washington Seminar Career Fair:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Share this opportunity with members attending
the upcoming Washington Seminar who may be job seeking or employers looking for more talent. Our next career fair is Monday, January 30, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., eastern, at the Holiday Inn Washington–Capitol. This will be an in-person event. Walk-ins
are welcome. Registration is now open. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Systemic Change, Sales, and Socializing: All Things Blind Students at Washington Seminar:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Association of Blind Students
has lots going on at this year’s Washington Seminar for students and supporters alike:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Whether you are in-person or virtual,
come to the 2023 NABS Winter Seminar on Monday, January 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7PJ9CmI0cc8onNwF3uggbMwI9gujDo9XjhaY45pxS3WlmA/viewform?usp=send_form"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pre-register</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
by Sunday, January 29, or plan to register at the door to qualify for door prizes. While there is no entrance fee, we will be collecting optional membership dues and selling wristbands for the evening event. All are welcome.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bid on our virtual auction items! You
have between now and 11:45 p.m., eastern, on Wednesday, February 1, to log onto our auction site to place your bids. Check out our astounding array of illustrious items, spanning from the latest Apple products to themed baskets, by visiting our auction site:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.32auctions.com/2023blindstudents"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.32auctions.com/2023blindstudents</span></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"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Celebrate with us! We invite all Washington-Seminar-goers
to join starting at 8:30 p.m., after the Great Gathering-In, as we commemorate the Federation's fiftieth year of advocacy, opportunity, security, and triumph at Washington Seminar. Come on out to have light appetizers and drinks, see old friends, enjoy live
music, and support your national student division. The entry fee is $5 with a chance to win a cash prize.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:3.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Direct any questions to NABS president,
Trisha Kulkarni, at </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:nabs.president@gmail.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">nabs.president@gmail.com</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">News:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Contacting NFB’s Legal Team:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Members are encouraged to use
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">legal@nfb.org</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
when reaching out to the national headquarters regarding legal matters. Please help to share this easy-to-remember email address.</span><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b><i>Braille Monitor</i></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>
in Spanish Now Available:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind
published the January issue of the <i>Braille Monitor</i> in Spanish. A Spanish version of our flagship publication will be available moving forward. Please share with Spanish-speakers you know. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><![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></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2301/es/bm2301tc-es.htm" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Braille
Monitor</span></i></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> - Spanish (enero de 2023)</span></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"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><![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></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2301/bm2301tc.htm"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Braille
Monitor</span></i></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> (January 2023)</span></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"><o:p></o:p></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>The NFB DEI Calendar:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To help affiliate leaders plan meetings
and events and to increase cultural awareness throughout the Federation, we will soon be issuing our revised NFB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Calendar. It lists holidays and black-out dates (suggested times where it is recommended that affiliate
activities should subside at affiliate leaders’ discretion). The goal for this tool is to bring us all together in the spirit of inclusion and to celebrate our diversity. It is our hope that the messaging and intent of this instrument is received well and
used effectively to help grow membership, as well as to allow members to honor their holy days without interruption.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Additionally, we are producing a training.
We expect this training to be ready soon and will send more information about the delivery as soon as it is. The training will contain audio links that showcase religious experts within the NFB network sharing information on how to use the DEI Calendar, including
the suggested black-out dates, the context of holidays, and how to accommodate worshipers during NFB activities during a holiday.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For more information on NFB DEI efforts,
check out the DEI webpage at </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/dei"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.nfb.org/dei</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
or contact Malcolm Greene at </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:mgreene@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">mgreene@nfb.org</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>NFB BELL<sup>®</sup> Academy:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications are now open for the 2023
NFB BELL<sup>®</sup> Academy. We are excited that so many of your affiliates are planning to go back to in-person BELL Academies for the 2023 summer, as the time spent around blind role models and other blind children is invaluable for BELL students. If you
are planning an in-person BELL Academy we encourage you to work with your BELL coordinator to finalize your dates and location as soon as possible. Your BELL coordinator will then be able to input them into the NFB BELL Academy dashboard, which will enable
families to start registering for the BELL Academy in your state. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This summer we will also be offering
one session of the NFB BELL Academy In-Home Edition from July 24 through August 11. Morning and evening classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced Braille students will be offered via Zoom. More information and the application can be found at nfb.org/bell.
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Upcoming Event: Learn about Advocating for Accessibility:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join the
National Federation of the Blind in partnership with the Maryland Department of Disabilities for an Advocating for Accessibility Boutique on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., eastern. Many products and services are made accessible through
the efforts of their users. Learn how to connect with companies to make products and services accessible.
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/form/accessibility-boutique-reg"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Register
today for Advocating for Accessibility</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<h3><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b>Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement:</b></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></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><a name="_Hlk125462907"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Share
the following opportunity for non-members to attend the upcoming Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, formerly known as our Open House Gathering calls, scheduled for February 8 at 8:00 p.m., eastern, to learn about what it means to become a member
of the National Federation of the Blind. </span></a></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">During
the one-hour-long open house, hear from active members and leaders on the myths and uncertainties of the Federation. We will discuss membership, philosophy, and purpose. Non-members can contact us at
</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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">membership@nfb.org</span></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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
or call 410-659-9314, extension 2401. If there is a need for additional support to access the meeting such as Spanish translation or closed captioning, participants should notify us no later than February 1.
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<h2>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<a name="_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">January 30: Great Gathering-In</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 8:
<span style="color:black">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 2 and 5: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Scholarships)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 23: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">May 10:
<span style="color:black">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">June 1 and 4: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Member Engagement and National Convention)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 9:<span style="color:black"> Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">September 7 and 10: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Blind Equality Achievement Month)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">November 8:
<span style="color:black">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">December 7 and 10: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Planning the Year Ahead)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mark A. Riccobono, President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">410-659-9314 | <a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org">
Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Twitter: @Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pronouns: he, him, his<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" style="width:.25in;height:.25in" id="_x0000_i1027" 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_i1026" 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_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt="Youtube"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.
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