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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Evening All,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the below President’s Notebook. Note that there is a survey regarding the 2023 national convention included. If you attended the convention, please complete this survey.<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, August 2, 2023 3:07 PM<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 8/2/2023<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">President’s Notebook</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind</span></b><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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mark A. Riccobono</span></b><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></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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></b></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"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">410-659-9314</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Dear
Federation Family,</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">July
flew past, and it is because of all the good progress we are making. There are many important notes below that I call your attention to. As our fall conventions take shape, I encourage you to make sure we are staying focused on the core work of building our
movement. I hope that each of you also has found a little time to get away for the summer.
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I
specifically want to highlight the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-in-Service Program and the pending deadline this month. I know it is a short trigger for this pilot program, but we did not want to delay. If you have questions, please reach out to me.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Critical Actions:</span></b><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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Calling Visionary Leaders—<a name="_Hlk141868933">Kenneth
Jernigan Leadership-in-Service Program</a>:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<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">Are you
passionate about empowering the blind community? Do you have a burning desire to make a difference and lead with conviction? The National Federation of the Blind invites you to be part of our pilot cohort that will develop the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-in-Service
Program. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will shape you into a powerful advocate for blind individuals, foster your personal growth, and simultaneously develop a program to build future leaders and a stronger community.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<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"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This is a leadership training opportunity that should not
be taken lightly. Interested individuals should meet the following criteria: </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Have a fundamental understanding of the NFB</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Have attended at least one national convention</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;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Have attended at least one affiliate convention</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ideally serve, or have served, in an elected position in a chapter, affiliate, or division</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;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Commit to participate in three in-person sessions (travel and lodging provided)</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;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Commit to participate in nine virtual monthly sessions (computer and internet access required)</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In order to apply, interested individuals should contact
and secure the support of two NFB affiliate presidents who agree to serve as sponsors/mentors for the program, providing them with a written essay or audio/video recording explaining the merits of your participation and your leadership goals. Affiliate presidents
are only allowed to sponsor two candidates, and they must make their submissions to the Office of the President by August 25, 2023.</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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We will hold a Zoom call to answer questions about this
program on Wednesday, August 16, at 8:00 p.m. Those interested in participating in the call should RSVP via email to
</span></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-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
We will send the Zoom link that day to those who RSVP. We will finish by 8:29 so that those who want to join the Uber call can jump over to that call.
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Convention Survey and Highlights:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you for a great #NFB23 convention. Please share feedback
in the National Federation of the Blind survey available at </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">nfb.org/convention</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
in English and Spanish or by phone. To complete the survey by phone, call 229-632-7878 or toll-free 833-632-7878. Please note that the phone number above provides the survey in an automated system and will require the survey to be completed in one session.
There is an option to pause the survey for five minutes and the pause can be extended as needed. Push the pound key for help. The #NFB23 convention highlights are also available at
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">nfb.org/convention</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
Save the date: NFB24 is scheduled for July 3 through 8 in Orlando, Florida.</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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">News:</span></b><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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Route 66 Ride for Literacy Update:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind Route 66 Ride for
Literacy with Dan O’Rourke has officially kicked off. Starting in Santa Monica, California, on July 27, Dan has biked across the first state and is heading through Arizona as of August 1. Please share this ride with your friends and family to raise awareness
on the importance of Braille literacy and connecting with our community. Follow the Ride for Literacy at
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/route66"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">nfb.org/route66</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">United States Access Board Meeting:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On Tuesday, July 25, the United States Access Board conducted
its quarterly meeting at our headquarters right here in Baltimore. The public portion of the meeting is available on the
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUgAv8c_HzY"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Access
Board’s YouTube channel</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Autonomous
Vehicles:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On Wednesday, July 26, the House Committee on Energy and
Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce conducted a legislative hearing titled “Self-Driving Vehicle Legislative Framework: Enhancing Safety, Improving Lives and Mobility, and Beating China.” I was asked to testify at this hearing regarding
the impact of autonomous vehicles on people with disabilities. </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-07/IDC_Mark%20Riccobono%20Testimony-Self%20Driving%20Vehicles-AV%20Hearing_7.26.2023.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">My
written testimony</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
is available on our Policy Statements page, and the </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-um7LWAEUTY"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">full
video of the hearing</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
including </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-um7LWAEUTY&t=2805s"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">my
verbal testimony</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
is available on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s YouTube channel. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Uber Town Hall Meeting:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you to everyone who participated in the Uber Town
Hall meeting last Thursday, July 27. We had approximately three hundred people on the call. Uber will be conducting a second town hall meeting regarding service animals on Wednesday, August 16, at 8:30 p.m., eastern, in case you missed the first call and want
to have an opportunity to participate. Please stay tuned for Zoom information, which will be available in the coming weeks.
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Rideshare Denials:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind encourages individuals
who are denied access to an Uber or Lyft vehicle due to the presence of a service animal or otherwise on the basis of blindness to file complaints with the Civil Rights division of the US Department of Justice. Complaints of each incident can be filed using
the following online form: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://civilrights.justice.gov/report/"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">civilrights.justice.gov/report/</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"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">.</span></u><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Individuals who file complaints through this multi-step
online form should download or print a copy of the confirmation screen, which contains the text of the complaint and the record number (example 123987-ABC). The text of a submitted complaint is not currently included in the confirmation email or easily available
after you leave the submission screen.</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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are asking members to forward the email confirmation
of the complaints or send their record numbers to </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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
so that our legal team may follow up in further advocacy. Submitting an online complaint through the above website should generate a confirmation email from
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:civilrightsdonotreply@mail.civilrights.usdoj.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">civilrightsdonotreply@mail.civilrights.usdoj.gov</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
Note that the Department of Justice has significant enforcement power under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Several of our members participated in a recent multi-million-dollar settlement involving discriminatory wait-time fees. Individuals can learn
more about that case at the following website: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.justice.gov/crt/case/united-states-v-uber-technologies-inc"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">justice.gov/crt/case/united-states-v-uber-technologies-inc</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"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">.</span></u><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please help us advocate for change in the rideshare space
by submitting your complaints to the US DOJ and forwarding the confirmation emails so we can follow up.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Blind Equality Achievement Month Planning:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Remember history. Advance equality. Celebrate accomplishments.
The National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October each year. Chapters across the country organize local outreach events. Submit your events, activities, celebrations to
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:web@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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">web@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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
so they can be posted on </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/blind-month"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">nfb.org/blind-month</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
If you need items or ideas, check out </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=2378&reset=1"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">the
free literature resources and White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Braille Calendars:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Are you ready for a 2024 Braille calendar? The American
Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults produces over eight thousand Braille calendars each year, and they are given free to any blind or deafblind persons in the United States. These pocket calendars are great for the office, home, or your travel bag.
</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"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You can order up to three Braille calendars via our online
form at </span></span></span></span><a href="http://actionfund.org/resources/braille-calendars"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">actionfund.org/resources/braille-calendars</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
by sending an email to </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:actionfund@actionfund.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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">actionfund@actionfund.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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
or by leaving a telephone message at 410-659-9315. </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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">As in past years, the Action Fund offers each NFB affiliate
an opportunity to order up to fifty Braille calendars for the members of their affiliate. Just send us an email by August 31, 2023, and we will make sure your request is completed.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Dream Makers Circle:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind
by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a P.O.D. (payable on death) bank account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or one of
our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement
plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422, or at
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">pchang@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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Vehicle Donations:</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations
to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free 855-659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements.
Or you can donate online by visiting </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">nfb.org/vehicledonations</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Preauthorized Contributions (PAC):</span></b><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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a
regular basis? Please consider joining our preauthorized contribution plan. Starting at $5 per month, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations for blind people. Visit
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.formstack.com/forms/pac"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;text-decoration:none">nfb.org/pac</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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
to fill out the online form or email </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:pac@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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;text-decoration:none">pac@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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
for additional information.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;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;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<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"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Dates to Keep in Mind:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(all times eastern)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a name="_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 9: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m.</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 16: Call to answer questions about the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-in-Service Program, 8:00 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 16: Uber Town Hall #2, 8:30 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 25: Deadline for submissions for the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-in-Service Program
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 31: Deadline for affiliates
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"></span><a href="mailto:actionfund@actionfund.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">to request calendars</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<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="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">October: Blind Equality Achievement Month</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">November 8: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<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><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">July 3-8, 2024: National Convention; Orlando, Florida</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122434215"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or
your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mark A. Riccobono, President
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">410-659-9314 | <a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org">
Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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
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