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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Let me take a moment to thank those of you who have personally reached out to me during the past week regarding the unexpected passing of my father. The support from each of you means more than I could ever convey in words. The depth of the Federation family never surprises but it does always humble me. I am honored to be part of this community with you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April Presidential Release:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" target="_blank">April Presidential Release chapter version</a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>is available for chapter meetings. Please note the podcast format is now updated. The next live presidential release is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. Zoom TBD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>News:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span class=m3552695260119931125heading3char><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2024-2025 NFB Teachers of Tomorrow Cohort—Applications Now Open:</span></b></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Teachers of Tomorrow is an immersive professional development program that connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind people. The program will equip the participants with knowledge of the skills and attitudes that can help blind students thrive in school and beyond. Please encourage teachers of blind students in your affiliate to apply for this opportunity, and help circulate the application information to any university programs that prepare teachers of blind students where you have contacts. For more information visit<a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow</a>. The application period will end on May 3, 2024.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Where the Blind Work Webinar:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, April 18, 2024, 8:00-9:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind champions cultural and economic equity in society. We firmly uphold the belief that blind people possess the inherent ability to pursue our career aspirations. Join us for an enlightening discussion featuring an impressive panel of blind entrepreneurs who constantly trailblaze the path to professional success. Our panelists are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='margin-left:.75in;line-height:15.9pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shelby Ball, BEP Owner and Operator, Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='margin-left:.75in;line-height:15.9pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>J.J. Meddaugh, Owner and Operator of AT Guys, Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='margin-left:.75in;line-height:15.9pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>William Ruffin, BEP Owner and Operator, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register at<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webinars-registration" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webinars-registration">Where the Blind Work Webinar</a></span><span class=m3552695260119931125msohyperlink><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>.</span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h3 style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Association of Blind Students Rocky Mountain Seminar:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, May 17, 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m., MST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Climb higher with us at the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Rocky Mountain Regional Seminar.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Immerse yourself in a transformative experience with engaging workshops, skill-building activities, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Registration closes May 3. Be sure to secure your spot at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows:<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=3" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain Seminar Registration Form.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please direct questions to NABS board member<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Manahil Jafri at<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:manahiljafri@gmail.com" target="_blank">manahiljafri@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Discriminatory Driver’s License Requirements in Job Applications:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Many employers illegally require driver’s licenses in job applications when driving is not an essential function of the job. To combat this, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) needs as many charges of discrimination as possible before they can file suit on behalf of blind people. Federal law requires that we file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC before any further action can be taken. If you have been discriminated against in this manner, please contact the EEOC. To start the process, you can schedule your intake interview with the EEOC at<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Scheduling/login" target="_blank">https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Scheduling/login</a>. Please contact our legal program coordinator, Sanho Steele-Louchart, with any questions. Sanho can be reached at<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org" target="_blank">legal@nfb.org</a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>and at 410-659-9314, extension 2440.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:17.25pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Letter Regarding Accessible Vote-by-Mail Sent to 253 Texas Counties:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On July 27, 2023, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division held that Bexar County violated Title II of the ADA by providing only a paper absentee ballot that was inaccessible to blind people. This case was brought by the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and three blind voters. The Court ordered Bexar County to provide a remote, accessible, vote-by-mail system that would grant blind voters the same opportunity provided to voters without disabilities. On March 29, 2024, the National Federation of the Blind sent a<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/letter-sent-253-texas-counties-regarding-remote" target="_blank">letter to the other 253 counties in Texas</a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>reminding them of their legal obligation to provide blind voters an accessible way to privately and independently mark an absentee ballot. The letter can be read on the<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements" target="_blank">Policy Statements page</a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>of our website.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(all times eastern)<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><a name="m_3552695260119931125__Hlk150162423"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 15: Deadline for<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information" target="_blank">Bolotin Award</a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>nominations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 1: Deadline for<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award" target="_blank">Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award</a><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>nominations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='line-height:17.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 3-8: National Convention; Orlando, Florida<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background-size:auto;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background-size:auto;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background-size:auto;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chapter Presidents Calls<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background-size:auto;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, June 13, and Sunday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background-size:auto;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, September 12, and Sunday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m3552695260119931125msolistparagraph style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background-size:auto;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, December 19, and Sunday, December 22, at 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>National Federation of the Blind <br>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>410-659-9314 |<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please engage with me through<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://riccobono.personal.ai/messaging/profile" target="_blank">Riccobono Personal AI</a><br>Mastodon: @President@nfb.social <br>Pronouns: he, him, his<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 style='width:2.1833in;height:.7916in' id="m_3552695260119931125_x005f_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="m_3552695260119931125_x005f_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt=Facebook></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="m_3552695260119931125_x005f_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt=Twitter></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="m_3552695260119931125_x005f_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt=Youtube></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><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 lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=gmailsignatureprefix>-- </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy Griffin - President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Georgia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org" target="_blank">dgriffin@nfbga.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>770-374-4832<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;font-stretch:normal'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>