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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><h1 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><a name="m_7934898991820749300_OLE_LINK9"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President\u2019s Notebook</span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:m_7934898991820749300_OLE_LINK9'></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mark A. Riccobono</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>410-659-9314</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Critical Actions:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span class=m7934898991820749300heading3char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Federal Employees with Disabilities:</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We know that federal employees with disabilities have been disproportionally affected by recent reductions in the federal employment workforce, and we are doing all we can to help our blind colleagues. If you are aware of blind federal workers impacted by the government layoffs, please encourage them to submit the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/general-interest-form" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Employment Interest Form</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to receive announcements about career opportunities. Thanks to our partners at the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, these individuals can also </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/federal-workers/convention-support-application" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>apply for support</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to participate in career activities at the national convention in New Orleans.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Resolutions:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The national convention is coming soon! Our Resolutions Committee, chaired by Donald Porterfield, is currently accepting proposed resolutions for the convention to consider. Proposed resolutions should be emailed to the committee at </span><a href="mailto:resolutions@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>resolutions@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Don\u2019t forget, the deadline for submitting a resolution is Sunday, June 8, at midnight, eastern. Donald published a </span><a href="https://nfb.org/blog/resolutions-101-way-drive-external-change" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>blog post on the topic of writing resolutions</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, so be sure to check it out as you prepare to submit yours.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reminder: Register and Book Hotel for National Convention:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Promote registration for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, July 8-13, in New Orleans. Let members know to register early because prices go up if you register on site in New Orleans. Registration includes the biggest event of the year, access to the event app, and communications on the latest news and events. Reserve your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the Marriott or 855-516-1090 for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the \u201cNational Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention\u201d block.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",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><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind National Convention Career Fair:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us for the National Federation of the Blind National Convention Career Fair on July 9, 1:00\u20134:00 p.m., Central. Hosted by the National Employment Committee, this event is an opportunity for blind and low-vision people seeking jobs to connect with employers and is an opportunity for employers to seek more talent for their teams.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-fair-jobseeker-registration" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention Jobseeker Registration</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&action=preview&id=621" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention Employer Registration</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To prepare jobseekers and employers, the Employment Committee will be hosting \u201cGetting Career-Fair Ready: For Jobseekers and Employers,\u201d virtual seminars designed to provide strategies for creating the most positive experience while attending the fair. Individuals will automatically be registered for these events once they have registered for the career fair. For more information on the career fair or virtual seminars, please contact Charles Bennett, jobseeker liaison, at </span><a href="mailto:cbennett@cocenter.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>cbennett@cocenter.org</span></a><span class=m7934898991820749300msohyperlink><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#467886'>, or </span></span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Kris Colcock, employer liaison, at </span><a href="mailto:Kris@colcok.com" target="_blank"><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kris@colcok.com</span></a><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Career Quest at National Convention:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join us for the National Federation of the Blind Career Quest Program, an exclusive weeklong program held during the NFB National Convention. This dynamic program is designed for blind and low-vision students eager to explore career opportunities, gain hands-on experience with access technology, and develop valuable professional connections.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you're ready to take charge of your future, connect with mentors, and expand your career horizons, this program is for you! Learn more about </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-quest/application" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Career Quest</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and complete the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38142&qid=11127342" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Career Quest Interest Application</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to learn more and secure your spot today.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please direct all questions to Employment Program Coordinator, Nikki Jackson at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38143&qid=11127342" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>njackson@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, or 410-659-9314, extension 2404.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>News:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Federal Government Discontinuing Processing of Paper Checks:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In an executive order dated March 25, 2025, entitled \u201cModernizing Payments to and from America\u2019s Bank Account,\u201d the Trump administration has directed the federal government to stop distributing payments, including benefit payments, by paper check. The executive order also directed the federal government to stop accepting payment by paper check. This order goes into effect on September 30, 2025, and it is unclear to what degree this will affect SSDI, SSI, and Social Security retirement recipients, as the executive order does contain the option for exemptions in limited circumstances and current policies with the Social Security Administration are changing. Please watch for further communications and please reach out to Jesse Shirek at </span><a href="mailto:jshirek@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>jshirek@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> with questions and concerns.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Give $25 in \u201925 Campaign:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Let\u2019s keep pushing forward together. The Give $25 in \u201925 campaign is about making an impact\u2014one gift, one story, one act of leadership at a time. Every $25 donation helps power the programs and advocacy that move us closer to equality and opportunity for all blind people. Here\u2019s how it works:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Every $25 you give enters you into a drawing for a chance to win a trip to our next national convention or a cash prize.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We\u2019re encouraging some friendly competition through the Federation Challenger opportunity:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:83.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ask others to give and tell them to list you as their challenger on the donation form.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:83.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The challenger with the most named donors will get to announce the drawing winner at our national banquet.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The first one hundred people who give $100 or more will receive a pair of AfterShokz headphones.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Whether you give, encourage others to give, or both\u2014this is a chance to lead by example. Share your story. When people understand why this matters to you, they\u2019ll want to be part of it, too.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Three ways to give:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call 410-659-9314, extension 2430</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mail a check to: 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:11.2pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Donate online at <a href="http://nfb.org/give25donate" target="_blank">nfb.org/give25donate</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Congress Is Back in Session:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>After a brief recess, both the House and the Senate are back in session, starting this week and remaining in session until the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26. If your representative in the House has not cosponsored either the Blind Americans Return to Work Act (H.R. 1175) or the Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 1529), now is the perfect time to call or email them and urge them to do so. It is more important than ever before that we gain cosponsor support on the Access Technology Affordability Act to give it the best possible chance of being included in a larger upcoming tax package.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Help the National Federation of the Blind in Three Easy Ways\u2014Everyday Giving Just Got Better:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You already make a difference by supporting the National Federation of the Blind. But did you know there are simple, everyday ways to give that can help power our movement even further? Whether these options are new to you or worth another look, they\u2019re easy, effective, and impactful.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u2022 <i>Shop with purpose using iGive, visit</i><b> </b><i>-</i><b> </b></span><a href="https://igive.com/nationalfederationoftheblind" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://igive.com/nationalfederationoftheblind</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<br>Over two thousand online retailers will donate a percentage of your purchase to the NFB\u2014at no extra cost to you. Just sign up once and start shopping with impact. The iGive app makes it even easier to give while on the go.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u2022 <i>Round up with Walmart and Lyft</i><br>Small change creates big possibilities. When you support us with </span><a href="https://www.walmart.com/sparkgood" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Walmart Spark Good</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or ride with Lyft, you can round your total to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the NFB automatically. It\u2019s a simple way to support our work with every purchase or ride.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u2022 <i>Give with cryptocurrency through</i> </span><a href="https://www.cryptoforcharity.io/nfb" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crypto for Charity</span></a><br><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crypto donations are fast, secure, and may offer tax benefits. Support our mission with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more through a platform built for charitable giving.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn more about these opportunities and explore other giving options on our </span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give/gift-acceptance-and-recognition-policies" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ways to Give Page</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Please share these opportunities. Promote them in your chapter, throughout your affiliate, and with your family, friends, and wider networks. Everyday giving, shared widely, helps us raise more support and build a stronger future.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Catch up on Content and Share on Social Media:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Highlights, news, and stories are available in our most recent publications. Access and share articles and episodes with Federationists on affiliate and division social media to create discussions on various topics.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='color:#467886;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm25/bm2505/bm2505tc.htm" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May <i>Braille Monitor</i></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/access-on-podcast" target="_blank"><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Access On</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> podcast</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> episodes with transcripts available</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/nations-blind-podcast" target="_blank"><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nation\u2019s Blind Podcast</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>episodes with transcripts available</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reminders:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mark Your Calendar: Presidential Release Live on May 15:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The next Presidential Release Live will be Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m., Eastern, in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Zoom details are below. Attend to get the latest updates on the movement, ask questions, and hear important perspectives on the organized blind movement. Submit questions or suggestions to </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:communications@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>communications@nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Presidential Release Live Zoom: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96380567586" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96380567586</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One Tap Mobile: +13017158592,,96380567586# US</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom ID: 96380567586</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: The </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Presidential Release chapter recordings</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> are available by the first Friday of each month. Please share the chapter recording as part of your chapter meeting agenda and discuss among members. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:12.65pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><a name="m_7934898991820749300__Hlk183426075"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;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'>(all times eastern)</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 1: Deadline for applications for the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/blind-educator-year-award" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Blind Educator of the Year Award</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 1: Deadline for applications for the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 16-17: Diabetes Action Network; Baltimore, Maryland; registration coming soon.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>June 8, 2025: Deadline to submit resolutions.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 8-13: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><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'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, May 7</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, August 6</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=m7934898991820749300msolistparagraph style='color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:12.65pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, November 5</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><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'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></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 advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;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-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>