[NFBOK-Talk] FW: What's happening this #BlindMonth

Fri Oct 6 20:04:58 UTC 2023

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Audrey T. Farnum
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National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma
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Live the life you want.

From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 3:00 PM
To: Audrey Farnum <nfbok at outlook.com>
Subject: What's happening this #BlindMonth

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Welcome to Blind Equality Achievement Month

During October, the National Federation of the Blind celebrates and shares the progress that the blind people's movement has made in promoting equality, security, and opportunity for blind people across the country, in our local communities, and beyond. Below, you will find information about employment initiatives, white cane awareness, and more. Learn more details about Blind Equality Achievement Month<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vtj6012E6iE2-2FR1D5W23cVvBuAoVKp4YBo1ULIDpZ394-3D94rQ_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3uajwOiaXHqPZYbRmeU47S2BaDIi6-2FRsxR3FF29-2Bsoi4GvD8nIBa72kiI5rnlGRMrmXj1MBU2bsLpYk5Wn2PpAFCR3V9R8J1BnEi6oxuZ3XSgj8cdTny8AsLjK2QFXOBCcsnn0Vs993b8jZLNBDqhpaIme6kkia1OWR0cVEuYFj0-3D>.

Share your #BlindMonth activities and experiences on social media.

October 10 - Get the Most from Your Virtual Career Fair Experience

7:00-8:30 p.m., eastern, via Zoom

Explore some tips and tricks that will prepare you for the upcoming Virtual Career Fair hosted by the National Federation of the Blind. Topics will include researching employers, elevator pitches, professional attire, and virtual etiquette. If you register as a jobseeker for the career fair, you'll automatically receive Zoom details for this event.

October 15, 2023 - White Cane Awareness Day

Part of our mission involves educating the public about white canes-a mobility aid that is essential to blind people's independence. One way to educate the public is through White Cane Proclamations<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vnssiiCxRfO6uTLzqcL6CcgiVuchPn3HvQDx7kdfW1lE-3D-53n_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3p4W-2BnYRqFmPHoSGyRp7Y8Agm3aySuRL-2B91SUw3nKD6Kp7-2Bub8a8krXXi6pGJ7QGH7g7f0ys7iaR-2F229SSBXoIYuxnrIxlHL6YU56F4yDozRgo-2FuLTQ9Waf2ZOXqc3qQCVzApGwduEepxo6ISzr6eryPNLWKz3UuaRKRSk4mOcxE-3D>. You can encourage your local government to print, fill out, and sign this proclamation, which you can find at the link above. Connect with your chapter and affiliate presidents to organize a proclamation.

October 18, 2023 - Where the Blind Work Webinar

8:00-9:15 p.m., eastern, via Zoom

Unemployment and under-employment persist as among the most stubborn factors affecting blind people's pursuit of cultural and economic equity in society. Join us to celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel discussion. Our panelists will be:

  *   Jennifer Wenzel, Human Resources Generalist, Wisconsin
  *   Kris Colcock, Certified Benefits Specialist/Entrepreneur, Washington
  *   Rachel Kuntz, Community Relations Liaison, Arizona

Register for Where the Blind Work to receive Zoom details<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v3nMaulmzwmKHWwBrzaj8de-2FgX6Ah3Swwf40NoV9FRo8-3DWjvz_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3dk55T5zMzGdlPXm3SHoljEMlAlzKWenkVEs0SRF83NdZ5TWc0saTTaD97eww-2FPQcoKX5Kv0o9yIPPobTeFJDd62xwLRVkqFlTwQdHwdjd6TS-2FU-2FSPIAY07xKPxzrf-2Bwe5PLjpyCrgvRaqc7wQIBgTwRrjg57B60qjOiAeWAt18E-3D>.

October 26, 2023 - National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair

1:00-4:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom

Join our fall virtual career fair to find your occupational passion (employees) or add talent to your team (employers). This event is free of charge for both employers and jobseekers. You must register by October 16, 2023.

  *   Career Fair - Jobseeker<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vlaJCvjS5iJavPEYzX-2BcBhhMNRkbjse5u9NFJsvd9eWY-3DGDGs_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3qxKjOfAnqrLln0Es1QfqeTeqFjKhTmgL-2BbN9ZVOyyOetsYXOM1WYxJ8GvK6K2ddoiOSNXFTvF7oU8TwQQ0Db2UaVN7te2FJs0LaRfgLuwT0mKnw0ZUnAlNuZTXyRV7J83F2PuP46Nstk-2FNZq82nDwAB0YrNorZpI6qClGrcqQyY-3D>
  *   Career Fair - Employer<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v62Cv4YaEnwXcTgQllR2gUNoyydYUJSH6Jfe-2BHKX-2FarI-3DK6Nk_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3XomaPOmd1aAuRdBsknVOuqLyIzpz9NvpQIhxAioREXCPJUs5M-2FoWk57Sbp-2BzyRm-2BgHDBG9pAed8lkpHpKLIbSgairOAi5m-2F4KYtQ2mBMkerTdaqWxenZqAjiSvaIE08y34MtXHB3jz7JK2Bh4aZZeEKPaaFJZ8fbpykQCveGm1M-3D>

For more information about the career fair, please contact Jennifer Wenzel, Employment Committee chair, at jenwen319 at gmail.com<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vUZNYB7ePSOipN3z3p1nZAv5lbGqeBTM2fSaxtoHBlSE-3DTBDX_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3-2BnKpifQby9gcJcUzx5lYNYGc3JQPdVN9SxKtdZHgOAzxoPdTnb-2F7PCZeEAd-2FCgxVRJkjfK-2BpF2xtjbcp9InvELS3E27-2B51hJ8nrgPqQLfeAOCaRuRRAW-2BI6DucyOo5qsQDuIXLeuIIse6Kk5Qg-2FCOdxjlXVqne8Exmdc4QxiRxU-3D> or Rachel Kuntz, employer liaison at rkuntz at saavi.us<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v6-2Bj6MFUjY-2FVUQdBWFTrdEHeEe6IuRVm82vPhVlRBka0-3DsT_a_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3-2BPMzsd82KVJU2dkYOtIGW4AT-2FbLAmy0wi678pt-2BkkvkgV6DHmYvkOlVhsbqznZ-2FHSjiT8-2BE7ZVHEQXBLBnFENUlcNvZATlC4RuT-2FcewpemhUBMox1ikL5u3mxA4YA81JIrzv6cmxnPlkjxUhEvDaXdxVsQvLc6OhEwOhtXN9T-2Bw-3D>.

October 31, 2023 - Accessibility Boutique on Job Search Websites

Searching for jobs online is becoming increasingly popular. Join our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on October 31, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom to evaluate job-search websites at each stage of the process. Register for the October Accessibility Boutique<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v0tB6OJ-2F9e1Lno4vXfLNBQaTljeosWFm-2BLQ-2BhCveRZpc-3DqSIj_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3q6JIYxJ1eDI5iKc-2Fvi8j3hL-2FUenBMP6fiE7SD7v36brC-2B7Y36iqOJgOO8pQKa-2FtAkaEV-2F4fMpjTnJK-2BaCR8NCOl0dKZHByBlU5gNVdYMCIwJsZvmZyD5N27XRoLBjXaSF1uyyW1H00bHfqxyjfCuw2xk-2Ftf27082b268ZIn50lI-3D>.

About Blind Equality Achievement Month

Remember history. Advance equality. Celebrate accomplishments. Read about the importance of Blind Equality Achievement Month<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vDr-2FOLYnHOi3lSEYoX-2B6qHhGEzHW52KKRkcFUyV5f-2F8c-3DTx6S_MTbTh-2FBYd8uxTsvrmpfPVrmuhih079FD-2F0A8UTTx4noZuPmDPXKY9W8iFp204fX3zyuL1GSdLActKeMyJv-2BBv0sIIxJOS3L0umxnZgXyNM68ZFXyxSGJP94PpwZJDyQsXfQehNdxcLAVodiUDf4oBCZHyJJXiQlTyX-2Bbm-2BNqocihz8c4xG2-2B-2BMd9ISwzRY4JUybgrCMca3PW8TuvotQEjcWse43kINeU5kpFCrxPZlg-3D>.

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