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<p class="MsoNormal">We had a very eventful April as we hosted our first fundraiser and we also hosted a very successful blood drive event. For pictures make sure to follow our facebook page!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Federation info:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Did you know the NFB publishes a monthly magazine??<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From the website:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Braille Monitor is the leading publication of the National Federation of the Blind. It covers the events and activities of the NFB and addresses the many issues and concerns of the blind. The Braille Monitor offers a positive philosophy
about blindness to both blind readers and the public at large; serves as a vehicle for advocacy and protection of civil rights; addresses social concerns affecting the blind; discusses issues relating to employment, education, legislation, and rehabilitation;
and provides news of products and technology used by the blind.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Subscriptions are available in large print (14-point), in Braille, USB drive, via email, or online at our website <a href="http://nfb.org">nfb.org</a>. The Braille Monitor is also available on our NFB-NEWSLINE® service.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">First time reader? We recommend Kenneth Jernigan's 1993 article entitled, "Concerning History and the Braille Monitor." Check out the website for further information.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/braille-monitor">Braille Monitor</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Chapter meeting time and date:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Our next chapter meeting will be on May 12, at 11:30 AM. Make sure to attend!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Other happenings:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">May 6, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, goalball practice, Morgan’s Wonderland Gym<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">May 12, chapter meeting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">June 4-15, BELL camp, Morgan’s Wonderland<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Communications committee<o:p></o:p></p>
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