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Subject: [NFBWATlk] NFB national news

Here is some national NFB news. At the bottom of this email there is information about our quarterly  “Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement” calls. These calls are a great way for people who are curious about our organization but have not joined yet to learn more about us.

March Presidential Release:
The March Presidential Release <https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases> chapter version is available for chapter meetings. Please note the podcast format is now updated. The next live presidential release is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. Zoom TBD.
 

National Convention Registration Open!:
Believe, Dream, Include, Lead, Champion. Join us for the biggest event of the year, the 2024 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind—a truly exciting and memorable event. A wide range of seminars for parents of blind children, technology enthusiasts, job seekers, and other groups will kick the week off on Wednesday, July 3, in Orlando, Florida. Registration for #NFB24 is now open at nfb.org/registration <x-webdoc://4847060B-8DE9-4350-9D11-2A7F061181EF/nfb.org/registration>. More details about convention are available at nfb.org/convention <file:///C:/Users/slamkin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/I7DP2XF8/nfb.org/convention>.
 
 
Braille Readers Are Leaders:
Join us in celebrating the incredible participants of the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest! This year we were blown away by the enthusiasm and dedication shown by all those who took part.
Here is the link to the video <https://youtu.be/H439TJlXWJU?si=PfHeafWYsPZ0dd-8> of the grand prize winners who were pulled on Read Across American Day. The information on who won first, second, and third place in each category is announced in the video as well. You will not want to miss it! Let's continue to inspire a love of Braille reading.
 
Catch Up on Content and Share on Social Media:
Highlights, news, and stories are available in the most recent Braille Monitor, Future Reflections, Nation’s Blind Podcast, and Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog. The following are National Federation of the Blind publications for you to access and share with Federationists. These articles and episodes are great to share on affiliate and division social media to create discussions on various topics. 
March Braille Monitor <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm24/bm2403/bm2403tc.htm>
Future Reflections, Winter 2024 <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr43/1/fr4301tc.htm>
Blog article, “Dream Big: Blind People Can Be Scientists, Too <https://nfb.org/blog/dream-big-blind-people-can-be-scientists-too>”
 
 
Midwest Student Seminar:
Friday, March 22 – Sunday, March 24, 2024 Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare
5615 North Cumberland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
 
Navigating higher education as a blind student can be challenging, but the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) is here to provide guidance to help you along the way. Join us for the annual Midwest Regional Seminar—an informative weekend packed with opportunities to challenge your perceptions and network with blind peers and mentors. Register using the Midwest Seminar registration form  <https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=2>by March 15. 
Please direct all questions to NABS treasurer Hunter Kuester at Hunterkuester2 at gmail.com <mailto:Hunterkuester2 at gmail.com>.
 
 
 
Dates to Keep in Mind:
(all times eastern)
April 15, 2024: Deadline for  <>Bolotin Award <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information> nominations July 3-8, 2024: National Convention; Orlando, Florida
 
Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement

The National Federation of the Blind invites blind people to learn more about what it means to be a member of the organized blind movement and the benefits of joining our community. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from active members and leaders on the myths and uncertainties of the Federation. Geared toward people who are unfamiliar with our organization, these calls will cover membership, philosophy, and purpose.

Sign up for the Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement call today <https://nfb.org/form/open-house-gathering-call-regist>. For questions, contact membership at nfb.org <mailto:membership at nfb.org> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2401. We look forward to your participation!

The one-hour calls will take place on the following dates in 2024:
Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.
 
 
 
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