[NFBSF] Action items from Presidential Release April.

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Action items from Presidential Release


Covid Survey


*	- COVID survey link:
https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-
testing-survey 

 


Policy


*	Access tech affordability act Hr 431 71 cosponsors/s212 15 keep
calling in support
*	For the People Act 

*	We are opposed to the current version of the bill 
*	Want to see accessible electronic ballots, as well as request forms 
*	Needs to ensure access for Blind Americans and others with
disabilities. 

 


Survivor Task Force


*	Code of conduct:  2 calls planned this month. April 15, and 18 8-10
pm est same Safety
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/safety-support/safety-support-upcoming-ev
ents> & Support: Upcoming Events | National Federation of the Blind
(nfb.org)


Blind Muslims


*	Doesn't appear to be on the page yet.


Career Mentoring


*	Seminar Wed 14th  4-5:30 Pm Est e-mail Maurice peret mperet at nfb.org
<mailto:mperet at nfb.org>  with questions.developing mentoring programs. Ext
2350 meeting id: 8451905685

Access Tech

*	Trainings | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/traini
ngs> 
*	Webinar April 14 1 pm est. half day on web access testing. 
*	April 27 Boutique 2 pm Google Workspace


National Convention


*	National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> 
*	Maryland is hosting virtual
*	July 6-10
*	Registration open now and free
*	Honor Roll call

*	Prepare to declare. May 1 pledges and contributions will be accepted
rollcall at nfb.org <mailto:rollcall at nfb.org>  Will post if received by July 5

*	Door Prizes. Kenya Flores joined DP team

*	Request for monetary door prize donations. Include door prize if
sending check. Mail t0 200 east wells. 

*	PDF of registration form available to download online for print and
return in addition to online 
*	Resolutions

*	Must be registered for convention by may 31 to vote
*	Can send resolutions  to bring to a vote. Must be turned in by June
7 so we can post the drafts before the resolution committee meeting. 
*	If deadline is missed, must get affirmation from 3 members of
resolution committee to have it considered. Submit at resolutions at nfb.org
<mailto:resolutions at nfb.org>  410 715 9596 (Sharon's phone)


Federation Family Notes


Deaths


*	Adam Parker of Detroit Mi, 
*	Denise Kennedy Wayne County Mi 
*	Carol Gizelle Fl.
*	Doug Johnson WA
*	Katy Perny, ID
*	Daniel Nealy 19, Utah, 
*	Jim Witty IA
*	Michael Barber IA

Joy

*	Rob and Debbie Hobson daughter born, Dorothy Claire Hobson
*	Daryl Rutledge/Grace Dixon daughter born meleah