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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>From Deepa Goraya<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington Seminar is fast approaching and will be from January 30 to February 1. Hopefully those who are staying at the Holiday Inn Capitol have already made their reservations because the room block is closed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have some important dates for you to take note of.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the 2023 Washington Seminar, there are many items that are closing today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Important links:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the links to the legislative agenda and the three fact sheets:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/2023_Washington_Seminar_Agenda.docx"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3;background:white;text-decoration:none'>2023 Washington Seminar Agenda</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/2023_Legislative_Agenda.docx"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>2023 Legislative Agenda (Word)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/002_Website_and_Software_Applications_Accessibility_Act_Fact_Sheet_2023.docx"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (Word)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/002_Medical_Device_Nonvisual_Accessibility_Act_Fact_Sheet_2023.docx"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (Word)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/002_Blind_Americans_Return_to_Work_Act_Fact_Sheet_2023.docx"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>Blind Americans Return to Work Act (Word)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This message outlines the following:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=A><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'>Intent to participate in Washington Seminar<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'>Tonight’s Mock Meeting training<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'>Financial assistance deadline (1/18)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'>Career Fair Deadline (1/19)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'>Virginia Specific Washington Seminar Preparation Training (1/28) at 1:00 PM Eastern<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'>Washington Seminar Schedule<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=A><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Are you joining us?<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>If you want to attend Washington Seminar, we need to know today so we can finalize our teams. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who are attending appointments on the Hill should let Deepa know today they are coming, which days they are available for appointments (Tuesday-Wednesday), their contact info, address, and their legislative representative if they know. Email Deepa at <a href="mailto:deepa.goraya@gmail.com">deepa.goraya@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline is today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>B) 2023 Washington Seminar Mock Meeting training at 8:00 PM over Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, January 18, 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This training is for all affiliate presidents, legislative directors, and group leaders but we also welcome all Washington Seminar participants to attend. We will conduct two mock meetings so that members can learn how to present our issues including problem definition, legislative highlights, and frequently asked questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Zoom information for this call is included below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting <br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/7567531013">https://zoom.us/j/7567531013</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile <br>+13017158592,,7567531013# US (Washington DC) <br>+13126266799,,7567531013# US (Chicago) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial by your location <br> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) <br> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) <br> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) <br> +1 646 931 3860 US <br> +1 305 224 1968 US <br> +1 309 205 3325 US <br> +1 564 217 2000 US <br> +1 669 444 9171 US <br> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) <br> +1 689 278 1000 US <br> +1 719 359 4580 US <br> +1 253 205 0468 US <br> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) <br> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) <br> +1 360 209 5623 US <br> +1 386 347 5053 US <br> +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) <br> +1 507 473 4847 US <br>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>Find your local number: <a href="https://zoom.us/u/ad0eO8pXgx">https://zoom.us/u/ad0eO8pXgx</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=A><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'>Financial Assistance from the Virginia Affiliate<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need financial assistance from the Virginia affiliate to attend the 2023 Washington Seminar, all requests must be emailed to Tracy by Wednesday (1/18) to be considered.<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=A><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'>Washington Seminar Career Fair<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>The Washington seminar Career fair is a very convenient opportunity to connect with employers. The seminar will be Monday, January 30 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. However, you can’t just show up, you need to register online by the January 19, 5:00 PM ET deadline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3;background:white;text-decoration:none'>Job Seeker Registration Form</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-employer-registration"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3;background:white;text-decoration:none'>Employer Registration Form</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=A><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'>Virginia Specific Prep Meeting<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Saturday, January 28: Workshop from 1 to 2 PM on Washington Seminar. We will be going over teams for appointments and team leads, doing mock appointments, briefly discussing the three legislative issues, and answering any questions about Washington Seminar. If you are attending the appointments, please attend this important workshop. We will use the Virginia affiliate Zoom account.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=A><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'>Washington Seminar Schedule<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 30: 2 to 4 PM, issues training conducted by the Legislative Affairs Team at the Holiday Inn Capitol. This is the important training that will go in depth into our three legislative priorities for Washington Seminar by the NFB Legislative Affairs team. Anyone who is attending appointments on the Hill should attend this training.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 30: 1 to 3 PM: NFB Career Fair, Holiday Inn Capitol. Deadline to register is January 19 by 5 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 30: 5 PM: Great Gathering In.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 31 through February 1: Appointments on the Hill. Most of our appointments will be on Tuesday and Wednesday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deepinder K. Goraya, Esq<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia legislative Director for Congressional activities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deepa Goraya <a href="mailto:deepa.goraya@gmail.com">deepa.goraya@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>