<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Chapter members and friends,</div><div>Passing this along to everyone. Look forward to seeing everybody at the summer picnic at the park.</div><div><div dir="ltr">Chris Walker<div>Vice president, Winchester Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>540-303-0080<br>chrisvinson1@gmail.com</div><div>nfb.org</div><div>NFBV.org</div><div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind" <IOF@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 15, 2024 at 11:08:32 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Chris Walker <chrisvinson1@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Imagineering Our Future: Sharing the Talents of the Federation</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Bounces+r.23633.10211960.5aa4cd28d15229a8@mailings.nfb.org<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><p><br>
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<h1><strong><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">IMAGINEERING OUR FUTURE</span></strong></h1>
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<h2><strong><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;">President's Letter</span></strong></h2>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">The NFB transforms how blind people perceive themselves and what they can accomplish. Our members are leading the fight to break down barriers and raise expectations in pursuit of richer, fuller lives. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35318&qid=10211960" rel="nofollow" style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">More from President Riccobono</a>.</span></p>
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<h2><strong><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;">Hear Our Performers</span></strong></h2>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">“Through the Performing Arts Division, I have found friends and mentors to guide me, and have been able to access a broad array of resources to find new ways of approaching the arts.” <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35319&qid=10211960" rel="nofollow" style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">More about our Performing Arts Division</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">Thirty national scholarships awarded, Nemeth Braille Training and Certification Program expanded, NFB continues advocacy for accessible voting access and more. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35320&qid=10211960" rel="nofollow" style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">Read the latest news</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">Learn about hosting a blind voter registration drive, start planning for Blind Equality Achievement month and White Cane Awareness Day, and contribute to the NFB in honor of a blind performer who inspires you. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35321&qid=10211960" rel="nofollow" style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">More ways to get involved</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">Participate in a Where the Blind Work Webinar or Virtual Career Fair, register for the Dare to Be Remarkable Conference, and mark your calendars for the 2025 Washington Seminar and National Convention. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35322&qid=10211960" rel="nofollow" style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">Check out the calendar of events</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines blind people or their future. Every day we raise the expectations of and for blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We can live the lives we want; blindness is not what holds us back. Please join us in our work by becoming a member, attending an event, sharing this newsletter, or supporting our programs.</span></p>
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