[Nfbwv-talk] Fwd: Planning for the Future—NFB Strategic Plan

[Sheri Koch]

Sheri Koch, President
National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
304-993-5103



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> From: "Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind " <IOF at nfb.org>
> Date: March 19, 2019 at 4:46:37 PM EDT
> To: Sheri Koch <slk8332015 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Planning for the Future—NFB Strategic Plan
> Reply-To: "Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind " <IOF at nfb.org>
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> March 2019    
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> A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
> Since our start in 1940, the NFB has carefully crafted strategies built upon the priorities of the membership. We continuously review, revise, and communicate the evolved plans of the organization....more from Mark Riccobono
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> EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, AND EMPLOYMENT
> We develop, lead, and support high-impact programs that offer best practices to rehabilitation professionals, educators, and employers, to ensure that blind people thrive in twenty-first-century classrooms, careers, and everyday life....more about pillar I of the strategic plan
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> THE POWER OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS 
> I have been blind since birth. My parents worked hard to ensure that I received an excellent education and opportunities to succeed. They expected me to excel and applied the NFB philosophy to my education....more from Nathanael Wales
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> ACTION ITEMS
> Register to attend the national convention, share information about NFB national scholarships, and read our latest blog post about the Braille Me... more about what you can do this month
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> HAPPENINGS
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> US Navy Settles Discrimination Claim by Blind Employee
> Lawsuit Brings Equity to Blind Voters Registering to Vote
> Blind Employee Settles Lawsuit against Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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> CALENDAR
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> MAR 28-29:  Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, Baltimore, MD
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> MAR 31:       Deadline for NFB Scholarship Applications
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> APR 15:        Deadline for Jacob Bolotin Award Applications
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> JUN 16-22:   NFB EQ, Baltimore, MD
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> JUL 7-12:     NFB National Convention, Las Vegas, NV
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> 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.
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