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

[Patricia Walker]

Thank you .

On Tue, Mar 19, 2019, 6:05 PM Sheri Koch via NFBWV-talk <
nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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> 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
> >
> > 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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