[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Stepping up our efforts during Meet the Blind Month

[Sheri Koch]

 I’m going to post something to my Facebook on what NFB means to me and
send the donate page link.      Each one of us need to do our part !

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From: Chang, Patti via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 8:31 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Stepping up our efforts during Meet the
Blind Month
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>


Dear Fellow Federationists,

We need to step up efforts to meet our goals for 2019. To match our
fundraising last year we need to raise $400,000 by end of 2019. October is Meet
the Blind Month <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month>
and it is a great opportunity to reach out to your friends and family and
share what the NFB means to you. Here is what we all can do:
Get the word out.

Ask your friends and family to visit our donate page
<https://www.nfb.org/donate>. Share your story. Ask yourself if you can
personally help fill the gap by contributing. Every donation helps.
Post on social media. Here are some samples: Twitter:

Want to help fight the 70% unemployment rate for blind people and create
more opportunities? Access to the internet is essential. We need to
increase web accessibility. Donate in honor of #MeetTheBlind Month
nfb.org/donate

Access to information promotes independence. You can help by supporting our
web accessibility initiatives and more. Donate today! nfb.org/donate

Guide dogs promote independence. Spread independence and give in honor of
your guide dog during #MeetTheBlind Month. nfb.org/donate

You can make a difference by helping to make the web accessible to all and
support opportunities for blind people. Contribution now! nfb.org/donate

Help to increase literacy. Only 10% of blind kids are taught Braille. Give
today in honor of #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay and help teach kids to read and so
much more. nfb.org/donate

Do you know a blind person? Make a gift in their honor to celebrate
#WhiteCaneAwarenessDay. nfb.org/donate
Facebook/Instagram:

We know blind parents are fully capable and have been successfully raising
children for generations. One member wrote, “I love the NFB because it is
not only an advocacy organization, but it is a support network for blind
people. If I have any questions about being a blind parent, I have access
to several blind parents who can give me guidance and provide answers to my
questions.” Help us continue to connect blind people with other blind
people. Donate today! nfb.org/donate

“When I was hired by the Navy on the spot, I was thrilled and excited to
have a full-time job working with children. But when the Navy then fired me
just as quickly because they just assumed blind and visually impaired
people could not work with children, it was absolutely devastating. I am
relieved that this case has settled and my rights have been vindicated,”
said Mary Carla Flood. Help us continue advocating for our rights. Donate
Today! nfb.org/donate
Celebrate Meet the Blind Month

Learn more about what you can do during Meet the Blind Month
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month> in your community.

If we work together, we can make our dreams come true. But we need the
financial resources to pay for our programs. Let’s all work together to
build the National Federation of the Blind by bringing in much needed
funds.

Thank you for all you do.

Patti Chang Esq.

Director of Outreach

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+MD+21230?entry=gmail&source=g>

(410) 659-9314, extension 2422 | pchang at nfb.org

Cell: 773-307-6440




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