[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 09/21/2020

Tue Sep 29 15:50:37 UTC 2020

Hi !  I was on the call until almost 4:00 p
m .  My apartment was having a water problem .   I do offer my support and
help in a low tech way .

On Sat, Sep 26, 2020, 7:39 PM Karen McDonald via NFBWV-Talk <
nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Dave, you couldn't have said it better. Ed is just special all the way
> around and I'm a lucky lady for sure. We're fortunate to have someone with
> his writing and speaking skills. Not to mention his input. I'm glad you
> were able to attend all the way from New Zealand. We did ourselves proud
> today.
>
> Peace
> Karen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dave via
> NFBWV-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 6:50 PM
> To: 'NFB of West Virginia Discussion List' <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Dave <dave.blindsight at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
> 09/21/2020
>
> Hi!
>
> Yes, indeed! Thanks all for the convention that came pretty close to what
> I have advocated for for several years! I didn't want the matter of the
> pandemic to force it, but I did get lucky, because you elected to have it
> on the day we sprang the clock forward. Quite a feat there! For the first
> time, Zoom actually worked with my hearing aids, which shocked me so much
> that I decided the only way to make sure I wouldn't miss anything was to
> stay connected the whole time! Keryl, your fitness breaks were brilliantly
> delivered, and I tried to follow your instructions. Could I please have a
> copy of the poem you read?
>
>
>
> Ed, your connecting the WVSB centennial of 50 years agoto the present was
> quite special. Donna is definitely a jewel for library service. I don't
> think you'd be gaining if you followed the trend talking books are taking
> down here. Uggg! If Donna's 93-year-old had to listen to her books on Alexa
> with it's limited navigational capabilities, I doubt she'd be very pleased.
> Of course, if anyone wants the skill demonstrated, get in touch.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWV-Talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Karen McDonald via NFBWV-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, 27 September 2020 11:11 a.m.
> To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
> Cc: Karen McDonald
> Subject: Re: [NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
> 09/21/2020
>
> I am so proud of all of us for a very well-run convention.  Keryl, I can't
> say enough about your fitness breaks and your poem.  Sheri, a job Well
> done.  You conquered new frontiers in fine fashion!  The best of luck to
> all the elected officers.  The prayers at the beginning and the end were
> beautiful. Thank you, Carolyn and Trish.
> I loved the ringing of the gong to begin and end the convention.
>
> Peace
> Karen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Marcus
> Soulsby via NFBWV-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 4:39 PM
> To: 'NFB of West Virginia Discussion List' <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marcus Soulsby <msoulsby at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
> 09/21/2020
>
> Trish,
>
> Glad you could attend the convention as much as you could, and so happy
> ypu found it beneficial.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWV-Talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Patricia Walker via NFBWV-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 4:29 PM
> To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
> Cc: Patricia Walker
> Subject: Re: [NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: NFB President’s Notebook - Week of
> 09/21/2020
>
> Hi !  I thought our convention was informative .  I'm glad we are using
> technology .  I had to leave a little early because my apartment is having
> water issues .  Yuck !
>
> On Mon, Sep 21, 2020, 5:32 PM Sheri Koch via NFBWV-Talk <
> nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > From: President, National Federation of the Blind <
> > OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
> > Date: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 5:11 PM
> > Subject: NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 09/21/2020
> > To: State Presidents <StatePresidents at nfb.org>
> > CC: NFB-Division-Leaders at nfbnet.org <NFB-Division-Leaders at nfbnet.org>,
> > NCB Staff <NCBStaff at nfb.org>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> > President’s Notebook
> >
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > Mark A. Riccobono
> >
> > officeofthepresident at nfb.org
> >
> > 410-659-9314
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Fellow Federationists,
> >
> >
> > As we close out the last day of summer, we can celebrate the great
> > successes we have had during the season. Moving into fall we know that
> > our local affiliates will be challenged to keep people connected as
> > our nation
> >
> > continues to deal with the pandemic and the economic stresses caused by
> it.
> > My heart continues to be warmed by the deep personal commitment that
> > Federationists are making in all parts of this country to support
> > their blind brothers and sisters who are facing
> >
> > challenges during the pandemic.
> >
> >
> > Thanks for all the work you all are doing to keep spirits high, keep
> > the Federation family connected, and continue advancing the status of
> > the blind in society. As the summer lemonade gives way to the fall
> > cider,
> >
> > I hope each of you takes some time to recognize how important your
> > work is to our collective success around the country. Here's to a great
> autumn.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Critical Actions:*
> >
> > *Attend the Presidential Release Next Week:*
> >
> > The
> >
> > October Presidential Release
> > <https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=399> of the
> > National Federation of the Blind will be delivered on Thursday,
> > October 1. After the remarks there is an opportunity for questions.
> > Submit questions in advance to
> >
> > cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR498 in the subject line, or call
> > 410-659-9314, extension 2473.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Celebrate #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, September 22:*
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind encourages all blind people,
> > regardless of their political views, to participate in the American
> > democracy. According to NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org millions of
> > eligible voters are unable to cast
> >
> > a ballot every year because of a missed registration deadline,
> > outdated registration information, or other problems with their voter
> registration.
> > We hope that blind Americans across the country will celebrate
> > #NationalVoterRegistrationDay and get registered
> >
> > to vote and ready to cast a ballot. Review
> >
> > our voting resources <https://www.nfb.org/resources/voting-resources>
> > for more information on voting.
> >
> >
> > And don’t forget that we have our own voting song, "Our Vote
> > <https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/nfb_songs/hamilton-parody-final.
> > mp3
> > >,"
> > thanks to the talents of NFB member Precious Perez who was inspired by
> > "My Shot" from
> >
> > the musical *Hamilton.*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *News:*
> >
> > *US Commission on Civil Rights Report on Subminimum Wages:*
> >
> > Last week the US Commission on Civil Rights released a report,
> >
> > *Subminimum Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with
> > Disabilities <
> > https://www.usccr.gov/pubs/briefing-reports/2020-09-17-Subminimum-Wage
> > s.php
> > >*,
> > that recommended the 14(c) program be repealed with a planned phase out.
> > They also recommended
> >
> > transition funding be allocated for capacity building while the
> > program is phased out. The commission recommended oversight authority
> > and jurisdiction be assigned to either the Department of Labor or the
> > Department of Justice, noting the lack of civil rights
> >
> > oversight to protect the rights of 14(c) workers. More information is
> > available in our press release. Also, a video prepared by the
> > commission is available at
> >
> >
> >
> > https://securisync.intermedia.net/us2/s/HZL97afsUcN4QDOGYdK5pp0011ef58.
> >
> >
> > The complete press release is available on
> >
> > our website
> > <
> > https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-appl
> > auds-report-united-states-commission-civil-rights
> > >.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Access Technology Affordability Act:*
> >
> > The ATAA has record support in both the House and Senate. With the
> > addition of Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington) and
> > Lori Trahan
> > (Massachusetts) last week, the House version of the bill now has 127
> > cosponsors. There was
> >
> > also a new cosponsor in the Senate last week, as Senator Kirsten
> > Gillibrand (New York) signed onto the bill, bringing our total number
> > of Senate cosponsors to twenty-five. Leadership in both chambers
> > continues to be impressed with the cosponsor counts on the
> >
> > Access Technology Affordability Act, as well as the bipartisan nature
> > of the cosponsors. However, we have to keep pushing for more, as this
> > gives us the greatest opportunity to have ATAA included in a larger bill
> package.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Independence Market Exhibit Video:*
> >
> > A number of state affiliates have requested our Independence Market
> > exhibit at their upcoming conventions. In an effort to fulfill all of
> > the requests, we are working on a brief demo of a
> >
> > few independence market items that affiliates can use at their
> conventions.
> > This video will be sent out to affiliates later this week; it is
> > expected to be ready by Wednesday.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Meet the Blind Month—Share Your Events:*
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind celebrates
> >
> > Meet the Blind Month
> > <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month> every October.
> > Many members are planning virtual events and more in our local
> communities.
> > Send the date of your event and a brief description to
> >
> > web at nfb.org, so it can be included on nfb.org/MTBM. Please use
> > #MeetTheBlind in social media. Additionally, plan to participate in
> > our
> >
> > weekly Twitter chats <https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/twitter-chats>
> > each Wednesday of October around lived experiences with
> > intersectionality. Mark your calendars now!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *This Week: Nonvisual Access Conference, September 24-25:*
> >
> > *Access Technology and Structured Discovery. *Designed for teachers of
> > blind students and blindness professionals, the National Federation of
> > the Blind is hosting the
> >
> >
> >
> > Nonvisual Access Conference
> > <
> > https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-acce
> > ss/trainings/nonvisual-access-conference
> > >,
> > an all-virtual, two-day conference with sessions and panels discussing
> > the intersection of access technology and the structured discovery
> > training model used in other areas of blindness-skills training.
> > Review the agenda and
> >
> > register today.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Next Week: Inclusive Publishing Conference, October 1:*
> >
> > *Working Together for an Accessible Future in Digital Content*. The
> > National Federation of the Blind is hosting a one-day online event
> > focused on digital publication accessibility. The
> >
> >
> >
> > Inclusive Publishing Conference
> > <
> > https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-acce
> > ss/trainings/inclusive-publishing-conference
> > >
> > will feature presentations such as “Word to EPUB 101,” “Issues Facing
> > Blind Students in Higher Education Today,” “Best Practices for
> > Ensuring Accessible Content in Your University Course,” and more.
> > Registration is open.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Pearson Collaboration:*
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind’s collaboration with Pearson in
> > connection with the Pearson/NFB Corporate Disability Mentoring Program
> > is going well. In this six-month program, blind college
> >
> > students are matched with successful Pearson employees and are
> > provided access to guidance, advice, and support from successful and
> > experienced professionals working in a variety of positions within the
> > Pearson organization. This year we also are matching
> >
> > each Pearson mentor-mentee pair with a blind NFB mentor who will serve
> > as a resource to the mentoring pair should blindness questions or
> > concerns arise.
> >
> > Although the primary relationship in the triad is the relationship
> > between the student and his or her Pearson mentor, our NFB mentors
> > will be available to serve as a sounding board and to answer any
> > questions or offer advice if requested.
> >
> >
> > If you are interested in serving as a blindness resource to a
> > mentor/mentee pair in the
> >
> > Pearson/NFB Corporate Disability Mentoring Program, please send an
> > email to
> >
> > sdubnow at nfb.org.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Amazon Fulfillment Center Employees:*
> >
> > Related to
> >
> > NFB Resolution 2020-11: Regarding Amazon Employment Practices <
> > https://www.nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2020-re
> > solutions
> > >,
> > if you have been hired to work at an Amazon fulfillment center and
> > were denied accommodations and/or put on leave without pay while your
> > accommodations were being evaluated, the NFB needs to
> >
> > hear from you. Please contact Valerie Yingling, legal program
> > coordinator, at
> >
> > vyingling at nfb.org regarding your experience.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Thanks Go out to Missouri and Oregon:*
> >
> > I want to especially recognize both our Missouri and Oregon affiliates
> > for sharing recent bequests with our national office. These
> > unrestricted gifts from estates are so important to what we do. They
> > give us the flexibility to do things
> >
> > like advocate for voting rights during the pandemic.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Dates to Keep in Mind:*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >    - September 24-25:
> >
> >
> >
> >    Nonvisual Access Conference
> >    <
> > https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-acce
> > ss/trainings/nonvisual-access-conference
> > >
> >    - October 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> >    - October 1:
> >
> >
> >
> >    Inclusive Publishing Conference
> >    <
> > https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-acce
> > ss/trainings/inclusive-publishing-conference
> > >
> >    - October: Meet the Blind Month
> >    - November 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> >    - December 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> >    - December 9: Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> >    - February 8, 2021: Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> > characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> > expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
> > obstacles
> >
> > between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> > blindness is not what holds you back.
> >
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> > Mark A. Riccobono, President
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 <
> > https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+M
> > D+21230?entry=gmail&source=g
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 410-659-9314 |
> >
> > Officeofthepresident at nfb.org
> >
> >
> >
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> > Twitter: @Riccobono
> >
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> > Pronouns: he, him, his
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> > [image: National Federation of the Blind] <https://nfb.org/>
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> > [image: Facebook]
> > <http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind>    [image:
> > Twitter] <https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice>    [image: Youtube]
> > <https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind>
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> > The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
> > friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind.
> > Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives
> >
> > they want.
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> > --
> > Sheri Koch, President
> > National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
> > 304-993-5103
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