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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB NOBBL Women’s Group<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meeting Notes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Monday, December 9, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you to all of the women who came from all over the country to participate in this meeting. As usual, your input is what made the meeting so good. We did not record this meeting because it was a conversation among the participants, however, I took some notes. Check them out and let me know if I missed anything. Also, do not forget to give Brittany Adams a call/email if you are interested in helping her out on her research concerning blind/low vision women and cosmetics. The ideas for next year’s topics were great, and I am looking forward to our 2025 meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sincerely… Carol King-Ries<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Facilitator, NFB NOBBL Women’s Group<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Live the life you want with love, hope, and determination!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Presentation: Brittany Adams<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>University of Delaware student<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Doing research on the use of cosmetics by blind women<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you are interested in helping her out and sharing your experiences with her, she can be reached at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email: <a href="mailto:brittad@udel.edu">brittad@udel.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Phone Number: 443-534-5514<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Re-cap of last year’s meetings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>February: Voting Rights and Accessibility <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Carol King-Ries and Joann Kingsley (Delaware Disability Law Program)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>April: Lead Her Ship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A conversation with Marilyn Green moderated by Dr. Vandelon Holland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>June: A conversation with Ashley Inniss<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A blind artist and entrepreneur <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Preparing for the National convention with Denice Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>August: Tell Your Story presented by Carol King-Ries<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Developing good verbal communication skills to effectively tell your story <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>October: The Power of Advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A conversation based on a Braille Monitor article written by Ronza Othman <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>December:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Presentation of research request by Brittany Adams/U of D<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Re-cap of our year and discussion around what we will need in 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All present shared that they liked the speakers and topics we chose for 2024. Many shared what their favorite meeting was, and I think that every session was mentioned several times. Therefore, every meeting met the needs of someone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Brainstorming possible Topics for 2025:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>How to help employers understand the capabilities of blind/low vision people<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Understanding the ADA: Knowing your rights, when to disclose your disability, and what reasonable accommodation means<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Having open discussions about topics that concern us as women<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Traveling independently<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Orientation and Mobility <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The use of aps and Smart glasses for navigation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>FFB research/new African American research director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A discussion of navigating vision loss: Insight from the experienced to the inexperienced<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>More discussions about Lead Her Ship: Leading as a woman in male dominated environments<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We have some great topics to explore, and if you thought of some other topics, let us know and we will add them to the list. Now, we need your input on getting speakers for the topics that require them. Please share any people you think may bring insight to the topic. Also, if you are interested in facilitating one of these meetings, let me know. Doing so will improve your leadership and communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>