[Ohio-Talk] Braille Monitor November 2020 (Leave a Legacy )

[Suzanne Turner]

Braille Monitor                         November 2020


Leave a Legacy 


 


For more than seventy-five years the National Federation of the Blind has
worked to transform the dreams of hundreds of thousands of blind people into
reality, and with your support we will continue to do so for decades to
come. We sincerely hope you will plan to be a part of our enduring movement
by adding the National Federation of the Blind as a partial beneficiary in
your will. A gift to the National Federation of the Blind in your will is
more than just a charitable, tax-deductible donation. It is a way to join in
the work to help blind people live the lives they want that leaves a lasting
imprint on the lives of thousands of blind children and adults.

With your help, the NFB will continue to:

*	Give blind children the gift of literacy through Braille; 
*	Promote the independent travel of the blind by providing free, long
white canes to blind people in need; 
*	Develop dynamic educational projects and programs that show blind
youth that science and math are within their reach; 
*	Deliver hundreds of accessible newspapers and magazines to provide
blind people the essential information necessary to be actively involved in
their communities; 
*	Offer aids and appliances that help seniors losing vision maintain
their independence; and 
*	Fund scholarship programs so that blind people can achieve their
dreams. 

Plan to Leave a Legacy
Creating a will gives you the final say in what happens to your possessions
and is the only way to be sure that your remaining assets are distributed
according to your passions and beliefs. Many people fear creating a will or
believe it's not necessary until they are much older. Others think that it's
expensive and confusing. However, it is one of the most important things you
will do, and with new online legal programs it is easier and cheaper than
ever before. If you do decide to create or revise your will, consider the
National Federation of the Blind as a partial beneficiary. Visit
www.nfb.org/planned-giving <http://www.nfb.org/planned-giving>  or call
410-659-9314, extension 2422, for more information. Together with love,
hope, determination, and your support, we will continue to transform dreams
into reality. 

Invest in Opportunity
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life you
want; blindness is not what holds you back. A donation to the National
Federation of the Blind allows you to invest in a movement that removes the
fear from blindness. Your investment is your vote of confidence in the value
and capacity of blind people and reflects the high expectations we have for
all blind Americans, combating the low expectations that create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. 
            
In 2019 the NFB:

*	Distributed over seven thousand canes to blind people across the
United States, empowering them to travel safely and independently throughout
their communities. 
*	Hosted forty-eight NFB BELL Academy programs, which served more than
three hundred and fifty blind students throughout the United States. 
*	Provided over one hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to blind
students, making a post-secondary education affordable and attainable. 
*	Delivered audio newspaper and magazine services to 118,900
subscribers, providing free access to over four hundred local, national, and
international publications. 
*	In the third year of the program, over three hundred fifty
Braille-writing slates and styluses were given free of charge to blind
users. 

Just imagine what we'll do next year, and, with your help, what can be
accomplished for years to come. Below are just a few of the many diverse,
tax-deductible ways you can lend your support to the National Federation of
the Blind.

Vehicle Donation Program
The NFB now accepts donated vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats,
motorcycles, or recreational vehicles. Just call 855-659-9314 toll-free, and
a representative can make arrangements to pick up your donation-it doesn't
have to be working. We can also answer any questions you have.

General Donation
General donations help support the ongoing programs of the NFB and the work
to help blind people live the lives they want. Donate online with a credit
card or through the mail with check or money order. Visit
www.nfb.org/make-gift <http://www.nfb.org/make-gift>  for more information. 

Bequests
Even if you can't afford a gift right now, including the National Federation
of the Blind in your will enables you to contribute by expressing your
commitment to the organization and promises support for future generations
of blind people across the country. Visit www.nfb.org/planned-giving
<http://www.nfb.org/planned-giving>  or call 410-659-9314, extension 2422,
for more information.

Pre-Authorized Contribution
Through the Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) program, supporters sustain
the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind by making recurring
monthly donations by direct withdraw of funds from a checking account or a
charge to a credit card. To enroll, visit www.nfb.org/make-gift
<http://www.nfb.org/make-gift> , and complete the Pre-Authorized
Contribution form, and return it to the address listed on the form.