[Ohio-Talk] A quick note.
Sheila Wilson
shw937 at gmail.com
Sun Jan 23 02:37:38 UTC 2022
In looking at this email the section code of conduct is saying that this page cannot be found.Just to let you know I will go to the NFB website thank you
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> On Jan 20, 2022, at 9:42 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Greetings,
> I hope this note finds all of you in great health and that this year has
> started out well. I wanted to write to get some of the national
> notifications out and to remind you again that the board of directors
> meeting will be held on January 29,2022 at 10:00 AM. You can write me off
> list if you have something that should be considered for the agenda.
>
> Dave wrote me a letter yesterday letting me know that he has accepted a job
> in another state and has resigned from chapter president I wish him the best
> and hope he is very successful. Jessica Stover is now the chapter president
> we will work to assure a smooth transition and will keep working with the
> Akron chapter to build the Federation.
>
>
> Critical Actions:
> Securing At-Home COVID Tests from the Federal Government:
> We learned yesterday that https://www.covidtests.gov/ is live for
> people to order free COVID19 tests from the federal government. While the
> website can be used by blind people to order tests, we have no information
> from the government yet about the accessibility of those tests or accessible
> instructions for those tests. When we secure information from the
> government, we will share it with Federation members.
>
> At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits:
> Also, we are gathering information regarding the accessibility of
> at-home COVID-19 test kits and websites used to order these tests from all
> entities, including and in addition to the federal government’s. Please
> share your experiences via NFB’s Access to COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing
> Survey
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and
> -testing-survey?q=programs-services%2Flegal-program%2Faccess-covid-19-vaccin
> e-and-testing-survey> and/or with Karl Belanger at kbelanger at nfb.org
> <mailto:kbelanger at nfb.org> .
>
> Remembering Marsha Dyer:
> Some of you have asked about plans to offer a virtual connection to
> the memorial event for Marsha Dyer on February 10. We will plan to offer a
> virtual connection. We will share those details as soon as they are
> available.
>
> News:
>
> Civil Rights Museum of the Blind:
> The National Federation of the Blind has begun the initial planning
> of a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to the civil rights struggle of blind
> Americans, including the history of our organization as the leader in the
> blind civil rights movement. Our museum will highlight the struggles,
> triumphs, and challenges blind people have experienced and the contributions
> we have made as we continue to secure our place in the world as fully
> participating citizens.
> We would like to obtain your thoughts suggestions, and opinions to
> help with the planning of our museum. We would appreciate it if you would
> take the time to complete our online or telephone survey. You can complete
> the survey online,
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1byRFNrP1741YzcukC0pcG3s4_1ufxpRuPTGXAM_q-J
> E/viewform?edit_requested=true> or you can complete the telephone survey by
> calling 229-632-7878 or, toll-free, 833-632-7878.
>
> Career Opportunities:
> The National Federation of the Blind is seeking talented individuals
> to join our staff team. We have several openings in various areas of
> interest including Braille production, DEI, digital communications, fiscal
> services, government affairs, and membership. We encourage candidates
> seeking to join our movement to submit a general interest cover letter and
> résumé to us expressing the types of positions being sought. Learn more and
> share the opportunities: https://nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities
>
> Code of Conduct FAQs Updated:
> The National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct Frequently
> Asked Questions
> <https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-f
> requently-asked-questions> are updated and available to help with more
> understanding of our Code of Conduct. The FAQs can be found along with
> additional resources like the Obligations of Elected Leaders document at
> nfb.org/codeofconduct
> <https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct> .
>
> Read the Latest Blog Post:
> Karl Belanger shares a review of the BrailleSense 6. He discussed
> the physical description, basic operation, math, internal programs, Android
> apps, and accessories. Read our latest Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog
> post, “The BrailleSense 6: Better, Faster, Familiar
> <https://nfb.org/blog/braillesense-6-better-faster-familiar> ”
>
> Independence Market:
> Products of the Month:
> Talking Non-Contact Thermometer - $50.00
> Talking Oral Thermometer - $18.00
> Ladies Gold Bracelet Braille Watch - $155.00
>
> Sale and Close-Out Items (Limited Supplies):
> The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Audio, Read by Kenneth
> Jernigan - $5.00
> The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Braille - $7.50
> Camera Bag - $1.00
> Monocular with Case - $3.00
>
> Lyft Denials Due to Service Animals:
> NFB and NAGDU will be gathering stories in video format from
> individuals who are denied rides because of their service animals by Lyft
> drivers during the week of January 24-30. For more information please visit
> NAGDU’s webform <https://forms.gle/jLY8NiL7G6GgbrHS6> , and in the meantime,
> please continue to document rideshare discrimination experiences through
> NFB’s rideshare discrimination survey
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/rideshare-discrimination-su
> rvey> .
>
>
> Final Days of the 2021-2022 Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest:
> The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults runs the
> Braille Readers Are Leaders contest to promote Braille reading for both
> blind children and adults. The 2021-2022 contest is winding down and
> concludes on Friday, January 21. The last day to log minutes you have read
> between December 1, 2021, and January 21, 2022, is January 28, 2022. If you
> have any questions, please email BrailleReadingContest at actionfund.org
> <mailto:BrailleReadingContest at actionfund.org> .
>
> 2022 Virtual Career Fair:
> The 2022 Virtual Career Fair will be held on February 7, 2022, from
> 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., eastern. This is an opportunity for employers to
> identify candidates and for job seekers to network and learn about important
> business and workforce trends. Job seekers should also include a current
> résumé with their registration to be shared with employers. For information
> about how to register, contact Dick Davis at dickblind at gmail.com
> <mailto:dickblind at gmail.com> or John Dubay at jdubay at leadsatscale.com
> <mailto:jdubay at leadsatscale.com> .
> A preparatory Fearless Interviewing webinar for blind job seekers
> will occur on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., eastern.
> Please click the link below to join the webinar:
> https://zoom.us/j/97523588063
> Meeting ID: 975 2358 8063
> One tap mobile
> +13126266799,,97523588063# US (Chicago)
> +16468769923,,97523588063# US (New York)
>
> Where the Blind Work Webinars:
> As part of our Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) initiative,
> we are holding another in a series of Where the Blind Work webinars on
> Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom. Hear from a
> panel of blind professionals in a variety of fields and engage in Q&A.
> Please click the link below to join the webinar:
> https://zoom.us/j/94195782360
> Or one tap mobile : US: +13017158592,,94195782360# or
> +13126266799,,94195782360#
> Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your
> current location):
> US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 253
> 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833
> Webinar ID: 941 9578 2360
> For information about how to register, please contact Maurice Peret
> at 410-659-9314, extension 2350, or mperet at nfb.org <mailto:mperet at nfb.org> .
>
> Dates to Keep in Mind:
> (all times eastern)
> * February 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
> * February 7: Great Gathering-In, 5:00 p.m. (virtual)
> * February 7-10: Washington Seminar
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/>
> * March 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
> * March 31: Deadline to submit scholarship application
> <https://nfb.org/scholarships>
> * July 5-10: National Convention, New Orleans
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> Richard Payne, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> 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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