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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Good afternoon,</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">I wanted to share the bellow information with all of you happy May and please read.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Critical</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Share Your Story: Access to Healthcare and Section 504:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Have you faced barriers accessing healthcare or health information? A recent delay in enforcing Section 504 accessibility requirements will impact how blind people access patient portals, forms, appointments, and other essential services. We’re collecting short, first-person stories to show the real impact of these barriers. Your experience can help strengthen our advocacy and push for equal access. Email your story to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:story@nfb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">story@nfb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> or leave a voicemail at 410-659-9314, extension 2444.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">National Convention:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Honor Roll Call:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">It’s already May, which means it’s time to think about Honor Roll Call! The Honor Roll Call is when affiliates and national divisions support our sustaining funds: Kenneth Jernigan Fund, SUN shares, White Cane Fund, and Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund. To make your 2026 contributions, write a check payable to National Federation of the Blind and mail it to 200 East Wells Street; Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, Attention: Fiscal Services – Roll Call and write “Roll Call” in the check memo. Please send an email to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:rollcall@nfb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">rollcall@nfb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> detailing the amount to go to each fund and the name of the organization, so we record the contributions correctly. All pre-convention contributions will be acknowledged on our website. If your organization is making a pledge to be paid later this year, please send an email to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:rollcall@nfb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">rollcall@nfb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> telling us how much is being pledged for each fund and when to expect the check. All pledges should be fulfilled by August 31, 2026. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">NFB Camp:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">NFB Camp will again be part of convention. We ask affiliates and divisions to consider helping with this expense. We provide this service to families for a nominal fee; therefore, your help is greatly appreciated. Please make all contributions for NFB Camp payable to National Federation of the Blind and mail it to 200 East Wells Street; Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, Attention: Fiscal Services – NFB Camp and write NFB Camp in the check memo. Please send an email to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:fiscalservices@nfb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">fiscalservices@nfb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> to let us know the name of the organization or division and the amount of the contribution. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">PAC Prizes:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Before you start Packing for convention, please consider supporting the PAC program with a contribution toward the PAC gift-card prizes. During the convention, those who participate in PAC, either signing up or increasing their donation, are eligible to win gift cards. Please support our PAC program with a donation to the prize fund. Checks for PAC prizes are to be payable to National Federation of the Blind and mailed to Attention: Fiscal Services-PAC, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore MD, 21230; include “PAC prizes” in the check memo. Also, please send an email to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:PAC@nfb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">PAC@nfb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> to let us know to expect your organization’s support. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Multiple Requests:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">You can write one check for the above support requests if you send an email to one of the email addresses provided and clearly list the breakdown of the check. You can also write multiple checks and mail them in one envelope. Please make sure to include the memo notes on the checks and to send the necessary emails so our fiscal services staff know what to expect and record them correctly. All envelopes need to be mailed to 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore MD, 21230, Attention: Fiscal Services.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Recognition of Affiliates Supporting Blind Unbound at National Convention:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">As part of our continued efforts to build momentum around Blind Unbound, during the 2026 National Convention we will recognize affiliates that have made financial commitments to Blind Unbound. You will recall that Blind Unbound evolved from our Museum of the Blind People’s Movement plans and includes the museum. Blind Unbound is designed to reshape how society understands blind people through storytelling, education, and public engagement across multiple platforms, including archives, educational programs, arts and media collaborations, and exhibits that share the history and lived experiences of blind people. We want to celebrate the leadership and vision of affiliates that step forward to help make this work possible.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">If your affiliate has not yet made a commitment, it is not too late to participate. We encourage affiliates to consider making a pledge in support of Blind Unbound. You can submit your pledge using the following form:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/form/museum-capital-campaign-pledge-f"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://nfb.org/form/museum-capital-campaign-pledge-f</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">News:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Presidential Release Recording for Chapters and Full, Live Version Available:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">Access the May Presidential Release</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> and catch up on the latest priorities of the National Federation of the Blind.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos"> Informational Session for Coast to Coast:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Chapter and affiliate presidents are invited to attend or send their Movement Champion to an informational session on the evening of May 18 for the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge. Join us to learn what other chapters are planning, and tips on how to get started. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to send a chapter or affiliate member in your place to take notes and ask questions. Please join us on May 18 at 8:00 p.m., Eastern, to learn more about how to get your chapter involved. Zoom details are below, and please reach out to Rachel Held with any questions at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:rheld@nfb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">rheld@nfb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> or 410-659-9314, extension 2423.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98018297843?from=addon"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98018297843?from=addon</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><BR>
<FONT FACE="Aptos">Meeting ID: 980 1829 7843<BR>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Website Rule Comments:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Last month, the Department of Justice released an Interim Final Rule delaying the implementation of the ADA Title II website rule for one year. As many of you know, we have been very vocal about our displeasure with this delay and have filed</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/comments-response-interim-final-rule-regarding-ada"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">our official response to the Title II delay</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> with the Department of Justice. Our government affairs group is planning a larger initiative and will be sending out a legislative alert next week with further instructions, so please stay tuned!</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Department of Health and Human Services – Section 504 Letter:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Following the delay of the ADA Title II website rule, we learned that the Department of Health and Human Services had also sent in an Interim Final Rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs regarding the website rule portion of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Title II and Section 504 website rules have been very closely linked throughout the regulatory process, so we suspected that this was also an effort to delay the implementation of the Section 504 rule. In that effort, we sent a</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/letter-secretary-department-health-and-human-services"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">letter to the secretary of Health and Human Services</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> last week noting our opposition to any delay, rescission, or undermining of the rule. The full letter can be read on our</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">Policy Statements page</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind – Legislative Alert and Fly-in:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Earlier today, a legislative alert was sent out regarding the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind program. This program has been significantly underfunded for more than a decade, and we are asking Congress to increase the funding so that blind Americans over the age of fifty-five can receive the independent living supports and training they need to remain active in their golden years. To help bolster this initiative, we have a delegation of members from our Seniors Division in Washington this week to advocate for this issue. We urge you to call or email your member of Congress this week as well. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Deadline Approaching for #NFB26 Early Registration:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Register early for the 2026 National Federation of the Blind National Convention because prices go up if you register on site in Austin, Texas. Registration includes the biggest event of the year, access to the event app, and communications on the latest news and events. Register now at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/registration"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://nfb.org/registration</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-In-Service Program:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">If you are interested in embarking on a transformative journey that will shape you into a powerful advocate for blind individuals, foster your personal growth, and contribute to the continued building of the organized blind movement, we invite you to apply for the next cohort of our Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-In-Service Program (KJLSP). For more information and to apply, visit</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/programs-services/kenneth-jernigan-leadership-service-program"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://nfb.org/programs-services/kenneth-jernigan-leadership-service-program</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Dare to Be Remarkable 2026:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">The Dare to Be Remarkable Conference is a specialized, multi-day, professional development experience designed for an audience of education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind and low­vision adults and transition­aged youth. This conference brings together a balanced mix of practitioners, administrators, and emerging professionals who are committed to raising expectations and strengthening outcomes. The conference will take place from November 18-20, 2026, at the NFB Jernigan Institute. For more information visit</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><FONT FACE="Aptos">Access On</FONT></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos"> Seminar – Creating Websites as a Blind Person:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">The next</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Access On</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> seminar, “Creating Websites as a Blind Person,” will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 1:00–5:00 p.m., Eastern. This seminar will include an overview of tools, techniques, and tips for setting up and maintaining a website and writing for the web.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events/accessibility-boutique-reg"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">Register here.</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><FONT FACE="Aptos">Braille Monitor</FONT></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos"> May Issue and Early Access Articles:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">The</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Braille Monitor</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> is our flagship publication and the magazine for the organized blind movement. Early access articles are made available for relevant and urgent information and updates and will be featured in future full issues as needed and determined by the President and editor. Access the latest issue and articles:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm26/bm2605/bm2605tc.htm"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">Braille Monitor</FONT></U></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos"> Vol 69 No 5 May 2026</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">“</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor/early-access-articles/death-blind-refugee-buffalo"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">Death of Blind Refugee in Buffalo Ruled Homicide</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">”</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">“</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor/early-access-articles/justice-department-delays"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">Justice Department Delays Web Accessibility Requirements; Federation Calls for Immediate Reversal</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">”</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Meta Glasses Are Now Available in the Independence Market:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">The second-generation Meta Glasses are available for purchase from the Independence Market! Currently, orders can only be placed by phone. Online purchasing through our eCommerce website will be available soon. The retail price is $369.00, excluding shipping costs. For additional information, or to place an order, please contact the Independence Market directly.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Fresh New NFB Shirts Are Here:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Get ready for the national convention in style with our brand-new stock of NFB shirts! Choose from comfortable cotton polos or sporty Sport-Tek-styles perfect for showing your NFB pride wherever you go. Available colors are black, white, and blue. Any of these options can be yours today for just $30 each! Don’t wait! Grab your gear now and be convention-ready! Call the Independence Market today to place your order. Online ordering will be available soon, making it even easier to get your favorite shirts.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Podcast Episodes:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">All National Federation of the Blind podcast audio and transcripts are available at nfb.org/publications, or you can subscribe to them all on your favorite podcast client.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Listen to "Our Stories, Our Mission: The People Behind the Organized Blind Movement (Part One)." In this episode of the</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Nation’s Blind Podcast</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">, Melissa and Anil are joined by Gary Wunder. They dive into the story of Adelmo Vigil, president of the NFB of New Mexico. They discuss how he overcame obstacles such as being prevented from learning Braille, being told that he couldn’t teach in a mainstream public school, and his advocacy in the organized blind movement:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://buff.ly/SHMQYLA"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://buff.ly/SHMQYLA</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Tune into Episode 74 of</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Access On</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">. We bring you highlights of a recent</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Access On</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> webinar looking at some of the AI-based visual interpretation apps. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Seeing AI, Be My AI, Gemini, ChatGPT ScribeMe, Ally, and AI services from Aira, including a rare public demonstration of the work Aira is doing with Project Astra. Listen to this week’s episode:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://buff.ly/8UaLwry"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://buff.ly/8UaLwry</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Listen to episode twenty-eight of our</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Walking Alone and Marching Together</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> podcast titled, "Episode 28: Chapter 8 - The Third Generation and the Maurer Presidency, Part 1:" Listen at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://buff.ly/G7q9wfm"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://buff.ly/G7q9wfm</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Keep NFB Advancing: Give $25 Campaign:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">We recently launched the Keep NFB Advancing: Give $25 Campaign. This year’s theme—Keep NFB Advancing: Connections, Community, and Opportunity—reflects what we build together as a Federation. Through strong relationships, an engaged and growing community, and a shared commitment to expanding opportunity, we continue to raise expectations and transform what is possible for blind people.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">The campaign will run from May 15 through July 7, 2026. Each contribution of $25 provides one entry into our drawing, with the winner to be announced at the national convention banquet. Participants will have the opportunity to win roundtrip transportation to the 2027 National Convention, hotel accommodations, registration, banquet tickets, and $1,000 in spending money—or a $2,000 cash prize.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">A key part of this effort is the role of Federation Connectors—members who help grow our movement through personal outreach. We are asking members to invite others to participate in the campaign. When a member brings in four donors who each contribute $25 or more and credit that member for their gift, the member will be entered into a special drawing for a BrailleNote Evolve, generously provided by HumanWare. This is an opportunity not only to raise funds, but to deepen engagement and expand our network of supporters.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Contributions to the campaign support four important funds that sustain and strengthen our work. The Kenneth Jernigan Fund helps bring individuals to their first national convention, supports leadership development, and more. The SUN Fund serves as our rainy-day reserve, protecting the Federation in times of need. The White Cane Fund provides flexible, unrestricted support for our programs and priorities. The Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund supports the property and infrastructure that makes our work possible.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Leaders are encouraged to share the campaign widely. Learn more at nfb.org/give25. Contributions may be made at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://nfb.org/donate"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" FACE="Aptos">https://nfb.org/donate</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">, and by phone at 410-659-9314, extension 2430, or by mailing a check. Donors should indicate which fund they wish to support; when in doubt, gifts to the White Cane Fund provide the greatest flexibility to advance our mission.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><A NAME=""><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><A NAME=""><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Dates to Keep in Mind:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">May 13:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Access On</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> seminar: Creating Websites as a Blind Person</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">May 18: Information session for Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">July 3-8, 2026: National Convention; Austin, Texas</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">November 18-20: Dare to be Remarkable; Baltimore, Maryland</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">July 2-7, 2027: National Convention; Austin, Texas</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">July 3-8, 2028: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">July 2-7, 2029: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement Calls</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Wednesday, August 5</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Wednesday, November 4</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Thursday, September 10 and Sunday, September 13 </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Thursday, December 10 and Sunday, December 13</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Richard Payne, President</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Helvetica">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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