[Rehab] Fwd: Upcoming Events for Blind Equality Achievement Month

Fri Sep 30 20:25:46 UTC 2022

Hi,
I am forwarding this to all of you, since some of you may not have seen it
yet.  Please note our career fair and seminars to prepare people for it.
Deadline for career fair registration is Friday, October 14 at noon eastern
time, 9 am Pacific time. Don't miss out.
Dick Davis

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 2:16 PM
Subject: Upcoming Events for Blind Equality Achievement Month
To: Dick Davis <dickblind at gmail.com>

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Upcoming Events in Blind Equality Achievement Month: Join Us for the
Presidential Release and More!

October is Blind Equality Achievement Month, and outreach activities are
happening across the country. Here are a few upcoming events throughout
the month.
*October 1: Presidential Release LIVE in Mississippi*

Brought to you live from the home of the Jackson Chapter of the NFB of
Mississippi, next month’s Presidential Release LIVE will be this Saturday,
October 1, 5:00 p.m., Eastern. Zoom ID: 960 0225 8139. Access details
available for the presidential release.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27234&qid=7620403>
*October 4: Office 365 Suite Accessibility Boutique*

2:00 -3:30 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom
The National Federation of the Blind in partnership with the Maryland
Department of Disabilities invites you to attend the Office 365 Suite
Accessibility Boutique. Learn about the features of Microsoft’s online
Office 365 Suite and its accessibility for blind and low-vision users. The
Boutique will focus on Office 365’s Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
applications. Register for the October 4 Accessibility Boutique
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27235&qid=7620403>.
*October 6: Career Fair Fearless Job Interview Part 1*

7:00 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom | Duration: 1.5 Hours
In the first seminar of this series, job seekers will be given helpful
information on job search strategies, an overview on how to break down an
actual job description to customize the resume and cover letter and develop
effective interview communication, and an interactive segment on how to
create an elevator pitch which can be easily modified to answer the tricky
question “Tell Me About Yourself” often used in the beginning of a job
interview. Access Zoom details for Job Interview Part 1 on Career Fair page.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27236&qid=7620403>
*October 13: Career Fair Fearless Job Interview Part 2*

7:00 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom | Duration: 1.5 Hours
Join this virtual event that will cover the dos and don’ts of business
communication, suggestions on what to do with the connections you make,
even if the job opportunity is not right for you, and an interactive crash
course on Zoom etiquette. Attendees will get the opportunity to check their
camera and practice using Zoom commands. Access Zoom details for Job
Interview Part 2 on Career Fair page.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27236&qid=7620403>
*October 15: White Cane Awareness Day*

On White Cane Awareness Day, and throughout October, members of the NFB
conduct activities in their local communities such as white cane walks,
film screenings, and social events. If you know of affiliate or chapter
related #BlindMonth activities including the white cane proclamations,
please email a description to web at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27237&qid=7620403>, so it can be
posted on the Blind Equality Achievement Month page. There is also still
time to encourage your local government to issue a proclamation
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27238&qid=7620403>.
*October 21: Where the Blind Work Webinar*

Join the National Federation of the Blind as we celebrate the work and
accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel of successfully
employed professionals. Plan to attend the Where the Blind Work Webinar
scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., Eastern. More details
coming soon on https://nfb.org/blind-month
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27239&qid=7620403>.
*October 25: Education Technology Accessibility Boutique*

2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom
Attend this accessibility boutique to discuss the accessibility of several
educational technologies used in the classroom. This event is a great
opportunity for teachers, administrators, parents of blind students, blind
parents, students, and any education professional. Register for the
Education Technology Accessibility Boutique.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27235&qid=7620403>
*October 26: Career Fair—Registration Deadline Approaching!*

Attention job seekers and employers: Please register for the Blind Equality
Achievement Month VIRTUAL Career Fair that will be held October 26, 2022,
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern. Registration required by noon Eastern on
October 14, 2022. Learn more and register for the Career Fair
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27240&qid=7620403>.
*About Blind Equality Achievement Month*

Formerly known as Meet the Blind Month, the National Federation of the
Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Throughout
the month, our members conduct a variety of outreach activities in their
local communities. Learn more at https://nfb.org/blind-month
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27239&qid=7620403>.

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