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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Evening Federation Family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FYI as our safety and support efforts evolve. This survivors group is the next step in that process. I encourage anyone interested to take part in the introduction calls referenced as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scott Van Gorp, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<br>Phone: 515-720-5282<br></span><a href="mailto:svangorp@nfbi.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Email</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbi.org/"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Website</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br></span></i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-Of-the-Blind-Of-Iowa-372681823082570/posts"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Facebook</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br></span></i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfb_iowa"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Twitter</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br>Live the life you want.<br></span></i><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> Scott Van Gorp <svangorp@nfbi.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Learn about our new Blind Survivors Group<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#0075C9;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=600 height=28 style='width:6.25in;height:.2916in' id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/top-blue-bar.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:6.65pt 6.65pt 6.65pt 6.65pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfb.org"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=240 height=264 style='width:2.5in;height:2.75in' id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/nfb-logo-for-email-template.jpg" alt="National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1 style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:28.0pt;color:black'>New Survivors Group: Meet Co-Chairs, Join Mailing List, Attend Upcoming Call, and Get Involved!</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>During 2021, the National Federation of the Blind has been deeply examining its structures for supporting the community of Federation members and friends. In January, President Riccobono appointed a survivor-led taskforce comprised of six Federation members, who led a number of important initiatives during the first half of this year, including making a series of recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding future efforts. One recommendation was to transition the taskforce into an ongoing group for survivors that is consistent with other groups under the Federation. After speaking with Federationists interested is serving as co-leads for this group, the President appointed the leaders earlier this month and they have been preparing for the introduction of the group. This is an important next step as the organization continues to enhance its work to ensure that all members can participate fully in building our movement.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Read below for information about the leaders of the Survivors Group and activities that will be coming. Also, please expect further announcements from the Board of Directors regarding additional improvement efforts being undertaken. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Our Survivors Group: Purpose and Co-Chairs</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The purpose of the Survivors Group is to create an intentional space for blind survivors of sexual misconduct and other forms of trauma and/or abuse, along with their allies, to share support and resources leveraging the positive philosophy of the Federation. The group will serve as a knowledge base and authentic voice for continuing to inform safety and support efforts within the organized blind movement. Meet our co-chairs, Kathryn and Danielle.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Kathryn Webster</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=150 height=150 style='width:1.5648in;height:1.5648in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/images/kathryn-webster.png" alt="White woman with long blonde hair. She is standing in front of a fountain, and wearing long silver dangling earrings, a black tank, and a white denim jacket."></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>I am a white, cisgender woman who currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and am pursuing my master's degree in business administration at Harvard Business School, having previously worked at Deloitte Consulting in Washington, DC implementing strategic transformation for federal agencies, notably rolling out improvements to the sexual assault/harassment process within the US Navy and other military branches. Living with ADHD and losing vision as a young adult, I constantly strive to grow in adaptability, trauma-informed response protocol, and empathy-driven solutions. Serving as treasurer of BLIND, Inc., one of the NFB-affiliated training centers, I have a deep passion for optimizing the lived experiences of those around me as individuals reach their full potential. In graduate school, I co-chair the annual joint MBA DEI summit, promoting allyship, inclusion, and the escalation of marginalized voices for future business leaders. As a survivor myself, I prioritize advocacy for others, leading with my heart, and living with purpose above all else.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Danielle Montour</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=150 height=150 style='width:1.5648in;height:1.5648in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/images/danielle-montour.png" alt="A headshot of an olive-skinned woman with dark hair and hazel eyes. She has a gold highlight to her cheeks and a light orange eyeshadow covering her eyelids. Her thick, wavy hair frames her widely smiling face."></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>I am a First Nations and white cisgender woman living in Lubbock, Texas. I work at the American Printing House as a tech support specialist, while being a perpetual student of inclusive design. Growing up with too many questions and not enough information, I have a love of digital accessibility, especially when it relates to self-image and access to culture. I volunteer as a sex and consent educator, and I am particularly passionate about exploring where marginalized folks fit into these evolving conversations. I belong at the intersections of queerness, neurodivergence, and mental illness. I am both a Retinoblastoma and trauma survivor, always unlearning and relearning how to truly live.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Upcoming Zoom Call</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Please come say hello! We want to make introductions, get to know you, and talk about how this group can best support fellow survivors. Join us on Sunday, November 7, at 4:00 p.m. eastern, or Wednesday, November 10, at 8:00 p.m. eastern.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Zoom Link for both meetings is: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23358&qid=6221889">https://zoom.us/j/2023132945</a></span><span style='color:black'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Mailing List</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>There is now a survivors NFBNet mailing list to join. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23373&qid=6221889">Survivors@nfbnet.org</a> is a hidden list serv, which means the list of members is available only to the list administrators, Danielle, Kathryn, and NFB’s list administrator, David Andrews. If you'd like to subscribe, you can send a blank email to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23371&qid=6221889">survivors-subscribe@nfbnet.org</a>, or visit <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23360&qid=6221889">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/survivors_nfbnet.org</a> and fill out the form.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Keep In Touch</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>To share concerns, ask questions, or voice an interest in helping with our efforts, please email <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23372&qid=6221889">survivors@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2238. Please note that both Danielle and Kathryn have access to these communication channels.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>About National Federation of the Blind Groups</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Groups are officially coordinated efforts to bring members of the National Federation of the Blind together around a shared interest. The chairperson serves as a coordinator and is responsible for sharing the work of the group with the leadership of the organization. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23362&qid=6221889">Learn more about our groups</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style='height:6.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:#002F6D'><tr style='height:45.0pt'><td width=135 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td><td width=55 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23363&qid=6221889"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 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