[Nfbf-l] NFB of Palm Beach Newsletter

Thu Dec 14 21:41:24 UTC 2017

NFB OF PALM BEACH DECEMBER NEWSLETTER 

Let's recite the NFB Pledge:

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

The mission of the National Federation of the Blind is to achieve widespread
emotional acceptance and intellectual understanding that the real problem of
blindness is not the loss of eyesight but the misconceptions and lack of
information which exist. We do this by bringing blind people together to
share successes, to support each other in times of failure, and to create
imaginative solutions.

Happy Holidays Federation Family! The National Federation of the Blind Palm
Beach Chapter is honored to have you at our monthly meeting on Saturday
December 9th at our new location, Duffy's 11935 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm
Beach, FL from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. During this meeting, we will have our
Holiday party before the New Year. We  are now accepting membership dues for
2018 with an annual membership for only $10. With love, hope, and
determination, we will continue to build the federation! 

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!

Helen Keller

Our state Affiliate is open to innovative ideas that can enhance the lives
of our members. We would like for everyone to work together for the purpose
written in our pledge and philosophy. 

Participating actively in the National Federation of the Blind, through
support of the programs and policies of the Federation, is defined by
fundraising; legislation; having at least one representative from your
chapter attending conference calls; volunteering at State and national
Conventions; and effective communication within our Affiliate

Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary from the NFB Palm Beach Chapter if you
are celebrating any special occasions this month. Enjoy each moment like it
is your last and many blessings!

Fundraiser Info:

During our holiday party, we will have our Holiday Starbuck Basket Raffle. 

The cost of the tickets are 1 for $3 or 2 for$5. We will have tickets at the
meeting, so let's make the most of selling tickets while having fun! 

Elections:

 <https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/michelle_obama_791354?src=t_elections>
Elections aren't just about who votes but who doesn't vote.
<https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/michelle_obama> Michelle Obama

During our neeting in January, we will be conducting our annual elections.
All positions will be up for elections, so if you are interested in
participating in the elections, you have to be a paid member. If you have
any questions or is interested for any of the positions, please contact
Carolyn Lapp at 561 6420005.  

NFB Washington Seminar

Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-479-4000

DATES

Monday, January 29, through Thursday, February 1, 2018
Great Gathering-In--Monday, January 29, 2018
Congressional Appointments--January 30 through February 1, 2018

ROOM RATES AND RESERVATIONS

Please reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Capitol (550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024) for Washington Seminar by Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Check-in at our booking rate begins Friday, January 26, 2018 with a
check-out by Friday, February 2, 2018.

The rate is $192.00 per night. This rate does not include DC sales tax,
currently 14.8%.

You may begin booking reservations directly on line by using this link to
the
<http://ichotelsgroup.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&regionCode=1&loca
leCode=en&GPC=FB8&hotelCode=WASSM&_PMID=99801505> Holiday Inn Capitol
website that will include our booking code. You may also make reservations
by calling 1 877-572-6951 and referencing booking code FB8.

Credit card information is needed at time of reservation. Individual
cancellation policy is seventy-two hours prior to date of arrival to avoid
one night's room plus tax cancellation charge on credit card provided. If
your departure date changes, you must inform the hotel seventy-two hours in
advance of departure to avoid a $100 fee.

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE

Over five hundred people from the fifty states, the District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico. Most of those attending will be blind.

MEETINGS

The Great Gathering-In will begin Monday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. at the
Holiday Inn Capitol (Capitol Ballroom) and will adjourn promptly at 7:00
p.m. The Great Gathering-In serves as our very exciting opening session to
Washington Seminar. The energy in the room is like no other. Over 500
members of the NFB come together to learn about and advocate for legislative
initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Please join us
to cast off the perception of incapacity that is too often reinforced by bad
public policies that serve to relegate blind Americans to second class
citizenship. 

Legislative appointments should be made for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
in the Senate and House office buildings. A meeting for NFB members to
review the legislative progress and provide guidance will occur on Wednesday
evening.

PROGRAM

The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the
Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans--the priority issues
requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are
selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns
in the following areas: relevant civil rights issues; educational programs
and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the
operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property;
specialized library services for the blind; the organization and funding of
federal programs; Social Security and Supplemental Income programs; and
other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen
for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.

AGENDA

2018 Agenda Coming Soon!

Tell a friend or family member about NFB-NEWSLINE! NFB-NEWSLINE now offers
over 350 newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the New
York Times; along with breaking news from news sources such as CNN, BBC, ABC
News, CBS News and ESPN Online; and over 50 magazines like Time,
Smithsonian, Reader's Digest, Every Day with Rachel Ray, PC World and
Macworld. There is also TV listings, job listings, emergency weather
reports, and weather forecasts, not to mention retail ads from Target and
our holiday ads from Giant, Home Depot, Kohl's, Publix, Sears, Staples, Toys
R Us, and Walgreen's. NFB-NEWSLINE Announces Four New Publications

The NFB-NEWSLINE Team is pleased to share some new publications with you.

First is New York Times Online, International Business Times, McClatchy DC.
and Rome News-Tribune. Tell a friend about NFB-NEWSLINE, or better yet, help
them sign up by calling (866) 504-7300 or visiting
<http://www.nfbnewsline.org> www.nfbnewsline.org. And it's still free to use
and free to sign up!

Technology: Tips & Tricks

Accessibility Phone Support from Microsoft and Apple

Microsoft has a Disability Answer Desk (DAD) featuring staff who specializes
in assisting customers with disability as well as proving support using
accessibility settings in Microsoft products.  Help is available for screen
magnifiers, speech recognition software, Microsoft-compatible devices and
accessibility features.  DAD, which can be contacted a 1-800-963-5900, is
available Monday - Friday from 6 am- 10 pm and weekends from 7 am - 6 pm.
For more information, including a 24/7 chat link, visit
Microsoft.com/enable.

Apple also offers a telephone support desk specifically for customer who has
visual, hearing, motor or learning impairments.  Apple accessibility support
is available 24/7 and can be reached at 877-204-3930.  For more information,
visit apple.com/support/accessibility.

KNFB Reader wants you to make the print yours and expand your horizons. KNFB
Reader is a mobile app that reads print aloud. To buy KNFB Reader visit
www.knfbreader.com or visit the App Store or the Google Play Store.  If you
would like a demonstration or instruction contact Jorge Hernandez at Phone:
305-877-2311 or Email:  <mailto:jeh1065 at comcast.net> jeh1065 at comcast.net.

On the behalf of the President of the NFB Palm Beach Chapter, we welcome
everyone to our monthly meetings and if there are any concerns, please
contact the President or any board members. Thanks to all with much love!

"To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart."
Eleanor Roosevelt

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