From KKuhnke at nfb.org  Tue Jan  5 01:46:47 2010
From: KKuhnke at nfb.org (Kuhnke, Kristian)
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:46:47 -0600
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Visit eBay and Support the National Federation of
	the Blind!
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Dear Fellow Federationists:

This week the National Federation of the Blind 
(NFB) is one of three featured charities at 
eBay?s check-out counter.  On January 4?10, 
customers will have the option of adding a $1?$25 
donation to one of these featured charities at 
the time of their purchase.  It?s an easy way to 
make a difference when you spend.

You can also go to 
<http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=34601>the 
National Federation of the Blind?s eBay Giving 
Works page to donate to the NFB or to buy or sell 
items that support the NFB.  There is no better 
time to visit eBay if you support the National 
Federation of the Blind! Thank you for your 
generous support, and please forward this 
communication to any family, friends, or coworkers who use eBay.



From JFreeh at nfb.org  Wed Jan 20 02:00:56 2010
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:00:56 -0600
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] National Federation of the Blind Announces 2010
 Race for Independence
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org





National Federation of the Blind
Announces 2010 Race for Independence





Fundraising Effort to Focus on Access to Technology for Blind Americans



Baltimore, Maryland (January 19, 2010): The National Federation of 
the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people 
in the United States, today announced the 2010 Race for Independence, 
a fundraising effort focused on improving access to technology by 
blind Americans and supporting other NFB initiatives.  The Race for 
Independence is designed to raise funds for the National Federation 
of the Blind Imagination Fund, which supports the education, 
technology, and research projects of the NFB Jernigan Institute, as 
well as programs conducted by the fifty-two affiliates and over seven 
hundred local chapters of the Federation.  The Race for Independence 
will also bring public attention to the need for full and equal 
access for blind Americans to modern technology, in everything from 
home appliances to automobiles.  The initiative begins with a 
six-month campaign to raise funds from NFB members and friends that 
will close on July 31, 2010.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, 
said: "The Imagination Fund represents the hopes and aspirations of 
blind Americans.  Through this effort we are able to create 
innovative research, training, education, and technology programs 
that improve the lives of the blind and move us closer to our 
ultimate goal of full integration into society on a basis of 
equality.  The crisis in Braille literacy for blind children and 
advances in technology that, if not properly designed, will threaten 
the independence of the blind mean that time is of the essence.  But 
I am confident that with the help of our members and friends, we will 
ensure that blind children are literate and can pursue the

career of their choice; that blind people have access to cutting-edge 
technology; and that opportunities for all blind Americans are 
limited only by our capacity to dream."



Parnell Diggs, Chairman of the NFB Imagination Fund, said: "The Race 
for Independence is quite simply the expression of our desire to 
speed toward our goal of achieving first-class citizenship status in 
society at an ever-increasing pace.  It is the anchor of the National 
Federation of the Blind's Imagination Fund, the annual campaign to 
raise proceeds for NFB programs at the national, state, and local levels."



To sign up to be an Imaginator and help build the Imagination Fund, 
please visit 
<http://www.raceforindependence.org/>www.raceforindependence.org or 
call (410) 659-9314, extension 2371.





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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind 
is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.   The NFB improves blind people's lives 
through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs 
encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading 
force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's 
blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the 
Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in 
the United States for the blind led by the blind.



From CDanielsen at nfb.org  Sat Jan 30 06:46:33 2010
From: CDanielsen at nfb.org (Danielsen, Chris)
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:46:33 -0600
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida to receive
 Distinguished Legislative Service Award at Washington Seminar
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As you know, our Washington Seminar is fast approaching.  On 
Wednesday, February 3, it is extremely important that you attend the 
5:00 p.m. meeting because we will have a special 
guest.  Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida will 
receive a Distinguished Legislative Service Award for her leadership 
in securing funding for the Digital Talking Book program of the 
Library of Congress. Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz is a 
subcommittee chairperson and Chief Deputy Whip in the United States 
House of Representatives. Please make a point to attend this meeting 
and express your sincere appreciation for all that she has done to 
create opportunity for blind Americans.  Congresswoman Wasserman 
Schultz is also a cosponsor of the Blind Persons Return to Work Act 
and the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act, and we believe that she 
will soon sign on as a cosponsor of the Technology Bill of Rights for 
the Blind.  Please join us in honoring this great supporter and 
friend of America's blind.



If you're not already in Washington on Wednesday but live in the 
District or in Virginia or Maryland, please make an effort to be at 
the Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW, to attend this special 
presentation.  If you live in Maryland or can get to the National 
Center for the Blind in Baltimore, there will be transportation on 
Wednesday afternoon to the Holiday Inn Capitol for this important 
gathering.  If you would like to utilize this transportation option, 
please contact Scott White by calling (410) 659-9314, extension 2231, 
or e-mailing <mailto:swhite at nfb.org>swhite at nfb.org.  Please let Scott 
know by the close of business on Monday, February 1, if you plan to 
use this transportation option.  Transportation will leave the 
National Center for the Blind promptly at 2:45 p.m. and return to the 
Center at approximately 8 p.m.  Please be sure to arrive at the 
Center no later than 2:30 p.m. so that the van(s) can depart on 
time.  If you will already be at Washington Seminar, please make a 
point of being in the Columbia Room at 5 p.m.  The gathering will 
last until approximately 6:30 p.m.  I hope to see you in Washington.



Sincerely:



Chris Danielsen



