[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of September 30

Fri Oct 4 17:43:16 UTC 2024

Presidential Release-New Format

The National Federation of the Blind presidential release chapter version
will be available on October 1-the audio, transcript, and Spanish
translation. The chapter version is intended to be played during each
chapter meeting throughout the month.
<https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases>
Access the chapter version and live details.

The next Presidential Release Live will be Tuesday, October 15, at 8:30
p.m., eastern, from San Francisco. Zoom details are below.  

Presidential Release Live Zoom:

 <https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94758218808> Via Zoom Meeting ID is 947 5821
8808

One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94758218808#

News:

Blind Equality Achievement Month Planning:

October is here! Welcome to Blind Equality Achievement Month. Please submit
your events, activities, and celebrations to  <mailto:web at nfb.org>
web at nfb.org so they can be posted on  <https://nfb.org/blind-month>
https://nfb.org/blind-month. That includes your white cane day
proclamations. If you need items or ideas, check out
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=2378&reset=1> the free literature
resources and White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation. Reminder: please only
use Blind Equality Achievement Month, Blind Month, or #BlindMonth when
referring to and promoting activities. 

Bay Bridge Run:

The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children invites you to
participate in the Bay Bridge Run this fall! On November 10, 2024, join team
National Federation of the Blind Dreamers, led by the NOPBC Board of
Directors. Whether you're running or walking, participating in person or
virtually, this is your chance to help bridge the gap between blind people
and our dreams. Want to get your chapter or affiliate involved? NFB chapters
can sponsor a participant (or a group!) by helping them register and
fundraise.

Look for the Launch of the End-of-Year Campaign:

Later this week, we will be launching our end-of-year HumanWare Gift
Matching Campaign. HumanWare and anonymous donors will match up to $100,000
in contributions made between October 1 and midnight December 31. Support of
our runners and walkers in the Bay Bridge Run also counts towards the match.
Please look for our launch video and email announcement later this week. 

House and Senate Members in their Districts:

The U.S. House and Senate will both be in a district work period until
November. This is a fantastic time to try to meet with your federal elected
officials in their local office. We encourage you to contact your local
office and try to schedule a meeting so that you can advocate for our
legislative priorities in the district, where your senators and
representatives will be able to see the impact of their support. 

Reminders:

Virtual Career Fair:

The deadline to register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual
Career Fair is October 4 by 5:00 p.m., eastern. This event will be held
October 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom. Jobseekers, this is an
opportunity to find your occupational passion. Employers, this is a chance
to connect with great talent. 

 <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration> Career Fair -
Jobseeker Registration
 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=606> Career Fair -
Employer Registration 

Jobseekers, please direct all questions to jobseeker liaison Lia Stone at
evangeliastone at gmail.com <mailto:evangeliastone at gmail.com> .

Employers, please direct all questions to employer liaison Charles Bennett
at cbennett at cocenter.org <mailto:cbennett at cocenter.org> . 

Dare To Be Remarkable Conference:

The deadline for early registration for the National Federation of the Blind
2024  <https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> Dare
to Be Remarkable conference is October 5. The conference will be held from
November 11-13 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute. 

Registration is $400 until October 5 and $500 after October 6.

 <https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> Register
for Dare to Be Remarkable Conference  

Please direct all inquiries to the conference organizers Edward Bell, at
<mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu or 318-257-4554, or Anil Lewis,
at  <mailto:alewis at nfb.org> alewis at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2374.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

*	October: Blind Equality Achievement Month
*	October 15: Rideshare Rally
*	November 10: Bay Bridge Run
*	February 3, 2025: Great Gathering-In 
*	February 3-6, 2025: Washington Seminar
*	July 8-13, 2025: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana

Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement

*	Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. 

Chapter Presidents Calls

*	Thursday, December 19, and Sunday, December 22, at 8:00 p.m. 

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

Marilyn Green, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

312-343-8396

 <mailto:president at nfbofillinois.org> president at nfbofillinois.org

 <http://www.nfbofillinois.org> www.nfbofillinois.org

Live the life you want!

The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois 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.