[Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Events for Blind Equality Achievement Month

[National Federation of the Blind]

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. 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27234&qid=7618025>Access 
details available for the presidential release.

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. 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27235&qid=7618025>Register 
for the October 4 Accessibility Boutique.

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. 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27236&qid=7618025>Access 
Zoom details for Job Interview Part 1 on Career Fair page.

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. 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27236&qid=7618025>Access 
Zoom details for Job Interview Part 2 on Career Fair page.

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 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27237&qid=7618025>web at nfb.org, 
so it can be posted on the Blind Equality 
Achievement Month page. There is also still time 
to 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27238&qid=7618025>encourage 
your local government to issue a proclamation.

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/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27239&qid=7618025>https://nfb.org/blind-month. 


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. 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27235&qid=7618025>Register 
for the Education Technology Accessibility Boutique.

October 26: Career Fair­Registration 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. 
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27240&qid=7618025>Learn 
more and register for the Career Fair.

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/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27239&qid=7618025>https://nfb.org/blind-month.



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