NFBMD's blog
July Minute Message from the Movement
Fellow Federationist: The 75th Anniversary Convention of the National Federation of the Blind was outstanding. Breaking the World Guinness Book of Records for the largest umbrella mosaic will be something that we can all talk about for years. It was a great symbol of how we raise expectations for blind people every day. We were proud to have 30 first-timers at this convention. Many thanks to Judy Rasmussen and all of her committee who spent time showing the newbies the ropes. Maryland was number one in attendance at the convention.
August Minute Message From The Movement
Fellow Federationist:
I have sad news. We recently lost two members of our Federation family.
September Minute Message from the Movement
Fellow Federationists,
The State Convention is coming. Did you pre-register for our state convention to be held November 13-15 at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City? Go to http://nfbmd.olivero.us/stateconventionregistration/national-federation-blind-maryland-2015-convention. Did you call the Carousel Hotel, 410-524-1000, to make your reservation? Registrations must be made by October 13. Pre-registration closes on October 19.
October Minute Message: Convention Special
Fellow Federationists,
State Convention is less than a month away. If you have not reserved a room at the Carousel Hotel, do it immediately by calling 410-524-1000. Pre-registration closes on Monday, October 19. Don’t miss the discounts! Go to www.nfbmd.org to pre-register.
During the convention, you will have the opportunity to influence the development of Office Online and also make some money by participating in a usability test. Here are the requirements:
-18 years and older
December Minute Message
Fellow Federationists:
Many thanks to everyone who attended and participated in our very successful 2015 State Convention. We reached our goal of at least 25 new members and were delighted to have registered 344 people. Check the website, nfbmd.org, for the 2015 Presidential Report. Don’t miss the panel “Living the Life you Want: Three Federationists Demonstrate How it is Done.” The audio of this panel will be on nfbmd.org under Success Stories.
January Minute Message
Fellow Federationists:
Best wishes for a happy, healthy, successful New Year to everyone.
Although the New Year is in its early stages, as usual, NFBMD is off to a quick start. The Diabetic Action Network Committee held its first support call on January 7. All of the participants, even the experienced diabetics, learned something new. These calls will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm. The call-in number is 641-715-3272. The access code is 720125. Help us spread the word to diabetics or people interested in diabetes.
March Minute Message
Fellow Federationists:
Thank You.
March is always an exceptionally busy month for the NFBMD. We are able to meet our goals and get our work done because many people are willing to lend a hand and participate. Many thanks to everyone who donated money, provided baked goods and participated in our basket bingo fundraiser which took place on March 11. Special thanks to the Central Maryland Chapter, who hosts this event each year. Plan to be at the next basket bingo on March 10, 2017.
Legislative Update.
April Minute Message
Fellow Federationists:
Annapolis Update.
Congratulations to us! The 2016 session of the Maryland General Assembly was very successful. The General Assembly kept the $250,000 in the 2017 budget that Governor Hogan appropriated for the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access to Education, Public Information, and Commerce.