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News and Information from the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 Virginia, USA
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Thank you to our CFC #WorkplaceGiving supporters for helping us raise expectations for blind Americans. You can still pledge to CFC #11162! #ShowSomeLoveCFC
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As you snag up those #BlackFriday deals, don’t forget to grab a free #Braille letter for your little one. Choose from a Christmas or winter themed style at: buff.ly/3bQqfUP
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Preliminary details about Washington Seminar 2022 are available in the Braille Monitor at buff.ly/3rlxjlA
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From a senior member, “These canes have been very helpful in getting me out walking three or five times a week, normally two miles." You can help blind people live the lives we want at all stages of life. This #GivingTuesday, make a difference. Give at buff.ly/3b8Qh5p.
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Together we are sharing the gifts of confidence, literacy, education, and independence with the next generation of blind people. Thank you for supporting us on #GivingTuesday. Give at buff.ly/3b8Qh5p
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Great news! @Apple listened to the concerns of the community and addressed the reported #a11y bugs in IOS 15 in their latest update. .@Applevis gives a rundown of the fixes at buff.ly/2ZmXfRT
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Blind and low-vision diabetics, share your feedback on accessible insulin pumps this week. We are hosting a conversation on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. eastern with Insulet Corporation, the makers of Omnipod. Email [email protected] for Zoom details.
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We need your help to meet the match! A generous supporter has pledged to match the first $50,000 in contributions made during #BlindMonth. There is one week left to double each dollar donated. Thank you all for your support. Donate at buff.ly/3b8Qh5p
Donation thermometer filled in slightly above 50% with National Federation of the Blind logo icon as the base. Goal: $50,000. Text reads Double Your Dollars!

ALT Donation thermometer filled in slightly above 50% with National Federation of the Blind logo icon as the base. Goal: $50,000. Text reads Double Your Dollars!

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All is invited to attend this evening from 5 PM to 6 PM. President Tracy Soforenko will open up the state virtual convention. We are using the zoom link Sunday, October 24 Meeting ID: 9986261733
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Thanks to the work of #blind Americans, the IRS is now sending out letters in Braille and other accessible formats. This achievement is another step closer to equality. #BlindMonth buff.ly/3AZloLu
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Join us this Thursday for a #TwitterChat all about employment & Blind Equality Achievement Month. We will start at 1:30 p.m. eastern. We hope to see you there. #BlindMonth
On left, text that says Expect Employment. Blind Equality Achievement Month October 2021. On right, a blind woman in a suit.

ALT On left, text that says Expect Employment. Blind Equality Achievement Month October 2021. On right, a blind woman in a suit.

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We came together with the Winchester host lines on the walk in mall. #BlindMonth #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay
Image from Winchester Chapter NFB of Virginia (@nFBVWinchester)
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The diversity, equity and inclusion committee would like to recognize national coming out day! We embrace the diversity within our organization. #LGBTQ  – at Virginia, USA
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The Chapter is pleased to announce that we have the Amy Barnes college scholarship in the amount of $2000 for any student attending in the Shenandoah Valley area. Please messages for more information. – at Virginia, USA
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The chapters pleased to announce the Shirley Guess scholarship for any student kindergarten through 12th grade in the Winchester, Clark, Frederick or Warren County's. Please messages if you're interested – at Virginia, USA
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In memory of Charlie Brown the chapter has created the Charlie Brown memorial fund in the amount of $2000. This money is available for any blind, visually impaired person in the area who needs help. To live the life they want! – at Virginia, USA
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We want to thank The Winchester host Lions for building a beautiful Sensory trail in the Jim Barnett Park. The trail opened on September 26, 2021. We invite you to go visit and enjoy the trail. – at Virginia, USA
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Join the Chapter and the Winchester host Lions on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 10 AM to 2 PM down on the walking mall. #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #BlindEqualityAchievementMonth #BlindMonth – at Virginia, USA
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The chapter was pleased to donate to the Winchester Medical Center. We provided Braille playing cards of different varieties along with tactile board games. We also had their brochures brailled. – at Virginia, USA
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Tap, tap, tap. That’s the sound of independence. That’s the sound of people with visual impairments using a white cane to confidently navigate to work, around their neighborhoods or wherever. White Cane Awareness Day is Oct 15. RU ready? perkins.org/10-fascinating-f…
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