National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

In this issue:

•    Rise Up!
•    Interacting with the Maryland General Assembly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
•    Student Spotlight: Mirranda Williams
•    Jean Faulkner: A Person Who Lived Life to the Fullest
•    Tribute to a Colleague and Friend: Naomi Jean Faulkner, 1942 – 2020
•    Protecting the Rights of Blind and Disabled Voters: An Example of Failed Leadership in the Maryland General Assembly
•    Student Spotlight: Lizzy Muhammad Park
•    Chapter Spotlight: Central Maryland
•    Students Speak: Building and Using Your Blindness Network
•    The Blind Speak Out for Accessible K-12 Education
•    2020 Convention Awards
•    Profile of an NFBMD Leader: Jen White
•    Western Maryland: The Greater Cumberland Chapter Reimagined
•    Spectator Specs

 

The At-Large Chapter of the NFBMD presents

“An Evening at the Movies”,

 

You are cordially invited to explore the power of connections with the At-Large Chapter of the NFBMD. We will present and discuss the movie Feeling Through, a thought-provoking encounter between a deaf-blind man and a sighted individual.

 

Date: Saturday, October 23rd

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Zoom

Suggested Donation: $12

 

Every human being needs interaction. The discussion will be led by two deaf-blind individuals, Janice Toothman and Rania Dima. See how the power of connection applies to you.

 

 

We are seeking nominations for the Bernard F. Turner Award. This award will be given at the Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. The recipient will receive $200. The deadline to apply is October 11, 2021. Individuals must submit their application to NFBMD, which will forward the application to the Turner family. NFBMD is providing the venue for this award but is not involved in selecting recipients. To apply, download and fill out the attached nomination form and send it to Ellen Ringlein at Convention@nfbmd.org. The eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. This award is open to blind people who lost their sight between the ages of 18-60.

We are accepting dues for 2021 and/or 2022. Individuals interested in paying chapter and division dues may do so in one of two ways: 1. Pay dues online; or 2. send a physical check to the chapter or division treasurer.

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland has established an affiliate COVID-19 fund to assist individuals and families that are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 crisis. This fund is available to blind individuals and families with a blind household member living in Maryland. The financial assistance must be needed due to a change in circumstance, e.g. loss of employment income, because of COVID-19 or associated government directives like the Stay-at-Home order. Assistance is limited to essentials such as groceries and medication. This Fund is being administered by the NFBMD Financial Assistance Committee.