White canes help blind people live the lives we want. The white cane does more than tell the sighted that we are blind; it is a tool for freedom and self-determination because it allows blind people to come and go on our own. Since we can travel safely and independently, we can contribute in the workplace, in our communities, and in society. To make a donation in honor of White Cane Awareness Day and Meet The Blind Month, please visit nfb.org/donate2018 page. To learn more information about White Cane Awareness Day, please visit www.nfb.org/wcad.

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White Cane Awareness day is October 15. The white cane is a powerful tool for independence for blind people. See how blind people use their canes, and how you can make a difference. …

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Observing White Cane Safety Day with our 4 white cane travelers! Here’s what we did this weekend to spread and celebrate awareness in our community!

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Growing up Randi Strunk loved sports, but after years of school practices with nothing to show for them she decided she just wasn’t meant to be an athlete. Then she found the National Federation of the Blind, and met people who believed in her until she could believe in herself. Now she is an Ironman! Donate, and help other blind people like Randi turn their dreams into reality. nfb.org/blog/article/3739 …

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Calendar of Events

October 1, 2018

October is Meet the Blind Month

October 1, 2018

https://nfb.org//meet-blind-month

October 5, 2018

Deadline for State Convention Hotel-Room Reservations

October 5, 2018

October 6, 2018

Ferris Wheel Chapter Meeting (note room change)

October 6, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lincoln Library, 326 South 7th, Springfield. in the Carnegie Room South (first floor)

Greater Springfield Area.
Contact chapter president, Bill Reif, for more Info at billreif@ameritech.net or 217-801-2996.
meeting will be accessible also by conference line: 641-715-3273 code N F B I.

October 7, 2018

LIFE Group weekly reading

October 7, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.
At Large Chapter Meeting (641-715-3273 code 6324)

October 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
641-715-3273 code 6324 ( N F B I )

October 12, 2018

Deadline for State Convention Preregistration

October 12, 2018
https://www.nfbofillinois.org/convention/registration
Deadline to Submit Resolutions to Committee

October 12, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
mail resolutions to Steve.Hastalis@Gmail.com

October 13, 2018

Four Rivers Chapter Meeting

October 13, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington St., Belleville, IL 62220

Contact chapter president Brian Sumner for more info (ColaBoy1965@gmail.com 618-236-6310).
Chicago Chapter Meeting

October 13, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, 226 S. Wabash, Chicago, http://exchequerpub.com/menu/

meetings chaired by Chapter President Steve Hastalis (Steve.Hastalis@GMail.com).

October 14, 2018

LIFE Group weekly reading

October 14, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.
IABS Board Teleconference

October 14, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
641-715-3273 code IABS (4227)
IABS Board Teleconference (code IABS)

October 14, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
641-715-3273 code 4227 (IABS)

October 15, 2018

Oct. 15: White Cane Safety Day

October 15, 2018
National

https://nfb.org/white-cane-safety-day
http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2271&ChapterID=64

October 21, 2018

LIFE Group weekly reading

October 21, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

October 26, 2018

NFBI 50th Anniversary State Convention

October 26, 2018 - October 28, 2018 @
Sheraton Chicago O’Hare, 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL

https://www.nfbofillinois.org/convention/
At-Large Pizza Party (at Convention)

October 26, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Room TBA

$10 per person.
Please let chapter president, Marilyn Green know if you wish to attend:
marilynvgreen@gmail.com

October 27, 2018

NFBI 50th Anniversary State Convention

October 26, 2018 - October 28, 2018 @
Sheraton Chicago O’Hare, 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL

https://www.nfbofillinois.org/convention/

October 28, 2018

NFBI 50th Anniversary State Convention

October 26, 2018 - October 28, 2018 @
Sheraton Chicago O’Hare, 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL

https://www.nfbofillinois.org/convention/
LIFE Group weekly reading

October 28, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)

Please check IL-Talk or with Linda Hendle for any exceptions to the regular weekly schedule.

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