NFBI Board

President

Denise R. Avant
Phone: 773-991-8050
Email: davant1958@gmail.com

First Vice President

Deborah Kent Stein
Phone: (773) 203-1394
Email: dkent5817@att.net

Second Vice President

David Meyer
Email: datemeyer@sbcglobal.net

Secretary

Glenn Moore
Email: gmoore3rd@gmail.com

Treasurer

Patti S. Gregory-Chang
Email: pattischang@gmail.com

Board Members

Bill Reif
Email: billreif@ameritech.net

Marylou Grunwald
Email: mgrunwald@sbcglobal.net

Adrienne Falconer
Email: afalc2@gmail.com

Cathy Randall
Email: chr47@mchsi.com

Steve Hastalis
Email: steve.hastalis@gmail.com

Patricia Olson
Email: moonriver@mchsi.com

The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois does not speak for the blind, it is the blind speaking for themselves.

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June 3, 2017

Ferris Wheel Chapter Meeting (note room change) June 3, 2017 @ 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.

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June 4, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading June 4, 2017 @ 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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At Large Chapter Meeting (641-715-3273 code 6324) June 4, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 6324 ( N F B I )
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June 10, 2017

Four Rivers Chapter Meeting June 10, 2017 @ 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).

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Chicago Chapter Meeting June 10, 2017 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, 226 S. Wabash, Chicago, http://exchequerpub.com/menu/
meetings chaired by Chapter President Debbie Stein.

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June 11, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading June 11, 2017 @ 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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IABS Board Teleconference (code IABS) June 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 712-770-8004 code 238004
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June 18, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading June 18, 2017 @ 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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June 25, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading June 25, 2017 @ 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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July 1, 2017

Ferris Wheel Chapter Meeting (note room change) July 1, 2017 @ 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.

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July 2, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 2, 2017 @ 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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At Large Chapter Meeting (641-715-3273 code 6324) July 2, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 6324 ( N F B I )
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July 8, 2017

Four Rivers Chapter Meeting July 8, 2017 @ 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).

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Chicago Chapter Meeting July 8, 2017 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, 226 S. Wabash, Chicago, http://exchequerpub.com/menu/
meetings chaired by Chapter President Debbie Stein.

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July 9, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 9, 2017 @ 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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IABS Board Teleconference (code IABS) July 9, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 712-770-8004 code 238004
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July 10, 2017

NFB NATIONAL CONVENTION July 10, 2017 - July 15, 2017 Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819-9357
for more info: https://nfb.org/convention
hotel reservations: 866-996-6338

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July 16, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 16, 2017 @ 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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July 23, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 23, 2017 @ 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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July 30, 2017

LIFE Group weekly reading July 30, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 641-715-3273 code 5433 (LIFE)
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Thursday May 25th, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen@nfb.org
Language to End Subminimum Wages Included in New Minimum Wage Bill
Baltimore, Maryland (May 25, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind today applauded the inclusion of language in the Raise the Wage Act of 2017, simultaneously introduced in the House and the Senate, which calls for the end of the payment of subminimum wages to workers with disabilities.
Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "The National Federation of the Blind has advocated for the elimination of the subminimum wage since our founding. The recognition of this issue by leaders in both houses of Congress and both parties confirms that the time has long passed to eliminate the unfair and separate wage system for people with disabilities. Time and time again, we have demonstrated that the idea of people with disabilities being less productive is simply an antiquated misconception that has been allowed to permeate throughout society. This wrong and harmful notion has resulted in multiple generations of disabled Americans being grossly underpaid and overly reliant on government assistance programs to survive. We want to work. We want to rid society of these low expectations. For those reasons, we applaud the promotion of economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities set forth in the bill."
Under current law, there is no minimum as to how little an employee with disabilities can be paid. Some workers earn pennies per hour. Section 6 of the Raise the Wage Act of 2017 would implement an immediate minimum wage of $4.25 for all workers classified under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. This absolute minimum wage rate would increase by two dollars per year until it matched the minimum wage earned by the rest of the American workforce. At which point, employers would no longer be permitted to pay employees with disabilities a subminimum wage.
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Monday May 22nd, 2017

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Monday May 22nd, 2017

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Monday May 22nd, 2017

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Monday May 22nd, 2017

On Saturday May 20th 2017, the national Federation of the blind Illinois Chicago chapter had its freedom Link Event. We took two kids on an architecture Cruise. The cruise is along the Chicago River. Very interesting and I think they really enjoyed it. It is a boat ride. ... See MoreSee Less

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Robert Hansen

Thursday May 11th, 2017

Hello everyone.
We will continue reading in our book this Sun, May 14th. Time is at 5. We will start on page 153. Please call 641-715-3273. Code 5433.
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Robert Hansen

Thursday May 11th, 2017

The Chicago chapter will not meet this Saturday the 13th of May. The next chapter meeting will be Saturday June 10 at the same location, the same time, same station. So we will see everybody on Saturday June 10th at 1 o'clock p.m. exchequer Pub & Restaurant 226 South Wabash Avenue.

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Thursday May 11th, 2017

Good afternoon fellow Federation people. I just got done speaking with our hard-working diligent Chicago chapter President, Steve hastalis regarding Illinois House Bill 2626, the blind parental rights legislation. It just cleared all of the committee this afternoon. It will be put before the whole entire sent it. All Federation people in Illinois are encouraged to call their state senator to tell them to support this vital piece of legislation. If you don't know who your state senator is in Illinois, please contact David Meyer and he will look that up for you. This is very good news for all of us and our struggle and uplifting progress for equality and justice. Thank you very much. Have a wonderful day.

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National Federation of the Blind of Illinois awarded over $15,000 this week from Advanced Group. Thank you Nelly and Alex.

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National Federation of the Blind of Illinois awarded over $15,000 this week from Advanced Group. Thank you Nelly and Alex.

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future." Patti S. Gregory-Chang NFBI President NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair

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