View this email in your browser<http://us11.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=9c8d244018> [American Foundation for the Blind logo: Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB DirectConnect - 1401 South Clark Street, Suite 730, Arlington, VA 22202; Tel 202.469.6831; www.afb.org]<http://www.afb.org/info/programs-and-services/public-policy-center/directconnect-newsletter/123?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> Join the 2017 National Cogswell-Macy Act Call-In Day! Who? You, your fellow advocates, and all friends of students with sensory disabilities! When? Today, November 15th Where? Anywhere. Just call 855-754-6229 (855-754-MACY) www.afb.org/CallInDay<http://www.afb.org/info/get-connected/take-action/cogswell-macy-act-call-in-day-2017/125?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> [A teacher holds a young girl whose eyes are closed while another girl with pink glasses stands in the background. Text: Learn More - afb.org/cogswellmacyact]<http://www.afb.org/info/get-connected/take-action/12?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> Today is the day to take action towards better educational opportunities for children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind, and who may have additional disabilities! While we are celebrating the Senate introduction of the Cogswell-Macy Act<http://www.afb.org/info/get-connected/take-action/12?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018->, we need your ongoing support and action to encourage members of Congress in both parties to cosponsor the bill and eventually bring it to a vote. Call 855-754-6229 (855-754-MACY) today to reach your Senators’ and Representative’s offices and ask them and their staff to support the Cogswell-Macy Act. Tell your two Senators<https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> to cosponsor S. 2087 and your one Representative<http://www.house.gov/htbin/findrep?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> to cosponsor H.R. 1120. Let them know that you support this bill because it will improve access to important and necessary education and services for children who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, or deafblind. If one or more of your members of Congress have already cosponsored one of the bills<http://www.afb.org/info/get-connected/take-action/2017-legislative-sponsors/125?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018->, they would still love to hear you say, “Thanks!” After connecting to each office, you will need to call back to speak with another member of Congress. To skip the audio instructions message, you can enter your zip code at any time, and you will be prompted to select the next office. Find more information, including scripts, details, and talking points, on our Call-In Day page<http://www.afb.org/info/get-connected/take-action/cogswell-macy-act-call-in-day-2017/125?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018->. When you have completed your calls, let us know how it went by posting on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/cogswellmacyact?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> or by sending a tweet @AFB1921<http://www.twitter.com/AFB1921?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018->. Then, encourage your friends and family to make the calls, too. Our Cogswell-Macy Act advocacy site<http://www.afb.org/info/get-connected/take-action/12?utm_source=AFB&utm_campaign=9c8d244018-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_AFBDC_2017_11_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ec813cd965-9c8d244018-> includes additional ideas for sharing your message and reaching your members of Congress. Thank you for your time and advocacy for children who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, deaf, and hard of hearing! Every call matters and helps propel our movement forward. 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