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Go to the link <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/2017%20nfb%20mears%20airport%20shuttle%20coupon.pdf">NFB Mears Shuttle Coupon</a>. Follow the instructions on the coupon to reserve your shuttle in advance or simply present the coupon at any of the four Mears Transportation ticket counters located on level 1 of the Orlando International Airport terminal.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call 800-759-5219 with questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may also wish to try <span class=SpellE>SuperShuttle</span>. It is $29 roundtrip to and from the Rosen Shingle Creek. To make reservations call 800-258-3826. The reference code is SRDT3. There will be no extra charge for making phone reservations.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You can also book online at <a href="http://group.supershuttle.com/group-page/the-national-federation-of-the-blind-2017-annual-convention/">http://group.supershuttle.com/group-page/the-national-federation-of-the-blind-2017-annual-convention/</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For those who wish to use paratransit while in Florida, you must call and register with Access Links in advance.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The number is 407-423-8747. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>To make sure you don’t miss any convention events, consult the national convention agenda by going to <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/2017-conv-agenda-for-final-web.docx">Convention Agenda</a>. The agenda will also be on NFB <span class=SpellE>Newsline</span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri'>®</span> soon. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>Don’t miss the Maryland caucus!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Date: July 11; Time: 9 PM; Place: Sewanee 11 in the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you wish to sit with people from Maryland at the banquet, be sure to bring your banquet ticket to the caucus for the exchange.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>We need your help at the Maryland Table. We will be selling snacks and instant lottery tickets. Please contact Tyron Bratcher or Amber Woods to let them know when you can help. Don’t forget to buy as well as sell items. If you have a shift at the Independence Market, please remember to fill it. This is a great way to meet people from across the country and make new friends. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Scholarship Winners<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>We are pleased to have a National Scholarship winner from Maryland this year.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Wayne Thomas Smith is a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>He plans to get a degree in computer engineering.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We also have two State Scholarship winners:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><span class=SpellE>Akierra</span> Burks and Christopher Nusbaum.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><span class=SpellE>Akierra</span> will be a sophomore at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>She plans to get a B.A. in English.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Chris will be a freshman at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>He plans to get a B.S. in Education, with an emphasis on teaching blind students.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Be sure to congratulate these three scholars when you meet them at the convention.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Crabs Anyone?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>Be sure to get your ticket for the Annual Crab Feast, to be held on August 19 at Columbus Gardens in Baltimore.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please note that the crab feast is on Saturday this year.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>On August 19, from 6 pm to 11 pm, feast on all-you-can-eat crabs, pit beef, ham plus a full buffet of six entrees, sides, salads, and dessert.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Of course there will be beer, music and dancing.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This is our major fund raiser for the NFBMD scholarships, youth stipends and BELL programs.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>To purchase tickets, contact Steve Brand at steve@ayst.net.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>BELL Volunteers Needed<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>In our three BELL programs, blind volunteers have the opportunity to raise the expectations of blind children so that they can live the lives they want.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Getting to know and work with these students is also fun.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you wish to help in the Salisbury program, July 17-28, contact Danielle Earl at <a href="mailto:dearl@bism.org">dearl@bism.org</a>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you wish to help in the Baltimore program, July 31 through August 11, contact Melissa Riccobono at <a href="mailto:melissa@riccobono.us">melissa@riccobono.us</a>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you wish to help in the Glendale program, July 31 – August 11, contact Debbie Brown at <a href="mailto:deborahb14@verizon.net">deborahb14@verizon.net</a>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) Test Special Rate Available<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spread the word!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Do you want to save $200?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Braille Bill in Maryland, the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland will subsidize the test fees for the first ten blindness professionals in the state making the cost to these individuals $75. The National Blindness Professional Certification Board will offer the NCUEB exam in conjunction with the Braille in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century Literacy Conference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>DATE:</b> <span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>October 19, 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>TIME: <span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span></b>8:00 am to 1:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>PLACE:</b> <span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>NFB Jernigan Institute<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'>200 East Wells Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'>Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To register for the test go to <a href="https://nbpcb.org/members/login.php?r=/members/er.php?eid=328">https://nbpcb.org/members/login.php?r=/members/er.php?eid=328</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You must register and pay your fee by October 5, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You must also register separately for the Literacy Conference to be eligible for this discount. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Please check <a href="http://www.nbpcb.org/ncueb">www.nbpcb.org/ncueb</a> for important details including what information is covered on the NCUEB exam, what to bring, what is prohibited, and much more! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paper will be provided, but you must bring your own Braille writer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions, contact <a href="mailto:braille@nbpcb.org">braille@nbpcb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'>For more information about the Braille Literacy Conference go to <a href="https://nfb.org/brailleconference" target="_blank"><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>https://nfb.org/brailleconference</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Braille Spectator on the Web and on <span class=SpellE>Newsline</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The spring 2017 edition of the Braille Spectator is available for your reading pleasure on both NFB <span class=SpellE>Newsline</span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri'>® and the NFBMD website.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>On <span class=SpellE>Newsline</span>, look under the local channel.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For the web edition go to </span><a href="https://www.nfbmd.org/newsletter"><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri'>https://www.nfbmd.org/newsletter</span></a><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Save These Important Dates.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri'>July 6, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>No diabetes call.</span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 10-15, 2017. National Convention, Orlando, FL.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 17-28, 2017. NFB BELL Academy in Salisbury, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 23-29, 2017. NFB Youth SLAM, Towson University, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 31-August 11, 2017. NFB BELL Academies in Baltimore and Glendale, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>August 19, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Annual Crab Feast, Columbus Gardens, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>September 9, 2017. Board of Directors Meeting, time and place to be announced. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>October 19-20, 2017. Braille Literacy in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century Conference, jointly sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind and the Maryland School for the Blind.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>November 10-12, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Annual State Convention, Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:45.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, </span></b><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>