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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please see the release below. This is a fantastic film. Please take the opportunity to attend this event if you can.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Audrey T. Farnum<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Central Oklahoma Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Jeannie Massay [mailto:jmassay1@cox.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jeanie Massay<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 24, 2017 2:36 PM<br><b>To:</b> jstecklein@cnhi.com; ddenwalt@oklahoman.com; barbara.hoberock@tulsaworld.com; apoklahoma@ap.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Award winning film about Blind Teens to screen at the Oklahoma School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Please spread the word about the upcvoming screening of the film “Do you dream in color?” at the Oklahoma School for the Blind on October 30<sup>th</sup>. The release is attached and below for your convenience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Your help is greatly appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Jeannie <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Jeannie M. Massay, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>National Federation of theBlind <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>505 Baker Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Norman, OK 73072<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Phone: 405-600-0695<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><a href="mailto:Jeannie.massay@nfbok.org">Jeannie.massay@nfbok.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Live the life you want!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise expectations of the blind because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Blindness is not what holds you back. You can live the life you want.!. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'>Blind Teens Fight Challenges in New Documentary<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoSubtitle align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>National Federation of the Blind promotes Film to Increase Understanding Among Educators and Public<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Muskogee, Oklahoma (October 24, 2017):</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Connor wants to be a sponsored skateboarder. Sarah wants to travel the world. Nick dreams of being a rock star. Carina wants to be the first member of her family to graduate high school. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>These four teenagers are each trying to achieve their dreams. But they face an additional challenge: they are blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind people of all ages, their families, educators, and others who face discrimination based on low expectations will learn from these inspiring young people and their stories in <i>Do You dream in Color?,</i> a new, critically acclaimed documentary. A screening of the film, hosted by the Oklahoma Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, will be held at the Oklahoma School for the Blind auditorium at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 30th. Admission is FREE and is open to students, parents, teachers and the Muskogee community at-large. The documentary depicts the problems that blind students experience in public schools and other challenges that they face due to low expectations and misconceptions about blindness. A town-hall-style discussion with audience questions answered by local blind individuals will follow the screening of the film. The National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma will host a reception with light snacks and treats for the kids immediately following the film and discussion. Resources about programs and scholarships available to blind youth will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rita Echelle, Superintendent, Oklahoma School for the Blind states, </span><span style='color:#1F497D'>“<i>We are looking forward to this event and feel that it will be inspirational to our students. We appreciate the National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma for providing this opportunity for Oklahoma School for the Blind. We encourage anyone who is interested to come and be our guest at this event.” </i></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><a href="http://www.doyoudreamincolor.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>View the trailer and learn more</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. (http://</span><a href="http://www.doyoudreamincolor.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.doyoudreamincolor.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>) [<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Awards and Praise<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2017 National Federation of the Blind Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award, Top Prize<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Official Selection, Dallas International Film Festival <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Audience Choice Award, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Advocacy Award, Superfest: International Disability Film Festival <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> “powerfully human" -- Truth on Cinema <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>"a film that will touch your head and your heart" -- Unseen Films<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Watching this film made me more determined to fight for blind kids, like my own, against a public education system that too often fails them,” said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“The teens in the film have dreams, just like any other kid might have, they just happen to be blind. It is my hope that the film will help to further the understanding that blindness does not have to hold anyone back, nor does it have to define anyone”, said Jeannie Massay, President, National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma. <o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>About the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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><div style='border:none;border-bottom:double windowtext 6.75pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Audrey T. Farnum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Director of Communications <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>405-590-6110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Communications@nfbok.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Communications@nfbok.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>