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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hi Annie,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I took a Caribbean cruise a few years ago on Princess Cruise lines. My husband was with me so I did not get or ask for accommodations specific to blindness. One of the most redeeming qualities about taking a cruise is that they are dedicated to going out of their way for all of their passengers. When I cruised, I took note of how nice it was to navigate the ship. The staff was always around offering extra help with food, travel, and entertainment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Below is a message I received from the NFB sports and rec email list. This is a cruise that the sailing club is doing as a fundraiser. It might be a good site to check out. Warmly, Rachel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>----<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Come and join us for an 8 day magical Caribbean Cruise. A Fund Raiser for Blind Sailing Unlimited; sailing the Eastern Caribbean aboard Carnival Conquest November 12, 2016. A fun filled week visiting some of the most beautiful Islands in the Caribbean. You will enjoy a special Cocktail Party exclusive for our guests, Dining, dancing, fabulous Islands and so much more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This Fund Raiser is to help support Blind Sailing Unlimited, Kris Scheppe; teaches and trains the visually impaired and blind to sail. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kris himself blind, created this NONPROFIT in 2008; and has trained youth and adults to sail. Many have gone onto Sail in Regattas and World Blind Sailing Events.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>All money raised will go towards Blind Sailing Unlimited; to allow Kris to continue to travel throughout the United States training the visually impaired/blind to sail and to compete in Regattas and in World Sailing Events.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Why not donate to a great cause that is Tax Deductible and have a wonderful vacation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The link below is your invitation for this fund raiser, with a full description of the cruise.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Raising the Sails for Blind Sailing Unlimited<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://mybookinggenie.com/cruising-for-a-cause/">https://mybookinggenie.com/cruising-for-a-cause/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please feel free to share this with your family and friends. If you have any questions please contact Janet DeLuca at…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:janet@sightsunseentravel.com">janet@sightsunseentravel.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>(239) 848-6636<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Best, Kris Scheppe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Rachel Kuntz<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>937 245-0547 <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Annie Edgerton McEachirn via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 13, 2015 4:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List<br><b>Cc:</b> Annie Edgerton McEachirn<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] An Important Question<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB members:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Has anyone been on a cruise within the past five years? If so, what special services did you receive (as a person or couple with a visual impairment)? If you don’t mind sharing it, what was the cruise line?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Annie McEachirn Carson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 919/602-9299<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Be the change you want the world to be<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>