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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Kelsey Fay:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind members, our guests and I would like to thank you for arranging such a rich and educational tour of The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center museum. Everything went well from Anna, at the front desk, receiving our payments to our docents, Pat and John, organizing us into two groups for better interaction. Pat and John were so knowledgeable and willing to share as much as they could within the two hours about the history of the museum artifacts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From my perspective, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center holds a history book not unveiled to many people. The stories left my mouth ajar and my heart heavy almost with tears at times. However, I came away from the Freedom Center with a better understanding of the origin of many spirituals, counting it a blessing to have had the opportunity to learn more about African history and its impact on my ancestors. One couldn’t take it all in within two hours; therefore, I plan to visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, again, soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the meantime, Chris, The National Federation of the Blind Cincinnati Chapter secretary/membership Chairman, plans to document the historical tour with pictures and a summary of our experience. Thank you so much.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Annie M. Carson, Recreation committee chairperson,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>The National Federation of the Blind Cincinnati Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Cell: 919/602-9299<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;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.</span> <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></div></body></html>