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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings all:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please see below the Washington Seminar schedule for January 8, 2021. I call your attention to the Great Gathering-In (3:00-5:00 p.m. Mountain Time) and the Colorado Caucus (6:00-7:30 p.m. Mountain Time). All times are shown using Mountain Time. It is my plan to send out Washington Seminar schedules, including the Colorado appointments, for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the start of each day so that all of you will have the day’s schedule ready to hand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8<o:p></o:p></h2><h3>8:00 AM–10:00 PM: National Association of Blind Students Winter Seminar<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Students, teachers, young professionals, and curious minds: Join the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) for our annual Winter Seminar. You will have the opportunity to interact with blind students from across the country; learn from successful blind professionals; benefit from informative presentations on topics including scholarships and internships; and prepare for your upcoming Congressional meetings. There is no registration for this event. Simply come with an open mind, and we’ll handle the rest!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95388403540">https://zoom.us/j/95388403540</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 953 8840 3540<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+17207072699,,95388403540#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h3>12:00–2:00 PM: Legislative Seminar<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Whether you are a Washington Seminar veteran or an enthusiastic rookie, we urge you to attend this interactive seminar. The government affairs team will provide essential information about our legislative priorities for 2021. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and put your knowledge into practice. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The fact sheets can be found at <a href="https://www.nfb.org/washington-seminar">https://www.nfb.org/washington-seminar</a>. We encourage you to review these documents carefully beforehand and come prepared with questions so we are all well-equipped with the information we need to make our case to members of Congress and their staff.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97142192062">https://zoom.us/j/97142192062</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +17207072699,,97142192062#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h2>3:00–5:00 PM: Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Please join us for the official kickoff meeting of the Washington Seminar, hosted by the President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono. All are welcome.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97142192062">https://zoom.us/j/97142192062</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +17207072699,,97142192062#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00—7:30 PM: Colorado Caucus for the Washington Seminar<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Please attend if you plan to join any of the meetings we’ve scheduled with our Colorado Congressional Delegation. We’ll put the finishing touches on our plans for presenting our four 2021 Legislative Priorities to our delegation, as well as outlining how we’ll conduct those meetings. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95020683992">https://zoom.us/j/95020683992</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 950 2068 3992<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+17207072699,,95020683992#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00–8:00 PM: National Association of Blind Students – NABS Unmuted<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>We welcome all Washington Seminar attendees to Zoom on over to the social event of the evening after the Great Gathering-In and support your national student division! Get ready to unmute and socialize with fellow Federationists over a lively night of games. You also won’t want to miss out on any of the competitive fun or insider info on the annual NABS auction, taking place online for the first time ever in 2021! See the amazing items and all that they entail by visiting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/2021blindstudents">https://www.32auctions.com/2021blindstudents</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Place your bids any time before February 10 at 11:59 PM EST. and remember to check back so that your special item doesn’t get away from you! You don’t have to be a student to be a part of the fun; NABS Unmuted and our accompanying silent auction is open to all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95388403540">https://zoom.us/j/95388403540</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 953 8840 3540<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+17207072699,,95388403540#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cordially,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Curtis Chong<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>