<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">I just received this notice and wanted to be sure to pass it along. No explanation has been given for the cancellation that I am aware of.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Sincerely,</div> Deb Reed<div>Central CT Chapter President </div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">National Federation Of The Blind</span><br><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Phone -860-378-5370</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 40pt;">deb.reed57@gmail.com</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "Drew, Lisa" <Lisa.Drew@ct.gov><br><b>Date:</b> October 11, 2024 at 1:31:16 PM EDT<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>***Canceled ***Blind Americans Equality Day Event 2024 10/15/24*** Canceled****</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Poppins Medium"">*** Blind Americans Equality Day Event 2024, scheduled for Tuesday, 10/15/24; this event has been Canceled***<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Poppins Medium";color:#1C1C1C;background:white">We are honored to have hosted the Annual Blind Americans Equality Day Event for some years. Regrettably, we must inform you that the event scheduled
for October 15th, 2024, has been canceled. We encourage everyone to observe and celebrate this important day in their own way. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to come together again next year for Blind Americans Equality Day 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Poppins Medium";color:#1C1C1C;background:white">Lisa Drew<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Poppins Medium";color:#1C1C1C;background:white">860-602-4160<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Drew, Lisa <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 18, 2024 2:31 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Drew, Lisa <Lisa.Drew@ct.gov><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jenkins, Carol <Carol.Jenkins@ct.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Blind Americans Equality Day Event 2024<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Vesper Libre"">You are formally invited to attend the Blind Americans Equality Day 2024, which will focus on emergency preparedness and fire safety for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind,
or have low vision. The event is scheduled to take place on October 15<sup>th</sup> , 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Town of Windsor Fire Department, located at 340 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, CT 06095. The program will commence with a Proclamation
and remarks by officials and will be followed by an open house featuring fire safety tips and demonstrations specifically tailored for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision. Kindly RSVP to Lisa Drew by 10/02/2024 by accepting or declining
the invite on TEAMS, using the email <a href="mailto:lisa.drew@ct.gov">lisa.drew@ct.gov</a>, sending a text message, or calling 860-876-9471. An accurate head count is necessary for the event planners to ensure the smooth facilitation of the event for all
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