<html><body><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Exciting News: "Dating While Blind" Forum and Q&A!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Hey NFB Community!</span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Are you ready for an eye-opening (pun intended) adventure into the world of dating?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Join us for a lively and informative presentation on "Dating While Blind"<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: inherit !important; text-decoration-color: rgb(108, 184, 246) !important; color: currentcolor;">on Thursday, February 15, 2024</span>, via Zoom<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: inherit !important; text-decoration-color: rgb(108, 184, 246) !important; color: currentcolor;">at 7:00pm ET</span>.</span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Hosted by the SC Association of Black Leaders (SCABL), this event is a MUST for everyone!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Whether you're considering jumping back into the dating scene, youβre embarking on your dating journey for the first time, or just looking to level up your dating game β this is for YOU!</span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: inherit;">Here's what you can expect:</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">β¨</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Insightful exploration of challenges and triumphs in dating with blindness or low vision</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">β¨</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Blind-Specific tips and strategies for more effective dating</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">β¨</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Navigating physical spaces with confidence and flair</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">β¨</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Accessible technology in dating β because swiping right should be for everyone!</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">β¨</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Inspiring personal stories that will leave you feeling empowered</span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π
</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Save the Date:</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">ποΈ</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: inherit !important; text-decoration-color: rgb(108, 184, 246) !important; color: currentcolor;">Thursday, February 15, 2024</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: inherit !important; text-decoration-color: rgb(108, 184, 246) !important; color: currentcolor;">7:00 PM ET</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Here is your Zoom link!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s2"><u><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F8032543777%3Fpwd%3DQTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cce64934b08824b65b26a08dc29d70516%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638431250699805386%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OwEp75APAlmhZmN1aurxFMK%2BG9Cm%2BcpStQzi4P1oRU8%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="0" style="color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a></u></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Meeting ID:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">803 254 3777</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">Passcode: 124578</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">One tap mobile</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s2"><u><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">+19292056099,,8032543777#</span></u></span><span class="s1"> US (New York)</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s2"><u><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">+13017158592,,8032543777#</span></u></span><span class="s1"> US (Germantown)</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Dial by your location</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"> </span><span class="s2"><u><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">+1 929 205 6099</span></u></span><span class="s1"> US (New York)</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Dial in to join Zoom</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s2"><u><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(108, 184, 246);">1-929-205-6099</span></u></span><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Bring your curiosity, an open mind, and get ready to spice up your dating life!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">πΆοΈ</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">This is not just an event; it's a celebration of advocacy, inclusivity, and the pursuit of meaningful connections. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s1">Truly, this event is great for all ages. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s1">It is critically important to provide this information to the youth of our community β so share this announcement with a young blind person you love. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s1">Let's make dating a joyous journey for everyone!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">β¨</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">See you there!</span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-size: inherit;">Warm regards,</span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: inherit;"><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">Janice Bright, MA OL</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="s1">President of SC Association of Black Leaders (SCABL)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">π</span></span></p><br></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: inherit;"><br></span></p><p class="p2" style="text-decoration: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; min-height: 40px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: inherit;">I hope that everyone finds this fun, interesting and beneficial.</span></p></div><div dir="ltr">Michael</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div id="ms-outlook-mobile-signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif; color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16.426666px; display: inline !important; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Michael A. Nava </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></b></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif; color: black;">Chapter Vice President</span></b></b></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif" size="2"><b>Johnson-Wyandotte County Chapter </b></font></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:16.426666px">National Federation of the Blind of Kansas</b></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif; color: black;">(913) 777-8615</span></b></b></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif; color: black;">manava@thecanegang.org<o:p></o:p></span></b></b></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody, serif; color: black;"><a href="http://www.nfbks.org">www.nfbks.org</a></span></b></b></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><b>Live the life you want! </b></b></p></div></div></div>
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