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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 12, 2024 5:01 PM<br><b>To:</b> Shara Winton <sharawinton@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Learn about Accessible Science, Guide Dogs, and More from #NFB24<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=600 height=217 style='width:6.25in;height:2.2583in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-01/final-convention-email-header-2024-1.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind 2024 National Convention; Collage of NFB members from past national conventions in Florida with a background of palm trees. Members are: Thang and Kristina V., Paula R., Amber W., Marsha and Mikayla G., Stephanie D., Melanie and Angelica G., Deborah J., and John D."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:6.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:6.0pt'><h1><span style='color:black'>Continue the #NFB24 Experience: Virtual Seminars from Sponsors Available</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Thank you for being part of a successful 2024 National Federation of the Blind National Convention last week. Highlights will be posted at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35034&qid=10063705">nfb.org/convention</a> and we’ll be sharing a feedback survey soon. There is more great content coming with virtual events presented by our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35011&qid=10063705">2024 National Convention Sponsors</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Open House for Accessible Science, sponsored by Independence Science</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7/15/2024 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET </span><br><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Join the staff of Independence Science as we demo equipment and techniques for accessible science. Content will include low-tech and high-tech solutions for use in science lab courses. Bring your curiosity and your questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35012&qid=10063705">How to join the Open House for Accessible Science seminar</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Target Accessibility: Meet the Team and Ask Questions</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7/16/2024 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET</span><br><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Join us to meet members of our team, learn about what we do to make our digital experiences accessible for guests and team members, and how we do it. We'll leave plenty of time for questions and feedback from the audience.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35013&qid=10063705">How to join the Target Accessibility seminar</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Leader Dogs for the Blind: We're More Than Guide Dogs</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7/17/2024 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET</span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'> </span><br><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Leader Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization providing people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel using a guide dog or a white cane. Learn about Leader Dog's free orientation and mobility, guide dog, Teen O&M and a Teen Summer Camp.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35014&qid=10063705">How to join the Leader Dogs of the Blind seminar</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Accessible Absentee Voting, Presented by Democracy Live</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7/18/2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Demonstration of our Accessible Absentee Ballot as well as general discussion on advocating for this very important accessible voting tool.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35015&qid=10063705">How to join the Accessible Absentee Voting seminar</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>OrCam's Innovative Assistive Technology: For You and Your Business</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7/22/2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET</span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'> </span><br><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Join us to learn about how the latest OrCam technology and devices can help you run your business more independently. Ask questions about our technology, see features demonstrated and learn about how you can receive these devices through your VR counselor.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35016&qid=10063705">How to join the OrCam's Innovative Assistive Technology seminar.</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Estate Planning and Special Needs Trust: Prepare for Your Family’s Future, Presented by Wells Fargo</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7/25/2024 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET</span><br><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Learn more about accessible absentee voting, innovative technology, estate planning and special needs trusts, and more!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35017&qid=10063705">How to join Estate Planning and Special Needs Trust seminar.</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>NFB24 Highlights, Survey, and More</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The 2024 National Convention Highlights will be posted in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can access and share the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35018&qid=10063705">Presidential Report</a>, <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35019&qid=10063705">the Banquet Speech</a>, the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35020&qid=10063705">2024 Resolutions</a>, <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35021&qid=10063705">Bolotin Awards announcement</a>, and <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35022&qid=10063705">Distinguished Educator of Blind Students announcement</a>. Our NFB24 survey will be available next week to hear your experiences and feedback for future conventions. It will be available online and via phone. Thank you again for a great convention!</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:#002F6D'><tr style='height:45.0pt'><td width=135 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td><td width=55 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=35023&qid=10063705"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.525in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-facebook-ms.png" alt="Facebook Logo"></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=55 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'><a 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