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<table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align: left; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #3E3E3E; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 40px;" align="left" valign="top"><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Join the </span><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmn4WqDN9EJnzK_dnG_rrxgvt1XXrBNj5u7O-TI72ghQ5lN7uvmzuFR2l6Uq7YIL2wKtrd0_sZ6nadUF4H2Axy73jYs5_3Xytq4J4645jsx6EyN8El5_VT7VHv9hRZm8OHkw43I0RMzP5gcWjZbtgpesrAjp3Zs2wAQ==&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Massachusetts Commission for the Blind</a><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmuJesqh61swWePAEog61UwXmRLmTPKeTMf-j3MYU2HQsXn-Yl53MTpxUDU-D1JLQAaxOSKMTfyPw9nzD7YYRCmqa1fBm61EfvIOvX1sHa3Cb37IUY4xk6tdlx2u3FfOvev1kgW3mYELP9dapYlAAMjM=&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Perkins School for the Blind</a><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"> to celebrate the independence of the white cane and help raise awareness of the White Cane Law in Massachusetts which requires drivers to identify and yield to pedestrians using a white cane or dog guide at street crossings.</span></p></td> </tr> </table> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align: left; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #3E3E3E; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; word-wrap: break-word; padding: 10px 40px;" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Friday, October 18, 2024</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">10 A.M. to 1 P.M.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Massachusetts State House - Great Hall</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">24 Beacon Street</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Boston, MA 02108</span></p>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Registration is required. Space is limited.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Attendees will have the opportunity to earn two&#xa0;ACVREP&#xa0;continuing education credits.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Refreshments Provided by </span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Morning pastries</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Fresh baked muffins</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Bagels with toppings</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Fresh cut seasonal fruit salad</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Juices and bottled water</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Coffee service with creamer and sugar</span></li>
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<h3 style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: #3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Listen Live!</h3>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">If you are unable to attend the celebration in person,&#xa0;</span><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmuJesqh61swWfW_6huC6oSVIBQ8i-ZthcsGTpCzHegB8nBb4CYFWM93te3a5NZ0qld7Q8L_hWU3D8gwjKs5VAB3MuM2eyqO0KtE2IwJekIfx1h0OJ17_quspTETNVD7tk6I7ckmBDi_n61TzTBGHZQvmqZ12WXcxa0REMthMX2iUqW_xsWMBJWDzwpzX2dyuug7AKTLpk0DoKivQlfMYyw4GKiSQv6MXbZxMhr6nqZcoFIqbrnmMxQH_EP_reCJmA0oBvaGB4VOXKGlGERfaeWEdlKrV-bs5_oVf1lAwZqxhCRUaOVkEsUIrg4fVjaAyPA==&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Talking Information Center</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">&#xa0;will broadcast the event live:</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The celebration will also be rebroadcast on all the&#xa0;</span><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmtFS_Fi2fZ47LqfpItb7M7RdVwiloGOAQ7LobhjThlqz1isytQLKLucWip7uXSwxxH2_ohULDlTL02nwKqi5kcpzwfw-TSXjY2U7TlUE9JFwe6yqciSjp323uIyLhCgd15-1VR4OzbOpHFF-aHFAb_eFJPIrPoiVsA==&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Massachusetts Audio Information Network</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">&#xa0;member stations.</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Related laws</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmnGAT4txRb5yd2pWjFGCbkZ0jc9QxxJ1LD0teHg9hbQuGMYtA4wpyR0-oupYP32j11JBTCQ0sasDnR__CDmMAIDsgy1X4aj0mn_Zwe0HrWLpSdBR_j7FcJ6s45QllF4cBjiWdF-WjRqhSh9BXNR2rRKYF-fOSo3hjA==&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Learn about the white cane</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Share Your Story</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">What does your white cane mean to you?</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmnGAT4txRb5y8atlwCpEBDMkUsnXtDl6ZkwsDAPYEnklmlrkniSin67VFi3xfLPkd465EXnzTv18l2jjcZHjl3w9fA82aLO2KKBmbo_alRDti_g1jotibceaUgFySK-l9fVYlCtwBWdyj5fKldoty5o=&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Submit a Testimonial</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The white cane is recognized around the world as a means for identifying and empowering people who are blind or have low vision. On October 15, 1964, White Cane Day became a national observation in the United States to celebrate their abilities and achievements.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The Governor will issue a proclamation to commemorate the observance of White Cane Day in Massachusetts.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">We will announce the winners of the 4th Annual&#xa0;</span><a href="https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ALq4pX-wgnnGvqTnJ66zb-sNIC7T8wZJMxJUOTJqNzhhrN6Dyz3xmqwbsI3a5OOPrbt1lsGAfbewk3NGQFLtCtysr5Q1dgA-RmQfQCS4TJQ9E20B3pXGbCjH-LM_tELHUHm-GWO044fB-Yb8ZQokXwZrBq5PucRV-tQ_zVQIk6EVW_4pPjfVzTjfH2-XR1uCNgW5mbSPgnw=&c=JdCQSBueAvIUiq98OitXz8KCWajmvNFH1W4fOq04j3BdH4RnZ0hIVA==&ch=d5tKnFp1AO50XU19GZjbg4ISZTsWK-LCHa2TH-ldxV5qk_RIMIk6wA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Meg Robertson Mobility Award</a><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">&#xa0;which recognizes people who demonstrate mobility skills at their level and incorporate the white cane into their lives to increase independence.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The following organizations will be hosting resource tables. Visit them before the speaking event begins at 11 A.M. or after the event concludes at 1 P.M.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">MCB Orientation and Mobility Director Ally Bull describes how to make a white cane lapel pin.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The Ashburton Park Entrance on Bowdoin Street is the accessible entrance for the State House.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing accessible events. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">ASL interpreting and CART services have been requested.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"> To request a reasonable modification to participate in this event, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Coordinator Shauntay King&#xa0;at</span><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="tel:6178944352" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">617-894-4352</a><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">or&#xa0;</span><a href="mailto:Shauntay.M.King@mass.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Shauntay.M.King@mass.gov</a><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">. Requests made after October 4, 2024 will be considered but may not be possible to fill.</span></p>
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