<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta charset="UTF-8"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><div><div style="border-width: 1pt medium medium; border-style: solid none none; border-color: rgb(225, 225, 225) currentcolor currentcolor; border-image: none; padding: 3pt 0in 0in;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please forward to those would be interested on this exciting topic!</span></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;">FREE ZOOM WORKSHOP </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">ON A.I TECHNOLOGY</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: yellow;">Thursday, Jan 23, 2025</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: yellow;">2PM to 330PM (EST)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;">Join Jason Goldfield, Assistive Technology expert and teacher at Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, for a wonderful discussion on A.I.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">and its transformative potential to individuals who are visually impaired, exploring the ways it can be leveraged to enhance independence, accessibility, and quality of life for the blind community. The session will focus on practical applications, accessibility tools, and the future of A.I. as a force for good in everyday life.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">KEY TOPICS:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> Understanding AI: What is AI, and how does it work?</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> Smart devices and apps that help navigate the world: GPS apps, object recognition, and smart glasses.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> Voice-controlled AI assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant) and their uses for the blind community.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> How AI aids in independent mobility, from smart canes to navigation systems.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> Integration of AI in wearable devices to enhance spatial awareness.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> Addressing the potential challenges and ethical concerns surrounding AI, such as bias and privacy.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40); letter-spacing: -0.25pt;"> The future of AI: what advancements are on the horizon, and how they can change the lives of people with disabilities.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Roboto;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40);">JOIN US ON ZOOM:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40);">Meeting ID: 835 8160 5488</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40);">Passcode: 182630</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40);">BY PHONE:</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40);">1-312-626-6799 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(29, 34, 40);">BY COMPUTER</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/j/83581605488?pwd=UWYvTVZ2Q2RRejhJamVJREF4Rlltdz09__;!!COIdcu9TKnUF_QTdrw!JiD21OsK47Ux7j7fntI2JUtAq-NYi2H9HiqiQv9iEfA1OtAOBNs6ZkofuAkmfOwTETQ$" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83581605488?pwd=UWYvTVZ2Q2RRejhJamVJREF4Rlltdz09 [us02web.zoom.us]</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;">FOR INFO on the workshop, FOCB’s FREE CLASSES, TRAINING & MORE, contact us: 561-642-0005,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><a href="mailto:Info_FOCB@bellsouth.net" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: blue; background: white;">Info_FOCB@bellsouth.net</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: white;">The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind is a nonprofit organization/training facility that is nationally accredited by the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (AER). Classes/training are available in English, Spanish, Creole and French.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif;">Address:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Website:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/blindfocb.org/__;!!COIdcu9TKnUF_QTdrw!ZqDwrZrZ4R5ahHHxp0UlLSW4Ix6_sYF2-6FgxH4y98x2JRJjBsc7A-7eABD_jAA60RsZbnAFdG-yjQdEFEbh$" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: blue;">http://blindfocb.org</span><span style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[blindfocb.org]</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background: white;">Like us on Facebook! <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/FOCBInc__;!!COIdcu9TKnUF_QTdrw!ZqDwrZrZ4R5ahHHxp0UlLSW4Ix6_sYF2-6FgxH4y98x2JRJjBsc7A-7eABD_jAA60RsZbnAFdG-yjd7mnyNt$" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: blue; background: white;">https://www.facebook.com/FOCBInc</span><span style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[facebook.com]</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background: white;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif;">Watch us on Youtube!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBDXBkfxEQ__;!!COIdcu9TKnUF_QTdrw!ZqDwrZrZ4R5ahHHxp0UlLSW4Ix6_sYF2-6FgxH4y98x2JRJjBsc7A-7eABD_jAA60RsZbnAFdG-yjeAStBJe$" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: blue; background: white;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBDXBkfxEQ</span><span style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[youtube.com]</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Rockwell, serif; color: rgb(43, 43, 43); background: white;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br></div></div></body></html>