<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Good evening everyone,</div><div><br></div><div>I hope this email finds each one of you well. Below I have forwarded an email from the National office in regards to an IEP information session that would happen twice on September 10 and on September 15. You will need to raise her in order to get the zoom info. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the IEP process and how we can help Our Blind children.</div><div>I hope this is helpful for many of you!</div><div>Thank you and have a fantastic Friday!</div><div><br></div><div>Respectfully</div><div><div dir="ltr"><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Stephanie Barrera Valdes</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Coordinator, <a href="https://nfbma.org/bell-academy">NFB BELL Academy of Massachusetts</a></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">President, <a href="https://nfbma.org/chapters-divisions/massachusetts-parents-blind-children">Massachusetts Parents of Blind Children</a></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">A proud division of the National Federation Of The Blind Of Massachusetts</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">781-839-0628</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">stephanie.p.valdes@gmail.com </span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s2" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></p></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <bell@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> September 5, 2025 at 10:00:20\u202fAM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Stephanie Barrera Valdes <stephanie.p.valdes@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Reminder: IEP Advocacy Seminar</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Bounces+r.25313.11627264.cd96ddc9e291e45b@mailings.nfb.org<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h1><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color:black;">Learn About IEP Advocacy</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">The National Federation of the Blind invites you to attend a free informational seminar on Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) advocacy. These sessions are designed for parents, educators, and community advocates who want to understand how to support blind and low-vision students through the IEP process.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">The seminar will provide:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">An overview of the IEP Advocacy Academy and its purpose.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Key strategies for effective advocacy during the IEP process.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Real-world examples of how informed advocacy can improve educational outcomes for blind students.</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Upcoming Sessions:</span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · 9:00\u201310:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Monday, September 15, 2025 · 8:00\u20139:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=40139&qid=11627264" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Register today</a> to receive the zoom information.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">By attending, you\u2019ll gain valuable knowledge and tools to help ensure that blind students receive the educational services and support they need to thrive.</span></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">About National Federation of the Blind Education Initiatives</span> </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines the future of blind and low-vision youth. Through our extensive education programs, we present blind children with new ideas, expose teachers and families to our positive philosophy on blindness, and encourage blind youth to reach their full potential. For more information about our education programs, please contact us at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=40163&qid=11627264" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">education@nfb.org
</a>or 410-659-9314, extension 2418.</span></span></p>
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