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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Al, you are correct. It didn\u2019t say anything about needing to register or schedule. Thank you<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/">www.nfbma.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Mary via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 9, 2026 7:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List' <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Mary <sweeties2@verizon.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] Reminder Starting tomorrow-- Accessible Voting Equipment Vendor Fairs<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I\u2019m planning on going to Perkins for this on Thursday. Am I right that we need not let them know beforehand? I don\u2019t think the messag3e I saw said we need to, but I want to make sure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Best!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Al<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 9, 2026 2:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List' <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] Reminder Starting tomorrow-- Accessible Voting Equipment Vendor Fairs<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div><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>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This week, you will have a chance to have your voice heard on voting equipment that could be purchased for Massachusetts. If you can attend one of these events, it would be fantastic! If you go please let me know. I can be reached at 617-600-8130. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara<o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><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>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Just a friendly reminder that the Accessible Voting Equipment Vendor Fairs are next week and we hope you can join us! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>These vendor fairs are the first step in the process to replace our existing accessible voting equipment. As such, the purpose of these fairs is to bring together Massachusetts local election officials, the disability community, and voters to review available accessible equipment, ask questions, and provide feedback. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>These fairs will be held for a period of three hours so feel free to join us anytime during those hours.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The schedule of fairs is as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Monday, August 10, 2026</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>11AM \u2013 2PM </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Middleton Town Hall</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>105 South Main Street</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Middleton, MA 01949</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tuesday, August 11, 2026</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1PM- 4PM </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Northampton Senior Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>67 Conz Street</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Northampton, MA 01060</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wednesday, August 12, 2026 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>11AM \u2013 2PM </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Shaw\u2019s Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1 Feinberg Way</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Brockton, MA 02301</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thursday, August 13, 2026</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>10AM \u2013 1PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Perkins School for the Blind</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Watertown, MA 02472</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Grousbeck Center for Students and Technology (GCST)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>First floor conference room</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The GPS address for the GCST is 55 Beechwood Ave in Watertown, MA.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>(You must use that address, as there is no direct access to the GCST parking lot from the main gate at 175 North Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472.)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Friday, August 14, 2026</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>10AM \u2013 1PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#141414'>3 Paul Clancy Way</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#141414'>Worcester, MA 01607</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#141414'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>