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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please help spread the word about the TUG program on September 12. The featured speaker will be longtime federationist J. J. Meddaugh from A T Guys. He will be giving a demonstration of the BlindShell Mobile Phone. This phone was featured in the March Edition of the Braille Monitor called “The BlindShell: An Accessible Cell Phone With Real Buttons” by Curtis Chong. Get direct answers to your questions and more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Read the message from the Library below: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>On Saturday, September 12, the Technology User Group is pleased to welcome J. J. Meddaugh, who will be giving us a virtual demonstration of the BlindShell mobile phone. This phone is designed for the blind, having a flip phone design with some smartphone capabilities. Those who would benefit the most from this demo will not receive this email, so it is imperative that you spread the word to your friends and family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>J. J. Meddaugh from <a href="http://atguys.com"><span style='color:blue'>atguys.com</span></a> is one of the frequent hosts of the Blind Bargains Podcast.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, September 12<sup>th</sup>, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back</span>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>