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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of Maryland Board of Directors revised the In-Person Events Policy to better align it with CDC guidance. The only change is to #2b, which now indicates unvaccinated individuals who contract COVID-19 should not attend in-person events for 14 days while vaccinated individuals should not attend events for ten days. The updated version is below and on the website.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>This policy is applicable to all chapters, divisions, and the affiliate, as well as any activities, meetings, fundraisers, or in-person gatherings of an official nature.<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'>This policy augments any local public health requirements, including those established by the State of Maryland and the County where the event takes place. This policy is the minimum required for in-person events and activities and may be more restrictive than local guidance. However, if local public health guidance imposes additional or more restrictive requirements, the more restrictive requirements govern.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'>The following individuals should stay home:<o:p></o:p></li><ol start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5'>Individuals who feel sick, including experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste, or those ordinarily associated with COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5'>Unvaccinated individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or vaccinated individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last ten days;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5'>Individuals who have a pending COVID-19 test;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5'>Individuals who have been exposed to an individual who is known or suspected of having COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'>Individuals who purchase tickets for an event and either experience symptoms or later determine they do not feel comfortable attending a large gathering due to the pandemic may choose between requesting and receiving a full refund or donating all or part of the purchase price to the organization;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'>The event host must have masks on hand for individuals who do not bring their own or whose masks are damaged or soiled;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>In-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Temperature screening will be conducted for all attendees of any in-person gatherings with more than 30 attendees, and anyone whose temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher will not be granted admission;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Screening will be conducted for any events with more than 30 participants, and those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Individuals must wear masks that fully cover their mouths and noses at all times unless actively eating and drinking, and unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation based on disability by the affiliate President or Vice Presidents;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Physical distancing is required at all events, e.g. 6 feet apart unless from the same household. For events where individuals are at round tables, no more than 8 individuals may share a table. Where tables are rectangular, only every other seat may be occupied; <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Events are limited to 75% venue capacity, but where it would be difficult to ensure physical distancing as required by #8 above, capacity may be limited to 50%;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, etc. must wash hands frequently consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Food served at any events must be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Individuals serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Out-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>Individuals must follow the county’s requirements concerning wearing masks;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>Physical distancing may be required at all events for individuals not from the same household, e.g. 6 feet apart. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, etc. must frequently wash hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>Food served at any events is recommended to be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'>Individuals serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Adopted: August 16, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Last Updated: November 10, 2021<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='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pronouns: she, her, hers<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> president@nfbmd.org <president@nfbmd.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 6, 2021 1:58 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org' <nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org>; 'nfbmd@nfbnet.org' <nfbmd@nfbnet.org>; 'greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org' <greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org>; 'nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org' <nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org>; 'central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org' <central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org>; 'md-atlarge@nfbnet.org' <md-atlarge@nfbnet.org>; 'md-sligo@nfbnet.org' <md-sligo@nfbnet.org>; 'nationalharbor@nfbnet.org' <nationalharbor@nfbnet.org>; 'mabm@nfbnet.org' <mabm@nfbnet.org>; 'mdabs@nfbnet.org' <mdabs@nfbnet.org>; 'mdpobc@nfbnet.org' <mdpobc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Revised NFB of Maryland Policy on In Person Gatherings<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of Maryland Board of Directors has adopted a revised In Person Events Policy. This revised policy was adopted on October 31, 2021 and supersedes previous versions. The only significant change is that individuals may sit at round tables in groups of up to 8 instead of 6. All other requirements remain the same.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This policy will be in effect at our State Convention. Baltimore City has a current in-door mask mandate, which is in addition to our own affiliate policy that also mandates masks. We will be taking temperatures when people arrive at the hotel, and we will not give out packets unless we’ve verified that temperature was taken. We will have extra masks on hand if individuals need them. However, masks must be worn at all times in the hotel (except for in sleeping rooms) unless the individual is actively eating or drinking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WE will also give out hand sanitizer at the registration and packet pickup.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See below updated policy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>This policy is applicable to all chapters, divisions, and the affiliate, as well as any activities, meetings, fundraisers, or in-person gatherings of an official nature.<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>This policy augments any local public health requirements, including those established by the State of Maryland and the County where the event takes place. This policy is the minimum required for in-person events and activities and may be more restrictive than local guidance. However, if local public health guidance imposes additional or more restrictive requirements, the more restrictive requirements govern.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>The following individuals should stay home:<o:p></o:p></li><ol start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo1'>Individuals who feel sick, including experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste, or those ordinarily associated with COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo1'>Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo1'>Individuals who have a pending COVID-19 test;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo1'>Individuals who have been exposed to an individual who is known or suspected of having COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>Individuals who purchase tickets for an event and either experience symptoms or later determine they do not feel comfortable attending a large gathering due to the pandemic may choose between requesting and receiving a full refund or donating all or part of the purchase price to the organization;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>The event host must have masks on hand for individuals who do not bring their own or whose masks are damaged or soiled;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>In-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Temperature screening will be conducted for all attendees of any in-person gatherings with more than 30 attendees, and anyone whose temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher will not be granted admission;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Screening will be conducted for any events with more than 30 participants, and those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Individuals must wear masks that fully cover their mouths and noses at all times unless actively eating and drinking, and unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation based on disability by the affiliate President or Vice Presidents;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Physical distancing is required at all events, e.g. 6 feet apart unless from the same household. For events where individuals are at round tables, no more than 8 individuals may share a table. Where tables are rectangular, only every other seat may be occupied; <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Events are limited to 75% venue capacity, but where it would be difficult to ensure physical distancing as required by #8 above, capacity may be limited to 50%;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, etc. must wash hands frequently consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Food served at any events must be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Individuals serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Out-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Individuals must follow the county’s requirements concerning wearing masks;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Physical distancing may be required at all events for individuals not from the same household, e.g. 6 feet apart. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, etc. must frequently wash hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Food served at any events is recommended to be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Individuals serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Adopted: August 16, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Last Updated: October 31, 2021<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='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pronouns: she, her, hers<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> <a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org">president@nfbmd.org</a> <<a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org">president@nfbmd.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, September 4, 2021 3:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org">nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'nfbmd@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:nfbmd@nfbnet.org">nfbmd@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org">greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org">nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org">central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'md-atlarge@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:md-atlarge@nfbnet.org">md-atlarge@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'md-sligo@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:md-sligo@nfbnet.org">md-sligo@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'nationalharbor@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:nationalharbor@nfbnet.org">nationalharbor@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'mabm@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:mabm@nfbnet.org">mabm@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'mdabs@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:mdabs@nfbnet.org">mdabs@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'mdpobc@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:mdpobc@nfbnet.org">mdpobc@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Revised NFB of Maryland Policy on In Person Gatherings<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Saturday, August 28, 2021, the NFB of Maryland Board of Directors made a revision to #3 of the affiliate’s Policy on In Person Gatherings and Events. This policy remains applicable and binding on the Maryland affiliate and all of its chapters and divisions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Here is the revised policy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><a name="_Hlk81034175">NFBMD Policy on In Person Gatherings<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'>This policy is applicable to all chapters, divisions, and the affiliate, as well as any activities, meetings, fundraisers, or in-person gatherings of an official nature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>This policy augments any local public health requirements, including those established by the State of Maryland and the County where the event takes place. This policy is the minimum required for in-person events and activities and may be more restrictive than local guidance. However, if local public health guidance imposes additional or more restrictive requirements, the more restrictive requirements govern.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The following individuals should stay home:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals who feel sick, including experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste, or those ordinarily associated with COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals who have a pending COVID-19 test;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>d.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals who have been exposed to an individual who is known or suspected of having COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals who purchase tickets for an event and either experience symptoms or later determine they do not feel comfortable attending a large gathering due to the pandemic may choose between requesting and receiving a full refund or donating all or part of the purchase price to the organization;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The event host must have masks on hand for individuals who do not bring their own or whose masks are damaged or soiled;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'>In-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Temperature screening will be conducted for all attendees of any in-person gatherings with more than 30 attendees, and anyone whose temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher will not be granted admission;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Screening will be conducted for any events with more than 30 participants, and those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals must wear masks that fully cover their mouths and noses at all times unless actively eating and drinking, and unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation based on disability by the affiliate President or Vice Presidents; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Physical distancing is required at all events, e.g. 6 feet apart unless from the same household. For events where individuals are at round tables, no more than 6 individuals may share a table. Where tables are rectangular, only every other seat may be occupied; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Events are limited to 75% venue capacity, but where it would be difficult to ensure physical distancing as required by #8 above, capacity may be limited to 50%;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, etc. must wash hands frequently consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Food served at any events must be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>14.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'>Out-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>15.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals must follow the county’s requirements concerning wearing masks; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>16.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Physical distancing may be required at all events for individuals not from the same household, e.g. 6 feet apart. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>17.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, etc. must frequently wash hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>18.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>19.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>20.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Food served at any events is recommended to be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>21.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Individuals serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk81034175'></span><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><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'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<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></div></body></html>