<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello all,</div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Help Us Celebrate<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Friends of the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print
Disabled needs your help to celebrate the 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary of
getting a new home to house the library. The state of Maryland built a brand-new
building for the library on 415 Park Ave in 1992. In partnership with the
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, we are offering any patron
who is interested three Braille books about children with disabilities that you
may keep. Learn about the exploits of a blind child, a child in a wheelchair,
and an autistic and nonverbal child who attend Mortimer Potts Elementary
School. Children and adults will enjoy such characters as Mitzi Mufflin and her
cane, Tappity as she navigates her way through the challenges of becoming
principal for the day. Let us know if you want these books in<span> </span>hardcopy Braille or in an electronic format
to read on your e-reader Braille display. Send an email to the library at <a href="mailto:reference.desk@maryland.gov" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">reference.desk@maryland.gov</a> . The
books will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, so get your requests
in quickly, but no later than September 15, 2022.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join the fun and continue the celebration! Come to the
Friends annual meeting to enjoy a presentation and meet the author of these
books, Elizabeth Cooper. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Date: Saturday, October 29<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span> </span>Time:10 am – 12 pm<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span> </span>Place: Library for
the Blind and Print Disabled, 415 Park Avenue<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The event will also be available on Zoom. We will provide
the link closer to the event. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Be looking for an email in October telling you how to RSVP
for this event. <br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thanks<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></p>
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</div><div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><font size="2">Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</font></b></div><div><font size="2">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</font></div><div><font size="2">410-715-9596</font></div><div><font size="2"><br></font></div><div><font size="2">The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday 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.<br></font></div><div><b><font size="2"></font></b></div><div><b><font size="2"><br></font></b></div></div></div></div></div></div>