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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Here is the one with the direct link. Please note that we want all blind Marylanders to know about the information we have, but this is not a nationwide call, so it is not of much benefit to those outside of Maryland, so do not post it on national lists.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Debbie<o:p></o:p></span></p><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><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBMD-Presidents [mailto:nfbmd-presidents-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>president--- via NFB-Maryland via NFBMD-Presidents<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:16 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> president--- via NFB-Maryland <nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBMD-Presidents] [NFB-Maryland] Reminder: NFBMD Recurring COVID-19 Call Tonight<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you are well and remaining healthy. <o:p></o:p></p><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><span style='color:#1F497D'>I want to remind you about our weekly affiliate COVID-19 call via Zoom. We hold this meeting every Wednesday at 8:00PM Eastern i</span>n order to continue sharing information in a myriad of ways so as to ensure as many members as possible have access, and in order for us to keep connected with one another during this unprecedented situation. All are welcome. We do ask that folks exercise good conference call etiquette, including muting when not talking (star 6). The first<span style='color:#1F497D'> part of the meeting </span>will focus on pushing out information and hearing from you things that are relevant to Maryland’s blind during the COVID-19 outbreak. The second <span style='color:#1F497D'>part </span>will be an opportunity to catch up with one another and socialize with our Federation family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Information on how to access the weekly meetings is below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6248138327">https://zoom.us/j/6248138327</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 624 813 8327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+16468769923,,6248138327# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13126266799,,6248138327# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 624 813 8327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join by Skype for Business<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/skype/6248138327">https://zoom.us/skype/6248138327</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>I want to also remind you that NFBMD attempts to share information, support one another, and keep connected with our members and friends during the time of the Coronavirus crisis in a number of ways. In addition to our Wednesday evening calls, we update our COVID-19 webpage regularly (usually daily) with statistics, resources, and opportunities (including a schedule of free trainings and webinars). Please visit this page at <a href="http://www.nfbmd.org/coronavirus">http://www.nfbmd.org/coronavirus</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This week, NFBMD launched our COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. This fund provides financial assistance to blind individuals and families with a blind member who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus. This fund will provide financial assistance for essential needs such as groceries and medication. If you or someone you know is interested in requesting assistance from the NFBMD COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, please contact me at <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a> or at 443-426-4110. If you or someone you know wishes to make a financial contribution to augment this fund, please reach out to me using the same contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>If, at any point, you need to get in touch with me or you have an urgent need for assistance, please call me at 443-426-4110, text me at 708-829-0523, or email me at <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a>. The NFB of Maryland Board and I are standing by to support you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stay healthy and safe!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza<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> <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></div></body></html>