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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p>Students,<o:p></o:p></p><p>Ready to make a difference? It’s time to stand up and shine! The Maryland Association of Blind Students, in conjunction with the National Association of Blind Students, brings you the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Theme: “Who Am I?, Who Are You?, Who Are We?”<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📅</span> Dates: August 16, 2024- August 18, 2024,<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📍</span> Location: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, 200 E Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🏨</span> Lodging: Jernigan Institute<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>✈</span>️ Nearest Airport: Baltimore Washington International (BWI)<o:p></o:p></p><p>The registration link is now live! Register here<br><a href="https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=4">https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=4</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p>Calling all high school and college students! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in the historic city of Baltimore, where the spirit of Maryland’s famous blue crabs meets the vibrant energy of the National Federation of the Blind. As blind students, we encounter unique daily realities that often go unrecognized or misunderstood. This seminar is your chance to delve into these experiences through engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and dynamic presentations.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Join us to:<o:p></o:p></p><p>• Challenge your perceptions<br>• Network with blind peers and mentors<br>• Discover new ways to live the life you want<o:p></o:p></p><p>Whether you’re just beginning your educational journey or are already well on your way, this seminar is designed to empower and inspire. Expect a weekend filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and fun in a city rich with history and culture.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We can’t wait to see you there!<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></div></body></html>