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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>Please read the information below. You much act immediately if you want to participate. I know nothing more than what is here. Thank you. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are looking for 8 participants that are completely blind or legally blind. </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>They will be compensated $125.00 for a 1-hour interview + $25.00 for transportation for a grand total of $150.00. They will need to find transportation to the Social Security Administration Headquarters at 6401 Security Blvd. in Baltimore</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We have specific times during the day next Monday(9/24), Tuesday(9/25), Thursday(9/27) and Friday(9/28).</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It will be necessary for individuals to call our office (410) 583-9991 between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM, Monday thru Thursday 5:00 PM-9:30 PM and then Saturdays 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM., </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>to qualify for the study. When they call, please have them ask for the "GOLD" study.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions about the study, please call Ted directly at 410-286-1355.</span><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, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President<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>