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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Will the real Mid-Atlantic blind students please stand up? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nah, just kidding. We want all blind students to please stand up. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s time. 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 class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Theme: “Who Am I?, Who Are You?, Who Are We?” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📅</span> Dates: August 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. - August 18, 2024, 12:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lodging: Jernigan Institute <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>✈</span>️ Nearest Airport: Baltimore Washington International (BWI) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 explore these challenges and triumphs through engaging and interactive activities, thought-provoking conversations, and riveting presentations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us to: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Challenge your perceptions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Network with blind peers and mentors <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Discover new ways to live the life you want <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whether you’re just starting your educational journey or are well on your way, this seminar is designed to empower and inspire. Expect a weekend packed with opportunities. Mark your calendar and be on the lookout for the registration form coming out next week! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get ready for an exciting weekend of growth, learning, and fun in Baltimore, a city rich in history and culture. 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><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>