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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoTitleCxSpFirst><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Hi Parents, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitleCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitleCxSpLast><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>FYI sounds like fun to me. Read below… <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></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><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitle><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Kid’s Ice Skating<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Calling low-vision and blind kids of all ages to come out and learn to skate or practice for <b>FREE!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></h3><h3><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>DATE</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>: APRIL 7<sup>th</sup>, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></h3><h3><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>TIME</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></h3><h3><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>LOCATION</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>: Medstar Capitals Iceplex<o:p></o:p></span></b></h3><h3><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> 627 N Glebe Rd. Unit 800<o:p></o:p></span></b></h3><h3><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Arlington, VA 22203<o:p></o:p></span></b></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>In partnership with the Washington Blind Hockey Club, the National Federation of the Blind of DC would like to invite all blind and visually impaired children ages 3 to 20 years old to come out to the MedStar Capitals Iceplex on April 7<sup>th</sup> for a fun day of practicing and learning how to ice skate with our trained mentors and teachers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This is an entirely FREE event. Ice skates will be provided for those who need them. Bring a bicycle helmet if you have one. Contact Anna Givens (contact below) if you need transportation to or from the event, or if you have any other questions. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>All participants must register for the event at: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://dbcblindhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/031318729"><b>https://dbcblindhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/031318729</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Or go to DCBlindHockey.org click on “more”, then “NFB skating” then “Register”.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>SPOTS ARE LIMITED! REGISTER NOW! AND SEE YOU THERE!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Adobe Garamond Pro Bold",serif'>Anna Givens,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Adobe Garamond Pro Bold",serif'>Program Coordinator,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Adobe Garamond Pro Bold",serif'>402-817-8934<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Adobe Garamond Pro Bold",serif'>Annajee82@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>