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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Dear Families and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>The Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children is excited to announce a new monthly series just for parents and caregivers: Parent Playbook Nights!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Beginning October 15, 2025, and continuing on the third Tuesday of every month, we\u2019ll gather on Zoom for open conversations designed around your questions. Each session will highlight a specific topic related to raising blind and low-vision children\u2014but most importantly, this is your chance to ask as many questions as you want. Experts and experienced parents will be on hand to share guidance, practical tips, and personal experiences.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Topics will include:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Assistive technology<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Braille literacy<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Cane travel and independent movement<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Daily living skills<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Transitioning to middle school, high school, and college<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Blindness training centers<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Summer camps and enrichment programs for blind kids<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>\u2026and more!<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>These calls are meant to be informal, supportive, and interactive. Whether you\u2019re new to the journey or have years of experience, Parent Playbook Nights are a place to connect, ask questions, and get real answers from people who know and understand.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4c5</span> When: Kicking off October 15, 2025, and every third Tuesday of the month<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4bb</span> Where: Zoom (link will be shared prior to each session)<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We look forward to seeing you at our very first Parent Playbook Night in October and beginning this exciting new series together!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Garret <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>James G. Mooney, Esq<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>(480) 433-8003 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>