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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p>Hello Families:<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We have some exciting news to share! The Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children is starting a GroupMe message group just for our community. This will be a quick and easy way to stay in touch and make sure you never miss out on what\u2019s happening.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Here\u2019s what you can expect in the group:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Updates on upcoming events and activities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Announcements about fundraisers and ways to get involved<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>A weekly tip on raising a blind child (something practical and helpful you can use right away!)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Special times when the chat will be open for live Q&A with our board members \u2014 a chance to ask as many questions as you want and get honest, helpful answers<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f449</span> Click here to join the GroupMe: <a href="https://groupme.com/join_group/110054674/ZP9kKLdf">https://groupme.com/join_group/110054674/ZP9kKLdf</a><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>No app? No problem!<o:p></o:p></p><p>You don\u2019t have to download the GroupMe app to stay connected. If you\u2019d like to be part of the group but prefer not to use the app, just reach out to Melissa Sheeder and she\u2019ll help get you connected another way.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4e7</span> Email: <a href="mailto:msheeder87@gmail.com">msheeder87@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4de</span> Phone: 410-868-2779<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We\u2019re hoping this group makes it easier for parents to stay connected, share ideas, and get the support you need. We will start using this chat on a regular basis on October 5, 2025. Are so excited to share information with parents. <o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<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'><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>