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A small round image to the left shows President Othman sitting inside the plane with her hands on the control stick. The background is a soft sky with clouds.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Members of the Board of Directors and the <br>Host Chapter welcome you to the <br>60th Annual Convention of the <br>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</span><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President</span></em><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Justin Young, Chairperson</span></em><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Logistics Committee<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Davis, President</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Eastern Shore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h2><b><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></h2><h2><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome to the 60th annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland! This year\u2019s convention will be held in Ocean City at the Ashore Resort and Beach Club. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ashore Resort and Beach Club<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>410-524-3535<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A detailed description of the layout of the hotel can be found later in this agenda. When you check into the hotel, you will be asked to confirm your departure date. If you decide to leave earlier than the departure date you confirm when you check in, there may be an additional fee. You may be asked to provide proof of convention registration to receive the convention hotel rate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></i><p class=MsoNormal><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></i></p><h3><a name="_Hlk219221473"><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Special Information for First-Time Attendees<o:p></o:p></span></u></a></h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk219221473'></span><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_16" o:spid="_x0000_s1034" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Rookie Roundup logo" style='position:absolute;margin-left:402pt;margin-top:.5pt;width:85.7pt;height:75.5pt;z-index:251654144;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
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This orientation will be held virtually, the codes to join via web conference or via conference call are below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Meeting ID</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: 624 813 8327 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One-Number Conference Call:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 339-209-4083<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Conduct</span></u></i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are committed to providing a safe and harassment-free environment for everyone. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our code of conduct, which can be found at <br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct</span></b></a><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold an atmosphere that benefits everyone. Prohibited behaviors include harassment, unwelcome sexual attention, and inappropriate use of the NFBMD convention space and platforms. Prohibited behavior or misuse of our space and platforms will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For assistance, or to report an incident at the convention, <br>please call <u>585-770-4073</u> or <br>email </span><a href="mailto:convention@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>convention@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for immediate attention.</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Formal reports can be submitted to the NFB national office at: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct/Report-Form"><b><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct/<br>Report-Form</span></b></a><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All formal reports will be thoroughly investigated according to the <br>code of conduct. We thank you for contributing to the integrity <br>of our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Packet Pickup, Onsite Registration, and Virtual Experience Registration</span></u></i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><h3><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Packet Pickup<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoEndnoteText>Packet Pickup is available for those who preregistered online prior to the convention. Attendees are encouraged to preregister to take advantage of discounted registration, meals, and transportation prices. This year, those who preregistered with Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), our Title sponsor, have separate designated packet pickup times and locations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><a name="_Hlk220137502">Packet pickup will be open at the below days, times, and locations:<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Preregistered but not through BISM \u2013 Grand Foyer (Main Level outside of Tideline A and Tideline B):<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Thursday, February 12 from 5:30 \u2013 7 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Friday, February 13 from 1 \u2013 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Saturday, February 14 from 7:45 \u2013 8:25 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. \u2013 12:15 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Sunday, February 15 from 8:30 \u2013 8:45 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Preregistered through BISM \u2013 Terrace Lobby (Terrace Level outside of the Atlantic ballrooms):<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Thursday, February 12 from 5:30 \u2013 7 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Friday, February 13 from 1 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Onsite Registration<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></h3><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'>Those who did not preregister prior to the convention may visit Onsite Registration. Onsite registration is located in the Grand Foyer (Main Level outside of Tideline A and Tideline B). We accept Zelle, cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'>Onsite Registration will be open at the below days and times:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Friday, February 13 from 1 \u2013 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Saturday, February 14 from 7:45 \u2013 8:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. \u2013 12:15 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo11'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Sunday, February 15 from 8:15 \u2013 8:45 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220137502'></span><p class=MsoEndnoteText>Convention registration is a requirement for voting, door prize eligibility, and other convention activities. All registrants will receive wrist bands, which will indicate voting eligibility. Additionally, discounted rates for hotel rooms are contingent on proof of registration. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Virtual Experience Registration<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoEndnoteText>Registration for the NFBMD Convention Virtual Experience will remain open through the convention. Individuals may register for the virtual experience by visiting <a href="https://nfbmd.org/convention">https://nfbmd.org/convention</a>. Virtual experience registration enables participants to win door prizes, participate in the Bake & Experience Auction, and participate in the Time of Sharing. Participants will be able to virtually attend the board meeting, resolutions committee Meeting, Dinner & a Play, all general sessions, and the banquet. Virtual Experience participants will not be able to vote or speak on the floor. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fun with Friends: Convention Childcare Activities</span></u></i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All childcare (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take place in Seaside 6 on the Terrace Level (second floor). Hours are: Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 \u2013 9:45 p.m.; Saturday 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., and 6:45 to 10:15 p.m., or at conclusion of the banquet, whichever is earlier; and Sunday 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. or at adjournment, whichever is earlier (lunch and dinner will be provided Friday and Saturday). Contact Garret Mooney at </span><a href="mailto:james.garret.mooney@gmail.com"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com</span></b></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exhibit Hall</span></u></i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The exhibit hall is located in Atlantic 1 on the Terrace Level. The exhibit hall will operate on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Special Attention Items</span></u></i><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Banquet tickets may be purchased for $75 at the onsite registration area. We will accept Zelle, cash, checks, credit cards, and PayPal. No tickets will be available after 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. On the evening of the banquet, tickets will be required to enter the ballroom and will be collected at the tables. Anyone who pre-registered but who has not picked up their banquet tickets by 12:15 p.m. on Saturday will forfeit them and will not receive a refund.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You may make arrangements to reserve a specific banquet seat for yourself or for a group of up to 10 people at the banquet ticket exchange table. The banquet ticket exchange table will open on Saturday, February 14 from 1:20 \u2013 1:50 p.m. and is located in the Grand Foyer, on the Main Level, outside Tideline A and Tideline B. Please be sure to indicate whether you purchased a vegetarian meal and any previously requested dietary needs when exchanging your tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Individuals with dietary restrictions must submit those requests in advance, as such meals must often be ordered and/or prepared off-site. Requests related to dietary restrictions should be sent to </span><a href="mailto:Convention@nfbmd.org">Convention@nfbmd.org</a> <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>by February 1, 2026.<u><br><br></u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Requests for reasonable accommodations \u2014 other than Braille and large print agendas, which will be available for all \u2014 must be submitted in advance, as such accommodations often require advanced arrangements. Requests for accommodations should be sent to </span><a href="mailto:Convention@nfbmd.org">Convention@nfbmd.org</a> <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>by February 1, 2026.<u><br><br></u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All business will be suspended during the Presidential Report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The host chapter will provide hospitality on Friday and Saturday morning in Cabana rooms off the Dune Deck from 7 \u2013 8:30 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teens and tweens will have programming throughout the convention. Some of this programming will take place in Cabana rooms off the Dune Deck. For more information and specific schedules, contact Garret Mooney at </span><a href="mailto:James.Garret.Mooney@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>James.Garret.Mooney@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><a name="_Hlk7768906"><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>General sessions will be in Tideline A on the Main Level. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The banquet will be in Atlantic Ballroom 1 and 2 on the Terrace Level.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Boxed lunches will be resold if not picked up by 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Those interested in boxed lunches on Friday should visit the Terrace Lobby. Those who fail to pick up their boxed lunches by <br>12:30 p.m. on Friday will forfeit them and will not receive a refund.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tickets for other meals may be purchased on a first-come, first-serve basis from the registration table. The costs are:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dinner and a Play: $38<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Leadership Development & Networking Breakfast (all welcome): $43<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Issues Luncheon: $43<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Parents Luncheon: $43<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Students Luncheon: $43<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Banquet: $75<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level2 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Training Center Networking & Alumni Breakfast: $43<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All purchases are final and no refunds are available.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford are the co-chairs of the Door Prize Committee. Please turn in your door prizes to Juhi and/or Qualik as soon as possible. Those attending in person and via the Virtual Experience are eligible to win door prizes. You must be registered for the convention and be present when your name is called in order to win a door prize. Door prizes will be awarded during the general sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and during the convention banquet.<br><br><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joel Zimba and Erin Zobell are the co-chairs of the National Funding Support Committee, which manages our Bake and Experience Auction. Please consider bringing baked goods and donating experiences such as dinners, cooking lessons, etc., for this auction. Please email </span></span><a href="mailto:Convention@nfbmd.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention@nfbmd.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> by February 1, 2026 to provide information about your donation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All tabs related to the Bake and Experience Auction must be cashed out prior to adjournment on Sunday. We accept Zelle, cash, checks, credit cards, and PayPal. All purchases are final. Anyone who bids on and wins an auction item and fails to pay for their item prior to adjournment will be banned from bidding in the auction in the future. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Student Division will host a fire sale for individually wrapped baked items, e.g., single cupcakes, brownies, and cookies.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:106%;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will have a cane walk with individualized cane travel instruction by a NOMC by appointment only. To reserve a slot for your child or for yourself, please contact Garret Mooney at </span></span><a href="mailto:james.garret.mooney@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<br><br></span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:106%;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On Sunday, you must check out of your room before 11 a.m. Please note that the convention is not scheduled to adjourn until 1 p.m. After check-out, you may store your luggage by dropping it off at Seaside 5 on the Terrace Level between 7:30 and 9 a.m., Sunday. Please be sure your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address, and telephone number. All luggage for those not using NFBMD transportation must be picked up by 1:15 p.m. or 15 minutes after adjournment, whichever is earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:106%;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are leaving the hotel on an NFB of Maryland bus, please bring your luggage to Seaside 5 on the Terrace Level between 7:30 and 9 a.m. on Sunday. Your luggage will be tagged and held, and then loaded onto the buses at 1 p.m. Please be sure your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address, and telephone number. Please identify when checking in your luggage if you are assigned to the New Carrollton Bus, Baltimore Bus 1, or Baltimore Bus 2.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:106%;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo13'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There are two guide dog relief areas. The first is located just outside Tideline A and Tideline B on the Main Level (outside of general session). The second is located outside the Dune Deck near the Cabana sleeping room area on the Terrace Level just beyond the Tap Room (bar); this guide dog relief area is down some steps on the beach side of the hotel, so those needing an accessible guide dog relief area will want to use the one adjacent to Tideline A and B.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:96.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:96.0pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Organization Information</span></i></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<br>1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>443-426-4110; </span></i></b><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></i></b></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=654 style='width:490.25pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=312 valign=top style='width:3.25in;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=194 height=256 style='width:2.0208in;height:2.6666in' id="Picture_x0020_12" src="cid:image047.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="Mark Riccobono holds NFB membership coin"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=342 valign=top style='width:256.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=197 height=258 style='width:2.0555in;height:2.6875in' id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image048.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="Image of Ronza Othman"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=312 valign=top style='width:3.25in;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Image: Mark Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=342 valign=top style='width:256.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Image: Ronza Othman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind <br>of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=654 style='width:490.25pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=654 valign=top style='width:490.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=208 height=247 style='width:2.1666in;height:2.5763in' id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image049.png@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="Image of Shawn Callaway"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:7.15pt'><td width=654 valign=top style='width:490.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:7.15pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Image: Shawn Callaway<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Representative <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Board Member, National Federation of the Blind;</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> <br></span><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>President, </span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia <br><br></span><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p></td></tr></table><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Officers:</span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, <i>President</i>, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deborah Brown, <i>First Vice President</i>, Rockville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Christopher Danielsen, <i>Second Vice President</i>, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Judy Rasmussen, <i>Secretary</i>, Silver Spring<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jenivieve White, <i>Treasurer</i>, Owings Mills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Board of Directors:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mildred Rivera, Lutherville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our Belief Message<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>About the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their families and friends. We believe in the full capacity of blind people; we have the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Our members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind people can live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Who We Are<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit comprised of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and divisions, and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences together to effect change at the state and national level.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><h3><a name="_Hlk156943909"><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>What We Do<br><br></span></u></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Assist blind and low-vision individuals to acquire the skills of independence<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Help blind and low-vision persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teach blind and low-vision persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Encourage blind and low-vision seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Prepare blind and low-vision students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Inform people with diabetes about options for coping with vision loss<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Support parents and friends of blind and low-vision children with information about the capabilities of the blind<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Protect and promote the civil rights of blind and low-vision persons through public education and legislative action<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high-quality rehabilitation<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo14'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><a name="_Hlk220789455"><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank You, Convention Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></u></a></h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220789455'></span><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>We extend profuse thanks to the following convention sponsors.</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><a name="_Hlk156225735"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, </span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Title Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Arts Access, </span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diamond Jubilee Level Sponsor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, </span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Independence Level Sponsor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Waymo, </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Independence Level Sponsor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>AdNet / AccountNet, Inc., </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Opportunity Level Sponsor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy LLP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.25in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Democracy Live</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Freedom Level Sponsor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.25in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sipbound Corporation</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=575 height=811 style='width:5.9861in;height:8.4513in' id="Picture_x0020_9" src="cid:image050.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="BISM full page ad as described in image description"></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Full page BISM ad description. Text, \u201cLooking for career opportunities and/or training... We are the spot. Will you join us? </span></i><a href="file:///C:/Users/Justin%20Young/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/K631W4FA/www.BISM.org"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.BISM.org</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> \u201cCreating an environment with no limits for people who are blind,\u201d followed by the BISM logo, which contains the text \u201cBISM Empowering the Blind Community.\u201d Images: On the right side of the ad, there are six pictures of blind people reading, traveling, working. There is a QR code on top left. Text: Following the BISM logo is the text, \u201cEmploying. Educating. Training. We are a proud sponsor of the 2026 NFB of Maryland State Convention [NFB logo]. </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Navigating the Ashore Resort & Beach Club<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ashore Resort and Beach Club is located at 10100 Coastal Highway. This hotel has two buildings that are connected through a hallway on the second floor. Most sleeping rooms and common spaces such as restaurants are in the Tower Building, while meeting rooms are in the Conference Center. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The first floor of both buildings is called the \u201cMain Level,\u201d while the second floor is called the \u201cTerrace Level.\u201d <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As you arrive at the hotel and face it, the Conference Center will be on your left and the Tower Building will be on your right. The Conference Center and Tower Building are separated by a covered driveway on the Main Level. Individuals can cross between the two buildings at this level, but they will be outside for approximately 50 feet. Beware of traffic, as this driveway is used both as a loading and unloading zone and also for through traffic for the hotel parking lots. The two buildings are connected on the second or Terrace Level by an internal hallway. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h4><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tower Building <o:p></o:p></span></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There is one entrance to the Tower Building, which is not facing Coastal Highway but rather on the side of the hotel under the covered driveway. As you come into the tiled lobby of the hotel Tower Building through the entrance from the covered driveway, you will be on the Main Level. Directly to your left along the wall are the hotel check-in desks. With your back to the covered driveway doors, to your left past the check-in desks, you will find a set of three elevators to take you to the Terrace Level and to all other floors of the Tower Building. Again, standing with your back to the doors leading to the covered driveway, straight ahead and to the right, you will find the Grand Staircase that will take you to the Terrace Level. In the middle of the Main Level lobby are several conversation areas with different types of chairs and couches. Past the elevator you can find a small business center. The ATM is at the check-in desk. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you turn and face the doors to the covered driveway, you can use these doors to get to the Conference Center by walking straight ahead about 50 feet. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On the Terrace Level of the Tower Building, you will find a hallway that connects common spaces and amenities. If you stand with your back to the elevator bank, you will find a hallway going left to right in front of you. If you go to the right, you will cross into the Conference Center. If you go to the left, you will follow a hallway with amenities along it until you come to a set of double doors to the Dune Deck. We\u2019ll come back to the Dune Deck shortly. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As you turn left from the elevator bank, you will first encounter Ashore Things, which sells coffee, snacks, quick bites, sundries, and tourist merchandise. Past Ashore Things is the Tide Room, which is the hotel restaurant. Connected to the Tide Room and further down the hall towards the Dune Deck is the TAP Room, which is the hotel\u2019s bar. The Tap Room has a limited food menu. The hallway outside the Tap Room leads to a set of double doors that take you to the Dune Deck. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The double doors open up into a large tiled seating area called the Dune Deck. This is an inside beach-style seating area, which once housed an indoor pool that has now been filled in. With your back to the double doors, to your far left is a set of doors that lead you to an outside deck. This deck has outdoor seating and a staircase down to the beach. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A guide dog relief area is available just at the bottom of these outside stairs on the beach. There, you will find trash cans. Please don\u2019t forget to bring your own baggies and dispose of them in the trash cans. Those needing an accessible relief area should choose the other guide dog relief area.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Standing on the Dune Deck, directly in front of you, are a set of Cabana sleeping rooms. Some of these rooms will also be used for teen and tween activities. There are clusters of seating areas throughout the Dune Deck. There is also a low wall that surrounds much of the Dune Deck to create a hallway directly in front of the cabana rooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is noteworthy that the Tap Room has a second entrance directly from the Dune Deck (just to the left of the double doors from which you entered the area), and individuals can purchase food and beverages from the bar and enjoy them on the Dune Deck while enjoying sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean in the comfort of an inside venue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The third through sixteenth floors of the Tower Building are sleeping rooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Those looking for an accessible guide dog relief area from the Tower Building should use the entrance leading to the covered driveway and walk left towards Coastal Highway. At the end of the covered driveway, turn right, and you\u2019ll be outside the Conference Center, where there is a guide dog relief area described in more detail later.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h4><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Conference Center <o:p></o:p></span></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Conference Center has two floors \u2013 the Main Level and the Terrace Level. The Conference Center Main Level has two sets of doors \u2013 one is the large set of main doors that face Coastal Highway, and the second faces the covered driveway. If you enter the main doors, you will find yourself in the Grand Foyer. Registration, packet pick-up, and banquet ticket exchange will all be in the Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you put your back to the Coastal Highway set of doors, you will face Tideline A and Tideline B, which together, make the Grand Ballroom. Tideline A is on the left, and Tideline B is on the right closer to the entrance to the covered driveway. Our general sessions will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Tideline A. Tideline A will also house the board meeting, resolutions, and several seminars. Tideline B will host Pizza and a Play and Crab Idol, but there may be times when, as space is needed, we open up the rooms to make one large room which is the Grand Ballroom. If you face the Grand Ballroom, you will find a set of stairs to the Terrace Level on your far left along the entire wall. You will find an elevator on your far right in the corner on the same wall as the main doors from Coastal Highway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>An accessible guide dog relief area is available just outside the Conference Center entrance on the Coastal Highway side of the Main Level. There, you will find some sandy areas and trash cans. Please don\u2019t forget to bring your own baggies and dispose of them in the trash cans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Many of our seminars and workshops, childcare, the exhibit hall, boxed lunch distribution, BISM packet pickup, and the banquet will be on the Terrace Level of the Conference Center. You can get to this level either through the elevator and staircase in the Conference Center, or through the hallway from the Tower Building. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Terrace Level of the Conference Building can best be described as having four separate sections but they are not equal in size. This is because the different meeting room sizes create hallways that aren\u2019t straight shots throughout this level. However, there are only two main hallways, even though one zigs and zags a little.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will orient as though we are standing at the top of the stairs of the Conference Center on the Terrace Level and for this section, use left and right. Starting from the top of the stairs, the two sections closest to us consist of one large open space in front of us all the way to the far right (Terrace Lobby) and one block of meeting rooms to our left (Atlantic Ballroom). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Terrace Lobby is quite large and wide open. We will use the Terrace Lobby for boxed lunch distribution, BISM packet pickup, and the pre-banquet reception. If you put the stairs behind you and walk forward through the Terrace Lobby, you will first pass the Atlantic Ballrooms on your left and eventually come across a straight hallway that only goes left. We will return to this hallway in a moment. If you continue forward to the end of the Terrace Lobby, you will find the elevator on your right in the corner and a second hallway that continues forward and then zigzags right and then left. We will return to the zigzagging hallway in a moment as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The left section of the Terrace Level closest to the stairs consists of three conference rooms that, together, make up the Atlantic Ballroom. We will hold our banquet in the Atlantic Ballroom. Atlantic 1, which you encounter first, has windows and is the same size as Atlantic 2a and 2b combined. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you walk past Atlantic 1, you will encounter Atlantic 2B. We will be using Atlantic 2b for the Exhibit Hall. When you get to the end of Atlantic 2b as you walk through the Terrace Lobby, you will find a straight hallway that only goes left. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you turn down the straight hallway, you will find on your left a second entrance to Atlantic 2b. If you keep walking down the straight hallway, Atlantic 2a will be on your left. Remember that Atlantic 2b has doors on both the Terrace Lobby and straight hallway, but Atlantic 2a can only be accessed from the straight hallway. We will use Atlantic 1, 2A, and 2B for various seminars and some of our Saturday luncheons. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>When you turn down the straight hallway, you will find the third section of the Terrace Level on your right. You will walk past a restroom and some storage areas and then encounter Seaside 3, 2, and 1 in that order. Seaside 3 is just past the restroom and directly across from the straight hallway entrance to Atlantic 2B. Seaside 2 is just past Seaside 3, and Seaside 1 is at the end of the straight hallway, with its doors just across from those of Atlantic 2a. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Now, entering the zigzag hallway (with the Terrace Lobby behind you and the straight hallway to your left), you will first encounter Seaside 4. If you continue past Seaside 4, the hallway zags to the right, and you will find Seaside 5 on your right. Seaside 5 will be used for luggage storage and the legislative letter writing workshop. If you keep going past Seaside 5 to the end of that hallway, you will encounter Seaside 6, where childcare is located. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The hallway zigzags again to the left directly in front of Seaside 5, and then merges with the main hallway to the Tower Building.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_228" o:spid="_x0000_s1033" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:-60.6pt;margin-top:17.65pt;width:522.75pt;height:520.5pt;z-index:251655168;visibility:visible;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:relative;z-index:251655168;left:-111px;top:9396px;width:1046px;height:10437px'><img width=697 height=694 style='width:7.2638in;height:7.2291in' src="cid:image051.png@01DC9309.863D1110" v:shapes="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_228"></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><h2 style='text-indent:76.5pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lyrics copied from October 2015 Presidential Release<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chorus:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Live the life you want. Nobody can stop you.<br>Shoot for the sun and break on through.<br>So you're blind. You'll be fine. We've got good news!<br>You can live the life you want. Yes, we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grab a cane, get trained, gotta get movin\u2019.<br>Make a change in the wage, that's what we're doin\u2019.<br>Come with me, yeah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You and me, NFB, let\u2019s dream together.<br>NFB, you and me, lives on forever.<br>You will see, yeah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can live the life you want. You\u2019ll know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h2><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chapters and Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</span><b><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></h2><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>At-Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, President, 443-271-1668, </span><a href="mailto:mwoods719@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>mwoods719@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., via phone: 339-209-4083<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Baltimore County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Latonya Phipps-Cross, President, 443-465-8761, </span></em><a href="mailto:Phippslatonya@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phippslatonya@gmail.com</span></a><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'> </span></em><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></em></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Monthly meetings: second Wednesday in Baltimore County at BISM and virtually</span></em><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Central Maryland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Matt Yannuzzi, President, 443-851-1944, </span></em><a href="mailto:Matthew.Yannuzzi@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Matthew.Yannuzzi@gmail.com</span></a><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'> </span></em><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></em></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Monthly meetings: first Tuesday in Columbia and virtually</span></em><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Eastern Shore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Davis, President, 410-430-8954, </span><a href="mailto:hguy403@comcast.net"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>hguy403@comcast.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: second Saturday in Salisbury and virtually<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greater Baltimore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, President, 410-262-1281, </span><a href="mailto:Cdanielsen@nfb.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: third Saturday in Baltimore at the NFB and virtually<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greater Carroll County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Brian Keseling, President</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, 410-855-5605<span style='color:black'>,</span> </span><a href="mailto:bkmaverick@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>bkmaverick@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: <span style='color:black'>second Saturday in Westminster <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greater Prince George\u2019s County Chapter</span></u><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tajuan Farmer, President, 202-255-2416, </span><a href="mailto:Tajuan.Farmer@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tajuan.Farmer@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: second Tuesday in various locations in Prince George\u2019s County and virtually<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Association of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Melba Taylor</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, President, 240-381-1637, </span><a href="mailto:m.taylor@encoreassoc.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>m.taylor@encoreassoc.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, President, 301-312-9813, </span><a href="mailto:qsford@outlook.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>qsford@outlook.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Periodic meetings throughout the year <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=697 height=1 style='width:7.2638in;height:.0069in' src="cid:image053.png@01DC9309.863D1110" align=left hspace=12 alt="Half page ad for Vanda Pharmaceuticals as described in image description" v:shapes="Group_x0020_284135421"><![endif]><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk189562912"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Half Page Vanda Pharmaceuticals ad description. Heading: The Vanda Pharmaceuticals logo. Images: On the left side, a man wearing dark glasses walking with a guide dog. Text: \u201cVanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day. Come visit us at our booth to learn about non-24. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189562912'></span><h3><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Stay Connected and Informed:</span></i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=418 height=135 style='width:4.3541in;height:1.4097in' id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image054.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="Icon with social media emblems: facebook like icon, twitter logo, pinterest logo, LinkedIn logo, Google plus logo, Instagram logo."></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Follow and like the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofmaryland"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfMaryland</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Stay connected with your fellow Maryland Federationists by joining our state email listserv to receive affiliate and national announcements, plus you can participate in discussions regarding blindness and blindness issues. Sign up at </span><a href="https://nfbnet.org/"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBnet.org</span></b></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, select \u201cjoin or drop NFB mailing lists,\u201d and activate \u201cNFBMD\u201d link, and follow the instructions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Many of our local chapters now also have a listserv. Talk to your chapter President to learn how to sign up so you don\u2019t miss important news and events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Visit our website at </span><a href="https://nfbmd.org/"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBMD.org</span></b></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Check out our blog for the President\u2019s Messages. Be sure to check out the Blindness Resources link, and the Know Your Rights link to keep up to date on important information. Be sure to download and print \u201cAbout NFBMD,\u201d in the \u201cAbout Us\u201d tab on </span><a href="https://nfbmd.org/about"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBMD.org</span></b></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, to use as handouts at chapter outreach events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The <b><i>Braille Spectator</i></b> is published for members of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and others who share an interest in the work of this organization. The <b><i>Braille Spectator</i></b> can be read on the web at </span><a href="https://nfbmd.org/Newsletter"><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBMD.org/Newsletter</span></b></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or can be listened to on the local channel of NFB-Newsline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Memorable Moments: Snapshots in Maryland</span></u><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_15" o:spid="_x0000_s1031" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Student leans over a multi-line braille display, Monarch, touching the navigation buttons" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:13.05pt;margin-top:13.9pt;width:226.5pt;height:169.85pt;z-index:251657216;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:margin;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
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Student and Mentor travel down park path (right).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=623 height=411 style='width:6.493in;height:4.2847in' id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image057.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Above Image: Six mentors and five students with white canes smile together<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:189.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=533 height=273 style='width:5.5486in;height:2.8402in' id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image058.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: Governor\u2019s bill signing in May 2025 for HB910/SB911 the Property Tax \u2013 Exemption for Blind Individuals \u2013 Alteration with Governor Moore, Sponsors, and NFBMD members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=543 height=347 style='width:5.6527in;height:3.6111in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image059.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image:</span> <span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Governor\u2019s bill signing in May 2025 SB84/HB455 Braille Flag Memorial Act of 2025 with Governor Moore, Sponsors, and NFBMD members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=517 height=387 style='width:5.3888in;height:4.0347in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image060.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="Ten people of blind and non-blind people of different ages and races smile together with commemorative award under a balloon arch"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFBMD members host Wizarding Weekend on Magical Main in Old Ellicott City to commemorate Blind Equality Achievement Month and White Cane Awareness Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=624 height=312 style='width:6.5in;height:3.25in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image031.png@01DC9309.3C793F40" alt="Two image collage: on left, member smiles standing at her full table of homemade gifts. on right, several tables with exhibitors and market attendees"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFB Winter Market tables with members displaying crafts, clothing, and homemade gifts. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center 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style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_142225370" o:spid="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" 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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>New white cane legislation brings the dawn of a new day;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The right of the blind to organize is truly here to stay;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our cause goes marching on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Glory, glory Federation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Glory, glory Federation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Glory, glory Federation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our cause goes marching on. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To aid the blind's long struggle we have formed the NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To free them from their bondage of workshop and agency, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:44.6pt;text-indent:-4.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To give a hand to all the blind wherever they may be;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:5.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our cause goes marching on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Committees of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</span></i><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you\u2019re interested in being appointed to a particular committee, notify the NFBMD President at </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or 443-426-4110.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Advocacy Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki and Melissa Riccobono, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ambassadors Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Audit Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Justin Young, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB BELL Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Erin Zobell, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, editor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crab Feast Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Millie Rivera, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Davis and Janice Toothman, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Development and Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford and Justin Young, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Employment Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pam Goodman and Judy Rasmussen, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Guide Dog Users Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sherry Shirek, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Legislation (Federal) Committee </span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki and Debbie Brown, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Legislation (State) Committee <o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Makers Market Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danielle McCann, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dezman Jackson and Ellen Ringlein, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nominating Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Paré and Ann-Marie Laney, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Public Relations Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resolutions Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarship Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Social Media Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Anderson and Stephanie Cascone, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Spanish Services Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teresa Graham, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sports and Recreation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford and Derique Simon, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Transportation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Aloma Bouma and Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Co-chairpersons</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Website and Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Berggren and Graham Mehl, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Youth Activity Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Erin Zobell, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=663 height=631 style='width:6.9097in;height:6.5763in' id="Picture_x0020_1244879337" src="cid:image065.jpg@01DC9309.863D1110" alt="Maryland Arts Access ad as described in imaged description"></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Three quarter page ad for Maryland Arts Access: Text, \u201cCongratulations National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, 60 years of service. Maryland Arts Access Ralph Welsh, President\u201d <o:p></o:p></span></p><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention-Related Committees </span></i><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Debbie Brown, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Childcare Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Logistics Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Justin Young, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Registration Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marie Marucci and Bre Brown, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teresa Graham, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Door Prize Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula and Jenivieve White, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mary Ellen Jernigan, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><u><span style='line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joel Zimba and Erin Zobell, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><a name="_Hlk220140751"><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Groups of the <br>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland</span></i></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220140751'></span><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you\u2019re interested in joining a particular group, contact that group\u2019s chairperson.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:right'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Crafters Group</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Parents Group</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Young Persons Group</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jeff Baer and Juhi Narula, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diabetes Action Network </span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Eileen Ley, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Performing Arts Group</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:right'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Significant Others and Loved Ones Group</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jenivieve White and David Waybright, Co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Veterans Group</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ed Jackson, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Leaving A Legacy: Dream Makers Circle<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Just visit your bank and convert an account to a P.O.D. (payable on death) bank account which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 or at </span><a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>pchang@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:103.5pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_13" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:0;margin-top:51.2pt;width:564pt;height:618pt;z-index:-251656192;visibility:visible;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:center;mso-position-horizontal-relative:margin;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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I say "No!" I say "No."<br>They contend that I should be content to let others lead me around,<br>But I say "No!" I say "No!" I say "No."<br>Everybody needs somebody to help sometimes, but I'm in charge of me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.25in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:40.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Chorus:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> I've gotta strive, strive, strive a little farther,<br>Reach, reach, reach a little longer,<br>Work, work, work a little harder,<br>Hope, hope, hope a little stronger.<br>Watch me, watch me, watch me.<br>Nothin's gonna stop me, stop me, stop me.<br>I'm spreading my wings, soaring on a dream,<br>I can do anything!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.25in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:40.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I gotta be brave even when I'm afraid to do hard things.<br>I'll tell myself "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a fool; I need training and tools to live out my dreams.<br>So I'll say "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a passenger in my life. I'm gonna take control and drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:40.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Chorus</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2><span style='font-size:22.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Agenda<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></h2><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, February 12<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220144115"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:30 to 7 p.m. \u2014 Packet Pickup</span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Pre-registrants who did not register through BISM; on-site registration is not available at this time. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:30 to 7 p.m. \u2014 Packet Pickup</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for BISM<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Terrace Lobby<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Pre-registrants who registered through BISM only; on-site registration is not available at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220144115'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:30 to 6:25 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee Meeting</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 4<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Davis, Co-chairperson; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Janice Toothman, Co-chairperson; Bowie, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 to 7:25 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Membership Training</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President, NFBMD; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dezman Jackson, Co-chairperson, Membership Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ellen Ringlein, Co-chairperson, Membership Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*All chapter and division presidents and membership coordinators are expected to attend this training.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 to 7:25 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Guide Dog Users Committee Meeting</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 4<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sherry Shirek, chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Leah Mattern, Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 to 9:30 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (Open to All) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, February 13</span></u><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220787057"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:15 to 8:45 a.m. \u2014 Scholarship Breakfast</span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787057'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787057'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(Invitation Only)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787057'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula, Chairperson, Scholarship Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787057'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8 to 8:30 a.m. \u2014 Maryland Parents of Blind Children Conference Registration<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2B Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. \u2014 Fun with Friends: Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 6<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, Convention Childcare Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 to 9 a.m. \u2014 Maryland Parents of Blind Children Conference Kick-off<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 to 9:55 a.m. \u2014 NFBMD Resolutions Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, Chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Everyone is encouraged to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 to 10:55 a.m. \u2014 Greater Baltimore Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, President; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 to 10:55 a.m. \u2014 Central Maryland Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 1<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Matt Yannuzzi, President; Halethorpe, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 to 10:55 a.m. \u2014 Greater Carroll County Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 2<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brian Keseling, President; Westminster, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Derrick Day, Vice President; Finksburg, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 to 10:55 a.m. \u2014 Sligo Creek Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 3<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deborah Brown, President; Rockville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 to 10:55 a.m. \u2014 Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 4<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Davis, President; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 to 11:55 a.m. \u2014 Baltimore County Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Latonya Phipps-Cross, President; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 to 11:55 a.m. \u2014 At Large Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 1<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, President; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 to 11:55 a.m. \u2014 Western Maryland Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 2<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wendy Ruth, President; Hagerstown, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 to 11:55 a.m. \u2014 Greater Prince George\u2019s County Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 3<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tajuan Farmer, President; Bowie, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 to 11:55 a.m. \u2014 TLC Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 4<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mildred Rivera, President; Lutherville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \u2014 Exhibit Hall</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Atlantic 1</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Check out the latest offerings from a variety of companies and organizations that provide technology and services for the blind. Meet our sponsors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Jenivieve White, sponsorship and exhibits coordinator and NFBMD Treasurer; Owings Mills, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:30 a.m. \u2014 Boxed Lunch Distribution</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Terrace Lobby<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: You paid for a boxed lunch at pre-registration. Lunches must be picked up by 12:30 p.m., or they will be resold with no refunds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220792169"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Noon to 12:55 p.m. \u2014 Peace of Mind Seminar: Your Money, Your Health, Your Legacy, Your Choices!<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792169'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792169'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come to learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, conservatorship, leaving a legacy, and more. This seminar will explore various methods for how the blind and parents of blind children can plan for the future while maintaining independence and autonomy without jeopardizing access to government programs and supports. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792169'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Craig Borne, Estate Planning Attorney, Craig Borne Law</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792169'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>; Towson, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792169'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792169'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220792134"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 1:55 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Technology Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792134'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792134'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come learn about new and emerging technology, how to get your hands on it, and what it can do to help you with work, play, life, and leadership. Hear from a leading expert on accessibility and innovation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792134'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jonathan Mosen, NFB Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220792134'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 6 p.m. \u2014 Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Pre-registrants who did not register through BISM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 3:30 p.m. \u2014 Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for BISM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Terrace Lobby<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Pre-registrants who registered through BISM only<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 6 p.m. \u2014 Onsite Registration</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 4:30 p.m. \u2014</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b>Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children Plenary Session <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2B</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>What are the skills and tools blind students need in school and to live the lives they want? What are the rights of blind and low-vision students and their families, and what are the legal obligations of the school system? How do we best prepare transition-age students for life beyond school? How do you make sure school and rehabilitation services are appropriately addressing their needs? What can you do to support them at home and in school? Learn about resources, opportunities, blindness skills, and how to have and model a positive attitude on blindness. These are only some of the topics to be discussed at this seminar. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, President; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 to 4 p.m. \u2014 BISM Bingo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come play everyone\u2019s favorite game <b>\u2014</b> Bingo <b>\u2014</b> and win prizes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sponsored by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (Title Sponsor).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3 to 5 p.m. \u2014 Legislative Advocacy: Letter Writing Workshop</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 5<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come write letters to the Maryland General Assembly about issues of importance to the blind. Assistance is available for those who want it.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, Board Member, NFBMD; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, NFBMD; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, Second Vice President, NFBMD; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:30 to 5:30 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Senior Issues Division and NFBMD Advocacy Committee Joint Seminar: Free Services, Tax Breaks, and Other Services You Didn\u2019t Know About from the Maryland Comptroller\u2019s Office</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Free tax help, $1,000 tax credit for those over 65 with low to moderate income, and other benefits, as well as information on small business tax assistance, avoiding scams, and other things to know to keep you and your money together. Open to all! <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mary Hanley, Community Engagement Officer, Eastern Shore Region, Maryland Office of the Comptroller; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, President, NFBMD Senior Issues Division; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, <a name="_Hlk220147043">Co-chairperson, NFBMD Advocacy Committee</a>; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Co-chairperson, NFBMD Advocacy Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:30 to 5:30 p.m. \u2014 Maryland Association of Blind Students Seminar</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 3<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m. </span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come learn about matters of interest to students including how to self-advocate in school, with potential employers, and in the world. Learn what resources are available for students. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, President, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:30 to 5:30 p.m. \u2014 NFBMD Association of Blind Merchants Seminar and Annual Meeting</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 2<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join blind merchants, entrepreneurs, and those in the Business Enterprise Program to learn about changes to the BEP program, explore ways to enhance business opportunities, and strategies to protect the Randolph Shepperd Program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melba Taylor, President, NFBMD Association of Blind Merchants; Bowie, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:30 to 5:30 p.m. \u2014</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b>Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children Networking Hour (teachers, blindness professionals, and families are welcome)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come network with families, blindness professionals, teachers of blind students, those who engage in special education advocacy, and others.</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, President; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:30 to 7:20 p.m. \u2014 Pizza and a Play</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Braille is Beautiful Players will entertain and delight. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Debbie Brown, play director and NFBMD First Vice President; Rockville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:15 to 9:45 p.m. \u2014 Fun with Friends: Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 6<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, Convention Childcare Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. \u2014 Friday Evening General Session<br><b><i>Tideline A<br><br></i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 p.m. \u2014 Call to Order and Opening Ceremonies</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:45 p.m. \u2014 From Mission to Velocity: Supporting the Programs that Propel the Movement <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Get on the Pac Plan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Pare, Maryland PAC Plan Co-chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ann-Marie Laney, Maryland PAC Plan Co-chairperson; Randallstown, Maryland<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula, ticket agent; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk220786669"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:55 p.m. \u2014 Cleared for Takeoff: Opening Reflections from the President<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786669'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786669'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786669'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:05 p.m. \u2014 From Aspiration to Altitude: An NFB Scholar\u2019s Story<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mildred Rivera, 2025 NFB Scholarship Winner; NFBMD Board Member and President, TLC Chapter; Lutherville, Maryland</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk220786775"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:15 p.m. \u2014 Building Runways to Success: Maryland DORS in Action<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786775'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Erikk Bonner, Assistant State Superintendent, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services, Maryland State Department of Education; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786775'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786775'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:25 p.m. \u2014 On the Flight Path to Independence: Updates from Maryland OBVS<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786775'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Toni March, Director, Office of Blindness and Vision Services, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS); Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786775'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786775'></span><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk220786842"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:40 p.m. \u2014 From Curtain Call to Center Stage: Access Services That Let Audiences Soar<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786842'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ralph Welsh, President, Maryland Arts Access; Lutherville, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786842'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786842'></span><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk220786980"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:50 p.m. \u2014 Your Co-Pilot to Access: Way-Finding, Reader Support, and More<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786980'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Betsy Cerulo, Chief Executive Officer, AdNet/AccountNet; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786980'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220786980'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:00 p.m. \u2014 Choose Your Runway: Where Do You Stand?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:20 p.m. \u2014 Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:30 p.m. \u2014 Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:30 to 11 p.m. \u2014 Crab Idol<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This American Idol-style evening promises to be fun for all ages. Those wishing to perform songs can do so for $5 per person per performance. Chapters and Divisions will battle it out to determine which has the most talent. Enjoy snacks and fellowship thanks to the Maryland Association of Blind Students, Maryland Parents of Blind Children, and NFBMD Eastern Shore Chapter. Proceeds support NFBMD, MDABS, and MDPBC. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To sign up to perform, contact Heather Davis, Qualik Ford, or Garret Mooney.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, February 14</span></u><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220787373"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 to 8:15 a.m. \u2014 Breakfast: Leadership Development and Training<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787373'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2B<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787373'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Those interested in leadership development and training, including existing leaders, emerging leaders, and prospective leaders won\u2019t want to miss this working breakfast to hone skills and network. Each member is a leader in their own right. You do not have to hold an elected or appointed position to attend \u2013 all are welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787373'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shawn Callaway, Board Member, NFB; President, NFB of the District of Columbia; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787373'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787373'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:45 to 8:25 a.m. \u2014 Convention Registration and Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. \u2014 Fun with Friends: Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 6<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><a name="_Hlk220329799"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. \u2014 Saturday Morning General Session<br><b><i>Tideline A<br><br></i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></a></h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220329799'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 a.m. \u2014 Call to Order </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220787465"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:35 a.m. \u2014 Soaring Forward Together on the Eastern Shore: Welcome from the 38<sup>th</sup> District<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787465'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mary Beth Carozza, Senator, Maryland 38<sup>th</sup> State Legislative District; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787465'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:50 a.m. \u2014 The National Flight Plan: NFB\u2019s National Programs in Action<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shawn Callaway, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia; Washington, DC<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:35 a.m. \u2014 Next-Gen Pilots of Progress: A Report from the National Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Katy Presley, First Vice President, National Association of Blind Students; Ruston, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220787549"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:45 a.m. \u2014 Safeguarding the Journey: Wills, Estate Planning, Health Care Decisions, and Leaving a Legacy<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787549'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Craig Borne, Attorney, Craig Borne Law; Towson, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220787549'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 a.m. \u2014 New Horizons at 19,341 Feet: A Blind Climber\u2019s Journey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Conchita Hernandez, Educational Consultant, Maryland School for the Blind; Washington, DC<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:15 a.m. \u2014 Wheels Up since 1966: Honoring 60 Years of NFB of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Virginia Bickford, Member, Sligo Creek Chapter; Silver Spring, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tom Bickford, Member, Sligo Creek Chapter; Silver Spring, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788054"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:35 a.m. \u2014 Powered by Partnership: NFBMD and BISM Soaring Together<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788054'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michael Gosse, President, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788054'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788054'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:50 a.m. \u2014 Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. \u2014 Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788180"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. \u2014 Breakout: Sports and Recreation Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788180'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 1<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788180'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788150"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBMD Sports & Rec Committee will meet to plan the year\u2019s activities. Participants will also be able to try out yoga and other forms of gentle movement. Participants should bring their own yoga mats.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788150'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Furiate, Yoga & Well-being Instructor; Columbia, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788150'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, Co-chairperson, NFBMD Sports & Rec Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788150'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Derique Simon, Co-chairperson, NFBMD Sports & Rec Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788150'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788243"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. \u2014 Breakout: NFBMD Crafters Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788243'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 5<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788243'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crafters and creatives: This is your jam! Join the NFBMD Crafters Committee to discuss all things crafting, including knitting, crochet, basket weaving, sculpting, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788243'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Anderson, Co-Chairperson, NFBMD Crafters Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788243'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788243'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788292"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. \u2014 Breakout: Blind Parents Group Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788292'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 2<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788292'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Share tips and tricks on how to parent using non-visual techniques. Network with other blind parents and caregivers. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788292'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788292'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788370"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. \u2014 Breakout: Blind Young Persons Group Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788370'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 4<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788370'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come learn about and contribute to our ideas for the next year. Hear about the plan for the new young adult book club, hear how other young adults are taking leadership roles in their local chapters, and tell us your proposal for the next year of young adult activities in NFBMD.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788370'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jeff Baer, Co-chairperson; Potomac, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788370'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula, Co-chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788370'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:45 to 12:15 p.m. \u2014 Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 to 1:45 p.m. \u2014 Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students \u2013 Maryland Organization Parents of Blind Children Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For parents, teachers of the blind, and those interested in matters concerning blind children. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, President; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 to 1:45 p.m. \u2014 Luncheon: Reclaiming Independence After Vision Loss \u2013 NFBMD Senior Issues Division Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For seniors and others facing vision loss<b>. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, President; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 to 1:45 p.m. \u2014 Luncheon: Maryland Association of Blind Students Annual Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 3<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Maryland Association of Blind Students will hold its annual business meeting, including planning future workshops and events and holding elections. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, President; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:20 to 1:50 p.m. \u2014 Banquet Ticket Exchange</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk220788580"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 to 2:55 p.m. \u2014 Seminar: Attitude is our Altitude: Living Our NFB Philosophy <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788580'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline B<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788580'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Everyone is encouraged to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788580'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shawn Callaway, Board Member, NFB; President, NFB of the District of Columbia; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788580'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, 2025-2026 Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Fellow; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788580'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3 to 5 p.m. \u2014 Saturday Afternoon General Session<br></span><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline A</span></i></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3 p.m. \u2014 Call to Order</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:05 p.m. \u2014 Pilots of Progress, 60 Years Strong, Soaring to New Horizons: A Report from the President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:55 p.m. \u2014 Powered by Access: Books, Braille, and Beyond at LBPD<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Owen, Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:10 p.m. \u2014 From the Classroom to the Clouds: Empowering the Next Generation at MSB<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W. Robert Hair, Superintendent, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Conchita Hernandez, Educational Consultant, Maryland School for the Blind; Washington, DC<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788839"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:25 a.m. \u2014 From Detour to Destination: Careers That Took Off After a Pivot<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Panel Co-moderator: Pam Goodman, Co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Linthicum, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Panel Co-moderator: Judy Rasmussen, Co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Silver Spring, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo15'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shawn Callaway, Program Specialist, Administration on Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo15'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Leah Mattern, Digital Accessibility Engineer, Tamman, Inc.; Digital Accessibility Educator & Consultant, Chax Training and Consulting; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo15'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist, American Printing House for the Blind; Wauwatosa, Wisconsin<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788839'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:50 p.m. \u2014 Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5 p.m. \u2014 Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6 p.m. \u2014 Reception and Cash Bar</span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:45 to 10:15 p.m. \u2014 Fun with Friends: Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 6<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Childcare ends at 10:15 p.m., or 15 minutes after the banquet ends, whichever is earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7 p.m. \u2014 60th Annual Convention Banquet <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic Ballroom 1 and 2<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Master of Ceremonies: Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Keynote Banquet Address: Shawn Callaway, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarships and Awards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Immediately after the Banquet \u2014 Maryland Gold Cup Crab Race<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Race Callers: Ronza Othman and Juhi Narula<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, February 15</span></u><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788680"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 to 8:30 a.m. \u2014 Breakfast: Training Center Information and Alumni Networking <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788680'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Atlantic 2A<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788680'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Those interested in learning about adjustment to blindness training can talk with training center ambassadors and graduates. Alumni from the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB), Colorado Center for the Blind (CCB), Minnesota Center for the Blind (MCB), and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) can reconnect. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788680'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Anderson, LCB Graduate; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788680'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788680'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 to 9 a.m. \u2014 Luggage Collection</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 4<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For anyone needing to store luggage due to 11 a.m. hotel check-out time, including bus passengers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 to 8:45 a.m. \u2014 Christian Nonsectarian Devotions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Judy Rasmussen, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Silver Spring, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 to 8:45 a.m. \u2014 Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. \u2014 Fun with Friends: Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seaside 6<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Childcare ends at 1:15 p.m., or 15 minutes after general session adjournment, whichever is earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \u2014 Sunday Morning General Session</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tideline A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 a.m. \u2014 Call to Order<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788734"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:05 a.m. \u2014 Taking the Controls: Leadership, Service, and the Next Horizon <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Moderator: Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo16'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Carley Mullin, 2023-2024 Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program Participant; Baltimore, Maryland<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo16'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula, 2023-2024 Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program Participant; Baltimore, Maryland<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo16'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Latonya Phipps-Cross, 2025-2026 Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program Participant; Gwynn Oak, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo16'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><a name="_Hlk220406258"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, 2025-2026 Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program Participant; Baltimore, Maryland</span></a></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788734'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:45 a.m. \u2014 Soaring Forward Together: Maryland\u2019s Commitment to Disability Inclusion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220335080"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Brennan, Assistant Director, Maryland Department of Disabilities; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220335080'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220335080'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788802"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10 a.m. \u2014 Charting New Territory: How the Monarch Expands Possibility<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788802'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist, American Printing House for the Blind; <a name="_Hlk220415402">Wauwatosa</a>, Wisconsin<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788802'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788802'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk220788958"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:10 a.m. \u2014 Little Pilots, Big Horizons: NFB BELL Academy in Action</span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Erin Zobell, Maryland Youth Programs Coordinator; California, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, 2025 NFBMD BELL Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><a name="_Hlk220415343"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Davis, NFBMD Eastern Shore BELL Co-Coordinator; Salisbury, Maryland</span></a></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danielle Earl, NFBMD Eastern Shore BELL Co-Coordinator; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland NFB BELL Academy Students<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland NFB STEM2U Students</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220788958'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:50 a.m. \u2014 Audit Committee Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Justin Young, Audit Committee Chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. \u2014 Financial Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jenivieve White, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Owings Mills, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:20 a.m. \u2014 2025 Business Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Judy Rasmussen, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Silver Spring, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:40 a.m. \u2014 Resolutions Committee Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, Chairperson, NFBMD Resolutions Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:10 p.m. \u2014 Affiliate Elections</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:30 p.m. \u2014 Other Business</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:45 p.m. \u2014 Reports and Resolutions</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 p.m. \u2014 Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A Closing Message</span></u></i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors, I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to thank all federationists and friends for your generous monetary donations and gifts of goods and services. We had a very successful year and an outstanding convention because of your help! <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='text-indent:81.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span lang=ES-MX style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Na na na-na na na, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span lang=ES-MX style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Na na na na nah, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span lang=ES-MX style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chorus:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Go on and live your life,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Don't need a bit of sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In the end you'll find<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille is beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Put your fingers on the page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tell your friends it's all the rage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It's all gonna be OK, yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span lang=ES-MX style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span lang=ES-MX style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Verse<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Louis Braille was his name. 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:relative;z-index:-1895822336'><span style='left:0px;position:absolute;left:-98px;top:-18114px;width:1128px;height:1px'><img width=752 height=1 style='width:7.8333in;height:.0069in' src="cid:image069.png@01DC9309.863D1110" v:shapes="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_699459443"></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>ODE TO THE CODE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:103.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:1.25in'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Sligo Creek, Digital Communications Consortium<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Going to the school to write an IEP,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The teacher says use print, because your child can see.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The equipment is too big, and large print is too rare,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>And fifteen words a minute will not get you anywhere!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Braille is here, Braille is here, Braile is here to stay!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>We will keep on using it, we don't care what you say!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Braille is here, Braille is here, we will sing its praise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>It's the system for the blind to get a job that pays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>They say that Braille's too tough to teach the newly blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Its codes and its contractions discombobulate the mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Contractions we've learned all, and codes we've mastered, too,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>For blindness has no negative effect on our IQ!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>They say that Braille\u2019s complex. They say that it\u2019s too slow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>They say that new technology\u2019s the only way to go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>But we\u2019ll keep using Braille, because it is the key<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To making sure that blind folks will be literate and free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus <br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2025 NFBMD Exhibitors</span></u><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The following is a list of organizations that are participating in the 2026 NFBMD Exhibit Hall. Check <b>NFBMD.org</b> for updates and additions to this list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><a name="_Hlk220790792"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Maryland Arts Access<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span 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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Borne to Travel, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Craig Borne Law, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span 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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Integration Technologies Group<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>JW.org<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span 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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Maryland School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk220790792'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Needle Creations<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo17;background:white'><span 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