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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>Hello friends,</span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota invites you to our 2025 State Convention on </span></span><span class=s1><b><span style='font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif;color:black'>Friday, September 19, 2025</span></b></span><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>, at the </span></span><span class=s1><b><span style='font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif;color:black'>Clubhouse Hotel & Suites, Fargo, North Dakota</span></b></span><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>.</span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>we will be </span></span><span class=s1><b><span style='font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif;color:black'>Building a future Together,</span></b></span><span class=s2><span style='color:black'> focusing on awareness, empowerment, and connection. The day will include sessions on the latest accessible technology, practical tools for daily living, strategies for education and career growth, and resources to help increase independence and confidence.</span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>We\u2019re honored to welcome </span></span><span class=s1><b><span style='font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif;color:black'>Danielle McCann</span></b></span><span class=s2><span style='color:black'> as our national representative, bringing updates and encouragement from the National Federation of the Blind.</span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><b><span style='font-family:"UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody",serif;color:black'>Register now:</span></b></span><span class=s2><span style='color:black'> <a href="https://form.jotform.com/252168334414050">https://form.jotform.com/252168334414050</a></span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'>We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p2 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 22px;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s2><span style='color:black'>Warm regards,</span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='color:black'>Angelita Martinez, president<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation Of The Blind Of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>