<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal">Dear National Harbor Chapter Members And Friends :<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please See the NFBMD Committees listed below , as mentioned in the
“ Reminders NHC January 2024”email:
Are You Interested? Information below from President Ronza
Othman :<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am beginning to appoint 2024 committee appointments for
the NFB of Maryland, and Groups are also continuing their work. If you are interested in being appointed to a
particular committee, please send me an email with the name of the committee or
committees for which you are interested.
I can?t promise everyone will be appointed to the committees they
request, but it is very helpful to know where people are interested in contributing
most. Please send your interest email to
me at <mailto:<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org" target="_blank">President@nfbmd.org</a>>
<a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org" target="_blank">President@nfbmd.org</a> by January 15, 2024.
In addition, if you are interested in joining a particular group, please
reach out directly to the chair of that group. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If there are committees that you think should be added,
please also let me know.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Below is a list of the 2024 committees and groups as they
currently stand. The individuals listed
below have been asked to chair these committees or groups, but this may change
slightly when final appointments are sent out.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Advocacy Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sharon Maneki and TBD, Co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Advocates with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation
entities, and other public or private agencies for blind residents of Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ambassadors Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for orienting first-time attendees to state and
national Convention and mentoring first-timers at those events<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Audit Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Barry Hond and Justin Young, Co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for auditing financial accounts and spending for
the affiliate, local chapters, and divisions<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">BELL Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brittany Bomboy and TBD, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">plans and administers the Maryland Bell program and
incorporating Bell into NFBMD conventions and seminars<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Braille Spectator Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Responsible for sourcing and creating content, assembling,
editing, formatting, and disseminating the semi-annual magazine of the NFB of
Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Janice Toothman and Heather Guy, Co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">works on issues of concern and interest to the deaf-blind of
Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Development and Fundraising Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jenivieve White and Ellen Ringlein, Co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">coordinates long-term and short-term fundraising initiatives
including: preparing and submitting grant proposals; sending out annual appeal
letters; working with estate attorneys;
administering Spring and Fall raffles; marketing Amazon smile; planning Basket
Bingo, Crab Feast, and other fundraisers<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Qualik Ford and Juhi Narula, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Provides leadership and guidance to the affiliate and
chapters and divisions on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Employment Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Provides guidance and support related to strategies for
increasing the employment of Maryland?s blind.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Guide Dog Issues Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sherri Shirek, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">works on issues of concern and interest to guide dog users
in Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Legislation Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sharon Maneki and TBD, Co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for State and Federal legislative action and
educating elected officials on issues of importance to the blind of Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Membership Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dezman Jackson and TBD, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for helping chapters and divisions with
recruitment, retention, and development of members<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PAC Plan Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">John Par? and Ann-Marie Laney, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coordinate the Maryland Pre-Authorized Check (PAC) efforts.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Public Relations Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chris Danielsen, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for marketing NFBMD programs and initiatives<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Resolutions Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chris Danielsen, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for recommending (or not) that resolutions
submitted by members be brought to the NFBMD Convention floor<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Scholarship Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mildred Rivera, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for administering the John T. McCraw Scholarship
Program, including mentoring candidates at national and state conventions and
beyond<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sharon Maneki, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for reviewing and approving (or not) grant
applications for youth to attend blindness programs and training or to receive
technology<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Social Media Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karen Anderson, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for NFBMD?s social media presence,
communication, and outreach using forums like Twitter and Facebook<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Spanish Services Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Teresa Graham, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for coordinating programming, outreach, and
language interpretation for Spanish speakers<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sports and Recreation Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Qualik Ford and Lou Ann Blake, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for coordinating sports and rec activities for
the affiliate.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Transportation
Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheryl Fogle-Hatch and Aloma Bouma, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for coordinating transportation-related advocacy
and working to improve the state of public transportation in Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Website and Technology Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">John Berggren, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for NFBMD.org content and formatting, NFBMD
databases, AV/IT at conventions, seminars, and other events, and other
technology necessary for the operations of the NFB of Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Youth Activity Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brittany Bomboy and Erin Zobell, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for engaging youth and planning youth-focused
programs<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Convention-Related Committees<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Debbie Brown, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">administers award program for an adult who has demonstrated
exceptional effort in learning blindness skills, which is given at the NFBMD
Convention<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Convention Child Care Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">coordinates childcare at the NFBMD Convention<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Convention Organization and Activities<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Justin Young, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">coordinates the NFBMD Convention, including planning and
logistics<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Convention Registration Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marie Marucci, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coordinates and oversees convention registration.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Teresa Graham, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">administers award to an exceptional teacher of the blind in
Maryland; awarded at the NFBMD Convention<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Door Prize Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">coordinates and runs NFBMD Convention door prize activities<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gold Cup Crab Race Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Juhi Narula and Jen White, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Administers Gold Crab Race Fundraiser at state convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jennifer Baker Award Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Melissa Riccobono, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">administers award program for a child who has overcome
significant challenges to learn blindness skills; administered at the NFBMD
Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">administers award program for a Federationist who has
demonstrated exceptional and sustained service and commitment to the NFB of
Maryland; awarded at the NFBMD Convention<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Funding Support Auction Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Joel Zimba, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Administers the NFB of Maryland Bake and Experience Auction
at the state convention.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nominating Committee<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ellen Ringlein, chairperson<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">responsible for recommending to the NFBMD Convention
individuals for open Board seats<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> NFBMD Groups<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Blind Parents Group<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Faith Waybright, chairperson<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Crafters Group<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Diabetes Action Network Group<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eileen Ley, chairperson<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Performing Arts Group<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Chris Danielsen, chairperson<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sighted Significant Others and Loved Ones Group<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jen White and David Waybright, co-chairpersons<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Veterans Group<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ed Jackson, chairperson</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ronza Othman, President<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">443-426-4110<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Pronouns: she, her, hers<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that
blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day
we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Amber Woods </p><p class="MsoNormal">National Harbor Chapter </p><p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Maryland </p><p class="MsoNormal">301-978-6686 </p>
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