<div dir='auto'><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" dir="auto"><div style="height:90px"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">It’s finally happening.  The National Federation of the Blind of New York State has secured a location and is opening our Outreach Center on Sheridan Drive near Belmont.  This facility will serve many purposes for the benefit of the Blind and visually impaired throughout the community as well as offering opportunities for the public to interact with us.  We will host meetings, training sessions, job fairs, braille and tutoring sessions, community events like blood drives, and much, much more. This location will also house our New York Affiliate offices.</span><br></div><div style="margin: 16px 0px;"><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">Much work still needs to be done and we will be having a Grand Opening Ceremony in the near future. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">To make our outreach center as functional and welcoming as possible, we need to still secure a number of items.  If you have any of these items which you would be willing to donate, please contact me and we’ll make arrangements.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">With your help the National Federation of the Blind will be able to best serve our community.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">Wish List</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">Equipment</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Visual Tech</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Ceiling Mount Projection Screen</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Digital Projector</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          3 modern Desktop Computers</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Folding Chairs</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Bar-style coat rack</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Accessible microwave</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Popcorn Machine</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Oversize Analog Clock</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Amazon Alexa or Dot</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">          Print Label Maker</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">Cleaning</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Mop</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Broom</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Floor Dust Mop – 2 foot</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Mop bucket</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Neutral ph Cleaner</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     General Cleaning Supplies</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Trash Cans</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563px">                     Waste Baskets</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:41.1563p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