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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello from the New York Parents of Blind Children:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See below for details on an upcoming event. And please share the information with anyone whom you think may benefit. Zoom link is included at the bottom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><img width=183 height=77 style='width:1.9062in;height:.802in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D845AF.4DD3F740" alt="A picture containing logo
Description automatically generated"><o:p></o:p></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>Your Commission for the Blind, An Interactive Guide for Parents and Educators<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Presented by The New York Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>(A division of the National Federation of the Blind)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>This two-part workshop will introduce parents and educators to the vocational rehab system. Participants will hear from experienced New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) staff. There will be opportunities to ask about how best to access services; and the series will highlight essential aspects of supporting our blind children as they move through school and into the working world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2>Session 1: April 10 7pm<o:p></o:p></h2><h3> The How, why, and when of establishing a relationship with The New York State Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Please join us for this interactive event. General questions about working with the New York State Commission for the Blind are welcome! NYSCB presenters will cover a range of topics including:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>How and when should we begin our child’s relationship with NYSCB?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>How do I know if my child is eligible?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>What are the different types of funding and how can my child benefit from them?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>How should I work with the Children’s Consultants?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>And more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Please write or call NYPBC president Maura Kutnyak with questions: </span><a href="mailto:maurakut@buffalo.edu"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>maurakut@buffalo.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all></span><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>716-563-9882</span>Zoom Info:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Time: Apr 10, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Zoom Link: <a href="https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/97483713180?pwd=N292aWszdlo1TUhJdUMvK0VvV0NPQT09">https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/97483713180?pwd=N292aWszdlo1TUhJdUMvK0VvV0NPQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Meeting ID: 974 8371 3180<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Passcode: 081173<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>+16465588656,,97483713180#,,,,*081173# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>+13017158592,,97483713180#,,,,*081173# US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>