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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please disregard the previous schedule. It contains some incorrect links. Here is the correct schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:0in'>Week Schedule<o:p></o:p></h2><h3 style='margin-top:0in'>Sunday, October 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=EventTitle style='margin-top:0in'><a name="_Hlk84767143">6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: New York Association of Guide Dog Users: Heather Bird, President<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84767143'>Get ready to bust some guide dog myths, with the New York Association Of Guide Dog Users. This seminar will be especially useful to new and prospective guide dog handlers, and anyone wishing to learn more about Guide Dogs, although it should provide some great discussion and a bit of humor for those who are seasoned guide dog handlers. Bring some of the myths you have heard about Guide Dogs for the discussion portion as well.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84767143'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84767143'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'><a name="_Hlk84766931">Join NYAGDU Via Zoom:<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81083667588?pwd=NXBjQW1YQzJLMTlQQklncUxOR3hRZz09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81083667588?pwd=NXBjQW1YQzJLMTlQQklncUxOR3hRZz09</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'>Meeting ID: 810 8366 7588 Passcode: 527616<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'>One tap mobile </span><a href="https://d.docs.live.net/8e9ccd3cea5a69a5/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions%5eJ%20State/2022%20Buffalo%20Convention/+16469313860,,81083667588#,,,,*527616"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'><span class=MsoSmartlink>+16469313860,,81083667588#,,,,*527616#</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'> US<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk84766931'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Monday October 17, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>8:00 pm: Diabetic Group<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you or a loved one is diabetic or interested in diabetes. You are invited to the NYS Diabetic Group. Where diabetic issues are discuss. Join us for our State Convention to examine the myths of Diabetes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>Join Zoom Meeting: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82346798518">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82346798518</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>Meeting ID: 823 4679 8518<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>One tap mobile <a href="https://d.docs.live.net/8e9ccd3cea5a69a5/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions%5eJ%20State/2022%20Buffalo%20Convention/+16465588656,,82346798518"><span class=MsoSmartlink>+16465588656,,82346798518#</span></a> US (New York) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in'>6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Sports and Recreation Group: Kathryn Jedynak, Moderator<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal;layout-grid-mode:both'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>Join Zoom Meeting: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/5288506207">https://zoom.us/j/5288506207</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>Meeting ID: 528 850 6207<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%'>Tuesday October 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Diversity and Inclusion Group: Rasheta Bunting, Moderator<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Swag is the theme and the NYS Diversity Equity & Inclusion Group is inviting everyone to come and get your swag on? Guest Speaker, Shawn Callaway, President of the District of Columbia affiliate, will be holding a town hall to discuss the pertinence of the newest division to the National Federation of the Blind, The National Association of Black Leaders (NABL). We will also be unpacking our personal ideas about whether the National Federation of the Blind is really addressing the diverse needs of its members. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm sharp. All are welcomed!!!<span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in'>Join Zoom Meeting: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82613573938">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82613573938</a><br>Meeting ID: 826 1357 3938 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in'>One tap mobile +16465588656,,82613573938# US (New York)<br> <o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Wednesday, October 19, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h1 align=left style='text-align:left'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Parents of Blind Children Presents “Blind Swag in the Arts!”</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The New York Parents of Blind Children is proud to announce our 2022 Convention seminar! Please join us on Wednesday, October 19th for this virtual event. As always, our program will provide creative learning opportunities aimed at affirming the reality that our blind children can realize their dreams; and that as parents and educators we must set high expectations for their success. Our presenters will explore aspects of working, learning, and thriving as a blind artist.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This action-packed seminar, will also include our annual business meeting where members can participate in elections, and receive important updates about our division. <o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>To attend virtually, use this link:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/91510018058?pwd=c0JiR2VQYkhuaSt1SGQ4c0dLQXl1QT09">https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/91510018058?pwd=c0JiR2VQYkhuaSt1SGQ4c0dLQXl1QT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Or join by one tap mobile: <a href="https://d.docs.live.net/8e9ccd3cea5a69a5/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions%5eJ%20State/2022%20Buffalo%20Convention/6465588656,,91510018058#,,,,*334842"><span class=MsoSmartlink>6465588656,,91510018058#,,,,*334842#</span></a> US (New York)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><p class=EventTitle style='margin-top:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>7:00 pm - Seniors Group: Mindy Jacobsen, Moderator</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our seniors will gather this evening to discuss their journeys and their plans for the coming years. Glen Crosby, President of the National Seniors Division will be joining us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>Join Zoom Meeting: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/5288506207">https://zoom.us/j/5288506207</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>Meeting ID: 528 850 6207<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in'><a name="_Hlk116818655"><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Thursday, October 22, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;layout-grid-mode:both'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk116818655'>No meetings – Travel Day – See you in Buffalo!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;layout-grid-mode:both'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk116818655'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;layout-grid-mode:both'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk116818655'><b>5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Registration Pickup and COVID testing – Room 104, off lobby<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk116818655'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;layout-grid-mode:both'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>