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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>Greetings NFB of New York:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join the New York Parents of Blind Children tonight at 6pm. Read on for a full description and the Zoom information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Blind Swag in the Arts!<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1>Presented by the New York Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></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><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. Read on for the details and for the Zoom information!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>When:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday October 19th, 6pm-9pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>To attend use this link:<o:p></o:p></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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Or join by one tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>6465588656,,91510018058#,,,,*334842# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Selecting High Quality Arts Education for Blind Youth <o:p></o:p></h1><h1>Presented by Krishna Washburn of Dark Room Ballet!<o:p></o:p></h1><h3>6pm-7pm<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is a preponderance of arts enrichment available for young people, both programs marketed specifically to blind and visually impaired youngsters and programs that claim to be accessible to students of all sight levels. Learn how to discern which programs are high quality, anti-ableist, and worth your family's investment, how to advocate for your child when programs leave something to be desired, and what sorts of resources are available to support arts educators working with blind and visually impaired youth. This seminar includes time for discussion about specific programs and general question and answer time. Also, experience a demonstration of movement education that is designed specifically for the educational needs of blind and visually impaired people and which de-centers sight. Seminar is taught by Krishna Washburn of Dark Room Ballet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>You won't want to miss the Panel Discussion we have planned, beginning at 7:00.<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The panel will feature Blind Professional Artists including <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Katelyn McEntire, President of the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Katelyn is a multitalented artist. Her focus is music, complimented by competitive ball-room dancing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•, Derick Lane, a sound engineer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Some might say that sounds are the most blind-friendly pictures. Derick has attained a high-level of expertise and will share some of his experience with us. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Finally:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Linda Lazzaro, who is a classically trained singer and dreamer, will discuss the use of Braille as an essential tool in her career.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>It's 8:00, let's get down to business:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The final hour of our seminar will be the annual business meeting, during which you will hear updates from the board on what we have been up to; learn about plans for the year to come; and members will take part in elections. Don’t miss it, Democracy calls! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information contact Maura Kutnyak, President:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (716) 563-9882<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:maurakut@buffalo.edu">maurakut@buffalo.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>