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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#000000" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Good Morning Everyone, if this is how this woman feels about this, then, you can count me out, I want no part to do with her.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Naima Leigh via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:07 AM<br><b>To:</b> List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Naima Leigh <sydia12@icloud.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Both of those days are okay for me. Giving her the benefit of the doubt I\u2019ll give her a chance to explain what she meant by that.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But if she is saying that all homemade crafts are ugly then I would not be interested in having her around. I get enough negativity from my own family and I don\u2019t want to add to the anti-crafter\u2019s debate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Naima<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Sep 15, 2026, at 5:17<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>AM, Slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yeah, I was put off by that, too. If she thinks everything homemade is ugly, especially those using adaptive techniques, then I'm not really interested in her project. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cindy <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=aqm-original><div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On September 14, 2026 11:51:42 PM Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</span></a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid gray 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 5.0pt;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>I hope she has an explanation for her phrase in her signature, \u201c</span><span style='color:black'>Uglier Than Homemade Sin.\u201d That is just down right weird. As a professional would you put that in your signature. I assume she is sarcastic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>So, whatever, let me know and I might be there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Becky who only deals in inner beauty <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</span></a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 14, 2026 11:41 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</span></a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:carcione@access.net"><span style='color:windowtext'>carcione@access.net</span></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>I left in the whole email trail, but I\u2019ll pull the original up to the top again.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Tracy</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Brinda said:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I recently discovered NFB Blind Crafters/Krafters Korner and have been exploring the tremendous amount of practical knowledge your community has developed around accessible crafting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I\u2019m developing the Textile Access Pilot, an initiative examining accessibility throughout knitting, crochet, loom knitting, and other textile crafts. The project looks beyond individual adaptive tools to the complete crafting experience: pattern accessibility, tactile and nonvisual instruction, yarn identification and organization, workspace setup, dexterity, cognitive accessibility, equipment, and independent participation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I also run Uglier Than Homemade Sin, an adaptive fiber arts project centered on accessible and beginner-friendly crafting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I am especially interested in learning from blind crafters rather than assuming that sighted designers, manufacturers, or accessibility professionals can determine what people need on their own. Some of the most innovative solutions I have encountered have been developed within the blind crafting community itself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I would love to connect with someone from NFB Blind Crafters about the barriers your members encounter, adaptations that have proven particularly useful, and what you wish yarn, tool, pattern, and craft companies understood about accessibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If there is interest, I would also be glad to explore ways the Textile Access Pilot could support your work through resource sharing, accessible product evaluation, community feedback, or future collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you for creating a place where blind crafters can share, learn, and teach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Brinda Dungan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;color:black'>\u2060</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Mystical;color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><INL1><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Brinda Dungan,</span></b><span style='color:black'> M.Ed. Candidate, CRC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor | Community Resource Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Founder, Brinda Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Uglier Than Homemade Sin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Adaptive fiber arts \u2022 Accessible creativity \u2022 Community<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Website:</span></b><span style='color:black'> <a href="http://www.brindainc.com" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.brindainc.com</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Knitting & Fiber Arts:</span></b><span style='color:black'> <a href="http://www.brindainc.com/knitting" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.brindainc.com/knitting</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Textile Access Pilot | Uglier Than Homemade Sin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot</span></u></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border-color:currentcolor'><tr><td width=130 style='width:1.35in;padding:0in 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;border-color:currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'><INL2><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=130 style='width:1.35in;padding:0in 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;border-color:currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'><INL3><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:1.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#435748'>BRINDA INC. | UGLIER THAN HOMEMADE SIN</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Impact",sans-serif;color:black'>Always remember to laugh, smile and be happy, you'll live longer.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> *Evidence-based :)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 14, 2026 1:49 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Becky Frankeberger <<a href="mailto:b.butterfly@comcast.net"><u><span style='color:blue'>b.butterfly@comcast.net</span></u></a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>What project? What meeting are we having Oct. 10 or 11, and with whom to discuss what? </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Becky with company coming</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 14, 2026 10:43 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:carcione@access.net"><u><span style='color:blue'>carcione@access.net</span></u></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>I spoke to Brinda, and suggested a Zoom meeting on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. October 10 or 11 are good for both of us. Do those who wish to attend have a preference?</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Tracy</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>henry osborne jr via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:10 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:hosbornejr@gmail.com"><u><span style='color:blue'>hosbornejr@gmail.com</span></u></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Hi Tracy, yes, I\u2019m interested in this.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 4, 2026 11:01 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:carcione@access.net"><u><span style='color:blue'>carcione@access.net</span></u></a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>This project sounds very interesting. I\u2019d like to set up a Zoom meeting to speak with Brinda about accessibility to crafting, if others are interested too. What do you say?</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Tracy</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:mailman-bounces@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>mailman-bounces@nfbnet.org</span></u></a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brinda Dungan<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:BlindCraftersClasses@gmail.com"><u><span style='color:blue'>BlindCraftersClasses@gmail.com</span></u></a>; <a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-owner@nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>nfb-blind-crafters-owner@nfbnet.org</span></u></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I recently discovered NFB Blind Crafters/Krafters Korner and have been exploring the tremendous amount of practical knowledge your community has developed around accessible crafting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I\u2019m developing the Textile Access Pilot, an initiative examining accessibility throughout knitting, crochet, loom knitting, and other textile crafts. The project looks beyond individual adaptive tools to the complete crafting experience: pattern accessibility, tactile and nonvisual instruction, yarn identification and organization, workspace setup, dexterity, cognitive accessibility, equipment, and independent participation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I also run Uglier Than Homemade Sin, an adaptive fiber arts project centered on accessible and beginner-friendly crafting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I am especially interested in learning from blind crafters rather than assuming that sighted designers, manufacturers, or accessibility professionals can determine what people need on their own. Some of the most innovative solutions I have encountered have been developed within the blind crafting community itself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I would love to connect with someone from NFB Blind Crafters about the barriers your members encounter, adaptations that have proven particularly useful, and what you wish yarn, tool, pattern, and craft companies understood about accessibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If there is interest, I would also be glad to explore ways the Textile Access Pilot could support your work through resource sharing, accessible product evaluation, community feedback, or future collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you for creating a place where blind crafters can share, learn, and teach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Brinda Dungan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;color:black'>\u2060</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Mystical;color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><INL1><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Brinda Dungan,</span></b><span style='color:black'> M.Ed. Candidate, CRC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor | Community Resource Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Founder, Brinda Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Uglier Than Homemade Sin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Adaptive fiber arts \u2022 Accessible creativity \u2022 Community<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Website:</span></b><span style='color:black'> <a href="http://www.brindainc.com" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.brindainc.com</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Knitting & Fiber Arts:</span></b><span style='color:black'> <a href="http://www.brindainc.com/knitting" target="_blank"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.brindainc.com/knitting</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Textile Access Pilot | Uglier Than Homemade Sin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot"><u><span style='color:blue'>www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot</span></u></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border-color:currentcolor'><tr><td width=130 style='width:1.35in;padding:0in 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;border-color:currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'><INL2><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=130 style='width:1.35in;padding:0in 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;border-color:currentcolor'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'><INL3><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor rgb(67,87,72)'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:1.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#435748'>BRINDA INC. | UGLIER THAN HOMEMADE SIN</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Impact",sans-serif;color:black'>Always remember to laugh, smile and be happy, you'll live longer.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> *Evidence-based :)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>NFB-Blind-Crafters mailing list<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:NFB-Blind-Crafters%40nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org"><u><span style='color:blue'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Blind-Crafters:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/slerythema%40gmail.com"><u><span style='color:blue'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/slerythema%40gmail.com</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></blockquote></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFB-Blind-Crafters mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org">NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Blind-Crafters:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/sydia12%40icloud.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/sydia12%40icloud.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></body></html>