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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Penny Leclair here. I know the links do not work when I copy this text. I am on the planning committee for the next 18<sup>th</sup> conference. I have lived in Ottawa for 20 years. I live about 2 hours away from the city now. So if anyone wants to know more just ask. </p><p class=MsoNormal> </p><p class=MsoNormal>Deafblind international world conference save the date message</p><p class=MsoNormal> </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Logo Description:</p><p class=MsoNormal>The left hand side of the logo is in all caps, it says global connections. Global in red and underneath is connections in black. </p><p class=MsoNormal>To the right of global connections are 2 hand outlines with palms open. The hands are connected at the thumbs. There are multiple colours within the outlines of the hands, red, orange, purple, yellow.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Above the connecting thumbs and in between the hands is a red maple leaf. </p><p class=MsoNormal>In a semi circle above the hands it says “The future is in our hands” in black</p><p class=MsoNormal>Below global connections and the hands </p><p class=MsoNormal>Canadian flag, 18th Deafblind international world Conference </p><p class=MsoNormal>July 22-28, 2023 Ottawa Canada</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ASL: ASL 2021 09 14 Deafblind International World Conference 1 - YouTube</p><p class=MsoNormal>LSQ: LSQ 2021 09 14 Deafblind International World Conference - YouTube</p><p class=MsoNormal>Save the date! </p><p class=MsoNormal>The 18th Deafblind International World Conference is coming to Ottawa, Canada on Saturday, July 22 to Friday, July 28, 2023!</p><p class=MsoNormal>With the theme of Global Connections: The Future in Our Hands the conference will be a hybrid affair, which means you can attend in person, or virtually!</p><p class=MsoNormal>Our hope is to connect with more people than ever before. As more information becomes available you can stay informed by visiting our social media channels and our website at </p><p class=MsoNormal>deafblindnetworkontario.com</p><p class=MsoNormal>Canada welcomes you to join us in our beautiful national capital, Ottawa, Ontario in 2023. Let’s stay connected, the world is at your fingertips.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>