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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:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is Rocky Hart, an active member of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. I subscribed to this list several months ago, but I realized I have not yet introduced myself. I am a student of twenty years of age currently pursuing a degree in psychology. I was diagnosed with Norries Disease, the condition causing my congenital blindness and hearing loss. I have found the NFB and its DeafBlind division to be very useful thus far. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are establishing a DeafBlind Group in Minnesota for members of the affiliate who are DeafBlind. Feel free to reach out at any time at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Rockyhart1221@gmail.com">Rockyhart1221@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, Thank you, Marsha, for sending the CNET article on OCT hearing aids. They may be a great option for many if they provide optimal amplification for the user. I appreciate you sharing this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rocky Hart <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-DB <nfb-db-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Marsha via NFB-DB<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 22, 2023 1:01 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List' <nfb-db@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> marsha.drenth@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-DB] FW: OTC hearing aids<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Just as Good? Here's What to Know | CNET<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: none'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>A pair of hearing aids that you can pick up at the store may be a new concept, but a new study suggests you may fit yourself for one just as well as the professionals:<br><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00183SqKwDIa0iuqAmewJMZNxKNdLbC16g917YYb_dWfaMw8j61rl7NJZeR_tTc73Mle5jSTslEr7wIwlAthygx9QYpH-J5cAH8pKUo5mUkbA8rl2TG_-rbc_wsD31H5of0P15UqrOUM5dkAt3DODJVnh9e-35BhWJ4fsRfax9Elvk4mns064r4ClWGfE7sEG2ryF3HzHJPgo9bRanQhwGZVcyVhBLj0-IPn2LWLmWh_8Uo_eA3IlliFu1_3cCZjWf1&c=DfvLID2dnNKcOzk7vQVOTpH73MvCM9oAIRhx7abDnIZp10Fe7CDhUw==&ch=L2ZY_WQfAmI8asflsLQgSkbL9Zcbt0i1n1qZaxOi3FWeeyg35UB01g==" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:black'>https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/are-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-just-as-good-heres-what-to-know/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>