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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> Are you planning to attend NFB 24 in Orlando and happen to be DeafBlind? Do you need either an interpreter, or a Service Support Provider (SSP), or both? Great! Keep reading for all the details to request either or both.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Just as a brief reminder, there are differences between an interpreter and SSP. An interpreter is doing interpreting, assisting with communication either by voice or sign. An SSP helps with navigation and sighted guide and telling you about your environment. They are able to help some with communication, but are not expected to be interpreters. Please get your requests in as soon as possible, the deadline is May 31<sup>st</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Once again this year, we are working with Dawn Duran with ASL Communications for interpreting services at National convention. You may contact her via email at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dawn@aslcomm.com">dawn@aslcomm.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Before you request interpreter services, you Must be registered for the convention. She needs a few pieces of information from you. Dates and times of attendance, initially your general dates you will be there. And then once you have the agenda a more specific schedule of what meetings, events, and activities you plan to attend. Your email address and mobile phone number, and your permission for that to be shared with your interpreter team. What type of interpreter are you needing? ASL, tactile, Protactile, voice over. Let Dawn know so she can make sure you have the best matched interpreters. If you have a request for a specific interpreter, let her know, and she will do her best to get that person for you. If you request a voice over interpreter, tell her what type of voice best fits your hearing requirements. When providing your mobile number, let her know if phone calls or texts are the better way for you to communicate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> What about if you need an SSP? This year the NFB DeafBlind division is running a volunteer SSP program. If you need an SSP, email your request to President Maurice Mines at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>nfbdbpresident@mmines.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have specific requirements in an SSP, please include those in your email request.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>