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Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>410-347-5707</span><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>WELCOME!<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Welcome to the 53rd annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland being held in Baltimore at the Crown Plaza Baltimore Downtown Inner Harbor. A detailed description of the layout of the hotel can be found later in this agenda. When you check in to the hotel, you will be asked to confirm your departure date. 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The Ambassadors Committee will walk you through the events that will take place throughout the weekend, explain processes such as registration pickup and banquet exchange, and make sure every first-time convention attendee is matched with a mentor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, AND SOCIAL CONDUCT<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As an attendee at our convention, you not only represent yourself, but also represent our greater organization. We want you to enjoy our time together and to make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides a valuable opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on local and national levels, and to plan our work for the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland seeks to provide a convention environment in which diverse participants, including members, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers, may learn, network, and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and professionalism. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. 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Participants who are asked to stop a behavior that the recipient considers hostile or harassing are expected to comply immediately.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For assistance or to report an incident, please call 504-621-4162. All formal reports will be fully investigated according to the steps outlined in the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct. Based on the information found in the investigation, appropriate action will be taken and may involve staff, organization leaders, and legal counsel. Based on the circumstances, hotel security and/or law enforcement may become involved, when appropriate.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been delineated in our Code of Conduct found at nfb.org/code-conduct.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>PREREGISTRATION AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Registration activities take place in the Promenade Foyer, which is outside of the International Ballroom, between 2 and 6 p.m., on Friday; 8 and 8:25a.m., and 12 and 12:15 p.m., Saturday; and 8:30 and 8:50 a.m., Sunday. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>All convention attendees (both local and from out of town) are asked to register. Those who preregistered for convention may pick up their registration packets in the area designated <u>preregistration</u>. Those who did not preregister may go to the area designated <u>registration</u>. Please have your check or cash ready to pay the registration fee of $25 per person; <b>we will pilot a credit card payment process at convention, but as this is a pilot, we cannot guarantee it will work flawlessly. </b>Convention registration is a requirement for door prize eligibility and a number of other convention activities. We condition rates for hotel rooms on proof of registration, including the showing of an NFBMD registration badge, if requested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>FUN WITH FRIENDS CONVENTION CHILD CARE ACTIVITIES<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>All child care (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take place in the Pratt Room on the Lower Level. Hours are: Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 to 10 p.m. or at conclusion of the banquet, whichever is earlier (lunch and dinner will be provided). Parents, contact Melissa Riccobono for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>EXHIBIT HALL<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>The exhibit hall is located in the International Ballroom E and the Promenade Foyer. The exhibit hall will operate on Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SPECIAL ATTENTION ITEMS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Banquet tickets may be purchased for $45 by cash or check at the on-site registration area. We will pilot a credit card purchasing process, so we cannot guarantee it will work flawlessly. No tickets will be available after 12 p.m. on Saturday. At the banquet ticket exchange table, you may make arrangements to reserve a specific seat for yourself or for a group of up to 10 people. On the evening of the banquet, tickets will be required to enter the ballroom and will be collected at the tables. Tickets may be exchanged for vegetarian or meat meals at the banquet ticket exchange table if done so by 2 p.m. on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Banquet ticket exchange will be located in the Promenade Foyer outside the International Ballroom on Saturday between 1:20 and 2 p.m. <a name="_Hlk7768906"><o:p></o:p></a></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>General Sessions will be held in International Ballroom A through C. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Boxed Lunches will be resold if not picked up by 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Those interested in boxed lunches on Friday should visit the Promenade Foyer. Those failing to pick up their boxed lunches by 12:30 p.m. on Friday will forfeit them and will not receive a refund.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tickets for other meals may be purchased on a first come first serve basis from the registration Table and cost as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Picnic and a Play: $20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senior Issues Luncheon: $25<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Parents Luncheon: $25<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Darlene Price is the chairman of the Door Prize Committee. Please turn in your door prizes to Darlene as soon as possible. You must be registered for the convention and present when your name is called in order to win a door prize. Door prizes will be awarded during the general sessions on Saturday and Sunday and during the convention banquet.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>You are strongly encouraged to bring your NFB membership coins with you to the NFBMD Convention and keep them in your possession at all times. There will be specific incentives, activities, and prizes for those carrying their NFB membership coins.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>We will have a cane walk with individualized cane travel instruction by an NOMC throughout the weekend. To reserve a slot for your child or for yourself, please contact Melissa Riccobono.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>On Sunday, you must check out of your room before 11 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>If you are leaving the Crown Plaza Baltimore Downtown Inner Harbor by an NFB of Maryland bus, please bring your luggage to the Hopkins Room on the lower level between 7:30 and 9 a.m. Sunday, where it will be tagged and held for storage until noon when buses will be loaded. Please be sure that your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address, and telephone number.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>The Guide Dog Relief Area is located on the lower level of the hotel outside of the Hopkins Room. Directly to the left of the door is a grassy area. There also is a large cement area just in front of the doors, about 15 feet wide and 30 feet long. There are stairs up to Liberty Street at the parameter of the cement area, and you can choose to cross the street to visit the dog park on the other side of Liberty Street instead. When exiting the hotel on the lower level, please be sure to prop the door, as it will automatically lock behind you if you do not do so when exiting. Please also remember to make sure the door closes completely behind you when you come back inside the hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>The NFBMD 2019 Convention is located at a free Aira access site. This means those who are existing Aira explorers can use the service without using their own minutes. Those who are interested in trying Aira may do so at no cost. Visit the Aira booth at the exhibit hall for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>ORGANIZATION INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>15 Charles Plaza, #3002, Baltimore, MD 21201<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>443-426-4110; President@nfbmd.org<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_14" o:spid="_x0000_s1036" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:184.8pt;margin-top:9.95pt;width:94.6pt;height:122.4pt;z-index:-251662336;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=246 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=126 height=163 src="cid:image037.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_14"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: Ronza Othman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_13" o:spid="_x0000_s1035" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:173.85pt;margin-top:13.6pt;width:122.4pt;height:122.4pt;z-index:-251661312;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 align=left><tr><td width=232 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=163 height=163 src="cid:image038.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_13"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: Carla McQuillan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President and National Representative<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_12" o:spid="_x0000_s1034" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Sharon Maneki" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:188.5pt;margin-top:25.8pt;width:94.4pt;height:122.4pt;z-index:-251660288;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=251 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=126 height=163 src="cid:image039.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0" alt="Sharon Maneki" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_12"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> National Federation of the Blind of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: Sharon Maneki<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Immediate Past President <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Officers:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman, President, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Deborah Brown, <i>First Vice President</i>, Rockville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anil Lewis, <i>Second Vice President</i>, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen, <i>Secretary</i>, Kensington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Shawn Jacobson, <i>Treasurer</i>, Olney<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>BOARD OF DIRECTORS:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michelle Clark, Springdale<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Maurice Peret, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melba Taylor, Bowie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, Baltimore</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>OUR CREDO<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>ABOUT THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their friends. We believe in the full capacity of blind people; we have the power, influence, diversity and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Our members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising the expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>WHO WE ARE<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and divisions, and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences together to effect change at the state and national level.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>WHAT WE DO<o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Assist blind persons to acquire the skills of independence<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Help blind persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Teach blind persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Encourage blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Prepare blind students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Inform people with diabetes about their options for coping with vision loss<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Support parents and friends of blind children with information about the capabilities of the blind<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Protect and promote the civil rights of blind persons through public education and legislative action<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high quality rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Straight_x0020_Connector_x0020_11" o:spid="_x0000_s1033" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:10.5pt;margin-top:53.75pt;width:479.25pt;height:2.25pt;z-index:251657216;visibility:visible;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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Nobody can stop you.<br>Shoot for the sun and break on through.<br>So you're blind. You'll be fine. We've got good news!<br>You can live the life you want. Yes, we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Grab a cane, get trained, gotta get movin'.<br>Make a change in the wage, that's what we're doin'.<br>Come with me, yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>You and me, NFB, let's dream together.<br>NFB, you and me, lives on forever.<br>You will see yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>You can live the life you want. You’ll know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>WE EXTEND PROFUSE THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CONVENTION SPONSORS:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy LLP, Independence Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Independence Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Equality Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Elections Systems & Software (ES&S), Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Maryland Technology Assistance Program, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sprint Accessibility, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Visit Baltimore, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3D PhotoWorks, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>NAVIGATING THE CROWN PLAZA<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Crown Plaza Baltimore Downtown Inner Harbor is located at 105 West Fayette Street, near the southeast corner of Fayette and Liberty. This used to be the Baltimore Downtown Sheraton hotel. The old Sheraton property now has two hotels occupying it, the Crown Plaza and the Radisson. The two hotels share the conference facilities that are called the International Ballroom, Promenade, and Fayette Room, and the Crown Plaza side of the facility houses the Carroll Foyer and lower level conference area. We will only use the sleeping rooms in the Crown Plaza Tower for our convention, but we will use all of the conference facilities at the property. The two hotels also share a restaurant, bar, and other common facilities. However, they each have their own entrances, parking valets, check-in desks, sleeping room towers, fitness facilities, and other amenities. The Radisson entrance also is on Fayette Street, about 150 feet east of the Crown Plaza entrance. Convention attendees should use the Crown Plaza entrance. However, there is a hallway that connects the Radisson and the Crown Plaza, as well as a walkway between the hotels through the restaurant. This description focuses on the Crown Plaza side of the facility, as well as the shared conference space. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We will provide descriptions using cardinal directions, and where possible, also use <i>right</i> and <i>left</i>. Imagine the Crown Plaza main level almost like an upside down capital T with a capital L connecting to the capital T at its bottom left arm. The long arm of the upside-down capital T is the south hallway, and the crossbar of the capital T is the east-west hallway. The International Ballrooms and the Fayette Room are along the east (right) leg of the upside-down capital T. An L-shaped hallway hangs off the left (west) end of the upside-down capital T’s crossbar. The north-south leg of the capital L is used primarily to connect the two conference areas to one another. The east-west leg of the capital L houses the Crown Plaza conference Rooms, Carroll, Poe, and Mencken.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>When you first enter the Crown Plaza hotel entrance, you will be facing south. The entrance to the Crown Plaza hotel is on Fayette Street. There is an automatic door that leads you into a vestibule. Immediately on your left (east) is the entrance to the shared restaurant, Harbor Sports Bar and Grill. You come across the entrance to this restaurant even before you enter the second doors to the Crown Plaza hotel, and so it is really in the vestibule rather than in the hotel itself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you walk into the Crown Plaza hotel main entrance and find yourself in the vestibule, you will find the second set of doors to the hotel on your right. Once you enter those doors, you are facing west, and the restaurant is behind you and Fayette street is on your right. The check-in desks are on your right along the north wall. There are two of them with a space between them. At the west end of this part of the lobby and across from (south of) the second check-in desk is an unstaffed snack bar. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you orient yourself so that your back is to the first check-in desk, you are at the top of the upside-down capital T; you enter a hallway that goes north and south, which we will call the south hallway. As you walk south along the south hallway, on your left you will pass a common area containing various desks and chairs for use by hotel guests, as well as an ATM. On your right is another common area with carpeting containing sofas and chairs with charging ports in the conversation areas. At the southern end of this carpeted seating area is a long tall table with high stools, where you can recharge your electronic devices. Past this seating area on the right is the accessible entrance to the hotel lobby bar. If you wish to visit the bar, look for a ramp to go up to the bar off towards your right. If you continue south past the lobby bar, you reach the apex of the upside-down capital T, which is an east-west hallway. The south hallway comes to a dead end here.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you enter the east-west hallway (the crossbar of the upside-down capital T) by turning left (east), the elevator banks will be on your right (south) just before you encounter carpeting. If you turn into the elevator bank hallway, two elevators will be on your right (on the west wall) and one to the left (on the east wall). These elevators will take you up to the sleeping rooms and down to the lower level conference facilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you continue east along the east-west hallway (the crossbar of the capital T) passed the elevator lobby, you come to a carpeted area followed by a strip of tile floor that is about five feet wide, and beyond it, more carpeting. Once you reach the second carpeted area, you are in the Promenade Foyer. Registration will be in the Promenade Foyer throughout the weekend. On your right (south) are the International Ballrooms, which are comprised of ballrooms A through F. You first encounter the doors for International Ballroom A. The doors to Ballroom A will be used for general session. Ballroom A also will be one of the workshop rooms on Friday. Ballrooms B and C are south of ballroom A and all three can be combined together to make one big room, Ballroom ABC. Our general session will be held in Ballroom ABC, and we will have workshops on Friday in Ballrooms A, B, and C as separate meeting rooms. There is no direct access to ballrooms B and C from the Promenade hallway. If the International ballroom is subdivided into A, B, and C, then dividing walls are also setup to create a small access hallway which runs along the east (left if you put the doors of Ballroom A in front of you) end of Ballrooms A, B, and C. To reach this hallway, look for the next set of doors passed ballroom A, which are labeled International Ballroom (no letters), and turn right (south). If you keep walking east along the Promenade Foyer beyond International Ballroom A, the next ballroom you encounter is International Ballroom F. Passed Ballroom F is another set of doors that leads into Ballroom D. Ballroom D has a raised fix stage in it that we will not use. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Across from International Ballroom A on the north side of the Promenade hallway are restrooms (ladies’ on the left and men's on the right). Passed the restrooms, across from Ballroom F is a hallway that branches off to the left (north) and leads to the Radisson Hotel. We will not use any facilities in the Radisson. The Promenade Foyer will come to a dead end at the east end at some steps leading up to Ballroom E and the Fayette Room. To avoid the steps leading down to the hotel business office, from this upper level, at the top of the steps continue straight (east) all the way to the east wall, before turning right (south) to find the entrance to Ballroom E. At the top of the steps continue straight (east) all the way to the east wall, before turning left (north) to find the entrance to the Fayette Room. The Fayette Room has glass walls. Directly to the right (south) of the steps leading up to Ballroom E and the Fayette Room is a wheelchair lift. Your cane can easily miss this obstacle, so to be forewarned is to be forearmed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If at the apex of the upside-down capital T, you turn right (west), another entrance to the lobby bar is to your right and there is a set of steps that leads up to the bar from this side. The hallway will come to a dead end passed the bar, and you would enter the capital L hallway if you turn left (south). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Along the east arm of the capital L hallway, there is a spiral staircase that leads to the lower floor of the hotel. Of course, you can reach the lower floor via the elevators as well. Passed the area where the spiral staircase is, the L-shaped hallway continues south and comes to a dead end at its apex, another hallway that leads left (east). There are other arms that branch off of the capital L, but they are not relevant to our needs, and if you shoreline along the wall, you will reach the apex of the capital L. The entrance to the Carroll Room is on the left (north) side of this short east-west hallway. On the right (south) side of the hallway is the Poe Room followed by the Mencken Room. The east hallway (capital L) comes to a dead end at a service area and you'll have to retrace your steps to get to other parts of the hotel. The parents and teachers seminars, student division, and merchants division meetings will be in this hallway on Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>There are more meeting rooms we will use in the lower lobby. The lower level conference space is like a capital H with the elevator hallway as the crossbar connecting the two legs of the capital H. To reach the area where we will have meetings and seminars, turn right from the set of two elevators or left from the single elevator towards the leg of the capital H with more meeting rooms. Pratt A and B are along the leg of the H, and Douglass is at one end of the leg while Peale is at the other. If you are facing the Pratt room, the Peale room is to your right (west) and the Douglas room is to your left (east). Pratt is where we will have childcare.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>To reach the area where teens and tweens will meet, and where luggage drop-off will be, turn left from the set of two elevators or right from the single elevator towards the leg of the capital H where there is only one meeting room and the spiral staircase as the major landmark. The Hopkins Room is along the leg of the capital H. Restrooms are at the top of that same leg of the capital H. This area also holds the spiral staircase which leads to the upper floor. To find the steps safely, go all the way to the west end by the entrance to Hopkins and turn left (south). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>To find the guide dog relief area, orient yourself so the side with the two elevators is behind you and turn left (until you meet a hallway). Turn left again and walk straight until you meet a set of double doors to the outside of the hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The hallways on the guest room floors of the Crown Plaza are quite short. Each floor will have rooms 20 through 35. The lower numbered rooms are in the Radisson tower. Imagine each floor is like a capital H with the elevator bank as the crossbar of the H. If you put the side with the two elevators behind you and go clockwise starting with the bottom left leg of the H, you will encounter rooms 20 to 23 (northwest side), rooms 24 to 27 (northeast side) rooms 28 to 31 (southeast side), and rooms 32 to 35 (southwest side). <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h3><span style='line-height:106%'>CHAPTERS AND DIVISIONS OF <br>THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, president, 443-271-1668, mwoods719@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., via phone: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>(605) 313-4818, access code 720125<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Baltimore County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ruth Sager, president, 410-602-9030, </span><a href="mailto:rsager78@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>rsager78@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings fourth Wednesday in Pikesville<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Central Maryland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Darlene Price, president, 410-997-9664, </span></em><a href="mailto:chicagirl3@verizon.net"><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none'>chicagirl3@verizon.net</span></em></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Monthly meetings first Tuesday in Columbia</span></em></span><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></em></p><h3><o:p> </o:p></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Eastern Shore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Heather Guy, president, 410-430-8954, hguy403@comcast.net <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings second Saturday in Salisbury<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greater Baltimore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ellen Ringlein, president, 443-516-7855, </span><a href="mailto:greaterbaltimore@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>greaterbaltimore@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings third Saturday in Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greater Carroll County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Brian Keseling, president</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, 410-855-5605<span style='color:black'>,</span> </span><a href="mailto:bkmaverick@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>bkmaverick@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings <span style='color:black'>second Saturday in Westminster </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greater Cumberland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Jean Faulkner, p</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>resident, <span style='color:black'>301-729-8942</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings third Wednesday in Cumberland<b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Ellana Crew</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, president, 443-758-7211, eemcrew@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Maryland Association of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Melba Taylor</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, president, 240-381-1637, m.taylor@encoreassoc.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, president, <span style='color:black'>443-708-3663, </span>MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>National Harbor Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michelle Clark, president, 301-583-8585, </span><a href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>mcikeyc@aol.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings fourth Saturday in Suitland<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Senior Issues Division<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ruth Sager, President, 410-602-9030, rsager78@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sligo Creek Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, president, 301-881-1892, </span><a href="mailto:Deborahb14@verizon.net"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Deborahb14@verizon.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings second Saturday primarily in Silver Spring<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meleah Jensen, president, 504-621-4162,<span style='color:red'> </span>MeleahHeather@gmail.com<span style='color:red'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meetings third Thursday in Towson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-left:5.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;margin-left:-22.5pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal 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(Regular price $25)<br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h3>COMMITTEES OF THE <br>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you’re interested in being appointed to a particular committee, notify the NFBMD president at president@nfbmd.org or 443-426-4110.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Advocacy Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Ambassadors Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Audit Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Barry Hond, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>BELL Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, Editors<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Janice Toothman, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Development and Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anil Lewis and Shawn Jacobson, Co-chairmen<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Guide Dog Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ashley Alvey and Janice Toothman, Co-chairmen<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Legislation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dezman Jackson, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John G. Paré Jr., Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Public Relations Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mildred Rivera, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Social Media Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Karen Anderson, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Website and Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Graham Mehl, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Youth Activity Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Lomax, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention-Related Committees<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Child Care Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Christine Day, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Hospitality Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ellen Ringlein, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Organization and Activities<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meleah Jensen, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Registration Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marie Marucci, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sandy Bishop, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Door Prize Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Darlene Price, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Rose Warner, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Susan Baker, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dr. Marc Maurer, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michael Bullis, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ellen Ringlein, Chairman</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Leaving A Legacy</span></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F66C3;letter-spacing:-.25pt'>Dream Makers Circle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#333333'>You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. Just visit your bank and convert an account to a P.O.D. (payable on death) bank account which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 or at </span><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>pchang@nfb.org</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#333333'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Straight_x0020_Connector_x0020_10" o:spid="_x0000_s1031" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:-.75pt;margin-top:12.4pt;width:477.75pt;height:2.25pt;z-index:251659264;visibility:visible;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
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I say "No."<br>Everybody needs somebody to help sometimes, but I'm in charge of me,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>CHORUS: I've gotta strive, strive, strive a little farther,<br>Reach, reach, reach a little longer,<br>Work, work, work a little harder,<br>Hope, hope, hope a little stronger.<br>Watch me, watch me, watch me.<br>Nothin's gonna stop me, stop me, stop me.<br>I'm spreading my wings, soaring on a dream,<br>I can do anything!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>I gotta be brave even when I'm afraid to do hard things.<br>I'll tell myself "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a fool; I need training and tools to live out my dreams.<br>So I'll say "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a passenger in my life. I'm gonna take control and drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 29.0pt 0in;margin-left:31.5pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><h2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Live the Life You Want with the KNFB Reader<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fast, Accurate, Efficient <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>With the KNFB Reader, you can read such printed items as credit card receipts, packaging labels, mail, product information, computer screens, and of course books and documents. Take a photo and the app reads the text aloud or publishes it in Braille if you have refreshable Braille display.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Learn more and purchase KNFB Reader for iPhone, Android, and Windows 10 devices at http://www.knfbreader.com</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>EXPANDING OUR PROMINANCE IN MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><img border=0 width=544 height=342 id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image045.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0"></span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:22.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:31.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222;background:white'>Image: NFBMD engaged in legislative advocacy in Annapolis with Delegate Mosby fighting for desegregated voting based on disability</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><img border=0 width=480 height=360 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image046.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0"></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:45.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222;background:white'>Image: Participants dressed in costume for the NFB Meet the Blind Month Wizarding Weekend on Main in Old Ellicott City<br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>2019 NFB BELL GLENN DALE<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><img border=0 width=540 height=414 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image047.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0"><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;background:white'>Image: NFB BELL Academy participants singing our original BELL song</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>2019 NFB BELL BALTIMORE<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><img border=0 width=624 height=468 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image048.jpg@01D5869F.45100EE0"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;background:white'>Image: President Riccobono reading with NFB BELL Academy participants</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>2019 NFB BELL SALISBURY<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><img border=0 width=624 height=468 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image027.jpg@01D5869E.2E1D13F0"></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: BELL participants picked peaches and later assembled peach baskets for blind seniors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%'>CONVENTION AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.—FUN WITH FRIENDS CHILDCARE</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pratt Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anna Givens, Childcare and Youth Coordinator; Arlington, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 a.m. - 5 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>—<b>ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS OF BLIND CHILDREN: MARYLAND PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>What are the skills and tools blind students need in school and to live the lives they want? How do you make sure school services are appropriately addressing their needs? What can you do to support them at home? Learn about the benefits of summer programs and how to help your child with other blindness skills. These are only some of the topics to be discussed at this seminar. Featured speakers at this seminar will be Jackie Anderson, a long time teacher of blind students, blind parent, and originator of the concept for the NFB BELL Academy and Carla McQuillan, the owner operator of a Montessori preschool program and a blind parent. Melissa Riccobono, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 - 8:45 a.m.—REGISTRATION <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>See Parent Agenda for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—TEEN/TWEEN ACTIVITIES</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Hopkins Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anna Givens, Coordinator, Child and Youth Coordinator; Arlington, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:30 - 10:30 a.m.—RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Everyone is encouraged to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman; Lutherville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.—NFBMD AUDIO QUILT PROJECT</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fayette Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are bringing our theme of “Celebrating Our Story, Defining Our Future” to life by asking federationists to visit the NFBMD Recording Studio to record a message that will be woven into an audio quilt. Please drop into the studio when you have a few moments. Please be prepared to provide the following information: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Your name; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>year you joined the federation; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>name of person who brought you into the federation; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>the one activity, program, or event that the federation did since you joined that has most impacted you (This must be one sentence or less).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Steve Sawczyn, chief audio quilter and sound engineer, Minneapolis, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.—NFBMD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> (Open to All) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom D and F<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN UNIFIED ENGLISH BRAILLE (NCEUB) EXAMINATION </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>(Advanced registration is required)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Peale Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This nationally recognized exam will be a requirement for all TVIs seeking certification in the state of Maryland starting October 1, 2020. More information, as well as registration forms are available at: sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/ncueb-testing. Deadline to register is October 25, 2019. Conchita Hernandez, proctor and Maryland statewide low incidence specialist (blind and low vision), Maryland Department of Education; Washington, DC <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>11 a.m. - 5 p.m.—EXHIBITS</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>International Ballroom E and Promenade Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Check out the latest offerings from a variety of companies and organizations that provide technology and services for the blind. Anil Lewis, sponsorship and exhibits coordinator and second vice president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:30 a.m.—BOXED LUNCH DISTRIBUTION</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade Foyer: Those not attending Parent and Teacher Conference<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carroll Foyer: Those attending Parent and Teacher Conference<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*You paid for a boxed lunch at pre-registration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 - 1 p.m.—FIRST TIME CONVENTION ATTENDEES ORIENTATION <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International D<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This meeting is for first-time attendees to the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Convention. Come to get oriented to the activities that will take place throughout the weekend. Get all of your questions answered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen, ambassador committee chairman and secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Kensington, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1 p.m.—NFBMD TOURS DEPART</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Those who are going on the NFBMD Tours will beet and depart from this room. All participants must pay $10 per person prior to being permitted to participate in a tour.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tour A: Ravens Stadium at M&T Field<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tour B: The Every Man Theater – Behind the Scenes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ellen Ringlein, travel agent and president, Greater Baltimore Chapter; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1 - 2:30 p.m.—NFBMD TOWN HALL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom DF <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come discuss what you feel would make our affiliate more effective. How can we better advance our mission for the blind of Maryland and the nation? What programs work, and what programs do not? This gathering will provide an opportunity for open discussion about how to shape the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland moving forward. Mark Riccobono, facilitator; president, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1 - 2:30 p.m.—STORY SOURCE: WHERE TO GET THEM AND HOW TO PLAY THEM!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom A <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>There are many ways to find excellent books to read. This workshop examines the various sources for finding books and stories for the blind and with what blindness related technologies those services are compatible. Sharon Maneki, coordinator; president, Friends of the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and board member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 - 6 p.m.—CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:30 - 4 p.m.—OUR STORY THROUGH ORAL HISTORY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom A <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Our individual and collective history is a rich and varied one. Come learn about how to capture our stories through oral history. Lou Ann Blake, deputy executive director of Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:30 - 4 p.m.—JOB HUNTING: TELLING OUR STORIES IN RESUMES AND THROUGH INTERVIEWS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom C <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Our resumes tell prospective employers our work and academic stories. Ever wonder how to make your resume stand out? Ever wonder what interview techniques would make you more memorable so that those prospective employers would want to hire you? Ever wonder how to talk about your blindness, or whether or not to even talk about it at all? Then this is the workshop for you. Eileen Rivera Ley, treasurer, TLC Chapter; Baltimore, Maryland; Millie Rivera, NFBMD scholarship chairman, Halethorpe, Maryland; Dr. Sandra Rivera, economist, U.S. International Trade Commission; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 - 6 p.m.—LET’S PLAY BINGO AND WIN PRIZES!</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom DF<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sponsored by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Everyone is invited to attend!, Heather Guy, bingo coordinator, BISM staff member, and president, Eastern Shore Chapter; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 - 5 p.m.—</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>DEAF-BLIND AND HEARING LOSS ISSUES COMMITTEE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Douglass Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share strategies and ideas to maintain independence. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Janice Toothman, chairman; Bowie, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 - 6:30 p.m.—STUDENT WORKSHOP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Poe Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come learn about matters of interest to students including how to self-advocate in school, with potential employers, and in the world. Learn what resources are available for students. Ellana Crew, president, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 - 6 p.m.—PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF GUIDE DOG USERS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Douglass Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share strategies and ideas on how to ensure that the rights of guide dog users are protected. Ashley Alvey, co-chairman; Baltimore Maryland; Janice Toothman, co-chairmen; Bowie, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 - 6 p.m.—BLIND PARENTS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Peale Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share tips and tricks on how to parent using non-visual techniques. Network with other blind parents and caregivers. Melissa Riccobono, chairman; Baltimore Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 - 9 p.m.—MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS SYMPOSIUM AND NETWORKING MIXER</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mencken Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come learn about matters of interest to blind merchants and those in the Business Enterprise Program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 - 7 p.m.—Symposium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 - 9 p.m.—Networking Mixer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melba Taylor, president<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:30 - 8 p.m.—PARENT AND FAMILIES NETWORKING DINNER</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Participants of the Parent and Teacher Seminar and those with school-aged children are invited to a casual pizza party. This is an opportunity for families to chat and get to know one another. Melissa Riccobono, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:30 - 8:30 p.m.—PICNIC AND A PLAY</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom ABC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Braille is Beautiful players will perform Rudolph the Nasally Impaired Reindeer, an original play written by Debbie Brown. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, play author and director; first vice president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Rockville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:30 p.m.—NFB BELL ACADEMY REUNION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Peale Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 - 11:30 p.m.—NFBMD FAMILY GAMES NIGHT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom DF<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This gameshow style evening promises to be fun for all ages. Enjoy snacks and fellowship. Gameshow Host: Melissa Riccobono, board member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><h3><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 - 8:15 a.m.—IEP WORKSHOP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Learn about the new requirements that the State of Maryland has added to IEPs from an expert. Continental breakfast will be available. Conchita Hernandez, Maryland statewide low incidence specialist (blind and low vision), Maryland State Department of Education; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 - 8:15 a.m.—MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS ANNUAL MEETING <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Poe Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Maryland Association of Blind Students will hold its annual business meeting, including planning future workshops and events and holding elections. Continental breakfast will be available. Ellana Crew, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 - 8:15 a.m.—AT-LARGE CHAPTER MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mencken Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The At-Large Chapter will meet face-to-face. Continental breakfast will be available. Marguerite Woods, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 - 8:25 a.m.—CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.—FUN WITH FRIENDS CHILDCARE</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pratt Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anna Givens, coordinator; Arlington, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 a.m. - 3 p.m.—FBMD AUDIO QUILT PROJECT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fayette Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are bringing our theme of “Celebrating Our Story, Defining Our Future” to life by asking federationists to visit the NFBMD Recording Studio to record a message that will be woven into an audio quilt. Please drop into the studio when you have a few moments. Please be prepared to provide the following information: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Your name; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>year you joined the Federation; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>name of person who brought you into the federation; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>the one activity, program, or event that the federation did since you joined that has most impacted you (This must be one sentence or less).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Steve Sawczyn, chief audio quilter and sound engineer, Minneapolis, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.—TEEN/TWEEN ACTIVITIES</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Hopkins Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anna Givens, coordinator, child and youth coordinator; Arlington, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SATURDAY MORNING SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>All general sessions will be held in International Ballroom ABC<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 a.m.—CALL TO ORDER, OPENING CEREMONIES, AND INVOCATION</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:45 a.m.—GET MEMBORIZED: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB MEMBERSHIP CEREMONY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dezman Jackson, membership chair, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:05 a.m.—BALTIMORE CITY WELCOME<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Bernard C. “Jack” Young, mayor, city of Baltimore; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:15 a.m.—GREETINGS FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>ENSURING OUR FUTURE BY SUPPORTING OUR NATIONAL FUNDS:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> WHITE CANE, SUN, KENNETH JERNIGAN, AND JACOBUS TENBROEK <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dr. Marc Maurer, immediate past president, National Federation of the Blind; Catonsville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>GET ON THE PAC PLAN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Paré, executive director of advocacy and policy, National Federation of the Blind, Maryland PAC Plan chairman; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>GOLD CUP CRAB RACE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Rose Warner, ticket agent; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:40 a.m.—A GLIMPSE INTO OUR NATIONAL STORY:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> A REPORT FROM OUR NATIONAL OFFICE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carla McQuillan, member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind; president, NFB of Oregon, Portland, Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:10 a.m.—DEFINING OUR FUTURE: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>TRAINING, REHABILITATION, AND SERVING THE PUBLIC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fred Puente, president, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:20 a.m.—TRANSPORTATION IN MARYLAND AND BEYOND: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>OUR FIGHT TO MAINTAIN OUR RIGHT TO TRAVEL INDEPENDENTLY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Kevin Quinn, administrator, Maryland Transit Administration; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Maurice Peret, board member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sara Gayton, shared space coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of the UK; London, England<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:50 a.m.—QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11 a.m.—OUR STORY: THE HISTORY OF THE MARYLAND AFFILIATE</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dr. Marc Maurer, immediate past president, National Federation of the Blind; Catonsville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:10 a.m.—FEDERAL WELCOME<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senator Benjamin Cardin, United States Senate; Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:25 a.m.—THE STORY OF US:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> LEADERSHIP GROUND IN A SHARED FUTURE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mark Riccobono, president, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:35 a.m.—OUR STORY, OUR DISTRICT</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senator Bill Ferguson, District 46, Maryland State Senate; Annapolis, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:50 a.m.—QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NOON—ADJOURN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 - 12:15 p.m.—CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 - 1:45 p.m.—LUNCHEON: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>THE EDUCATION OF BLIND AND LOW VISION STUDENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For parents, teachers of the blind, and those interested in matters concerning blind students. <b>Sponsored by Brown, Goldstein and Levy.</b> Melissa Riccobono, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children’s Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 - 1:45 p.m.—LUNCHEON:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> RECLAIMING INDEPENDENCE AFTER VISION LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom DF<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For seniors and others facing vision loss<b>. Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals. </b>Ruth Sager, president, Maryland Senior Issues Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1:20 - 2 p.m.—BANQUET TICKET EXCHANGE</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 p.m.—CALL TO ORDER</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:05 p.m.—CELEBRATING OUR STORIES, DEFINING OUR FUTURE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman, president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:40 p.m.—DELEGATE WELCOME<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Delegate Robbyn Lewis, District 46, Maryland House of Delegates; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:50 p.m.—PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR A BETTER FUTURE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tony Stevens, executive director, Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3 p.m.—ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>A statewide approach for inclusion and equal access for the blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carol Beatty, secretary, Maryland Department of Disability; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Tomorrow<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Toni March, director, Office of Blindness and Vision Services, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Baltimore; Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One Team<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>W. Robert Hair, superintendent, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Our Library, Our Story, Our Future<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Owen, director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:40 p.m.—QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:50 p.m.—PAYING IT FORWARD:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> CAREER MENTORING <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anil Lewis, executive director of blindness initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 p.m.—WRITING OUR OWN HAPPY ENDING: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>DESEGREGATING VOTING BASED ON DISABILITY IN MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Moderator: Sharon Maneki, director of legislation and advocacy, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senator Clarence Lam, Maryland State Senate; Annapolis, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Delegate Nick Mosby, Maryland House of Delegates; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lou Ann Blake, deputy executive director of blindness initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jessica Weber, attorney, Brown, Goldstein & Levy; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4:40 p.m.—QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4:50 p.m.—REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 p.m.—ADJOURN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6 p.m.—RECEPTION AND CASH BAR</span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:30 - 10 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>(or 15 minutes after the banquet ends, whichever is earlier)<b>—FUN WITH FRIENDS CHILDCARE</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pratt Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Anna Givens, coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>7 p.m.—53<sup>RD</sup> ANNUAL CONVENTION BANQUET <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom ABCDF<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Master of Ceremonies: Mark Riccobono, president, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Keynote Banquet Address: Carla McQuillan, member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind; president, NFB of Oregon, Portland, Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Scholarships and Awards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Immediately after the banquet—MARYLAND GOLD CUP CRAB RACE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Race Callers: Ronza Othman and Rose Warner<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10</span></u><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:30 - 8:30 a.m.—MARYLAND PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN BOARD MEETING <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:30 - 9 a.m.—LUGGAGE COLLECTION </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>(for bus passengers only)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Hopkins Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 - 8:30 a.m.—NONSECTARIAN DEVOTIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>International Ballroom ABC<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lloyd and Judy Rasmussen, Sligo Creek Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Kensington, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 - 8:50 a.m.—NFB BELL ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS FINAL REHERSAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Poe Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 - 8:50 a.m.—CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Promenade Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>SUNDAY MORNING SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 a.m.—CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:05 a.m.—THE STORY OF HEROES: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>RECOGNIZING OUR VETERANS <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ed Jackson, board member, Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:15 a.m.—INTERTWINING OUR STORIES: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>WELCOME FROM A DELEGATE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Delegate Brooke Lierman, District 46, Maryland House of Delegates; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:25 a.m.—WRITING OUR OWN STORIES:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> THE NFB BELL ACADEMY <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Student presentations and introduction of volunteers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, NFB BELL academy coordinator for Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:45 a.m.—THE STORY OF WHAT I DID OVER SUMMER BREAK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Moderator: Karen Anderson, first vice president, Greater Baltimore Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garrett Mooney, treasurer, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, board member, Maryland Association of Blind Students, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ellana Crew, president, Maryland Association of Blind Students, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:15 a.m.—QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:25 a.m.—ADVOCACY:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> MANY STORIES COMPRISE OUR STORY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, director of legislation and advocacy and board member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:40 a.m.—OUR STORY THROUGH POETRY:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> THE BLIND POET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dave Steele; London, England<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:55 a.m.—AFFILIATE ELECTIONS</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:20 a.m.—RESOLUTIONS AND BUSINESS MEETING</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NOON—ADJOURN</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>A CLOSING MESSAGE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all federationists and friends for your generous monetary donations and gifts of goods and services. We had a very successful year and an outstanding convention because of your help! <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Ronza Othman, President</span></i><span style='font-size:36.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Free Aira Site Access at National Federation of the Blind <br>of Maryland Convention<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind partnered with Aira to provide free Aira Site Access to NFB members during our 2019 state convention. Aira subscribers who are National Federation of the Blind members can use the service at our convention for free, without having minutes deducted from their plans. In addition, those interested in Aira have the unique opportunity to try out the service for free while at our convention. Aira may be used at the Crown Plaza Downtown Baltimore Inner Harbor</span><span class=m2662018844134641300widget-pane-link><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>.</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Aira allows blind individuals to connect via live video to a trained agent through a mobile app or wearable glasses to get real-time visual information or assistance. Learn more about Aira and special pricing available for NFB members at </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>go.aira.io/NFB<span style='color:black'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How it Works<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Before you head to convention or as soon as you get there, download the free Aira app from the App Store, and create a guest account if you are not already an Aira subscriber. Also, make sure your phone’s GPS feature is enabled. When you enter the convention site access location, your phone will receive a notification letting you know that the space you are in is part of the Aira network. When you connect with an agent, he/she also will confirm that you are now covered by the network, and no minutes will be deducted from your account.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>When you leave or enter convention areas that are covered by the site access network, you will be informed by the Aira agent.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>To learn more about Aira and the special plans available exclusively to NFB members, visit </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>go.aira.io/NFB.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:231.5pt;margin-top:2.05pt;width:161.5pt;height:131.35pt;z-index:-251654144;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:relative;z-index:251664384'><span style='left:0px;position:absolute;left:-75px;top:-1230px;width:766px;height:1px'><img width=766 height=1 src="cid:image052.png@01D5869F.45100EE0" v:shapes="Vertical_x0020_Scroll_x0020_233"></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><h2 style='text-indent:81.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na na na, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na na nah, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Go on and live your life,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Don't need a bit of sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>In the end you'll find<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Braille is beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Put your fingers on the page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tell your friends it's all the rage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>It's all gonna be OK, yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Verse<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Louis Braille was his name. Slate 'n' stylus was his game.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>They tried to stop him, but we adopted the code that paved the way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3>2019 NFBMD EXHIBITORS<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>The following is a list of organizations that will be participating in the 2019 NFBMD Exhibit Hall. Check NFBMD.org for updates and additions to this list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Election Systems & Software (ES&S)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Technology Assistance Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Sprint Accessibility<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Visit Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Aira<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>AT Guys<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Bureau of Engraving and Printing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Dave Steele, the Blind Poet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Integration Technologies Group<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>JW.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Low Vision Specialists of Maryland and Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland ABLE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Department of Disabilities, Assistive Technology Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Relay / Telecommunications Access of MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>NFBMD National Harbor Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>NFBMD Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>National Security Agency (NSA)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Paparazzi Accessories (jewelry)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Rare Patient Voice<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Sheria Young<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Sound Pro<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>The Image Center of Maryland</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></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><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>