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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland State Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>November 8-10, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Welcome Maryland Parents and Families of Blind Children! Thank you for joining us this weekend! It is our hope that the time spent here will serve to better Empower Parents to Empower Their Children. Please do not hesitate to ask questions, network with other families, and have fun!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Preregistration and On-Site Registration for General Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Please be sure to visit the Registration table, located in the Promenade Foyer (outside of the International Ballroom) to pick up your convention registration materials, name badge, and banquet tickets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Registration Activities are available:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Friday from 2:00 – 6:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Saturday from 8:00 – 8:25 and 12 – 12:15 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Sunday from 8:30 – 8:50 am<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fun With Friends Convention Child Care Activities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>All Childcare (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take place in the Pratt Room on the Lower Level<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Hours:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Saturday, 8:15 am – 5:15 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Saturday Night for Children of those attending the Banquet, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm or until conclusion of the banquet (whichever is earlier)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cane Walks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Cane Walks with individualized cane travel instruction by an NOMC (travel teacher) will be available throughout the weekend. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>To reserve a slot for your child and/or yourself please contact Melissa Riccobono by texting or calling 443-803-0266, or by emailing <a href="mailto:MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com">MelissaARiccobono@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Cane Walks are first come, first serve, so please get your reservations in as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Exhibit Hall<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The Exhibit Hall is located in the International Ballroom E and the Promenade Foyer. It will operate on Friday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Friday, November 8, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**Fun With Friends Childcare available in the Pratt Room, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**Teen/Tween Activities held in the Hopkins Room, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm<o:p></o:p></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>8:00 – 8:45 Registration Hallway outside Carroll room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 – 9:45 Introductions and Convention 101 Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Melissa Riccobono, President MD Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 – 11:45 Keynote Session – Empowering Parents to Empower Their Children Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Jackie Anderson, Teacher of Blind Students and Consultant<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 – 1:15 Box Lunch Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Please, take time to visit the Exhibit Hall during your lunch break.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>(International Ballroom E and the Promenade Foyer)<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:30 – 2:15 Independent Living and Daily Life Skills Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Mary Jo Hartle, Teacher of Blind Students</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:30 – 3:15 Orientation and Mobility Philosophies and Approaches Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Maurice Peret, Career Mentoring Coordination, NFB</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:30 – 4:15 Career Goals and Mentoring Programs Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Panel led by Maurice Peret</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:30 – 5:15 Movement and Social Interactions Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Carla McQuillan, Montessori Educator and Administrator<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:30 – 7:00 Parent and Families Networking Dinner Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Pizza Party</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:30 – 8:00 Bell Academy Reunion Peale Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 – 11:30 NFB Family Games Night International Ballroom DF<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Saturday, November 9, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**Fun With Friends Childcare available in the Pratt Room, 8:00 am – 5:15 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**Teen/Tween Activities held in the Hopkins Rooms, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm<o:p></o:p></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>7:00 – 8:15 IEP Workshop and Continental Breakfast Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Conchita Hernandez, Low Incidence Specialist, MSDE/MSB<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 – 12:00 General Session International Ballroom ABC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Please see General Session Agenda for specifics<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 – 1:45 Parents’ Luncheon Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Sponsored by Brown, Goldstein, & Levy<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><i>Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 – 5:00 General Session Resumes International Ballroom ABC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Please see General Session Agenda for specifics<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00 Reception and Cash Bar Promenade Foyer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:30 – 10:00 Fun With Friends Childcare Pratt Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Childcare available for children of those attending the banquet.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i> Please pickup children within 15 minutes of close of banquet.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 – 10:00 53<sup>rd</sup> Annual Convention Banquet International Ballroom ABCDF<o:p></o:p></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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Sunday November 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></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>7:30 – 8:30 Maryland Parents of Blind Children Board Meeting Carroll Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 – 9:00 NFB BELL Academy Participants Final Rehearsal Poe Room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 – 12:00 General Session International Ballroom ABC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <i>Please see General Session Agenda for specifics<o:p></o:p></i></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>