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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please find information from our Library below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> JOHN OWEN -MSL- <john.owen@maryland.gov> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 29, 2022 9:38 AM<br><b>To:</b> lbpd@sailor.lib.md.us<br><b>Subject:</b> Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Technology User Group on April 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On Saturday, April 9<sup>th</sup> , the Technology User Group will look at food delivery services. During the recent pandemic, many visually impaired individuals and families had difficulty getting groceries due to a lack of technological knowledge or the absence of smart devices. The Technology User Group will profile numerous food delivery options, including those that do not require technical knowhow. There are dozens of services that can get groceries to your door. See which one may be right for you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will also take a quick look at the BlindShell phone, its features, and where to purchase one. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, April 9th, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you would like to listen to previous TUG recordings, please click here:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><a href="https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Upcoming TUG Programs:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 14, 10 AM, Premium Services using Alexa and Google</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>June 11, 10 AM, Gadgets and Apps for Safe Navigation</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Follow the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) on: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Facebook at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MDLBPD/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://www.facebook.com/MDLBPD/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On Twitter at </span><a href="https://twitter.com/MDLBPD" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://twitter.com/MDLBPD</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On our blog at </span><a href="https://mdlbpd.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://mdlbpd.blogspot.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>And our website at </span><a href="http://www.lbph.maryland.gov"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>www.lbph.maryland.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information about the Technology User Group, please contact Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 or via email at </span><a href="mailto:assistive.technology@maryland.gov"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>assistive.technology@maryland.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=102 valign=top style='width:76.5pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><img border=0 width=90 height=96 style='width:.9375in;height:1.0in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D84352.18D28A20"> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=234 valign=top style='width:175.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John W. Owen III</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Director</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland State Library Agency</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>415 Park Avenue</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603 </span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:john.owen@maryland.gov" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>j</span>ohn.owen@maryland.gov</a> </span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.lbph.maryland.gov" target="_blank">www.lbph.maryland.gov</a></span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>410-230-2452 (office)</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>667-209-1560 (cell)</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial'><a href="http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&SurveyID=86M2956" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>Click here</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> to complete a three question customer experience survey.</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>