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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Conchita Hernandez -MSDE- <> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 15, 2022 3:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ronza Othman <rothmanjd@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: Mid-August 2022 Eyes on Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please send out to your list. <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse' id="m_-1650173515890489995bodyTable"><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id="m_-1650173515890489995bodyCell"><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:#F7F7F7;padding:33.75pt 0in 33.75pt 0in;background:cover;background-size:cover;background-position-x:50%;background-position-y:50%' id="m_-1650173515890489995templateHeader"><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;background:cover;background-size:cover;background-position-x:50%;background-position-y:50%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;max-width:600px!important'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>"Eyes on Maryland" Mid-August 2022 <o:p></o:p></span></h1></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:27.0pt 0in 33.75pt 0in;background:cover;background-size:cover;background-position-x:50%;background-position-y:50%' id="m_-1650173515890489995templateBody"><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:600px!important'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;max-width:600px!important'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;background:cover;background-size:cover;background-position-x:50%;background-position-y:50%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#757575'>The beginning of the school year is right around the corner. Wishing you a great start! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#757575'>All events are always updated live on the <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=b4202484fc&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Maryland TVI Portal</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><h2 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>August 2022</span></strong><span style='font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li style='color:#757575;margin-top:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>16: LBPD <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=212be91f64&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Transcribing the Sky</span></a>: 3 pm. The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was released to the world on July 11th. What does this image show? What is the science behind it? Josh Urban returns to LBPD to host a conversation with youth ages 7-17 years about the James Webb Space Telescope’s most recent observations. Share your perspective on the best way to communicate the telescope’s findings to the blind and low-vision communities. Should the pictures be converted to sound? Should they produce 3D printed graphics? Your thoughts are important to us. Part one of this two-part event is on July 27th at 3:00 PM, with the follow-up session occurring on August 16th. Register by July 25th. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#757575;margin-top:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>17: APH <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=58b3d80bdd&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Navigating and Negotiating Successful IEP and 504 Outcomes </span></a> (5-part series). 7 - 8:30 pm. In this a 5-part webinar we will share how to navigate the process of getting your child the appropriate support at school. This will cover the evaluation, present levels, annual IEP goals, accommodations and supplements and the service delivery model. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#757575;margin-top:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>18: APH <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ec8fc22fc7&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Juno Tips and Tricks: Camera </span></a> 3 - 4 pm EST. Discover tasks you can do using Juno’s rotating camera. This webinar will focus on Juno’s multipurpose rotating camera for reading, distance, writing/hobby, spotting, and self-view. During this webinar you will learn the different camera positions and use-cases for each. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#757575;margin-top:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>18: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d000bbb85b&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>GLIDE</span></a>: 9 am - 4 pm. 14 - 21 year old youth. Gaining Leadership, Independence, Direction, and Experience. GLIDE will prepare blind and low vision transition-aged youth for life after high school (college or employment) through hands-on workshops. Location: BISM - Transportation can be provided if needed! <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#757575;margin-top:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>23: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=cf228d3751&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>NCUEB </span></a>test at the Maryland School for the Blind, deadline to register is August 1.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#757575;margin-top:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>24: UMASS PD: <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=f641857cb3&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Braille Bonanza: Bigger and Better</span></a>: 9 am - 2 pm EST. $40 over Zoom (This course will count for MD TVI certification braille upkeep).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>29: MSB students' first day of school. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>27: LBPD Oceans of Possibilities Reading Ceremony at the Maryland State Fair. 2:00 pm at the Cow Palace (main grandstand). A chosen MD LBPD reader will receive a first-place purple “Reading Grand Champion” ribbon, State Fair pin, and free ice-cream ticket. Register for the <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=53327252b1&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program</span></a>. If you are already registered and participating, continue reading to earn a chance to win 4 tickets to the Maryland State Fair (including admission, ride passes, and park).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #222222 2.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#404040;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=564 height=564 style='width:5.875in;height:5.875in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8B3F0.914A2CB0" alt="Image removed by sender. Logo of the Maryland School for the Blind. See Beyond on a yellow background"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=546 valign=top style='width:409.5pt;padding:6.75pt 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt;word-break:break-word'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:honeydew'>News from the Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department</span><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h1></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>We have great events from the MSB Outreach Department coming up that you will not want to miss! <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Partner with MSB on Short Courses<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>The Maryland School for the Blind Outreach Department is in the process of creating short courses. Short courses are a way for Maryland blind and low vision students from across the state to gain skills during the year. These courses can be done in local schools, at MSB, or anywhere else. Are you interested in partnering with us on a short course? Do you have a great idea that can be fun and engaging for Maryland students? We would love to partner with you! We are also interested in partnering around parent workshops or staff trainings. Reach out to Diane Colburn Director of Outreach Services: <a href="mailto:dcolburn@mdschblind.org" target="_blank">dcolburn@mdschblind.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Save the date: MSB Revised Admission Process<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Date: September 13 at 3:30 pm<br><br>The MSB admission process has been revised to promote LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) and provide a clear process everyone understands. Come to this webinar to learn more about why we revised the process, how our outreach department can still support students, providers, and families, and how you can get involved. Registration coming soon. <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>APH Hands-On Tech Fair at MSB<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>September 17 at MSB <br>10 am - 3 pm <br><br>Want to try out an APH Quota-eligible tech device, but not sure if it is right for your student? This APH tech fair will include hands-on APH tech devices with APH staff that can answer your questions. This will be a great event for TVIs when thinking about tech solutions for their students that are APH Quota-eligible, thus 'free' to you. This will be a drop-in event, so come on by! As a reminder, when you input your requests for APH Quota-eligible items, we do not ask you what student it is going to. That is up to your discretion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Register to be a Vendor at the Tech Fair<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Are you a vendor with technology you want to showcase at our tech fair? Fill out our <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=cd81f931be&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>vendor fair application. </span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=564 height=564 style='width:5.875in;height:5.875in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8B3F0.914A2CB0" alt="Image removed by sender. Todo el Chisme del IEP Flyer. All info is in text below image. "></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=564 valign=top style='width:423.0pt;padding:0in 6.75pt 0in 6.75pt;word-break:break-word'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>For Spanish-speaking families: Todo el Chisme del IEP<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>October 22 at MSB<br>9 am - 2 pm <br><br>Please share with your Spanish-speaking families. In this session specifically for Spanish-speaking families of our blind and low vision students statewide, they will learn the basics of the IEP as well as resources and organizations from across the state. Lunch will be provided, childcare will be provided and if transportation is a barrier to attend, we will help facilitate with families. This session is in collaboration with NFB of Maryland and the Bridges Help Desk.<br><br>Registration required. <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=34d845eefb&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Register here for Todo el Chisme del IEP</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><strong id="m_-1650173515890489995docs-internal-guid-c107a955-7fff-5794-39df-1ac414c0e2de"><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>MIRC News</span></strong><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><strong id="m_-1650173515890489995docs-internal-guid-c107a955-7fff-5794-39df-1ac414c0e2de"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>The start of the 2022-2023 school year is coming up, which means you should soon have your braille and large print textbooks from the MIRC. We’ve begun shipping these books to LEAs already, so please let us know if you have not received your expected books by August 29! If you plan to pick your books up from MSB, please schedule a pick-up time with MIRC staff by emailing us at <a href="mailto:mirc@mdschblind.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89;font-weight:normal'>mirc@mdschblind.org</span></a>. All APH orders are due to us by September 12. </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><strong id="m_-1650173515890489995docs-internal-guid-c107a955-7fff-5794-39df-1ac414c0e2de"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Now is the time to spend down any remaining APH Quota funds—please contact us at the above email address for your balance. </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><strong id="m_-1650173515890489995docs-internal-guid-c107a955-7fff-5794-39df-1ac414c0e2de"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Finally, if you have had any staffing changes over the summer and need to give new employees access to the <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=fd08027aee&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89;font-weight:normal'>MIRC website</span></a>, please email us so we can make those changes for you.</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><strong id="m_-1650173515890489995docs-internal-guid-c107a955-7fff-5794-39df-1ac414c0e2de"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Happy back to school season!</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><strong id="m_-1650173515890489995docs-internal-guid-c107a955-7fff-5794-39df-1ac414c0e2de"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>MIRC Staff</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='padding:6.75pt 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#404040;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%!important'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:lavenderblush'>News from APH</span><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h1></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Registration Now Open for APH’s 154th Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>After two years of hosting our Annual Meeting virtually, we are thrilled to invite guests to gather in-person for APH’s 154<sup>th</sup> Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY, from October 5-7!<br>Join us for the following events, and much more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Keynote Address by <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=742c70b4fc&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>M. Leona Godin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>InSights Art Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>A report on the State of the Company by APH President Dr. Craig Meador<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>General and Breakout Sessions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>APH Product and Services Showcase<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=0688883787&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Register for the Annual Meeting</span></a> by September 20, and don’t forget to <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=850e91c820&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>reserve your hotel room</span></a> by September 2. Once registered, you should receive an email confirmation (be sure to check your junk/spam folder).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>We look forward to seeing you in October.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>New Course Alert: Engaging Students Using I-Am-Able <o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>This course fulfills the Maryland TVI re-certificaiton Braille upkeep requirement.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Access to the Individualized Meaning-centered Approach to Braille Literacy Education method of instruction enters the Hive for the first time as an asynchronous learning opportunity. <em><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Engaging Students Using I-M-ABLE</span></b></em> offers 10 hours of ACVREP credit, which translates into 1.0 CEU of literacy credit.<strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> Enroll </span></strong>today and gain insight into how to use this approach to help a struggling braille reader become more successful. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=ce3f9d8dae&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#007C89'>Enroll in Engaging Students Using I-Am-Able course here</span></strong></a>: (go to Course catalog >> Expanded Core Curriculum and select the course, you will have to register if you have not). <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><strong><span style='font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>STEM Showcase</span></strong><span style='font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Technology, innovation, and computer science are our future, and access to these fields and careers belong to everyone! A strong foundation of math and science literacy is key to lifelong learning and success. Below are some of APH’s new and most popular adapted STEM products. A full suite of APH products can be found at <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=2c1a8fb95c&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>aph.org/shop</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Coding and Electronics: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d8fb6a3d07&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Code Jumper</span></a> ($999)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=f7f1ac89df&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Accessible Code & Go Mouse</span></a> ($99)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=91881f50c5&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Snapino: Access Kit</span></a> ($56)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=80c04213b1&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>RC Snap Rover Access Kit</span></a> ($109)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d0ab51863c&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>BRIC: Structures Access Kit</span></a> ($59) <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>For more info on our Road to Code, read <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=6ac6f087a1&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>APH’s Road to Code</span></a> blog. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Health & Science: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=21aacec3a2&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Build-A-Cell</span></a> ($220)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=7578143073&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Health Ed Guidebook</span></a> ($85)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=365557d996&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Adapted Science Materials Kit</span></a> ($259)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #222222 2.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='padding:6.75pt 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#404040;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%!important'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:lavenderblush'>News from the Field</span><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h1></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Virtual <u>Ex</u>panded <u>C</u>ore <u>E</u>ducation ExCEL LA Academy for Students with Visual Impairments<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>If you are looking for ways to enhance services or activities for your student or child who is visually impaired, please join us for ExCel LA Academy. We offer engaging lessons for students with a variety of abilities focused on the Extended Core Curriculum. Your student will be matched with a teacher candidate who will capture your child’s strengths and support areas of need. Complete the enrollment survey today and reserve your spot. A schedule will be coming out shortly. We can’t wait to meet you!<br><br>Should you have any questions, and to enroll, you may email me at calstateexcelacademy@gmail.com<br> <br>Sincerely,<br>Ramona Mclaughlin<br>Adjunct Professor, Cal State LA<br>TVI, Corona Norco Unified School District<br> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><strong><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>NFB Maryland State Convention Information</span></strong><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Reconnect, Reimagine, Reignite!<br>Get ready for a weekend of fun and fellowship. Come and be part of celebrating our accomplishments and planning for the future! <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Date: November 11 to 13, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Place: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204 Make hotel reservations on or before October 15, 2022 by calling 410-321-7400. Room rates are $95 per night plus tax.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Explore opportunities through special workshops for parents and teachers of blind children, blind merchants and entrepreneurs, and students. Check out our technology workshops and more.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Examine new products at the exhibit hall on Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Help us raise expectations for ourselves and for officials who manage services for the blind.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Registration on or before October 15, 2022 = $20 per adult and free for kids 16 and under.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#757575;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Registration after October 15, 2022 = $25 per adult and free for kids 16 and under.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Pre-registration is available via the link below and will be open until October 15, 2022. </span><span style='font-size:25.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=79e01e699d&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>Click Here to Pre-register for NFB MD Online!</span></a><br> <br>Hope to see you in Towson!<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, </span></strong>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<br><a href="mailto:rothmanjd@gmail.com" target="_blank">rothmanjd@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>DC-MD AER CALL FOR PAPERS<o:p></o:p></span></h1><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>For the first time in three years, those of us in the DC-MD AER chapter plan on all getting together for an in-person spring conference on March 10, 2023, and we want you to be a part of it. Our theme is <em><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>ShAERing the Road: An Interdisciplinary Approach</span></b></em>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><em><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Our one-day conference will be held at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum, MD on Friday, March 10, 2023.</span></em><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'> It will also include our awards luncheon. For all accepted presentations, one person from the presentation will receive free admission to the conference (if there are two of you presenting, you may choose to collaborate and both pay half).<br><br><em><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>We will be taking presentation submissions up through Friday, October 14<sup>th</sup></span></em>, but get yours in now, before all the back to school rush. We look forward to you shAERing your knowledge.<br>Presentation submissions are on the chapter activity page of our website, <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=49016681f1&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>AER Presentation submissions here</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Al Kaufman, COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Cell phone number 404-402-6561<br><a href="mailto:alan.kaufman@pgcps.org" target="_blank">alan.kaufman@pgcps.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=564 height=564 style='width:5.875in;height:5.875in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8B3F0.914A2CB0" alt="Image removed by sender. 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"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=564 valign=top style='width:423.0pt;padding:0in 6.75pt 0in 6.75pt;word-break:break-word'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>GLIDE<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>Gaining Leadership, Independence, Direction, and Experience<br>GLIDE will prepare blind and low vision transition-aged youth for life after high school (college or employment) through hands-on workshops.<br>We’re Back! 2022<br>Join us, and let’s tackle the topics of professional communications that are often forgotten!<br>Date: Thursday, August 18<sup>th</sup>, 2022<br>Breakfast: Optional 9:00AM-10:00AM<br>Workshop: Time 10:AM-4:00PM<br>Location: BISM - Transportation can be provided if needed!<br> Blind Industries & Services of Maryland<br> 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21227<br>Topic: Workplace, Social and Table Etiquette<br>Ages: 14 - 21<br><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=6b48284c75&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>RSVP for GLIDE Here</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>UMASS Professional Development Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=cc011c436d&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89;font-weight:normal'>BRAILLE BONANZA: BIGGER AND BETTER</span></a> </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'>(This course will count for MD re-certification braille upkeep)<br>Instructors: Callie Brusegaard, Tammy Reisman, Nancy Moulton, Heidi Munschy, Nancy Sharon, Stephanie Bissonette, Catherine Summ, Diane Wormsley, Huyentran Vo<br>Date: August 24<sup>th</sup>, 2022<br>Time: 9:00am-2:00pm EST<br>Cost: $40<br>Instructional Format: Zoom<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=1cbf40dd19&e=f570d81d7e" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89;font-weight:normal'>EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING AND SUPPORTS</span></a></span></strong><br>Instructor: Callie Brusegaard<br>Date: September 13<sup>th</sup> and 15<sup>th</sup>, 2022<br>Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm EST<br>Cost: $40<br>Instructional Format: Zoom <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#757575'> <br>For questions contact: Callie M Brusegaard, PhD Northeast Resource Center for Vision Education <a href="mailto:callie.brusegaard001@umb.edu" target="_blank"><span style='color:#007C89'>callie.brusegaard@umb.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;table-layout:fixed!important'><tr><td style='padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;min-width:100%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;min-width:100%'><tr><td style='border:none;border-top:solid #EAEAEA 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;min-width:100%'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:6.75pt 0in 0in 0in;word-break:break-word'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 13.5pt 6.75pt 13.5pt'><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:30.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The Free Maryland Bridges Transition Helpdesk<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Due to a funding gap, the operations of the Bridges Helpdesk are temporarily suspended. 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