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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>If you are able to attend, I encourage folks to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tara Chavez, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:NFBNM.President@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>NFBNM.President@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>(505) 328-3349<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbnm.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Ellen Pinnes <epinnes@msn.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ellen Pinnes <epinnes@msn.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Disability Day at the Roundhouse - February 13<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition. </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>* * * * * * *<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Disability Rights Awareness Day at the Roundhouse is Thursday, February 13</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>! There will be lots to see and do over the course of the day:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We’ll gather in the Capitol Rotunda from noon to one with music from Healing Harmonies Neuro Choir and the band Concrete Moon, as well as speakers to welcome you to the Roundhouse and encourage you to be part of the legislative process. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>During the morning, you’re invited to join Disability Rights New Mexico for a “Disability Rights Drop-in Clinic” followed by a community dialogue about Medicaid in New Mexico. The clinic will run from 9:00 to 11:00 and will be an opportunity for a free consultation with an attorney about any disability-related issues you may have. DRNM will also have tip sheets you can pick up to help you advocate on a variety of topics, such as healthcare, special education, housing, accessibility, service animals and others. The clinic will be followed by a community discussion on “Medicaid Myths and Facts” from 11:00 to 11:45. See the attached flyer for more information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Display tables featuring the work of many disability organizations will be in the wings off the Rotunda during the morning and the early part of the afternoon. Stop by, chat with the folks staffing the tables, and learn about the important work these groups do.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Another key part of Roundhouse Day is engaging with the Legislature as it does its work. We encourage you to meet and talk with legislators, attend committee hearings, and spend some time in the House or Senate gallery watching the floor sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>And one more important part of Roundhouse Day: networking with members of the disability community from around New Mexico! This will be a great opportunity to see old friends and connect with new ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>There is no charge to attend DRAD at the Roundhouse and pre-registration is not required. We hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>* * * * * * * <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The Disability Coalition is funded in part by the </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>through Federal Program funding.</span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Additional funding is provided by </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The Arc of New Mexico, Disability Rights New Mexico, </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>the Independent Living Resource Center, and New Vistas. </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>If you prefer not to receive emails from The Disability Coalition, </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>please send a message to <u>EPinnes@msn.com</u> </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>with “unsubscribe” in the subject line.</span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>