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--></style></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'><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\u2019s 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'> kaity ellis <kaityellis@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 22, 2025 8:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFBNM.President@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Parent University 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD FRIENDS!!!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Parent University 2025: Partnership for Success<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Registration is now OPEN<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I\u2019m proud to be part of the team working behind the scenes to make this year\u2019s Parent University a powerful, inclusive experience for families across New Mexico. As someone who proudly uses my voice to uplift kids with disabilities, it means a lot to be part of a program that centers leadership, learning, and love\u2014for every child and every family.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dates: October 17\u201318, 2025<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Berna Facio Professional Development Center \u2013 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Register here: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.cvent.com%2Fevent%2F99d446d2-aeba-4fa9-8310-884cb7a73cf7%2Fsummary&data=05%7C02%7Ckaitlin.ellis%40ped.nm.gov%7Ca9bf6dab7a6c41016ef208ddf71b7915%7C04aa6bf4d436426fbfa404b7a70e60ff%7C0%7C0%7C638938419587477575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7L4Cy7v0Y8%2BoMoEkS0fij0goLstBnDNPa9%2BowHrzQaY%3D&reserved=0">https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.cvent.com%2Fevent%2F99d446d2-aeba-4fa9-8310-884cb7a73cf7%2Fsummary&data=05%7C02%7Ckaitlin.ellis%40ped.nm.gov%7Ca9bf6dab7a6c41016ef208ddf71b7915%7C04aa6bf4d436426fbfa404b7a70e60ff%7C0%7C0%7C638938419587477575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7L4Cy7v0Y8%2BoMoEkS0fij0goLstBnDNPa9%2BowHrzQaY%3D&reserved=0</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>This event is all about educating, elevating, and enhancing family and student leadership\u2014because real change starts with strong partnerships between home and school.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>What to Expect:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> \u2022 Expert-led sessions on family and student leadership<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> \u2022 Child care available during sessions<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> \u2022 Lodging assistance for qualifying families<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> \u2022 A fun, welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Join us as we empower families and equip them with the tools to navigate special education and advocacy with confidence. Let\u2019s continue to raise the bar for what\u2019s possible when community, leadership, and heart <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>come together.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i>Warmest regards</i><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Kaity Ellis <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>AALS, BSW, LMSW, ADAC <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>