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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Having a Voice – Accessibility, Inclusion, Determination!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Come join the 52<sup>nd</sup> annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the newly renovated Radisson Hotel!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>September is a month for new beginnings and new learning opportunities!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There will be opportunities to learn about the new accessible voter equipment and new voting options.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Get the latest updates from talking books plus and insight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hear about legislative activity on the federal and state levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hear the latest news from our national representative, Everette Bacon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Participate in the election of officers to our affiliate board.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Connect with old friends and enjoy the opportunity to make new ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>An exciting change this year – awards and keynote address will take place during the luncheon, replacing the traditional banquet!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In addition, this year’s convention is a hybrid one, increasing access for everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Location: Radisson Hotel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Virtual attendance is free, but donations are appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Virtual registration will remain open through 9 PM on September 16. All registrants are eligible to win our traditional door prizes. Must be present to win! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you have questions, please contact the office at (401)433-2606 or <a href="mailto:info@nfbri.org">info@nfbri.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please register for the convention at<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.nfbri.org/convention">www.nfbri.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>