<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Dear friends,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">For 30 years, the Vision
Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Expo (VRATE) has connected people who
are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind with the latest assistive
technology, educational resources, employment opportunities, and community services
that promote independence and success.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Join us as we celebrate our 30th
Anniversary under the theme: Vision Without Limits: 30 Years of Empowerment
Through Education and Technology</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Date: Friday, November 20, 2026</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Location: Ability360 Sports &
Fitness Center, Phoenix, Arizona</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Admission: FREE! Thanks to the
generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors, admission is free.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Your registration is requested to help
us plan for attendance. Visit </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://url4156.custom.mailer.zeffy.com/ls/click?upn=u001.byCLyNBaR5E-2FpI93WOi99kEBkuWAe-2Fx1ZyFBN5yawAjRO5JILBhq-2Fek3U2Qz0LIL-2FerKZ6hbUeU6nnNybOI-2B2vMd-2FqJ6NzJP7-2B4DxB-2FdzCd02cDG1YREVkXm6DllOfFeD365_euYjZIVkkru5yPuVCd-2BDKBMiBa8mvZtmwNqcA0rbGh6UbEemoEO515UfpRLJs9I4x7SSzbfS4K0QNwjz0rlQaKSCW5RvfcERrE9kUH9O0SPiCLsLh-2FooCXS2qRxNRVcDeFnKZ3A-2F5J77dVeF6887LJl8l9mLmN5HmVEfIn1Ka4u-2FIHBvEK4Zx0aalvOPdnDCP1m0Sy7f4WYj43OyQRNsxqz9qVcb1V3uGtdxx-2BTCI6WbWdRj0H80KwiWqDjxcRD1ZBJw2AIMb6vr5o1Q6gdAlq7s9feR490TAj9mca-2FEfYzhVO4hilpTqZwXTqVLNnO3z4JTDQf77FLhVXGv61q5a6Us2qBjd4C0nttPdwZ6PtyPl1jOs9vve-2F8HEbtErJ-2FQJzL-2FYymqYhYCL5ORDnH4D3pWVyhzSVnLRG0x21J-2B1b8qS2Bwh00j-2FmMb-2FZwKT6VGukDfzOYon1xad5FMtQZIGg-3D-3D" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,238);letter-spacing:0.1pt">www.vrate.org/expo/</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt"> to register.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Whether you're living with vision
loss, supporting a family member, working in rehabilitation, education,
vocational services or simply interested in accessibility and innovation, VRATE
offers an engaging day of discovery, learning and connection.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">What You'll Experience</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Explore the latest assistive
technology and accessibility solutions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Meet leading manufacturers, nonprofit
organizations, service providers, and government agencies.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Attend educational presentations from
experts in blindness rehabilitation, accessibility, AI, employment, mobility,
independent living, and more.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Learn about resources that support
education, employment, recreation, and everyday independence.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Network with consumers, professionals,
educators, employers, and advocates from across Arizona and the Southwest.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">As technology continues to transform
what's possible for people with vision loss. From AI-powered accessibility
tools and wearable technology to employment resources and mobility innovations,
VRATE will continue to bring together the people and products that are helping
create a more inclusive future.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">We look forward to welcoming you to
the 2026 Vision Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Expo!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt">The 2026 VRATE<b> Planning Committee</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:info@vrate.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,238);letter-spacing:0.1pt">info@vrate.org</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://url4156.custom.mailer.zeffy.com/ls/click?upn=u001.byCLyNBaR5E-2FpI93WOi99ms5rdqZ414JC6AoughJ2iiJCfRQrkioIWbpL-2B1je2exe-2F4YGkLNXZNRnVvL2jok0v9toe3lRtnkgu5KQIObd-2Fg-3DG4WJ_euYjZIVkkru5yPuVCd-2BDKBMiBa8mvZtmwNqcA0rbGh6UbEemoEO515UfpRLJs9I4x7SSzbfS4K0QNwjz0rlQaKSCW5RvfcERrE9kUH9O0SPiCLsLh-2FooCXS2qRxNRVcDeFnKZ3A-2F5J77dVeF6887LJl8l9mLmN5HmVEfIn1Ka4u-2FIHBvEK4Zx0aalvOPdnDCP1m0Sy7f4WYj43OyQRNsxqz9qVcb1V3uGtdxx-2BTCI6WbWdRj0H80KwiWqDjxcRD1ZBJw2AIMb6vr5o1Q6gdAlq7s9feR490TAj9mca-2FEfYzhVO4hilpTqZwXTqVLNnO3z4JTDQf77FLhVXGv61q5a-2FbhXPR4YJ0o-2BzbPilwIJtBRLkiSAfAKjMrGVyR5wMmnvFkx-2F8SNQD8iEkKDQ0VepAcZqrw4CPIsMkGnSP-2BXeCgcoboI4LUqx4oEqZIo3-2FoUoviD0mTl86utrAyAgzhmGg-3D-3D" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,238);letter-spacing:0.1pt">www.vrate.org</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif;color:rgb(38,38,38);letter-spacing:0.1pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Mark Feliz<br>NFBA. East Valley Chapter member<br>Cell: 480-560-0641<br>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT</div></div></div>