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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>FYI<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Jorge Hernandez, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbflorida.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>305.877.2311<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org"><span style='color:blue'>president@nfbflorida.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>“Live the life you want”<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=510 style='width:382.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=510 style='width:382.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gild8xDrq7w0s4UGkY4PMjCDcTI4MXzh6sfIbXPc4GwqI-3D7Oii_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhPJHQdwcRYZXaEn1fTqnO5f-2FrSBXhJzqfn8P8jdL9-2FAPicqEAXmcs-2FQCePJl0Qy8tfVJLUyu5dI89qvcj6jE4S-2BnfpSIivJvl-2Ffu5o-2FMQ3s1WguOCxcb1VTmOrwScwsFn8xNHMHKjdFja2Z2RF3HTPU-3D"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=600 height=200 style='width:6.25in;height:2.0833in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-02/education-w-blend-header-email.jpg" alt="National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life"></span><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></a></p><h1><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gild8xDrq7w0s4UGkY4PMjCDcTI4MXzh6sfIbXPc4GwqI-3D7Oii_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhPJHQdwcRYZXaEn1fTqnO5f-2FrSBXhJzqfn8P8jdL9-2FAPicqEAXmcs-2FQCePJl0Qy8tfVJLUyu5dI89qvcj6jE4S-2BnfpSIivJvl-2Ffu5o-2FMQ3s1WguOCxcb1VTmOrwScwsFn8xNHMHKjdFja2Z2RF3HTPU-3D">NFB IEP Advocacy Academy Applications are Open<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></u></h1><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gild8xDrq7w0s4UGkY4PMjCDcTI4MXzh6sfIbXPc4GwqI-3D7Oii_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhPJHQdwcRYZXaEn1fTqnO5f-2FrSBXhJzqfn8P8jdL9-2FAPicqEAXmcs-2FQCePJl0Qy8tfVJLUyu5dI89qvcj6jE4S-2BnfpSIivJvl-2Ffu5o-2FMQ3s1WguOCxcb1VTmOrwScwsFn8xNHMHKjdFja2Z2RF3HTPU-3D"><br><br>The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is calling all parents of blind or low-vision children and other blind adults who are willing to gain and enhance their knowledge of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and to assist families with the future education of blind or low-vision students. <br><br>Parents can easily feel overwhelmed by the IEP process required to establish special education services for their children. There are simply not enough knowledgeable IEP advocates. To address the extreme shortage of knowledgeable advocates for blind and low-vision students across the nation, the National Federation of the Blind, with support from the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, and the Professional Development Research and Institute on Blindness (PDRIB), is offering an intensive IEP training opportunity. <br><br>At our IEP Advocacy Academy participants will:<br>Learn to serve as volunteer advocates in preparation for and/or attendance at IEP meetings for blind or low-vision students.<br>Gain an understanding of education law.<br>Learn how to develop a thorough and robust IEP.<br>Acquire advocacy strategies to empower parents to advocate for students and families.<br>Assist in and create the strongest possible IEPs for blind students.<br>Learn how to train other advocates in their perspective state.<br><br>The IEP Advocacy Academy will take place in person in Baltimore, Maryland at the National Federation of the Blind, May 30-June 2, 2024. Travel, meals, and overnight accommodations will be provided for selected applicants.<br><br><o:p></o:p></a></span></u></p><h2><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gild8xDrq7w0s4UGkY4PMjCDcTI4MXzh6sfIbXPc4GwqI-3D7Oii_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhPJHQdwcRYZXaEn1fTqnO5f-2FrSBXhJzqfn8P8jdL9-2FAPicqEAXmcs-2FQCePJl0Qy8tfVJLUyu5dI89qvcj6jE4S-2BnfpSIivJvl-2Ffu5o-2FMQ3s1WguOCxcb1VTmOrwScwsFn8xNHMHKjdFja2Z2RF3HTPU-3D">Apply Today!<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Gild8xDrq7w0s4UGkY4PMjCDcTI4MXzh6sfIbXPc4GwqI-3D7Oii_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhPJHQdwcRYZXaEn1fTqnO5f-2FrSBXhJzqfn8P8jdL9-2FAPicqEAXmcs-2FQCePJl0Qy8tfVJLUyu5dI89qvcj6jE4S-2BnfpSIivJvl-2Ffu5o-2FMQ3s1WguOCxcb1VTmOrwScwsFn8xNHMHKjdFja2Z2RF3HTPU-3D"><br><br>Take advantage of this IEP training opportunity. Applications are due March 21, 2024. </a><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiDMMRcH5nJ0ygZiGZBsO5rECu5NZddK-2Fx7K-2FzLOD6vyE-3D5Hqy_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhJkjpQwp6XinJGVgomi6qE9nKQb0LdkUUSZEFNSrxHD-2F3XMGJaUPBj3SOKEZHQoBgwTR12Xy2hwFlBGrR8IzqvPOnnI950k0Ndq40zZ6SDrRIoJuR9E3WawLopcroMQrsSdYEPyOE8xHZnYKJkAxwHs-3D">Learn more and apply now!</a><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></u></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></blockquote><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiLmzEgiseBEexsZntV7zB-2FOQ1mhH5SqwmaYuRixPT7KY-3DxcEN_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhJ5wazZwrwm-2FsxQ4AGNajI-2BRnyZlPBS8ZVJnZKxFnVNZL3JOQ6sypvwaEU5FCMXmw6zxI7MGU0dzt8gAE1mMy4mP3PL4peLwYvTeW-2Boh6zMI4p8oIbEPOCcteOjEOgi2vKQ1bHnyyKNqoNXb4l5r2zs-3D"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.5208in;height:.3645in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-facebook-ms.png" alt="Facebook Logo"></span></a><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiLmzEgiseBEexsZntV7zB-2FOQ1mhH5SqwmaYuRixPT7KY-3DxcEN_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhJ5wazZwrwm-2FsxQ4AGNajI-2BRnyZlPBS8ZVJnZKxFnVNZL3JOQ6sypvwaEU5FCMXmw6zxI7MGU0dzt8gAE1mMy4mP3PL4peLwYvTeW-2Boh6zMI4p8oIbEPOCcteOjEOgi2vKQ1bHnyyKNqoNXb4l5r2zs-3D"> </a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5GiaLkYlgdfOgIRIEaPl-2FF-2F2SLZyGikUPNmtqpkgujkmfg-3DZPz9_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhHmRhLW0tT2r-2BeduFxpFYRAcDoYsq4OG9pcDTne-2BLSjoQV1eNbfqfs-2BjLOA43WTOBLV1UKKbXuBT9t0XMTaNZ1NUgyYwanAemBlBzlWpQlm3iasLaqwcB0DFg8lV0h18Z4dVjFoo7KDt7GRsN-2B4bVO4-3D"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.5208in;height:.3645in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-twitter-ms.png" alt="Twitter Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.dPovOk22q531-2BRJhKyInEEcJb2poLs3yz-2F789HG368MRdxOYnKN2xL5f7-2B8gp5Ginz4Ta6gI9Okfp4l8vEBg-2BxQiwjSg-2BTN6VxQJx3-2FA-2BDc-3D--ET_6jt2oxHq4YQYlkEhlLcX6RHWrR71uBc-2Fzvzm2F2EPtiQdScOWN6oqNuOCOwKXeqITZexFYKitw8qeJTBAWuDhPo8-2F2GdoWisnJ7rH0Eb0-2BRxwrjpM3I-2BMXxVYx-2BDziJrZEL7mP7dMe5hUielDOMd5QziW7b25JIddqjld4yypnI5hXFvdRo3GQy1ej4I4Sa92NeONc4kJhsSXPwNsmp5-2F6rGQfU2b-2Bx81Md4vMGwzdg-3D"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.5208in;height:.3645in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-instagram-ms.png" alt="Instagram Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=128 colspan=8 style='width:96.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=128 colspan=8 style='width:96.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=128 colspan=8 style='width:96.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>