<div><div>Hello Statewide Advocates and Friends Across Florida,<br><br>Need another reason to join our next Florida Statewide Chapter Meeting this Sunday? We\u2019re celebrating Blind Equality Achievement Month with two inspiring guest presentations you won\u2019t want to miss!<br><br>Presentation 1: Trent Ferguson \u2013 Sports Broadcaster<br>Join us this Sunday, October 19, at 8:00 PM Eastern for an evening with Trent Ferguson, a talented sports radio broadcaster, proud University of South Florida graduate, and lifelong advocate for pursuing your passions without limits.<br><br>Blind since birth, Trent has built a successful career in radio, anchoring sportscasts, co-hosting \u201cOutta Sight Sports,\u201d and producing sports segments for stations across Florida. He\u2019ll share how he broke into broadcasting, the challenges he\u2019s overcome, and what drives his love for connecting with others through storytelling.<br>Connect with Trent:\u2028X (Twitter): @TrentFerguson10\u2028 (<a href="https://twitter.com/TrentFerguson10)Facebook">https://twitter.com/TrentFerguson10)Facebook</a>: Trent Ferguson\u2028Email: mailto:<a href="mailto:trentferguson25@gmail.com">trentferguson25@gmail.com</a><br><br>Presentation 2: Tre\u2019Shaun Faison and Tyler Merren \u2013 U.S. Paralympians<br>We\u2019ll also hear from Tre\u2019Shaun Faisonand Tyler Merren, two outstanding U.S. Paralympians who have represented our country in the sport of Goalball.<br><br>They\u2019ll share their inspiring journeys, from discovering the sport to competing at the highest levels, including the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Their stories of dedication, teamwork, and perseverance highlight the strength and spirit of the blind community.<br><br>Join us as we celebrate achievement, equality, and the power of possibility! Zoom info is below.<br><br>Best,<br>Jose<br><br>Florida Statewide Chapter Monthly Business Meeting<br>Scheduled: Oct 19, 2025 at 8:00\u202fPM to 9:00\u202fPM, EDT<br>NFBFL President Tate is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<br><br>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97396225920?pwd=vmhor5VUPCty34h9E6qXqhJ20YycCa.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97396225920?pwd=vmhor5VUPCty34h9E6qXqhJ20YycCa.1</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 973 9622 5920<br>Passcode: 021399<br><br>---<br><br>One tap mobile<br>+13052241968,,97396225920# US<br>+13017158592,,97396225920# US (Washington DC)<br><br>---<br><br>Dial by your location<br>\u2022 +1 305 224 1968 US<br>\u2022 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<br>\u2022 +1 309 205 3325 US<br>\u2022 +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>\u2022 +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>\u2022 +1 646 931 3860 US<br>\u2022 +1 253 205 0468 US<br>\u2022 +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<br>\u2022 +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>\u2022 +1 360 209 5623 US<br>\u2022 +1 386 347 5053 US<br>\u2022 +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br>\u2022 +1 507 473 4847 US<br>\u2022 +1 564 217 2000 US<br>\u2022 +1 669 444 9171 US<br>\u2022 +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>\u2022 +1 689 278 1000 US<br>\u2022 +1 719 359 4580 US<br><br>Meeting ID: 973 9622</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">Z\u2019Leah Liburd (She/her)</span></p>
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