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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dear Fellow
Federationists:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We
are <SPAN class=234451720-14102010>just a week away from the excitement of
the </SPAN><SPAN class=234451720-14102010>convention of the National Federation
of the Blind of </SPAN>Maryland in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Annapolis</st1:place></st1:City>, and <SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>I </SPAN>hope that you plan to attend. <SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>As you know the convention will take place from October
22-24 (if you need more details on the convention hotel, please visit <A
href="http://www.nfbmd.org">www.nfbmd.org</A>).</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
class=234451720-14102010></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
convention is a wonderful time to learn more about <SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>progress in the NFB and about resources available in
Maryland. We are again pleased to feature an exhibit hall on Friday afternoon
and we encourage you to spend a few minutes visiting with the exhibitors who
have taken the time to come to the convention. </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The exhibit hall <SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>will be </SPAN>open on Friday, October 22, from 1-6
p.m.<SPAN class=234451720-14102010> in the Mainsail West Room at the
Doubletree.</SPAN> This is a perfect time for you to see some of the
resources and products available to you. Below you will find a list of the
exhibitors planning to attend the convention—be sure to make time to see what
they have to offer!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Blind Industries and Services of
Maryland (BISM): CORE program and SAIL program<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Braille-A-Wear: Braille embossed
apparel <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Center for Sleep and Wake
Disorders: Sleep study recruitment in totally blind individuals with no light
perception<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Columbia</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Lighthouse for the Blind<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>: Services and
resources</SPAN>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></SPAN>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">DORS, Office of Blind and Vision
Services: DORS/OBVS services<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></o:p></SPAN><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Freedom Scientific: Access
technology<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></SPAN></FONT>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Integration Technologies Group,
Inc.: HumanWare distributor of access
technology<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></SPAN></FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">M<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>aryland</SPAN> Library for the Blind: Services and
resources<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></SPAN>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">M<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>aryland </SPAN>T<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>echnology </SPAN>A<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>ssistance </SPAN>P<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>rogram</SPAN>: Services and support for acquiring
technology<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN class=234451720-14102010><FONT
size=2>NFB Access Technology Team: Objective technology guidance and tips from
your NFB technology experts</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NFB-NEWSLINE: Newspapers and
magazines over the phone<SPAN class=234451720-14102010>, Web, or in your
pocket</SPAN></SPAN></P></SPAN>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NPR
Labs
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 4.65pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P><st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">University</SPAN></st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Vermont<SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>: <FONT size=2>Check out the thermal eraser for the
SEWELL raised line drawing kit. Now, you can erase your mistakes</FONT>
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<DIV></SPAN></st1:PlaceName></SPAN></st1:place> <SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><SPAN
class=234451720-14102010>Thank you to our convention sponsors and
exhibitors--please be sure to acknowledge their support of our convention by
visiting with them next week.</SPAN></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><SPAN
class=234451720-14102010></SPAN></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN class=234451720-14102010><FONT
face=Arial>Sincerely,</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN class=234451720-14102010></SPAN><SPAN
class=234451720-14102010><FONT face=Arial>Mark Riccobono</FONT></SPAN> </P>
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