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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am pleased and excited to announce that there will be a gathering for blind parents at this year's Maryland state convention! This gathering will take place on Friday, October 28, from 6:30-7:30 in the Delaware Room of the Carousel Hotel. This meeting is open to all blind people who are parents--no matter the ages of your children. We also welcome anyone who is interested in parenting and children to attend. This will be a time for everyone to get to know one another, network, ask and answer "how to" questions, share "tricks of the trade", and more. Child care will be open in the Washington Room, although children are also welcome to attend the meeting with their parents. I know our affiliate has many blind parents, and I very much look forward to meeting all of you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you have questions, or ideas for the discussion, please contact me at 410-235-3073, or president@nfbmd.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to seeing you at convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melissa Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>