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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dear Federationists:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It is finally here, our annual gathering as a
Federation family at our NFB of Maryland convention. I hope that everyone has a
safe and uneventful trip to Ocean City.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>When you arrive tomorrow, I want to encourage you
to take some time to stop by and visit our sponsors and exhibitors. Our sponsors
and exhibitors offer great products and services and their support helps to make
the convention possible. You can show your appreciation by visiting their tables
and taking advantage of what they have to offer to the blind of Maryland. The
exhibits will be available on Friday only and will run from 1:00 to 6:00 PM in
the Maryland Room. Below is a list of our sponsors and exhibitors for the 2011
NFB of Maryland Convention.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
would like to thank our 2011 convention sponsors:<BR>INDEPENDENCE SPONSORS<BR>*
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Rehabilitation Division<BR>Offering
free life skills rehabilitation programs for blind and low vision people of all
ages. <BR><A href="http://bism.org/rehab.cfm">http://bism.org/rehab.cfm</A><BR>*
Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD-TAP)<BR>providing assistive
technology and tools to help Marylanders with disabilities and seniors enjoy the
same rights and opportunities as other citizens. <BR><A
href="http://www.mdod.state.md.us/MTAP%20Home.aspx">http://www.mdod.state.md.us/MTAP%20Home.aspx</A><BR>*
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.<BR>Conducting clinical research on sleep disorders
and the totally blind learn more at<BR>24sleepwake.com</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>EQUALITY SPONSOR:<BR>* Municipal Employees Credit
Union<BR><A href="http://www.mecu.com">www.mecu.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Friday Exhibitors:<BR>* DISM Rehabilitation
Division<BR>* Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind<BR>* Envision America<BR>*
Freedom Scientific<BR>* I C.A.N. Foundation<BR>* Integration Technologies Group,
Inc<BR>* Maryland DORS Office for Blindness and Vision Services<BR>* Maryland
State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped<BR>* Maryland
Technology Assistance Program<BR>* NFB Access Technology <BR>* NFBMD Parents of
Blind Children<BR>* Senior Issues Division<BR>* Vanda
Pharmaceuticals</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I look forward to being with all of you in Ocean
City. IF for some reason you can not attend, please remember that the convention
will be streamed live from NFBMD.ORG and you can also follow convention
happenings on Twitter by searching for #NFBMD11.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Cheers,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mark Riccobono<BR>2011 NFBMD Convention Sponsor and
Exhibit Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
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