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Share your story on the NFBMD website because your words may be the encouragement that someone may need. Possibly, you were denied access to a job, class, hobby, or location, yet through your determination you gained access and changed others’ opinions about blindness. Or, you may have struggled to accept your blindness until you received training or had an experience that transformed your entire outlook. You may have done something super amazing not because you are blind but because you always wanted to do this particular thing, and you were not going to let blindness be the one element that stopped you. If you fall into one of these categories, or if you have other stories of interest—stop, reflect, and write!<br><br>All submissions can be emailed to Melissa Lomax at <a href="mailto:MelissaLomax1@gmail.com">MelissaLomax1@gmail.com</a>. For assistance with the writing process, call Melissa at (410) 608-6118. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>NFB Needs Help with Technology.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Apply to Become a National Federation of the Blind <span style='letter-spacing:-.6pt'>BUILD Team Member</span>:<br>Technologies are being developed every day that affect the way we all live, work, and play. In order to ensure access to the ever-evolving technologies that make it possible for blind people to live the lives we want, we need blind users to innovate and lead the design process. The NFB is establishing a database of Blind Users Innovating and Leading Design (BUILD) to evaluate websites, products, and services for accessibility. Apply to become a member of our BUILD team by completing the survey at <a href="https://nfb.org/build-team">https://nfb.org/build-team</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Get Ready for Washington Seminar.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Washington seminar begins on January 30 at the Holiday Inn at the Capitol, 550 C Street Southwest.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>There will be a discussion of our four issues at 2:00 pm on January 30.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>As usual, the main gathering meeting begins at 5:00 pm.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>On Tuesday, January 31 we will visit the Maryland Delegation on Capitol Hill.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We need lots of help because we will also have a student rally at lunchtime.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You will not want to miss the congressional reception at the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 5:00 pm on the 31<sup>st</sup>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Other Happenings.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Be sure to check the website for upcoming events.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Don’t forget when you are looking under upcoming events to check the Around the State heading.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Local chapter events are featured here.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For instance, you will see information about the Sligo Creek celebration of Louis Braille birthday as well as the upcoming National Harbor Chapter Anniversary on February 4.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Save These Dates.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 19, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Day in Annapolis.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 28, 2017. Braille Challenge for students in PreK-12th grade. Takes place at the Maryland School for the Blind. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 30, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Washington Seminar Meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 31, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Visit the Maryland Delegation in D.C.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>February 2, 2017. Diabetes Conference Call, 7 pm. Call 641-715-3272. The access code is 720125#.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March 10, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Basket Bingo, The Lodge, Catonsville, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March 25, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Board of Directors Meeting and Leadership Seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March 31, 2017. Deadline for submitting National Scholarship Application.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April 15, 2017. Deadline for submitting State Scholarship Applications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>May 7, 2017. Deadline for Youth SLAM student applications. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 10-15, 2017. National Convention, Orlando, FL.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 17-28, 2017. NFB BELL Academy in Salisbury, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 23-29, 2017. NFB Youth SLAM Towson University, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 31-August 11, 2017. NFB BELL Academies in Baltimore and Glendale, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>August 19, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Annual Crab Feast, Columbus Gardens, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>November 10-12, 2017.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Annual State Convention, Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, </span></b><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 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