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" v:shapes="_x0000_s1028"><![endif]><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h1>Fifty-First <br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><o:p></o:p></h1><h1>Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Celebrating service to the blind community and to our nation!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>[Transcriber’s note:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The cover of the <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>2017 Agenda</i> is adorned on the top with the NFB logo on the left corner; the right corner contains a graphic with the number 51 printed<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>three times inside of three stars.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The bottom of the cover contains a photo of Louis Braille on the left with the caption “Louis Braille January 4, 1809-January 6, 1852.” The bottom right contains a photo of Dr. Abraham Nemeth with the caption “Abraham Nemeth October 16, 1918-October 2, 2013.” ]<br clear=all style='mso-special-character:line-break;page-break-before:always'></span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2>Convention Greetings<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Representative<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Everette Bacon,<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Member, National Board of Directors, President, National Federation of the Blind of Utah</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:119.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>NFB of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9013 Nelson Way, Columbia, MD 21045<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>410-715-9596; <a href="mailto:nfbmd@earthlink.net"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>nfbmd@earthlink.net</span></a>; www.nfbmd.org<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharon Maneki, <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>President</i>, Columbia<i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Deborah Brown, <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>First Vice President</i>, Rockville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Anil Lewis, <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Second Vice President</i>, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Judy Rasmussen, <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Secretary</i>, Kensington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Shawn Jacobson, <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Treasurer</i>, Olney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Board of Directors:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Darlene Barrett, Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Michelle Clark, Springdale<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Lomax, Gwynn Oak<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maurice Peret, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Marguerite Woods, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>[Transcriber’s note:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The bottom of this page contains a graphic of lego blocks arranged in a circular structure.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Each block is labeled.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Starting at the top left and moving counterclockwise, the blocks are labeled: Leadership, Challenges, Strategy, Vision, Management, Goal, Teamwork, and Motivation; This block reconnects with the top Leadership block.]<o:p></o:p></span></p><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='mso-special-character:line-break;page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>Our Credo<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its Constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>Lyrics copied from October 2015 Presidential Release. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Chorus:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Live the life you want. Nobody can stop you.<br>Shoot for the sun and break on through.<br>So you're blind. You'll be fine. We've got good news!<br>You can live the life you want. Yes, we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Grab a cane, get trained, gotta get movin'.<br>Make a change in the wage, that's what we're doin'.<br>Come with me, yeah <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You and me, NFB, let's dream together.<br>NFB, you and me, lives on forever.<br>You will see yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You can live the life you want. You’ll know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:1'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>About the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their friends. We believe in the full capacity of blind people; we have the power, influence, diversity and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Our members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising the expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3>Who We Are<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and divisions, and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences together to effect change at the state and national level.</span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h3>What We Do<o:p></o:p></h3><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Assist blind persons to acquire the skills of independence<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Help blind persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Teach blind persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Encourage blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Prepare blind students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Inform people with diabetes about their options for coping with vision loss<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Support parents and friends of blind children with information about the capabilities of the blind<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Protect and promote the civil rights of blind persons through public education and legislative action<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high quality rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>Navigating Sheraton Baltimore North<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3>Plaza Level (first floor):<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing>As you enter the main entrance to the hotel, you are facing south and in the lobby area, which is tiled.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Directly in front of you is a large carpeted square seating area with two chairs on each of four corners and a large table in the center.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>To the right about twenty feet away is the front desk.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing>On the far side of the carpeted area, directly opposite this main door, is another entry/exit to: a smoking area; a flight of stairs with trash cans on either side; and at the bottom of the stairs, a grassy area appropriate for dog relief. (Please don’t forget the baggie!!)<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>From the main entrance door, walking about twenty feet diagonally to the left brings you to a jutted-out area. Wind right into this extension and find immediately on the left The Coffee Bar, where every day from 6:30AM to 6:00PM you can get Starbucks, pastries, salads, sandwiches, yogurt, and assorted fresh fruit and snacks.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Just past the Coffee Bar is a bank of elevators--one on the right and two on the left.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>All three elevators may be used to go to the sleeping rooms, meeting rooms on the second floor, and pool on the third floor.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This is the end of this small hallway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Backing out of this area, going toward lobby, you’ll find the central (carpeted) hallway.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>With the lobby directly behind you, continue down this hallway.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>First on your left is the Business Center (for guest use), with two tables, each with computer, and a printer between them.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Directly on your right is a staircase which leads to the second floor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ten feet further on the left is a 6-top table with two computers and plug-ins for four additional laptops/devices.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Directly opposite this table, on right side of hallway, is Warfield’s Ballroom.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Continue past Warfield’s and come to an intersection in the road/hallway.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Directly in front of you is the Rain 903 Restaurant and Bar.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This area begins here, and extends along most of the rest of the hallway, which turns left at this point.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Make the left and a short distance later you’ll find three 6-top tables (just for relaxing), running parallel on the left side.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Directly across from the middle table (on right side of hallway) are the restrooms.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>There’s a wall in front of the restrooms (with 2 flatscreens on the exterior [facing the 6-tops]).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Walk behind the wall and find ladies room on the left and men’s on the right.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>There are 2 water fountains between the restrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> Continue past the restrooms just a short distance and find another large carpeted open area.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This is the West Foyer.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>With your back to the central hallway, there’s another entry/exit door going to/from the parking area, on your left.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>To your right, across the foyer is the very large F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>There are many entry/exit doors to this area—where the general sessions/banquet/exhibits will be.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>About 20 feet straight ahead of you are stairs, leading directly to the second floor.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3>Second Floor:<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>From the top of these stairs, snaking back to the east end, along second floor central hallway….<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Immediately on left is the Duncan Room.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Pass Duncan, about 20 feet, and come to a “t” point.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Turning to the left—the Amphitheater is directly on the left.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You can take a hard right to another jutting out hallway, turning left again when entering this hallway.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>About 20 feet down are another set of restrooms (ladies left, men’s right).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Continue past restrooms to Lindsay A, B, and C on the left side.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>End of this hallway…back to “t.”<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>From the intersection of the “t”, with the west end stairs behind you, turn right.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>There is now a short wall on your right…it is open and allows one to look down on the Plaza Level.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Along the left side of the rest of this central hallway: The Burke Room, MacIntosh Room, Cole Room, and Sales Office and Grason Room.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Just past the Sales Office on left are 4 big leather chairs.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Just beyond, on right, are two more.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Then you approach end of this hallway, with another large open space.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Here’s what’s at this multipoint intersection:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>First to the left is a glass door, leading to the skywalk to the Towson Town Mall.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This skywalk is closed for maintenance.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>As you face this door, to your right is the east-end staircase, which will take you down to the Plaza Level, near the lobby.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Continue right, past the stairs, to the east-end elevator bank.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Again, two elevators on the left, one on the right.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>And, again, elevators go up and down to all levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3>Directions to the Mall<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We anticipate skywalk to Towson Town Center Mall to be closed for maintenance.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Alternate Mall directions:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Go to lobby and exit “south” door, going on to Fairmount Avenue.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>After descending the stairs, turn right and go to the traffic light at Dulaney Valley Road and Fairmount.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This is a wide, busy intersection—you’ll cross multiple lanes of traffic heading toward Dulaney, then an island, then multiple lanes traveling away from Dulaney.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Once across the street, PF Changs will be immediately on your left.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Continue along Dulaney another 100 feet or so and you’ll find a very busy entrance/exit point for the Mall.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Once you enter, the access to Cheesecake Factory is on your left; Stoney River Steak House is on the right.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Escalators are straight ahead if you’d like to opt for the food court, located on the third level of the Mall.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:60.0pt center 3.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>40 West Lion’s Club 410-247-4433, fortywestlions.org, Meets 4<sup>th</sup> Tuesdays, 7 pm at Dusenberg’s, Lion’s Club is a friend of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:red;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2>Registration<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-pagination:widow-orphan lines-together;page-break-after:avoid'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-pagination:widow-orphan lines-together;page-break-after:avoid'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Registration and packet pickup for the Convention</span></u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> will be held in the West Foyer on Friday 1:30-6:00 p.m.; on Saturday, registration will be in the West Foyer from 8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m. and 12:00 noon to 12:15 p.m.; and on Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Registration fee: $25.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-tab-count:2'> </span>Banquet: $45.00 per person<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-tab-count:2'> </span>Senior Issues Division & Parents Division Luncheons: $25 per person<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Banquet Ticket Exchange</span></u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, Saturday 1:20-2:00 p.m. in the West Foyer.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Turn in banquet tickets to reserve seating at a specific table.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Banquet Ticket Exchange is necessitated by the large number of persons attending the banquet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>All persons taking advantage of the reduced room rates offered by Sheraton Baltimore North for this convention are required to register with the convention and to pay the registration fee of $25.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Door Prizes<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Darlene Barrett</span></i></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> is the chairman of the Door Prize Committee.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Many of you have been hard at work gathering fabulous door prizes for this convention.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please turn in your door prizes to Darlene as soon as possible.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You must be registered for the Convention and present when your name is called in order to win a door prize.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Door prizes will be awarded during the general sessions on Saturday and Sunday and during the convention banquet. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Fun with Friends Convention Child Care Activities<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>All child care (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take place in the Duncan Room.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Hours are: Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-10:00 p.m. (lunch and dinner will be provided). Parents should contact Melissa Riccobono for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Hotel Check Out and Luggage Handling<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>On Sunday, you must check out of your room before 12:00 noon.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you are leaving the Sheraton Baltimore North by NFB of Maryland bus, please bring your luggage to Fitzgerald A between 7:30 and 9 a.m. Sunday, where it will be tagged and held for storage until 12:00 noon when bus will be loaded.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please be sure that your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address and telephone number.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:red;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2>Chapters and Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>At Large Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><br><span style='color:black'>Marguerite Woods, President, (443) 271-1668, mwoods719@gmail.com</span><br>Monthly meetings third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. via phone <span style='color:black'>(641) 715-3272 and access code is 720125<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Baltimore County Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Ruth Sager, President, (410) 602-9030, <a href="mailto:rsager78@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>rsager78@gmail.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Monthly meetings fourth Wednesday in Pikesville, MD<br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Central Maryland Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Darlene Barrett, President, (410) 997-9664, </span><a href="mailto:chicagirl3@verizon.net"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>chicagirl3@verizon.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Monthly meetings first Tuesday in Columbia, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><b>Eastern Shore Chapter</b><br>Patricia Behr, President, (410) 603-3857 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Monthly meetings second Saturday in Salisbury, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Greater Baltimore Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Ellen Ringlein, President, 443-516-7855, </span><a href="mailto:greaterbaltimore@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>greaterbaltimore@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Monthly meetings third Saturday in Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Greater Carroll County Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><br>Brian Keseling, President</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, (410) 855-5605<span style='color:black'>,</span></span> <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="mailto:bkmaverick@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>bkmaverick@gmail.com</span></a><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Meetings are the second Tuesday in Westminster, MD </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Greater Cumberland Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><span style='color:black'>Jean Faulkner, </span>President, <span style='color:black'>(301) 729-8942</span><br>Monthly meetings third Wednesday of the month in Cumberland, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><b>Maryland Association of Blind Students</b><br><span style='color:black'>Chris Nusbaum</span>, President, (443) 547-2409, mdabs@nfbmd.org <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Holds periodic meetings throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland Association of Blind Merchants</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><span style='color:black'>Melba Taylor</span>, President, (240) 381-1637, m.taylor@encoreassoc.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Holds periodic meetings throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Melissa Riccobono, President, <span style='color:black'>(443) 708-3663, </span></span><a href="mailto:mdpobc@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>mdpobc@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Holds a holiday party, family picnic and conducts at least one seminar during the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Harbor Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Michelle Clark, President, (301) 583-8585, </span><a href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>mcikeyc@aol.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Monthly meetings fourth Saturday in Suitland, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><b>Senior Issues Division</b><br>Ruth Sager, President, (410) 602-9030, <a href="mailto:rsager78@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>rsager78@gmail.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Holds periodic meetings throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sligo Creek Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Debbie Brown, President, (301) 881-1892, </span><a href="mailto:Deborahb14@verizon.net"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Deborahb14@verizon.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Monthly meetings second Saturday primarily in Silver Spring, MD<br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>TLC Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Scott White, (410) 452-7571,<span style='color:red'> </span>swhite@nfb.org<span style='color:#4472C4'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Meetings third Thursday in Towson, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind has teamed up with GreenDrop to collect donations of clothing and household items.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you live in or near Laurel or College Park, Maryland, you can bring donations directly to Second Avenue stores for drop off.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you, or family or friends, live in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Virginia, you can donate your unwanted items through drop-off locations or call for a pickup from your home or business.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Your donation will help the blind live the life we want.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For more information about the National Federation of the Blind GreenDrop program or to schedule a pickup of your unwanted items, visit www.nfbpickup.org, call 1-888-610-4NFB (4632), or email GreenDrop@nfb.org.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You can also contact us if you would like to organize a household discards drive in your neighborhood, at your school, or where you work. When donating, please direct your donations specifically to the National Federation of the Blind.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='mso-special-character:line-break;page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Stay Connected and Informed:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please follow the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Twitter! Visit www.twitter.com/NFBMD to receive affiliate news and updates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Friend the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofmaryland"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofmaryland</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Stay connected with your fellow Maryland Federationists by joining our state email listserv. This list allows you to receive affiliate and national announcements, and also to start and participate in discussions regarding blindness and blindness issues. To sign up visit www.nfbnet.org, click on “join or drop NFB mailing lists,” and activate “NFBMD” link, and follow the instructions. Many of our local chapters now also have listserv. Talk to your chapter president to learn how to sign up so you don’t miss important information about chapter news and events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Visit our website at www.nfbmd.org.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Check out our blog for the President’s Messages.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We welcome blogposts from all of our members.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Be sure to check out the Blindness Resources link, and the Know Your Rights link, to keep up to date on important information.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Be sure to download and print About NFBMD, in the About Us tab on www.nfbmd.org, for use at chapter outreach events.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>BRAILLE SPECTATOR<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Braille Spectator</i></b> is published for members of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and others who share an interest in the work of this organization.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Braille Spectator</i></b> can be read on the web at www.nfbmd.org/newsletter or can be listened to on the local channel of NFB-Newsline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='mso-special-character:line-break;page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Committees of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ambassadors Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Judy Rasmussen, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Debbie Brown, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention Child Care Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention Registration Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Marie Marucci, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Janice Toothman, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sandy Bishop, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Door Prize Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Darlene Barrett, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Federal Legislation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Amy Mason, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Susan Baker, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dr. Marc Maurer, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ronza Othman, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Nomination Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ellen Ringlein, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>John G. Paré Jr., Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Michael Bullis, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Youth Activity Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Lomax, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Web Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Steve Brand, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® <br></sup>FREE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT READ REGULAR NEWSPRINT!<o:p></o:p></h2><p><strong>Well over 300 NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES AVAILABLE </strong><b><br><strong>CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-504-7300</strong></b> for more information<o:p></o:p></p><h3>Latest News:<o:p></o:p></h3><p><a href="http://nfbnewslineonline.org/nlmobile.htm" title="NFB NEWSLINE is now available on the iPhone">NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>is now available on the iPhone! </a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2>Braille is Beautiful <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b><br></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Na na na-na na na, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Na na na na nah, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Chorus:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Go on and live your life,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Don't need a bit of sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>In the end you'll find<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Braille is beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Put your fingers on the page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Tell your friends it's all the rage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>It's all gonna be OK, yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Verse:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Louis Braille was his name. Slate 'n' stylus was his game.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>They tried to stop him, but we adopted the code that paved the way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2>We Extend Profuse Thanks to the Following Convention Sponsors:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Title Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy LLP, Independence Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Opportunity Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland Technology Assistance Program, Opportunity Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We Fit Wellness, Opportunity Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>40 West Lions Club, Friend Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Many Thanks to the Following Exhibitors Who Have Their Goods and Services on Display in Fitzgerald A, North Foyer and West Foyer on Friday 11 a.m. –5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>AIRA Tech Corp<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Allied Instructional Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Blind Alive, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Bureau of Engraving and Printing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Christian Ministry Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Division of Rehabilitation Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Elections Systems and Software<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>En Vision America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Envision Technologies, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I3S Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Integration Technologies Group, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>J & G Hooves and Paws, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland ABLE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland Insurance Administration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland Relay<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Maryland Technology Assistance Program <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Aquarium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Security Agency<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Senior Issues Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sprint<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>VFO-Freedom Scientific<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Youngevity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Young Living Essential Oils<span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;color:red;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='mso-special-character:line-break;page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>WE fit Wellness, The Right Fit For Everyone,<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Accessible<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Affordable<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Achievable<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For more information, visit our website </span><a href="http://www.wefitwellness.com">www.wefitwellness.com</a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Give us a call 866-543-6808 or email </span><a href="mailto:jessica@wefitwellness.com">jessica@wefitwellness.com</a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Live the Life You Want with the KNFB Reader<a name="OLE_LINK16"></a><a name="OLE_LINK17"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK16'><o:p></o:p></span></a></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:3'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK17'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK16'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>Fast, Accurate, Efficient <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:3'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK17'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK16'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>With the KNFB Reader, you can read such printed items as credit card receipts, packaging labels, mail, product information, computer screens, and of course books and documents. Take a photo and the app reads the text aloud or publishes it in Braille if you have a refreshable Braille display.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK17'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK16'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Learn more and purchase KNFB Reader for iPhone, Android, and Windows 10 devices at http://www.knfbreader.com<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK17'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK16'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK16'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK17'></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2>STRIVE <br>Lyrics by Barbara Elliott<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Sometimes people tell me blind people should be quiet and sit down<br>But I say "No!" I say "No!" I say "No."<br>They contend that I should be content to let others lead me around,<br>But I say "No!" I say "No!" I say "No."<br>Everybody needs somebody to help sometimes, but I'm in charge of me,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>CHORUS: I've gotta strive, strive, strive a little farther,<br>Reach, reach, reach a little longer,<br>Work, work, work a little harder,<br>Hope, hope, hope a little stronger.<br>Watch me, watch me, watch me.<br>Nothin's gonna stop me, stop me, stop me.<br>I'm spreading my wings, soaring on a dream,<br>I can do anything!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>I gotta be brave even when I'm afraid to do hard things.<br>I'll tell myself "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a fool; I need training and tools to live out my dreams.<br>So I'll say "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a passenger in my life. 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 align=left><tr><td width=329 height=251></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=275 height=68 src="cid:image009.png@01D35318.625207E0" alt="BELL is more than just learning Braille. We also teach life skills here." v:shapes="_x0000_s1027"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><o:p> </o:p></p><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The top of the fourth page is titled “Salisbury, MD:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Our Newest NFB BELL Location”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Photo 1 shows a boy working in the kitchen with a volunteer.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Photo 2 shows a girl under learning shades negotiating a stairway with her cane.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The caption for both of these photos reads, “At all NFB BELL academies, while locations may vary, content and motivation are the same:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>teach skills and have a good time.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The bottom part of this page is titled “Fun at Orioles Park at Camden Yards”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The single photo under this title shows people at the edge of the grass on the baseball field.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The caption reads “2016 convention activities included a special Friday afternoon tour of the home field of the Baltimore Orioles.”]<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2>CONVENTION AGENDA<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>8:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>– 5:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This conference will provide information about the new Maryland ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Program.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You will also have the opportunity to learn about independent cane travel using the Structured Discovery Method.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The conference will end with a screening and discussion of the award winning film Do You Dream in Color?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This documentary is the coming-of-age story of four courageous blind high school students as they strive to prove that their disability will not hold them back from achieving their dreams</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Conference begins in the <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Owens Amphitheater</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Conference registration begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>See Parent Agenda for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:30 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>– 10:30 a.m.</b> Resolutions Committee. Jesse Hartle, Chairman, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fitzgerald C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Living the Life You Want – Low Vision Should Not Stop You.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Anyone who is new to vision loss is welcome to attend this practical seminar that will answer such questions as: how to read mail and prescription bottles, send emails, sort laundry, etc.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Look at technology and meet other people with low vision who are living a meaningful life. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lindsay B,C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Board of Directors Meeting.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Everyone is invited to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fitzgerald B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Explore Exhibits and Shop.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Check out access technology, blindness products and services.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Meet blind entrepreneurs and examine their wares.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Be sure to visit all three exhibit areas.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fitzgerald A, North Foyer, and West Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal 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style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Cole Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>. Cardio Drumming.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Get fit and make music while having fun. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Jessica Beecham, Program Director, WE Fit Wellness, Colorado Springs, CO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Warfields<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Registration and packet pickup.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>West Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Accessible Wellness at your Fingertips – Apps and Beyond.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Learn about exercise and nutrition apps and other products to help you stay healthy and fit.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Facilitators:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Jessica Beecham, Eileen Rivera-Ley, Latonya Phipps and Mika Wills.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fitzgerald B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Let’s Play BINGO and Win Prizes!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Sponsored by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Everyone is invited to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lindsay B, C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>21<sup>st</sup> Century Access to Computers, Books and Newspapers.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Drop in and learn about access to Windows 10, NVDA and more.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Get instant access to the printed word by trying out KNFB Reader and NFB Newsline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lindsay A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Tactile Art is for Everyone.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Drop in and examine different types of tactile art.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lou Ann Blake, Facilitator, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fitzgerald C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Do you Dream in Color? </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This documentary is the coming-of-age story of four courageous blind high school students as they strive to prove that their disability will not hold them back from achieving their dreams</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Sponsored by Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Everyone is invited to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Owens Amphitheater</span></i><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Maryland Association of Blind Students Annual Meeting.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>3:00 p.m. registration.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Meeting begins at 3:30 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Christopher Nusbaum, President, Taneytown, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Grason Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>3:30 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>– 4:30 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Cardio Drumming. Get fit and make music while having fun. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Jessica Beecham, Program Director, WE Fit Wellness, Colorado Springs, CO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Warfields<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Protecting the Rights of Guide Dog Users.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Access Technology around the House.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>What do Google and Amazon have to offer?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Access Technology Team, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fitzgerald B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Making Paratransit Systems More Responsive to Customer Needs.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Join us to discuss transportation issues and your rights. Learn about the Consumers for Accessible Ride Services (CARS) organization.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Michael Gerlach, Founder of CARS, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Owens Amphitheater<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Maryland Association of Blind Merchants Meeting.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Learn to develop a business strategy that will lead to success.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>How can I continue to work and still receive SSDI?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Anyone interested in entrepreneurship is invited to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Melba Taylor, President, Bowie, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>McIntosh Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> Family Hospitality.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Enjoy pizza, meet new families and teachers, and connect with old friends.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Melissa Riccobono, President, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lindsey B,C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Pizza and a Play.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Braille is Beautiful players will perform <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Thanksgiving Turkey, </i>from the<i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'> Our Miss Brooks</i> series.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Debbi Brown, Director, Rockville, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Warfields<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>7:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>NFB BELL Academy Reunion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For parents and students who participated in the 2017 NFB BELL Academies. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lindsey A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>NFBMD Carnival. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Our carnival game night will have something for everyone from corn hole to darts; board games, computer games and more.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Snacks and a cash bar will also be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fitzgerald B,C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Help Drive Change!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The National Federation of the Blind is now accepting vehicle donations! To donate a vehicle of any kind, please call 1-855-659-9314, or visit <a href="http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri'>www.carshelpingtheblind.org</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Arrangements will be made to tow your vehicle at no cost to you.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Each vehicle donated is worth approximately $500.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Don’t have a vehicle to donate yourself? No problem.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please pass the word to family and friends about the new initiative and help drive change with the National Federation of the Blind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>At-Large Chapter Meeting.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Marguerite Woods, President, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>President’s Parlor<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Registration and Packet Pickup. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>West Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:15 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Fun with Friends.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Activities for children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>All general sessions will be held in the Fitzgerald B and C Ballrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h4>MORNING SESSION<o:p></o:p></h4><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:45 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Opening Ceremonies.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call to Order and Invocation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:50 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Raising Expectations by Supporting our National Funds: White Cane, Sun, Jernigan, and Jacobus tenBroek.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dr. Marc Maurer, Immediate Past President, National Federation of the Blind, Catonsville, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Greetings from the National President, Mark Riccobono, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Amy Mason, Access Technology Specialist, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Baltimore County Welcome.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:15 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Salute to Veterans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:30 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A Champion Braille Reader.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sujan Dhakal, third place winner of the National Braille Challenge, sophomore level, fifth and sixth graders.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Glen Burnie, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:40 a.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Raising Expectations across America: A Report from the National Office.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Everette Bacon, Member, National Board of Directors; President NFB of Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:10 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Celebrating Service in the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharon Maneki, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Columbia, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:40 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Get on the PAC Plan Today!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>John Paré, Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind, Maryland PAC Plan Chairman, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:55 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Making Online Learning Accessible to All K-12 Students, Including the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Val Emrich, Director, Instructional Technology and School Library Media, Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>11:10 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>11:20 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Promoting Excellence in the Service Delivery System.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Challenges and Opportunities.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Anil Lewis, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute; Vice Chairman, State Rehabilitation Council, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Toni March, Director, Office of Blindness and Vision Services, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Suzanne Page, Assistant Superintendent, Maryland State Department of Education:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Division of Rehabilitation Services, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>11:50 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Reports and Resolutions.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>12:00 Noon.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>12:00 Noon -12:15 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Convention Registration and Packet Pick-up.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>West Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>12:00 Noon -1:45 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Luncheon- The Education of Blind or Visually Impaired Students.<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></b>For parents and vision teachers.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Riccobono, President, Parents of Blind Children Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lindsey B,C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>12:00 Noon -1:45 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Luncheon- Reclaiming Independence after Vision Loss- for Seniors and Others Facing Vision Loss<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Ruth Sager, President, Senior Issues Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Warfields<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>1:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Banquet Exchange.<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>West Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h4>AFTERNOON SESSION<o:p></o:p></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call to Order.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2:05 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Serving the Public and Serving the Blind: The BISM Report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fred Puente, President, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Salisbury, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2:20 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Place of Braille Literacy in the Education of Blind Children.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dr. Marc Maurer, Immediate Past President, National Federation of the Blind; Director of Legal Policy, National Federation of the Blind, Catonsville, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dr. Michael J. Bina, President, Maryland School for the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2:40 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2:50 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Competing on Terms of Equality in Employment in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century Demands Skill and Ingenuity.<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jessica Beecham, Program Director, WE Fit Wellness, Colorado Springs, CO.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Timothy Elder, Esq., Civil Rights Litigator, TRE Legal Practice, Fremont, CA.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dr. Arielle Silverman, Independent Consultant, Disability Wisdom Consulting, Silver Spring, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Cecilia Warren, Director of Emergency Preparedness Policy, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3:30 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3:40 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>How Will the Maryland ABLE Program (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Help Blind People Live the Lives We Want?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Lori Markland, Community Relations Administrator, Maryland ABLE Program, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3:55 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4:05 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Power of Technology and Partnerships: Creating a Brighter Future for the Blind.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Austin Marron, Chief Product Officer, AIRA Tech Corp., San Diego, CA.<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Carol Beatty, Secretary, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4:35 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4:45 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Reports and Resolutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:67.5pt 176.25pt'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>5:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>6:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Reception and Cash Bar. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>North Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>7:00 p.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>51st Annual Convention Banquet.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Master of Ceremonies: Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Keynote Banquet Address: Everette Bacon, Member, National Board of Directors; President NFB of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarships and Awards. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fitzgerald B,C</span></i><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Immediately after the banquet</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>. Maryland Gold Cup Crab Race.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Amy Mason, Race Caller, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Good Luck Racers!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>[Transcriber’s note: At the end of the Saturday schedule, there is a graphic of a smiling hermit crab a checkered racing flag in its left claw.]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Luggage Collection (for bus passengers only). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fitzgerald A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Nonsectarian Devotions. <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Lloyd and Judy Rasmussen, Sligo Creek Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Kensington, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fitzgerald B, C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>NFB BELL Academy Participants Final Rehearsal. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Duncan Room.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Convention Registration and Packet Pick Up. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>West Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h4>MORNING SESSION<o:p></o:p></h4><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:00 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call to Order and Invocation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:05 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Designing a Brighter Future through the NFB Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Melissa Riccobono, NFB BELL Academy Coordinator for Maryland, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Student presentations and introduction of volunteers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9:20 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Living the Lives They Want - the Generations Tell Their Stories.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Can the Blind Play Soccer?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Oriana Riccobono, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Can the Blind Perform Ballet?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Meredith Day, Finksburg, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Exploring the Waters of Independence at BISM.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Jessica Wilson, Upper Marlboro, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Exploring the STEM Fields at Youth Slam.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Sebastian Rodionov, Odenton, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Exploring Germany through Summer Study Abroad.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Emma Mitchell, Washington, D.C.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Writing for Enjoyment.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Shawn Jacobson, Olney, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Engines are my Passion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Brian Keseling, Westminster, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:00 a.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Promoting Braille Reading:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Braille Reading Contest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ellen Ringlein, President, Greater Baltimore Chapter and Independence Market Manager, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:10 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Will Loosening the Bonds of Bureaucracy Lead to Better Service for Library Patrons?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Leslie Bowman, Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:25 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:35 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Affiliate Elections.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>10:50 a.m.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Resolutions and Business Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>12:00 Noon</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>A Closing Message<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors, I take this opportunity to thank all Federationists and friends for your generous donations of funds, goods and services. We had a most successful year and a super convention because of your help!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script"'>Sharon Maneki, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>--Henry Ford<br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_1" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:21pt;margin-top:.05pt;width:425.3pt;height:109.5pt;z-index:251658752;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:absolute;z-index:251658752;margin-left:28px;margin-top:0px;width:567px;height:146px'><img width=567 height=146 src="cid:image005.png@01D35318.6227C390" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The State of Maryland <br></span>EXECUTIVE ORDER <br>01.01.2017.23 <br>Maryland Disability Employment Awareness Month<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>(Rescinds Executive Order 01.01.2009.10)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Workplaces that welcome the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was enacted to promote inclusion, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Despite the progress made since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, people with disabilities still experience unemployment rates far above the national average;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>People with disabilities continue to disproportionately experience poverty and economic instability in comparison to people without disabilities;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Employment is often the most direct and cost-effective means to empower people with disabilities to achieve independence, economic self-sufficiency, and full community participation;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>People with disabilities bring valuable skills to the workforce, and represent an untapped segment of the labor pool for the public, private, and nonprofit sectors;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Increased public awareness is necessary to reduce the barriers faced by Marylanders with disabilities in entering the workforce and securing employment;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> WHEREAS, <span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Self-employment is understood to be a growing and viable option for many with disabilities, and increased opportunities to expand self-employment awareness and skills will benefit both the State's economy and the disability community; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREA,<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Designating a Disability Employment Awareness Month in Maryland will increase public awareness and respect for Marylanders with disabilities who are seeking employment;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAWRENCE J. HOGAN, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER INVESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF MARYLAND, DECLARE THE FOLLOWING:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(1)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Each State department, board, agency, authority, board, or instrumentality controlled by the Governor (an "Executive unit") shall annually observe October as Disability Employment Awareness Month to celebrate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(2)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>The Department of Disabilities, throughout the year, but with special emphasis during Disability Employment Awareness Month, shall:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>a.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>reinforce the value and talents people with disabilities add to Maryland's workplaces and communities;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>b.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>affirm Maryland's commitment to an inclusive community; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>c.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>enhance Maryland's stature as a national leader in disability employment policy and practice.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(3)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>The Department of Disabilities' efforts shall include: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>a. Increasing public awareness of:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>1.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>how the many skills and talents of Marylanders with disabilities benefit Maryland businesses;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'>2.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>the barriers Marylanders with disabilities face in obtaining employment;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='mso-tab-count:2'> </span>3.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>the untapped potential of job seekers with disabilities; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>4.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>the potential for those with disabilities to obtain economic independence by becoming self-employed and to contribute to the State's economy as business owners and employers;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>b.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>research and development of best practices, and ongoing collaboration with other State units, to achieve inclusive, competitive, integrated employment for Marylanders with disabilities by connecting them with employers and expanding knowledge and opportunities for self-employment;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>c.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>coordinating the development and maintenance of a digital resource guide for State units and local jurisdictions that details best practices to increase employment, retention, self-employment, and business ownership of those with disabilities;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>d.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>support for events, including those sponsored by other State units, local governments, or private or nongovernmental organizations, that highlight how businesses benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>e.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>provision of related information and assistance to other Executive units, the Maryland State Department of Education, the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, Saint Mary's College of Maryland, public community colleges, and local governments.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(4)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>To promote individuals with disabilities' access to technology, the Department of Disabilities shall:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>a.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>hold special events, including those advancing assistive technology that expands employment in community integrated settings; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>b.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>recommend the designation of a State agency, entity, or staff person to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>1.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>provide accessibility technical assistance during State procurement processes; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'>2.<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>address any accessibility concerns of State employees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(5)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Executive units shall otherwise encourage the citizens they serve to, throughout the year, participate in and promote events celebrating the rights, skills, and talents of those with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:51.45pt;margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:14.6pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'>Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland in the City of <span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Annapolis, this 10th Day of October, 2017. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:51.45pt;margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:14.6pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>[Transcriber’s note:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This executive order ends with signatures of the Governor and the Secretary of State.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The state seal is placed to the left of these signatures. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>--Scott Hamilton, American gold medalist, 1984 Winter Olympic Games, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Yugoslavia <br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'><![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2>Sponsors<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Maryland Technology Assistance Program<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) is a program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the lives of all Marylanders with disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families by helping support access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>For information about obtaining loans and other MDTAP services, go to </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="http://www.mdtap.org">www.mdtap.org</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><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'>The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is committed to <b><i>Making Maryland Accessible</i></b> by providing reading materials in Braille, Large Print, and digital formats. As a Network Library of the National Library Service and a division of the Maryland State Library, LBPH strives to be a cornerstone of the blind community through partnerships, outreach, and advocacy. For information on accessible reading material, please call 410-230-2424.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For more information on outreach and programming opportunities, please call 410-230-2430.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Visit our Facebook Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mdlbph" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.facebook.com/mdlbph</span></a> or follow us on Twitter @md_lpbh. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Our lawyers have been selected as among:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Best Lawyers in America, Maryland’s Top 50 “Super Lawyers, The <em>Daily Record</em>‘s Leaders in Law, Maryland’s Top 100 Women, as Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy wishes the Maryland affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind many more years of progress<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="http://www.browngold.com">www.browngold.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>BISM Rehabilitation Blind industries and Services of Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Blind industries and Services of Maryland offers free life skills rehabilitation programs for blind and low vision people of all ages.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Our mission at BISM is to provide each student with the ability to achieve self-sufficiency, personal growth and independence.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Youth- Glide- Employment Focused Programs; Independence 101 (middle school); and Work to Independence (high school)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Adult- CORE Non-Visual Residential Program and college prep<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Senior – S.A.I.L.- Center Based Independent Living; Support Group; Workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Many organizations, medical providers, businesses and schools are not aware of the many programs and services offered on a regular basis by BISM.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Our outreach division is available to speak about BISM programs, products and services, as well as anything blindness related.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We will make a presentation at your business, school, support group, Senior Center or home. To schedule a visit by the BISM outreach division, contact Andy McIver at 410-737-2648 or <a href="mailto:amciver@bism.org">amciver@bism.org</a><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>335 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21227 888-322-4567 bism.org <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#1F497D;mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, </span></b><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#1F497D;mso-no-proof:yes'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#1F497D;mso-no-proof:yes'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#1F497D;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;color:#1F497D;mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>