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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> After my own experiences and hearing stories of other blind persons while under medical care, in hospitals, or in rehabilitation facilities, etc., I have found there is often an information void of how to treat a patient who happens to be blind. Therefore, I am in search of information that can be used to assist medical personnel. When they we are in their care.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In my own experience, I am very vocal and do not have trouble assuring they understand the kind of care I expect. However, there are others who need assistance. So, I am not trying to reinvent the wheel if I do not have to. I am reaching out to this community for material as my first step. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would be appreciative if there is a resource in which you are aware, please send it to me. If it is general information, I am certain there are others who can use the info. However, not to clutter the list, if you have a bulk of info, please send it to me at my personal email mcikeyc@aol.com.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My plan is to eventually share this to anyone who is interested as this information would help us all. I am grateful for any assistance that can be provided.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michelle <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>