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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><h1 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:24.0pt'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION, NOVEMBER 6-8<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>RISE UP!<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:26.0pt'>MARYLAND ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND LUNCH IN NOVEMBER 6-7<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>CAN’T BACK DOWN<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Board of Directors <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President, Garret Mooney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>First-Vice President, Teresa Graham<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Second-Vice President, Christine Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Secretary, Melisa Sheeder <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Treasurer, Bill Jacobs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Board Member, Stephanie Cascone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Board Member, Monica Rao<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Board Member, Heather Guy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Board Member, Melisa Riccobono <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:black'>ACCESSING THE CONVENTION</span><i><o:p></o:p></i></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>This Year’s conference and lunch in will be accessible via Zoom. Click on the imbedded links in the agenda to launch the Zoom desktop client or mobile application. Alternatively, dial 301-715-8592 and enter the ten- or eleven-digit Conference ID listed in the agenda followed by the pound key. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center;background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:black'>REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You can register for our seminar and business meeting by visiting the link Below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>http://www.nfbmd.org/convention/2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Also, do not forget to pay your membership dues. Dues cost $15 and includes the whole family. If you pay your dues you will be put into a drawing to have a free dinner with our affiliate President Ronza Offman. You can pay your membership dues by visiting the link below: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>http://www.nfbmd.org/dues<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:black'>SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Can’t Back Down<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meeting ID: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89892058751"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>898 9205 8751</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>8:45 AM</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> to 12:00 PM Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>8:45 PM—Pre-Registration <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Parents can come to our Zoom seminar before it starts and register for our event. Also, virtual coffee and donuts will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>9:00 AM—Opening Remarks and board introductions <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Garret Mooney, president Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>9:10 AM—Breakout Session 1<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h4 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Session A: Advocating for My Child in COVID-19<o:p></o:p></span></b></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Carlton Walker, President National Organization of Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'>Session B: Making up for Lost Instruction <o:p></o:p></span></b></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, NFB of Maryland Youth Empowerment Grant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Martin Becerra, Director of Youth programs Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pam Allen, Executive director Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services Louisiana Center for the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>9:50 AM—Breakout Session 2<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h4 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><b><span style='color:windowtext'>Session A: Advocating for My Child in COVID-19<o:p></o:p></span></b></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Carleton Walker, President National Organization of Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><b><span style='color:windowtext'>Session B: Making Up for Lost Instruction <o:p></o:p></span></b></h4><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, NFB of Maryland Youth Empowerment Grant <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Martin Becerra, Director of Youth programs Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pam Allen, Executive director Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services Louisiana Center for the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>10:30 AM to 11:30 AM—Seminar Intermission for Parents to Attend Resolutions Committee <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meeting ID: </span><a href="https://zoom.us/s/94202346609"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>942 0234 6609</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We encourage are parents to attend our resolutions committee meeting. There, parents will learn about the efforts the NFBMD is making to advocate for the blind. This is a great way for parents to learn more about our policies and programs. We will resume the seminar at 11:30 AM. The meeting ID for the Resolutions Committee Meeting can be found below. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>11:30 AM—Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Services: A Pathway to Independence and Supports for your Child with Developmental Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Casey Shea, Staff Attorney Disability Rights Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>12:00 PM—End of Seminar <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1:00 PM to 5:00 PM—Exhibit Hall Showcase and Open Office Hours <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We encourage all parents to attend the exhibit hall show case and open house. There you can find tools that can be used to help your child during school and conduct everyday tasks around the house. To connect with the exhibiters and view the show case visit </span><a href="http://nfbmd.org/exhibithall"><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>NFBMD.org/ExhibitHall</span></i></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> to get direct connect information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>6:00 P.M. To 7:00 P.M.—Parent and family Networking Hour<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83190611917"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>831 9061 1917</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Do you have questions about MDOPBC or the NFB? Do you want to meet our board of directors? Do you want to meet other parents of blind children? Then come to our networking hour. Our board of directors will be standing by to answer all of your questions and help you network with parents in your area. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background:#E7E6E6'><span style='color:black'>SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 7</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Can’t Back Down<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meeting ID: </span><a href="https://zoom.us/s/96647687165"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>966 4768 7165</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We have a feeling this year’s lunch will be the best ever. Be sure to take a picture and tell us what you are having by tagging us on twitter at @NFBMD. Also, be sure to tip your waiters.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>12:00 PM to 1:55 PM—Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>12:00 PM—Opening Remarks <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Garret Mooney, President Maryland Organizations of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Ronza Offman, President National Federation of the Blind of Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>12:10 PM—Round Table Discussion: Being a Parent and Teacher in COVID-19<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>12:40 PM—Overcoming the Trauma of CoVID-19<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Jodi Witthaus, MSW Rehabilitation Counselor for the state of Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1:00 PM—Free Helpdesk for Maryland Blind/Low Vision Transition Students, Families, and Educators <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Carlton Walker, Project Manager Helpdesk Bridges Transition Project for the IMAGE Center of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Hindley Williams, Project Coordinator Helpdesk Bridges Transition Project for the IMAGE Center of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>1:15 PM—Presentation of Educator of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Teresa Graham, First-Vice President Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children and Chair Educator of the year committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style='margin-top:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1:35 PM—Presidential Report <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Garret Mooney, President Maryland Organization of parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>1:45 P.M.—Elections <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Teresa Graham, First-Vice President Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children and Chair Nominations Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>1:55 P.M.—Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=xmsonormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We want to thank all of our speakers and guests who participated in our seminar and business meeting from around the state of Maryland and country. We also want to thank all of the volunteers who helped run the seminar. This seminar could not have been a success without you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It was such a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. We wish everyone safe virtual travel home.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Board of Directors <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Garret <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>James G. Mooney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(480) 433-8003 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>