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style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><img width=229 height=343 style='width:2.3888in;height:3.5763in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Image description: An up-close, head-on photo of a lit match with a tall orange flame.</span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Members of the Board of Directors and the <br>Host Committee welcome you to the 56th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President</span></em><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Meleah Jensen and Justin Young, Co-Chairpersons</span></em><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Convention Organization and Activities<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meleah Jensen, President</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Christopher Danielsen, President</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>Greater Baltimore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><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:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, 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A detailed description of the layout of the hotel can be found later in this agenda. When you check into the hotel, you will be asked to confirm your departure date. If you decide to leave earlier than the departure date you confirm when you check in, there may be a change fee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Special Information for First-Time Attendees<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our code of conduct, which can be found at </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>NFB.org/Code-Conduct</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Prohibited behaviors include harassment, unwelcome sexual attention, and inappropriate use of the NFBMD convention space and platforms. Prohibited behavior or misuse of our space and platforms will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For assistance or to report an incident at the convention, <br>please call 504-621-4162 or email Convention@nfbmd.org<span class=MsoHyperlink> </span>for immediate attention.</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>Formal reports can be submitted to the NFB national office at: <br><b>NFB.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct/Grievance-Report-Form</b>. <br>All formal reports will be fully investigated according to the code of conduct. Thank you for contributing to our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Policy on In-Person Events<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Note: The NFBMD Board of Directors may update this policy based on public health guidance. The most up-to-date version of this policy is available at NFBMD.org/EventPolicy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>This policy is applicable to all chapters, divisions, and the affiliate, as well as any activities, meetings, fundraisers, or in-person gatherings of an official nature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This policy augments any local public health requirements, including those established by the State of Maryland and the County where the event takes place. This policy is the minimum required for in-person events and activities and may be more restrictive than local guidance. However, if local public health guidance imposes additional or more restrictive requirements, the more restrictive requirements govern.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The following individuals should stay home:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals who feel sick, including experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste, or those ordinarily associated with COVID-19;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Unvaccinated individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or vaccinated individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals who have a pending COVID-19 test;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals who have been exposed to an individual who is known or suspected of having COVID-19, for the period of time indicated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals who purchase tickets for an event and either experience symptoms or later determine they do not feel comfortable attending a large gathering due to the pandemic may choose between requesting and receiving a full refund or donating all or part of the purchase price to the organization;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The event host must have masks on hand for individuals who do not bring their own or whose masks are damaged or soiled;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If an individual observes that another event participant is not adhering to this policy, such as not wearing a mask, that individual is encouraged to either remind the other participant about the requirement or notify an event organizer/leader so they can do so;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><ol start=6 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>COVID-19 screening will be conducted using an affiliate designated/approved screening for any event with more than 50 participants. The event organizer will implement a screening process of its choosing, as long as that process is consistent with CDC recommended screenings for COVID-19 for events with 50 or fewer participants. Those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals must wear masks that fully cover their mouths and noses at all times unless actively eating and drinking, and unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion by the affiliate President or Vice Presidents;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Physical distancing is required at all events, e.g. 6 feet apart unless from the same household; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New 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names and contact information for all event attendees for contract tracing purposes;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Out-door gatherings:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><ol start=16 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals must follow the county’s requirements concerning wearing masks;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Physical distancing may be required at all events for individuals not from the same household, e.g. 6 feet apart. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Those working the event, including guides, ticket takers, servers, food preparers, etc. must wear masks and frequently wash hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The event host must provide hand sanitizer and/or easy, convenient, and accessible means for event attendees to wash their hands consistent with CDC guidance;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals may only eat and drink while stationary;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Food served at any events is recommended to be prepared by a commercial kitchen that adheres to COVID-19 food preparation requirements;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Individuals preparing and serving food must wear gloves;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>COVID-19 screening will be conducted using an affiliate designated/approved screening for any event with more than 50 participants. The event organizer will implement a screening process of its choosing, as long as that process is consistent with CDC recommended screenings for COVID-19 for events with 50 or fewer participants. Those reporting symptoms and/or recent exposure to COVID-19 will be denied admission;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>To the maximum extent practicable, event organizers must gather the names and contact information for all event attendees for contract tracing purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Adopted: August 16, 2021 <br>Last Updated: August 27, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'> <o:p></o:p></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Pre-Registration and On-Site Registration<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Registration activities take place in the Fitzgerald North Foyer, which is outside of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom (Fitzgerald Ballroom), located on the Plaza Level (first floor), between 2 and 6 p.m., on Friday; 8 and 8:25 a.m., and 12 and 12:15 p.m., Saturday; and 8:30 and 8:50 a.m., Sunday. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>All convention attendees (both local and from out of town) are asked to register. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Those who pre-registered for convention may pick up their registration packets in the area designated <u>pre-registration</u>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Those who</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> did not pre-register may go to the area designated <u>registration</u>. Please have your check, credit card, or cash ready to pay the registration fee of $25 per person.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention registration is a requirement for voting, door prize eligibility, and a number of other convention activities. We condition rates for hotel rooms on proof of registration. All registrants will receive wrist bands, which will indicate voting eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Fun with Friends Convention Child Care Activities<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>All child care (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take place in the Duncan Room on the second level. Hours are: Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., and 6:30 to 10 p.m., or at conclusion of the banquet, whichever is earlier (lunch and dinner will be provided). Parents, contact Garret Mooney for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Exhibit Hall<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>The exhibit hall is located in the Fitzgerald West Foyer and in Fitz A on the plaza level. The exhibit hall will operate on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></i><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Special Attention Items<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We will host a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, November 12. Priority will be given to convention registrants. Individuals should bring their proof of previous vaccination and insurance if they have coverage. More information on how to sign up for a vaccine will be posted on the website and listserves. Advanced sign-ups are required, as we do not know if there will be enough doses for walk-ins; should there be additional availability for walk-ins, we will make an announcement at the convention.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Banquet tickets may be purchased for $55 by cash or check at the on-site registration area. We will accept cash, credit cards, and checks. No tickets will be available after 12 p.m., on Saturday. At the banquet ticket exchange table, you may make arrangements to reserve a specific seat for yourself or for a group of up to 10 people. On the evening of the banquet, tickets will be required to enter the ballroom and will be collected at the tables. Tickets may be exchanged for vegetarian or meat meals at the banquet ticket exchange table if done so by 2 p.m., on Saturday.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Individuals with dietary restrictions must submit those requests in advance, as such meals must often be ordered and/or prepared off-site. Such requests should be sent to President Othman by October 31, 2022.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Requests for reasonable accommodations, other than Braille and large print agendas which will be available for all, must be submitted in advance, as such arrangements often require advanced arrangements. Such requests should be sent to President Othman by October 31, 2022.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Banquet ticket exchange will be located in the Fitzgerald North Foyer, on the plaza level, outside the Fitzgerald Ballroom on Saturday between 1:20 and <br>2 p.m. <a name="_Hlk7768906"><br><br><o:p></o:p></a></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>General Sessions will be held in the Fitzgerald Ballroom on the plaza level. <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Boxed lunches will be resold if not picked up by 12:30 p.m., on Friday. Those interested in boxed lunches on Friday should visit the Fitzgerald North Foyer. Those failing to pick up their boxed lunches by 12:30 p.m., on Friday will forfeit them and will not receive a refund.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tickets for other meals may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis from the registration Table and cost as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dinner and a Play: $20<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senior Issues Luncheon: $30<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Parents Luncheon: $30<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Students Luncheon: $30<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Banquet: $55 <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford and Juhi Narula are the co-chairs of the Door Prize Committee. Please turn in your door prizes to Qualik and/or Juhi as soon as possible. You must be registered for the convention and be present when your name is called in order to win a door prize. Door prizes will be awarded during the general sessions on Saturday and Sunday and during the convention banquet.<br><br><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mike Bullis is the chairman of the National Funding Support Committee, which manages our Bake and Experience Auction. Please consider bringing baked goods and donating experiences such as dinners, cooking lessons, etc., for this auction. The Student Division will be hosting a Fire Sale for individually wrapped baked items, e.g. single cupcakes, brownies.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>We will have a cane walk with individualized cane travel instruction by an NOMC on Friday at 4 p.m. To reserve a slot for your child or for yourself, please contact Garret Mooney.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>On Sunday, you must check out of your room before 11 a.m. <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>If you are leaving the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel by an NFB of Maryland bus, please bring your luggage to the Warfield Ballroom on the plaza level between 7:30 and 9 a.m., Sunday, where it will be tagged and held for storage until noon when buses will be loaded. Please be sure your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address, and telephone number.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>The two Guide Dog Relief Areas are located in the courtyard adjacent to the hotel registration/check-in desk and just outside the Fitzgerald North Foyer. Please be mindful that both areas are down a short flight of stairs, and you will need to prop the door for the Fitzgerald North Foyer in order to be able to get back into the hotel from that entrance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt'>Organization Information<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<br>1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>443-426-4110; President@nfbmd.org<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=654 style='width:490.25pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=282 valign=top style='width:211.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_20" o:spid="_x0000_s1045" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Mark Riccobono" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:61.6pt;margin-top:1.05pt;width:94.3pt;height:122.4pt;z-index:-251667968;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:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=126 height=163 style='width:1.3125in;height:1.6944in' src="cid:image007.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" align=left hspace=12 v:shapes="Picture_x0020_19"><![endif]><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=282 valign=top style='width:211.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: Mark Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=372 valign=top style='width:279.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: Ronza Othman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=282 valign=top style='width:211.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_18" o:spid="_x0000_s1043" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Marc Maurer" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:62.15pt;margin-top:1.55pt;width:90.1pt;height:122.4pt;z-index:-251665920;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:5.25pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:2.25pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:5.25pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:2.25pt;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Immediate Past President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=654 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:490.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><img width=144 height=163 style='width:1.5in;height:1.7013in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image012.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:7.15pt'><td width=654 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:490.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:7.15pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Image: Donald Porterfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Representative & President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Arizona<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Officers:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman, <i>President</i>, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Deborah Brown, <i>First Vice President</i>, Rockville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dezman Jackson, <i>Second Vice President</i>, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen, <i>Secretary</i>, Kensington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jenivieve White, <i>Treasurer</i>, Owings Mills<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Board of Directors:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garret Mooney, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mildred Rivera, Halethorpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Our Credo<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>About the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>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 family and 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 lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Who We Are<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit comprised 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.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>What We Do<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Assist blind persons to acquire the skills of independence<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Help blind persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Teach blind persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Encourage blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Prepare blind students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Inform people with diabetes about their options for coping with vision loss<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Support parents and friends of blind children with information about the capabilities of the blind<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Protect and promote the civil rights of blind persons through public education and legislative action<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high-quality rehabilitation<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications<br></span><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></li></ul><h2 style='text-indent:76.5pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='text-indent:76.5pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_228" o:spid="_x0000_s1041" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:-46.2pt;margin-top:17.9pt;width:522.75pt;height:469.5pt;z-index:251652608;visibility:visible;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:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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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;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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;margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>You can live the life you want. You’ll know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thank You, Convention Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>We extend profuse thanks to the following convention sponsors.<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Title Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>AdNet/AccountNet, Inc.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, Independence Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy LLP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, Equality Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Maryland Accessible Telecommunications Program</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Navigating the Sheraton Baltimore North<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel is located at 903 Dulaney Valley Road, across the street from the Towson Town Center. Meeting rooms and common areas are located on the first and second floors. Sleeping rooms are on the third floor and above. The gym and pool are also on the third floor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:106%'>Plaza Level (first floor):<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As you come into the tiled lobby of the hotel through the main entrance, directly in front of you is a large carpeted square seating area with chairs. To the right of the central carpeted area is the front desk.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>On the far side of the carpeted area, directly opposite the main door, is another entry/exit to: a smoking area; a flight of stairs with trash cans on either side at the top of the steps; and at the bottom of the stairs, a grassy area appropriate for dog relief. (Please don’t forget to use a baggie!) This exit is also the closest one to Towson Town Center. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>To the left of the central carpeted area (opposite the front desk) is a divided hallway which leads to the rest of the hotel facilities on this level. If you make a left into the section of this hallway farthest away from the main entrance, straight ahead you will find the Coffee Corner, where every day from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can get Starbucks, pastries, salads, sandwiches, yogurt, and assorted fresh fruit and snacks. If you are facing the Coffee Corner, the elevator lobby is immediately to your right. Turning right into the elevator lobby, there are two elevators on the left and one on the right. All three elevators may be used to go to the sleeping rooms, the meeting rooms on the second floor, and the fitness area including the pool on the third floor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>With the Coffee Corner on your right, go straight ahead until you can turn right into the central (carpeted) hallway. Immediately on your right is the first set of stairs which lead to the second floor. You can also enter this central hallway directly from the main part of the lobby. With the lobby directly behind you, continue down this hallway. First on your left is the Business Center (for guest use), with two tables, each with a computer, and a printer between them. Next on the left of the hallway you will find some big comfy chairs facing a flat screen TV. Opposite this seating area, on the right side of the main hallway are the afore-mentioned stairs (which are around the corner from the Coffee Corner).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Further down the hall on the left is a high-top table surrounded by six chairs with plug-ins for eight devices. Directly opposite this table, on the right side of the hallway, is the beginning of Warfield’s Ballroom. Warfield’s Ballroom extends down the right side of the hallway. One entrance to Warfield’s Ballroom has a few steps in front. Further down the hallway on the left are several groupings of round high-top tables and chairs. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Past Warfield’s you will be heading straight to the host stand for the Rain 903 Restaurant and Lounge, where you wait to be seated. At this point the main part of the hallway (which is no longer carpeted) opens up and turns off to the left. Once you have turned left, you will pass the restaurant and then the steps that lead up to the bar on your right. Past the bar on the right side of the hallway are the restrooms. There is a wall with a flat screen display blocking direct access to the restrooms. Go around the wall on either side to find the restroom alcove with the ladies’ room on the left and the men’s on the right. There are two water fountains between the restrooms. On the left side of the hallway opposite the wall shielding the restroom alcove are more high-top tables with chairs. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Continue past the restrooms just a short distance and find another large carpeted open area. This is the Fitzgerald West Foyer. With your back to the central hallway, there’s another entry/exit door going to/from the parking area, on your left. To your right, across the foyer is the very large F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom. There are many entry/exit doors to this area, which we will use for exhibits and other meetings on Friday, general sessions on Saturday and Sunday, and the banquet on Saturday evening. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Along the far left side of the Fitzgerald Ballrooms, you will find another long hallway, called the Fitzgerald North Foyer. This is where convention registration, packet pickup, and banquet ticket exchange will be located. You must walk through the Fitzgerald West Foyer to get to the Fitzgerald North Foyer. At the end of the Fitzgerald North Foyer is a short set of stairs that lead outside to a second guide dog relief area. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>At the end of the hallway that leads from the main lobby, past the Fitzgerald West Foyer, is the second set of stairs, which lead to the second floor. One can walk directly under the stairs, so be careful not to bump your head. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:106%'>Second Floor:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Directly across from the top of the stairs that are in the Fitzgerald Foyer area is one of the two entrances to the Duncan Room. You can only turn right at the top of the stairs. On your left you will first pass the Duncan Room, followed by the Amphitheater. After the first entrance to the Amphitheater, the hallway opens up to something like a T-intersection. If you follow the wall on the left, past the second Amphitheater entrance, you will be able to make a right into another hallway. On the left side of this hallway, you will first encounter a set of restrooms (ladies on the left and men’s on the right). Further down the hall on the left you will find Lindsay A, B, and C. There is nothing else in this hallway. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Back at the 3-way intersection with the stairs behind you, the Grason Room is straight ahead of you. Turn right here an on your left you will pass the Burke Room, the MacIntosh Room and the Cole Room, beyond that is the Sales and Catering Office. Along the right side of the hallway is an opening which allows you to look down on the Plaza Level. As you approach the end of this hallway, there is another large open space. If you follow the wall to your left, you will find the stairs which take you downstairs near the lobby around the corner from the Coffee Corner. Pass the stairs on your left and turn left into the elevator lobby, where you will find two elevators on the left and one on the right. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>Third Floor:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As you leave the elevator lobby, straight ahead is the fitness center, including the pool. You will need your room key to enter this area. The hallway off to the right leads to guest rooms.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h3><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Chapters and Divisions of <br>the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, president, 443-271-1668, mwoods719@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., via phone: 339-209-4083<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Central Maryland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Matt Yannuzzi, president, 443-851-1944, </span></em><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Matthew.Yannuzzi@gmail.com<em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'> </span></em></span><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></em></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Monthly meetings, first Tuesday in Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></em></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Eastern Shore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Heather Guy, president, 410-430-8954, hguy403@comcast.net </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, second Saturday in Salisbury<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Greater Baltimore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, president, 410-262-1281, Cdanielsen@nfb.org <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, third Saturday in Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Greater Carroll County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Brian Keseling, president</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, 410-855-5605<span style='color:black'>,</span> </span><a href="mailto:bkmaverick@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>bkmaverick@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, <span style='color:black'>second Saturday in Westminster </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, president, 301-312-9813, qsford@outlook.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Maryland Association of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Melba Taylor</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, president, 240-381-1637, m.taylor@encoreassoc.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garret Mooney, president, 480-433-8003<span style='color:black'>, </span>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Harbor Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Amber Woods, president, 301-978-6686, woodsamber83@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, fourth Saturday in Suitland<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Senior Issues Division<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, president, 443-271-1668, mwoods719@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sligo Creek Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, president, 301-881-1892, </span><a href="mailto:Deborahb14@verizon.net"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Deborahb14@verizon.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, second Saturday primarily in Silver Spring<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meleah Jensen, president, 504-621-4162,<span style='color:red'> </span>MeleahHeather@gmail.com<span style='color:red'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Monthly meetings, third Monday in Towson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Western Maryland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Wendy Ruth, p</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>resident, 301-991-8312, 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=35 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=497 height=161 style='width:5.1805in;height:1.6736in' src="cid:image018.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_14"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Stay Connected and Informed:<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Follow the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Twitter:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>twitter.com/NFBMD <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Friend the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofmaryland"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfMaryland</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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 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 a 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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Visit our website at nfbmd.org. Check out our blog for the President’s Messages. Be sure to check out the Blindness Resources link, and the Know Your Rights link to keep up to date on important information. Be sure to download and print “About NFBMD,” in the “About Us” tab on nfbmd.org, for use at chapter outreach events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator</span></u><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The <b><i>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. The <b><i>Braille Spectator</i></b> can be read on the web at nfbmd.org/newsletter or can be listened to on the local channel of NFB-Newsline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Maryland NFB BELL Academy<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_13" o:spid="_x0000_s1037" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:63.4pt;margin-top:92.35pt;width:352.45pt;height:223.55pt;z-index:251656704;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:page;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'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 align=left><tr><td width=137 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=470 height=298 style='width:4.8958in;height:3.1041in' src="cid:image020.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_13"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Image: <span style='background:white'>NFBMD President Ronza Othman holds up a BELL during the 2022 Maryland NFB BELL Academy graduation as teacher Jackie Anderson hands a BELL to Sharon Maneki surrounded by the children and families<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_12" o:spid="_x0000_s1036" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:73.05pt;margin-top:431.95pt;width:308.4pt;height:231.4pt;z-index:251657728;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:page;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'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=156 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=411 height=309 style='width:4.2847in;height:3.2152in' src="cid:image022.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_12"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Wizarding Weekend on Magical Main <br>Blind Equality Achievement Month Event<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Image: Group photo of the <span style='background:white'>Wizarding Weekend volunteers — some are wearing wizard outfits and some are holding long white canes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_11" o:spid="_x0000_s1035" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:77.35pt;margin-top:113.9pt;width:314.85pt;height:236.25pt;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:page;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=165 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=420 height=315 style='width:4.375in;height:3.2777in' src="cid:image024.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_11"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Central Maryland Chapter <br>White Cane Awareness Day Mall Walk</span></i><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>Image: Blind members and family with Representative Mike Harris with White Cane Day proclamation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_10" o:spid="_x0000_s1034" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:143.2pt;margin-top:457.55pt;width:162.65pt;height:216.9pt;z-index:251659776;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:page;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'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=297 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=217 height=63 style='width:2.2569in;height:.6597in' src="cid:image026.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_10"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Greater Baltimore Chapter <br>White Cane Awareness Day Baltimore Running Festival<span style='color:black;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;background:white'>Image: Runner reaches out to get a water from Chapter President Chris Danielsen</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Worcester, Wicomico and Dorchester Counties<br></span></i><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_8" o:spid="_x0000_s1033" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:126.9pt;margin-top:109.45pt;width:210.3pt;height:222.05pt;z-index:251660800;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:page;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=264 height=0></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=281 height=1 style='width:2.9236in;height:.0069in' src="cid:image028.jpg@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_8"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><!--[if gte vml 1]></o:wrapblock><![endif]--><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>White Cane Day Proclamations<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Image: <span style='color:#222222'>Eastern Shore chapter members Heather Guy, Tim Meagher, Pam Dennis, Muffin Copper, Cindy Johnson-Hall, and Carolyn Spence accept proclamations for Wicomico and Worcester Counties</span><b><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h3><!--[if gte vml 1]><o:wrapblock><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_s1032" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:162.9pt;margin-top:398.3pt;width:175.05pt;height:233.4pt;z-index:251661824;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:page;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:margin;mso-height-relative:margin'>
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style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:45.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Committees of the <br>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you’re interested in being appointed to a particular committee, notify the NFBMD president at president@nfbmd.org or 443-426-4110.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Advocacy Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Ambassadors Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Audit Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Barry Hond and Mary Ellen Jernigan, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>BELL Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Janice Toothman and Heather Guy, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Development and Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jenivieve White and Ellen Ringlein, <a name="_Hlk84181450">co-chairpersons</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Employment Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Guide Dog Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sherry Shirek, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Legislation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dezman Jackson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Paré and Stephanie Flynt, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Public Relations Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mildred Rivera, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Social Media Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Karen Anderson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Spanish Services Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Teresa Graham, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sports and Recreation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lou Ann Blake and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Transportation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Aloma Bouma and Sheryl Fogle-Hatch, co-chairpersons</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Website and Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Berggren, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Youth Activity Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention-Related Committees<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Child Care Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Organization and Activities<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meleah Jensen and Justin Young, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Registration Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marie Marucci, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Teresa Graham, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Door Prize Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span 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style='font-size:14.0pt'>Mary Ellen Jernigan, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michael Bullis, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Groups of the <br>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you’re interested in joining a particular group, contact that group’s 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:absolute;z-index:251665920;left:0px;margin-left:52px;margin-top:2192px;width:926px;height:1px'><img width=617 height=1 style='width:6.4305in;height:.0069in' src="cid:image038.png@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Rectangle_x0020_4"></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Chorus</span></b><b><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><o:p></o:p></b></p></div><h3><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Convention Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Friday, November 11<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, Convention Childcare Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 a.m. to Noon </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>— <b>Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children: Maryland Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay B and C</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>What are the skills and tools blind students need in school and to live the lives they want? How do we best prepare transition-age students for life beyond school? How do you make sure school and rehabilitation services are appropriately addressing their needs? What can you do to support them at home? Learn about resources, opportunities, blindness skills, and how to have and model a positive attitude on blindness. These are only some of the topics to be discussed at this seminar. Includes a networking pizza party for families. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 to 10 a.m. — Resolutions Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Everyone is encouraged to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10 to 11:45 a.m. — NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> (Open to All) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Exhibits</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Fitzgerald West Foyer and Fitzgerald Ballroom A</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Check out the latest offerings from a variety of companies and organizations that provide technology and services for the blind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Jenivieve White, sponsorship and exhibits coordinator and treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Owings Mills, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:45 a.m. — Boxed Lunch Distribution</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*You paid for a boxed lunch at pre-registration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Noon to 2 p.m. — Advocacy Seminar — How You Can Make the World More Accessible: Simple and Effective Advocacy Strategies<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Explore a variety of accessibility problems and possible solutions for them.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Board Member and Director of Legislation and Advocacy, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1 to 2 p.m. — Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Cole Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share strategies and ideas to maintain independence. Anyone interested is invited to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Janice Toothman, co-chairperson; Bowie, Maryland; Heather Guy, co-chairperson; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 to 4 p.m. — Employment Workshop — The Employment Game: Strategizing, Scoring, and Winning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Don’t be a bench sitter! Join us for three fun, informative & interactive employment activities including joining the winning team of a game show, facilitated interactive conversations about what our employment needs are, and a panel discussion on strategizing about disability disclosure. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pam Goodman, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Linthicum, Maryland; Janice Forbes, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Laurel, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 to 4 p.m. — Senior Issues Seminar: My Eyes Don’t Work, But My Brain Still Does: Navigating Vision Loss While Aging<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Warfield Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Learn how to grow your independence and manage your vision loss as an older adult. Please join us for an informative, thought provoking, and inspiring seminar. For seniors and others facing vision loss. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods,</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> president, Maryland Senior Issues Division; Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 to 6 p.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald North foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3 to 4 p.m. — Protecting the Rights of Guide Dog Users <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>McIntosh Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share strategies and ideas on how to ensure that the rights of guide dog users are protected. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sherry Shirek, Chairperson, NFBMD Guide Dog Committee; Baltimore Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 to 5 p.m. — Financial Literacy and Tax Workshop — What Blind People Need to Know<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>What are some unique challenges that blind people have when it comes to filing their taxes? What deductions and tax credits are available? What are some strategies for preparing tax filings as a blind person? This seminar will share tips and tricks in these areas and more. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Keith Price, Senior Tax Preparer, Hutt Company; Owner, KLP Tax Services; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 to 5 p.m. — NFBMD Cane Walk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Maryland Parents of Blind Children will host a cane walk for children and adults. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4 to 7 p.m. — Student Workshop</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Grason Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come learn about matters of interest to students including how to self-advocate in school, with potential employers, and in the world. Learn what resources are available for students. <i>Registration from 4 to 4:15 p.m. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, president, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 to 6 p.m. — Blind Parents Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>McIntosh Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share tips and tricks on how to parent using non-visual techniques. Network with other blind parents and caregivers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melissa Riccobono, co-chairperson; Baltimore Maryland; Denna Lambert, co-chairperson; Greenbelt, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 to 6 p.m. — Narrowing the Gap Reunion <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB Narrowing the Gap Teachers will get together for in-person networking and fun. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Karen Anderson, Coordinator of Education Programs, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6 to 8 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>— <b>Annual Pizza Party for Families of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Participants of the Parents and Educators Seminar are invited to come meet and network and enjoy pizza. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:30 to 9 p.m. — Maryland Association of Blind Merchants Annual Meeting and Networking Mixer</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Warfield Ballroom <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come learn about matters of interest to blind merchants and those in the Business Enterprise Program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Melba Taylor, president, Maryland Association of Blind Merchants; Bowie, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 p.m.—NFB BELL ACADEMY REUNION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 to 8:30 p.m. — Dinner and a Play</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Braille is Beautiful Players will entertain and delight. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Debbie Brown, play director; first vice president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Rockville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Crab Idol<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This American Idol-style evening promises to be fun for all ages. Those wishing to perform songs can do so for $5 per person per performance. Chapters and Divisions will battle it out to determine which has the most talent. Enjoy snacks and fellowship thanks to the Maryland Association of Blind Students and Maryland Parents of Blind Children. Proceeds support NFBMD, MDABS, and MDPBC. To sign up to perform, contact Qualik Ford or Garret Mooney.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><h3><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Saturday, November 12<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 to 8:15 a.m. — At-Large Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>McIntosh Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The At-Large Chapter will meet face-to-face. Continental breakfast will be available. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 to 8:15 a.m. — Western Maryland Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Western Maryland Chapter will meet in person. Continental breakfast will be available. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Wendy Ruth, president; Hagerstown, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7 to 8:15 a.m. — Reorganizing Meeting for the Baltimore County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come meet to discuss reorganizing the Baltimore County Chapter. Continental breakfast will be available. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dezman Jackson, chairperson, NFBMD Membership Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 to 8:25 a.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald North foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>8:30 a.m. to noon — Saturday Morning General Session<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Fitzgerald Ballroom</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 a.m. — Call to Order and Opening Ceremonies</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:50 a.m. — Reimagining Our Internal Programs <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Get on the Pac Plan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Pare and Stephanie Flynt, Maryland PAC Plan co-chairpersons; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Gold Cup Crab Race<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Juhi Narula, ticket agent; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 a.m. — Welcome from Congress<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Honorable Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader and Maryland Fifth District Representative, U.S. House of Representatives; Mechanicsville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:10 a.m. — Happy Anniversary to Us<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, board member and director of Legislation and Advocacy, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:25 a.m. — Reconnecting in A Time of Pandemic, Reimagining the Federation’s Future: A Report from Our National Office<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Donald Porterfield, president, National Federation of the Blind of Arizona; Board Member, National Federation of the Blind; Tuscan, Arizona<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:05 a.m. — Reigniting Our Love of the Arts, History, and Culture</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ralph Welsh, president, Maryland Arts Access; Lutherville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Bob Watson, Braille Enterprises, LLC; Abington, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, president and Founder, MuseumSenses; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:35 a.m. — Reimagining Rehabilitation Services for the Future</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><a name="_Hlk84287550"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Toni March, director, Office of Blindness and Vision Services, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS); Baltimore, Maryland </span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:45 a.m. — Reigniting Our Partnership: A Report from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michael Gosse, president, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:55 a.m. — ABLE Accounts: Promoting Health, Independence, and Financial Stability for People with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Bette Anne Mobley, Director, Maryland ABLE; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:05 a.m. — Reimagining the Education of Blind Students: Narrowing the Gap<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sadiqa Al-Salam, Maryland Narrowing the Gap Program Participant; Upper Marlboro, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>William Klotz, Maryland Narrowing the Gap Program Participant; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Katelyn Paylor, Maryland Narrowing the Gap Program Participant; Williamsport, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Erin Zobell, Maryland Narrowing the Gap Program Participant; California, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Panel Moderator: Karen Anderson, Coordinator of Education Programs, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:40 a.m. — Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Noon — Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 to 12:15 p.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 to 1:45 p.m. — Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay A, B, and C <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For parents, teachers of the blind, and those interested in matters concerning blind students. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children’s Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 to 1:45 p.m. — Luncheon: Reclaiming Independence After Vision Loss<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Warfield Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For seniors and others facing vision loss<b>. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, president, Maryland Senior Issues Division; Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12 to 1:45 p.m. — Maryland Association of Blind Students Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Grason Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Maryland Association of Blind Students will hold its annual business meeting, including planning future workshops and events and holding elections. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Qualik Ford, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1:20 to 2 p.m. — Banquet Ticket Exchange</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>2 to 5 p.m. — Saturday Afternoon General Session<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Fitzgerald Ballroom</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 p.m. — Call to Order</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:05 p.m. — Reconnect, Reimagine, Reignite<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ronza Othman, president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:40 p.m. — Rebuilding Community: MSB’s Refocus on LRE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Diane Colburn, director of statewide services, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>W. Robert Hair, superintendent, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3 p.m. — Reimagining Employment: Working and Winning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.35pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Donald Porterfield, criminal prosecutor; Tucson, Arizona</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.35pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Laura Havard, medical social worker; Silver Spring, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.35pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tony Stevens, executive director, Downtown Sailing Center; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.35pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.35pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Panel Moderators: Pam Goodman, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Linthicum, Maryland; Janice Forbes, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Laurel, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:30 p.m. — Reimagining State Programs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carol Beatty, secretary, Maryland Department of Disability; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Denise Schuler, director, AT Reuse, Maryland Technology Assistance Program; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Owen, director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4:05 p.m. — Reconnecting with Our Title Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Maggie Felton, Nurse Educator, Vanda Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4:15 p.m. — Reimagining A Bright Future After Going Blind as an Adult<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marguerite Woods, board member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; president, Maryland At-Large Chapter; president, Maryland Senior Issues Division; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sherry Shirek, chairperson, Maryland Guide Dogs Committee, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lou Ann Blake, treasurer, Greater Baltimore Chapter; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <b>4:45 p.m. — Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5 p.m. — Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6 p.m. — Reception and Cash Bar</span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald West Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:30 to 10 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>*Childcare ends at 10 p.m., <b><u>or</u></b> 15 minutes after the banquet ends, whichever is earlier<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>7 p.m. — 56<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention Banquet <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Master of Ceremonies: Melissa Riccobono, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Keynote Banquet Address: Donald Porterfield, president, National Federation of the Blind of Arizona; Board Member, National Federation of the Blind; Tucson, Arizona <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Scholarships and Awards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Immediately after the Banquet — Maryland Gold Cup Crab Race<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Race Callers: Ronza Othman and Juhi Narula<o:p></o:p></span></p><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sunday, November 13</span></u><i><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:30 to 9 a.m. — Luggage Collection</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Warfield Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>bus passengers only<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:30 to 8:45 a.m. — Training Center Information and Graduate Networking Breakfast<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lindsay B and C <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Those interested in learning about adjustment to blindness training can talk with training center ambassadors and graduates. Alumni from the Louisiana Center for the Blind, Colorado Center for the Blind, BLIND, Inc. and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland can reconnect. Continental breakfast will be available. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Coordinators: Chris Danielsen (LCB), president, Greater Baltimore Chapter; Garret Mooney (CCB), president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children; and Matt Yannuzzi (BISM), president, Central Maryland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8 to 8:30 a.m. — Nonsectarian Devotions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Judy Rasmussen, secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Kensington, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 to 8:50 a.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 a.m. to noon — Sunday Morning Session<br></span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fitzgerald Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9 a.m. — Call to Order<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:05 a.m. — Baltimore County Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>John Olszewski, Jr., County Executive, Baltimore County; Towson, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:20 a.m. — Recognizing Our Veterans <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Ed Jackson, board member, Greater Baltimore Chapter; Chairperson, Veterans Group, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Reisterstown, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:30 a.m. — Reimagining Our Children’s Future: NFB BELL Academy</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Brittany Bomboy, NFB BELL Academy coordinator for Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Maryland NFB BELL Academy Students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10 a.m. — Reimagining Voting: Partnership and Progress<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Linda Lamone, administrator, Maryland State Board of Elections; Annapolis, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:15 a.m. — Reimagining Innovation, Reigniting the Flame of Independence: Excellence in Nonvisual Access and Blindness Programs</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Karen Anderson, education programs coordinator, Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:25 a.m. — Reimagining Joy: Horseback Riding to Happiness</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Faith Waybright, participant, Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program; Elkton, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:35 a.m. — Financial Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Jenivieve White, treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Owings Mills, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:55 a.m. — Affiliate Elections</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:20 a.m. — Resolutions, Audit Committee Report, and Other Business</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Noon — Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>A Closing Message<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all federationists and friends for your generous monetary donations and gifts of goods and services. 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:relative;z-index:251667968'><span style='position:absolute;left:-102px;top:-11325px;width:1149px;height:1px'><img width=766 height=1 style='width:7.9791in;height:.0069in' src="cid:image042.png@01D8E597.B0DF0D60" v:shapes="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_233"></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><h2 style='text-indent:81.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na na na, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na na nah, na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Go on and live your life,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Don't need a bit of sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>In the end you'll find<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Braille is beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Put your fingers on the page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tell your friends it's all the rage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>It's all gonna be OK, yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Verse<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Louis Braille was his name. Slate 'n' stylus was his game.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>They tried to stop him, but we adopted the code that paved the way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>2022 NFBMD Exhibitors<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>The following is a list of organizations that are participating in the 2022 NFBMD Exhibit Hall. Check <b>NFBMD.org</b> for updates and additions to this list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Technology Assistance Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Department of Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>BlindShell USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Infinite Reality, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Inspirational 3 Support Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Integration Technologies Group<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Johns Hopkins University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>JW.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Able<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>NFB Newsline<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>NFBMD National Harbor Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>PS You Are Fabulous<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Vispero<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#222222'>Young and Supremely Blessed, Inc.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>