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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please find attached and below the NFB of Maryland 2024 Convention Agenda. The convention will take place on February 16 – 18, 2024 in Towson, Maryland. All are welcome, and preregistration is open until January 31, 2024. Information is available at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbmd.org/convention">https://nfbmd.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="_Hlk85747036"></a><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind <br>of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'>2023 - 2024 Convention<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:36.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Expect Much </span><span style='font-size:36.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>⸱</span><span style='font-size:36.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Give Much </span><span style='font-size:36.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>⸱</span><span style='font-size:36.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Get Much!<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 18<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=488 height=369 style='width:5.0833in;height:3.8402in' id="Picture_x0020_24" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Two hands grasping the fingers of one another, surrounded by a word collage including the words: generosity, lovingly, trust, spreading, offering, compassion, sharing, practicing, kindness, dignity, service, acceptance, and nonjudgement."></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Image description: Two hands grasping the fingers of one another, surrounded by a word collage including the words: generosity, lovingly, trust, spreading, offering, compassion, sharing, practicing, kindness, dignity, service, acceptance, and nonjudgement.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Members of the Board of Directors and the <br>Host Committee welcome you to the <br>58th Annual Convention of the <br>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President</span></em><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Justin Young, Chairperson</span></em><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Logistics Committee<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scott White, Chairperson</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Convention Host Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mildred Rivera, President</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Latonya Phipps, President</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Baltimore County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Christopher Danielsen, President</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, President<br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, President<br></span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome to the 58th annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland! This year’s convention will be held in Towson at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21201<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>410-321-7400<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 an additional fee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></i><p class=MsoNormal><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></i></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Special Information for First-Time Attendees<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=114 height=101 style='width:1.1875in;height:1.0486in' id="Picture_x0020_23" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Rookie Roundup logo"></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>First-Timers Orientation from 8 to 9:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 8. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ambassadors Committee will walk you through the events that will take place throughout the weekend, explain processes such as door prizes and voting, as well as make sure every first-time convention attendee is matched with a mentor. This orientation will be held virtually, the codes to join via web conference or via conference call are below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Meeting ID</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: 624 813 8327 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One-Number Conference Call:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 339-209-4083<o:p></o:p></span></p><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></i><p class=MsoNormal><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h2><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Conduct<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are committed to providing a safe and harassment-free environment for everyone. 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 <br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct</span></a><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold an atmosphere that benefits everyone. 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><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For assistance, or to report an incident at the convention, <br>please call <u>585-730-2920</u> or <br>email </span></b><a href="mailto:convention@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>convention@nfbmd.org</span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for immediate attention.</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Formal reports can be submitted to the NFB national office at: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct/Report-Form"><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB.org/About-Us/History-and-Governance/Code-Conduct/</span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><br></span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Report-Form</span></a><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All formal reports will be thoroughly investigated according to the <br>code of conduct. We thank you for contributing to the integrity <br>of our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h2><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Pre-Registration and On-Site Registration<o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoEndnoteText>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), Friday between 1 and 6 p.m.; Saturday between 8 and 8:25 a.m., and 12 and 12:15 p.m.; and Sunday between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m. All convention attendees — both local and from out of town — are asked to register. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Those who pre-registered for the convention may pick up their registration packets in the area designated <u>pre-registration</u>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Those who did not pre-register may go to the area designated <u>registration</u>. Please have your check, credit card, Zelle, or cash ready to pay the onsite registration fee of $30 per person.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText>Convention registration is a requirement for voting, door prize eligibility, and other convention activities. All registrants will receive wrist bands, which will indicate voting eligibility. Additionally, discounted rates for hotel rooms are contingent on proof of registration. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 4 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). Contact Garret Mooney at </span><a href="mailto:james.garret.mooney@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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:l4 level1 lfo2'><![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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Banquet tickets may be purchased for $60 at the on-site registration area. We will accept cash, credit cards, Zelle, 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. <br><br>Tickets may be exchanged for vegetarian or meat meals at the banquet ticket exchange table prior to 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:l4 level1 lfo2'><![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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Individuals with dietary restrictions must submit those requests in advance, as such meals must often be ordered and/or prepared off-site. Requests related to dietary restrictions should be sent to </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>president@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> by <u>January 31, 2024.<br><br></u><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:l4 level1 lfo2'><![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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Requests for reasonable accommodations — other than Braille and large print agendas, which will be available for all — must be submitted in advance, as such accommodations often require advanced arrangements. Requests for accommodations should be sent to </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>president@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> by <u>January 31, 2024.<br><br></u><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:l4 level1 lfo2'><![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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>General sessions will be 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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 who fail to pick up their boxed lunches by <br>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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tickets for other meals may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis from the registration table. The costs are:<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:l9 level2 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dinner and a Play: $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:l9 level2 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Issues Luncheon: $35<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:l9 level2 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Parents Luncheon: $35<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:l9 level2 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Students Luncheon: $35<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:l9 level2 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Banquet: $60 <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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joel Zimba 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. <br><br>The Student Division will host a Fire Sale for individually wrapped baked items, e.g., single cupcakes, brownies, and cookies.<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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will have a cane walk with individualized cane travel instruction by an NOMC on Friday at 5 p.m. To reserve a slot for your child or for yourself, please contact Garret Mooney at </span></span><a href="mailto:james.garret.mooney@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<br><br></span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo3'><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%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On Sunday, you must check out of your room before 11 a.m. Please note, the convention is not scheduled to adjourn until 1 p.m. After check-out, you may store your luggage by dropping it off at the Warfield Ballroom on the plaza level between 7:30 and 9 a.m., Sunday. Please be sure your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address, and telephone number. All luggage must be picked up by 1:30 p.m., or 15 minutes after adjournment, whichever is earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><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;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo3'><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%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are leaving the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel on 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. Your luggage will be tagged and held, and then loaded onto the busses at 1 p.m. 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:l9 level1 lfo3'><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%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There are two guide dog relief areas: one in the courtyard adjacent to the hotel registration/check-in desk and the other is 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. An ADA accessible guide dog relief area is available at the main hotel entrance to the right of the portico.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:96.0pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Organization Information</span></i></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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; </span><a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>President@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=654 style='width:490.25pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=312 valign=top style='width:3.25in;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=125 height=163 style='width:1.3055in;height:1.7013in' id="Picture_x0020_22" src="cid:image003.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Mark Riccobono"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=342 valign=top style='width:256.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=124 height=163 style='width:1.2916in;height:1.6944in' id="Picture_x0020_21" src="cid:image004.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Ronza Othman"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=312 valign=top style='width:3.25in;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=342 valign=top style='width:256.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><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=654 valign=top style='width:490.25pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=144 height=144 style='width:1.5in;height:1.5in' id="Picture_x0020_20" src="cid:image005.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Kevin Worley"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:7.15pt'><td width=654 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Image: Kevan Worley<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Colorado Center for the Blind Board of Directors; <br>Principle, Worley Enterprises</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Christopher Danielsen, <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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jenivieve White, <i>Treasurer</i>, Owings Mills<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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, Halethorpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mildred Rivera, Lutherville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Past Presidents:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><table class=MsoTableGrid border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=156 style='width:116.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=144 height=144 style='width:1.5in;height:1.5in' id="Picture_x0020_19" src="cid:image006.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Marc Maurer"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=156 style='width:116.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=144 height=145 style='width:1.5in;height:1.5069in' id="Picture_x0020_18" src="cid:image007.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Melissa Riccobono"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=156 style='width:116.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=144 height=144 style='width:1.5in;height:1.5in' id="Picture_x0020_17" src="cid:image008.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Michael Gosse"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=156 style='width:117.15pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=144 height=144 style='width:1.5in;height:1.5in' id="Picture_x0020_16" src="cid:image009.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Image of Sharon Maneki"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=156 valign=top style='width:116.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marc Maurer<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=156 valign=top style='width:116.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=156 valign=top style='width:116.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michael Gosse<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=156 valign=top style='width:117.15pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our Credo<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>About the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Who We Are<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><a name="_Hlk156943909"><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>What We Do<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></u></a></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Assist blind and low-vision persons to acquire the skills of independence<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Help blind and low-vision persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teach blind and low-vision persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Encourage blind and low-vision seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Prepare blind and low-vision students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Inform people with diabetes about options for coping with vision loss<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Support parents and friends of blind and low-vision children with information about the capabilities of the blind<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Protect and promote the civil rights of blind and low-vision persons through public education and legislative action<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high-quality rehabilitation<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156943909'></span><h2 style='text-indent:76.5pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='text-indent:76.5pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h2><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><br>We extend profuse thanks to the following convention sponsors.<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><a name="_Hlk156225735"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, </span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Title Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, </span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Equality Level Sponsor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland Accessible Communications / Communications Facilitator, </span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Independence Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156225735'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>AdNet/AccountNet, Inc.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Independence Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy LLP</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WZBA-FM 100.7 The Bay</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Opportunity Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3D PhotoWorks</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Democracy Live</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.25in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.25in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sipbound Corporation</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, Freedom Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:72.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=612 height=845 style='width:6.375in;height:8.8055in' id="Picture_x0020_15" src="cid:image010.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Full page ad for BISM: Empowering the Blind Community. Employing. Educating. Training. Proud sponsor of the NFB of Maryland State Convention. National Federation of the Blind logo. There are 4 images of blind people working hands-on with various materials. "Looking for career opportunities and/or training... We are the spot. Will you join us?" www.BISM.org"></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Full page ad for BISM: Empowering the Blind Community. Employing. Educating. Training. Proud sponsor of the NFB of Maryland State Convention. National Federation of the Blind logo. There are 4 images of blind people working hands-on with various materials. "Looking for career opportunities and/or training... We are the spot. Will you join us?" </span></i><a href="www.BISM.org"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.BISM.org</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Navigating the Sheraton Baltimore North<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. Guest 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Plaza Level (first floor):<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As you come into the tiled lobby of the hotel through the main entrance doors, 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 going down 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. Think of it as an L-shaped hallway. If you start at the main entrance and put your back to the hotel’s front desk and walk forward, you will be at the apex of the L, where there is the first staircase to the second level. Along the short leg of the L to your right is the Coffee Corner, where every day from <br>6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can get Starbucks, pastries, salads, sandwiches, yogurt, and assorted fresh fruit and snacks. Past the Coffee Corner, you will find the elevator lobby. There are two elevators on the left and one on the right. All three elevators may be used to access the floors of guest rooms, the second floor where the meeting rooms are located, and the third floor where the fitness area and pool are located.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you go back to the apex of the L-shaped hallway, the long leg of this hallway takes you past multiple conversation areas, and eventually leads, with a bit of a curve, to the conference facilities on the plaza level. 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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, but the other entrance is accessible. 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 slightly veers 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 room 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 <br>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>At the end of the hallway that leads from the main lobby, past the Fitzgerald West Foyer on your right, is the second set of stairs, which lead to the second floor. 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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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h3><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chapters and Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, president, 443-271-1668, </span><a href="mailto:mwoods719@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>mwoods719@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Baltimore County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Latonya Phipps, president, 443-465-8761, </span></em><a href="mailto:Phippslatonya@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phippslatonya@gmail.com</span></a><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'> </span></em><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:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Monthly meetings: second Wednesday at BISM<o:p></o:p></span></em></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'>Matt Yannuzzi, president, 443-851-1944, </span></em><a href="mailto:Matthew.Yannuzzi@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Matthew.Yannuzzi@gmail.com</span></a><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'> </span></em><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:"Arial",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='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Heather Guy, president, 410-430-8954, </span><a href="mailto:hguy403@comcast.net"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>hguy403@comcast.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: second Saturday in Salisbury<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, president, 410-262-1281, </span><a href="mailto:Cdanielsen@nfb.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: third Saturday in Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Brian Keseling, president</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, 410-855-5605<span style='color:black'>,</span> </span><a href="mailto:bkmaverick@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>bkmaverick@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, president, 301-312-9813, </span><a href="mailto:qsford@outlook.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>qsford@outlook.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Periodic meetings throughout the year <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Melba Taylor</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, president, 240-381-1637, </span><a href="mailto:m.taylor@encoreassoc.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>m.taylor@encoreassoc.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, president, 480-433-8003<span style='color:black'>, </span></span><a href="mailto:james.garret.mooney@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Amber Woods, president, 301-978-6686, </span><a href="mailto:woodsamber83@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>woodsamber83@gmail.com </span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: fourth Saturday in Suitland<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, president, 443-271-1668, </span><a href="mailto:mwoods719@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>mwoods719@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Periodic meetings throughout the year<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Debbie Brown, president, 301-881-1892, </span><a href="mailto:Deborahb14@verizon.net"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deborahb14@verizon.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Millie Rivera, president, 202-494-5687,<span style='color:red'> </span></span><a href="mailto:Millie.Rivera0027@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Millie.Rivera0027@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: second Tuesday in Towson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Wendy Ruth, p</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>resident, 301-991-8312, </span><a href="mailto:Wendyruth966@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wendyruth966@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monthly meetings: First Saturday in Cumberland</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=663 height=365 style='width:6.9097in;height:3.7986in' id="Group_x0020_26" src="cid:image012.png@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Half-page ad from Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On the left side of the ad is a photo of a man wearing dark glasses walking through a lobby led by a guide dog. Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day. Come visit us at our booth to learn more about Non-24.
Zoom ID: 239 845 1471 Passcode: 1
Maggie Felton 202-579-8035, Maggie.felton@vandapharma.com.
Non-24: a circadian rhythm disorder
Visit us online at www.non-24.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Image Description: Half-page ad from Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On the left side of the ad is a photo of a man wearing dark glasses walking through a lobby led by a guide dog. Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day. Come visit us at our booth to learn more about Non-24.Zoom ID: 239 845 1471 Passcode: 1 Maggie Felton 202-579-8035, </span><a href="mailto:Maggie.felton@vandapharma.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maggie.felton@vandapharma.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Non-24: a circadian rhythm disorder Visit us online at </span><a href="http://www.non-24.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.non-24.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_142225370" o:spid="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:-61.25pt;margin-top:31.15pt;width:564pt;height:548.25pt;z-index:-251659776;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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style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Blind eyes have seen the vision of the Federation way;</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>New white cane legislation brings the dawn of a new day;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The right of the blind to organize is truly here to stay;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our cause goes marching on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Glory, glory Federation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Glory, glory Federation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Glory, glory Federation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our cause goes marching on. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To aid the blind's long struggle we have formed the NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To free them from their bondage of workshop and agency, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To give a hand to all the blind wherever they may be;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Our cause goes marching on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;text-indent:-4.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h3><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Stay Connected and Informed:</span></i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=497 height=161 style='width:5.1805in;height:1.6736in' id="Picture_x0020_14" src="cid:image015.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Icon with social media emblems: facebook like icon, twitter logo, pinterest logo, LinkedIn logo, Google plus logo, Instagram logo."></span><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Follow and like the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofmaryland"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfMaryland</span></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Stay connected with your fellow Maryland Federationists by joining our state email listserv. This list allows you to receive affiliate and national announcements, and also to start and participate in discussions regarding blindness and blindness issues. To sign up visit </span><a href="https://nfbnet.org/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Visit our website at </span><a href="https://nfbmd.org/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBMD.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. 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 </span><a href="https://nfbmd.org/about"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBMD.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, for use at chapter outreach events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille Spectator</span></u><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 </span><a href="https://nfbmd.org/Newsletter"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBMD.org/Newsletter</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=344 height=230 style='width:3.5833in;height:2.3958in' id="Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image016.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFB BELL Academy students in Baltimore celebrate Louis Braille’s birthday"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:2.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFB BELL Academy students in Baltimore celebrate Louis Braille’s birthday<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:right;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=279 height=273 style='width:2.9097in;height:2.8472in' id="Picture_x0020_12" src="cid:image017.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFB BELLX Academy students in Salisbury attend a holiday party."></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:184.5pt;text-align:right;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFB BELLX Academy students in Salisbury attend a holiday party.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=310 height=256 style='width:3.2291in;height:2.6666in' id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image018.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFB BELL Academy students in Southern Maryland sit in a canoe"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:189.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFB BELL Academy students in Southern Maryland sit in a canoe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=384 height=256 style='width:4.0in;height:2.6666in' id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image019.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="Governor Moore signs Accessible Prescription Label bill into law surrounded by NFBMD members"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: Governor Moore signs Accessible Prescription Label bill into law surrounded by NFBMD members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=301 height=225 style='width:3.1319in;height:2.3472in' id="Picture_x0020_9" src="cid:image020.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFBMD members stand with sponsor Delegate Mary Lehman at House Guide Dog Protections in Housing bill hearing"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <img border=0 width=301 height=225 style='width:3.1319in;height:2.3472in' id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image021.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFBMD members stand with sponsor Senator Mary Dulany James at Senate Guide Dog Protections in Housing bill hearing"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Images: NFBMD members stand with sponsor Delegate Mary Lehman at House Guide Dog Protections in Housing bill hearing (left) and sponsor Senator Mary Dulany James at Senate Guide Dog Protections in Housing bill hearing (right).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=384 height=215 style='width:4.0in;height:2.2361in' id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image022.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFBMD members stand with sponsor Senator Benjamin Brooks at Senate Accessible Electronic Ballot Return Voting bill hearing"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFBMD members stand with sponsor Senator Benjamin Brooks at Senate Accessible Electronic Ballot Return Voting bill hearing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=405 height=245 style='width:4.2222in;height:2.5555in' id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image023.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFBMD members stand with sponsor Delegate Michele Guyton at House Accessible Prescription Labels bill hearing"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFBMD members stand with sponsor Delegate Michele Guyton at House Accessible Prescription Labels bill hearing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=384 height=251 style='width:4.0in;height:2.6111in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image024.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFBMD members, Senator Lam, and Delegate Feldmark receive White Cane Day proclamation at Wizarding Weekend on Magical Main to commemorate Blind Equality Achievement Month"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFBMD members, Senator Lam, and Delegate Feldmark receive White Cane Day proclamation at Wizarding Weekend on Magical Main to commemorate Blind Equality Achievement Month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><img border=0 width=367 height=245 style='width:3.8194in;height:2.5486in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image025.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="NFBMD members receive White Cane Day proclamation at Worcester County Board Meeting"></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Image: NFBMD members receive White Cane Day proclamation at Worcester County Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Committees of the 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you’re interested in being appointed to a particular committee, notify the NFBMD president at </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbmd.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>president@nfbmd.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or 443-426-4110.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Judy Rasmussen and Debbie Brown, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barry Hond and Justin Young, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman and Sharon Maneki, editors<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Janice Toothman and Heather Guy, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Development and Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jenivieve White and Ellen Ringlein, <a name="_Hlk84181450">co-chairpersons</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula and Qualik Ford, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pam Goodman and Jannis Forbes, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sherry Shirek, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dezman Jackson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ellen Ringlein, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Paré and Ann-Marie Laney, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mildred Rivera, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Anderson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Spanish Services Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teresa Graham, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sports and Recreation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford and Harvey Guary, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Transportation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Aloma Bouma and Sheryl Fogle-Hatch, co-chairpersons</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Website and Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Berggren, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention-Related Committees<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Child Care Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Logistics Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Justin Young, 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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Registration Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif'>Door Prize Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Juhi Narula and Jen White, 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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, 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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Funding Support Auction Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joel Zimba, 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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you’re interested in joining a particular group, contact that group’s chairperson.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:right'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Crafters Group<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danielle McCann and Karen Anderson, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Parents Group<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Faith Waybright and Melissa Riccobono, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diabetes Action Network <o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Eileen Ley, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Performing Arts Group<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:right'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Significant Others and Loved Ones Group<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jenivieve White and David Waybright, co-chairpersons<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Veterans Group<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ed Jackson, chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Leaving A Legacy: Dream Makers Circle<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. Just visit your bank and convert an account to a P.O.D. (payable on death) bank account which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 or at </span><a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>pchang@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>.</span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_25" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:-40.75pt;margin-top:28.2pt;width:564pt;height:569.25pt;z-index:-251658752;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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I say "No!" I say "No."<br>They contend that I should be content to let others lead me around,<br>But I say "No!" I say "No!" I say "No."<br>Everybody needs somebody to help sometimes, but I'm in charge of me,</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.25in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:40.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Chorus:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> I've gotta strive, strive, strive a little farther,<br>Reach, reach, reach a little longer,<br>Work, work, work a little harder,<br>Hope, hope, hope a little stronger.<br>Watch me, watch me, watch me.<br>Nothin's gonna stop me, stop me, stop me.<br>I'm spreading my wings, soaring on a dream,<br>I can do anything!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.25in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:40.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I gotta be brave even when I'm afraid to do hard things.<br>I'll tell myself "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a fool; I need training and tools to live out my dreams.<br>So I'll say "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<br>I'm not a passenger in my life. I'm gonna take control and drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 31.0pt 0in;margin-left:40.5pt;margin-right:0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Chorus</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><h3><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, February 16<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, Convention Childcare Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 to 10:55 a.m. — NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (Open to All) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. — Resolutions Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk156148445"><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C</span></i></a><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Everyone is encouraged to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Exhibits and Transition Fair</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Fitzgerald West Foyer and Fitzgerald Ballroom A</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Check out the latest offerings from a variety of companies and organizations that provide technology and services for the blind. Engage with providers of transition services for those age 14 to 21 in Maryland.<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:"Arial",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:"Arial",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=m4831775342549966710msonospacing style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>— <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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay A</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 and in school? 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:30 a.m. — Boxed Lunch Distribution</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*You paid for a boxed lunch at pre-registration. Lunches must be picked up by 12:30 p.m., or they will be resold with no refunds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Noon to 1:55 p.m. — Senior Issues Seminar - Older Adults, Taking Care of Ourselves: Staying Out of Probate, All About Wills, Medical Directives, and More!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn how to grow your independence and manage your vision loss as an older adult. Learn about how to make decisions related to estate planning and medical directives geared toward ensuring you remain independent and the decision-maker. 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods,</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Noon to 1:55 p.m. — Sports and Recreation Seminar: Sound Bath and Acupuncture<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warfield Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come to participate in a sound bath, which is a full body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to provide gentle and restorative therapeutic processes to nurture mind and body. Acupuncture is also available for those interested. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Donations of $20 - $40 are encouraged but not required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Daniel Kemp, Harmony Works</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 4 p.m. — NFB of Maryland Career Fair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Are you looking for a job? Are you hoping to move up in your field? Are you seeking a different opportunity? Or, are you looking to hire new talent? Prospective employers are eager to meet prospective employees and vice versa. Attend the 2024 NFB of Maryland Career Fair. Employers should sign up in advance by visiting <b>NFBMD.org/2024JobFair</b>. Job seekers are encouraged to sign up in advance by visiting <b>NFBMD.org/2024JobFair</b>, but walk-ins are permitted. Job seekers must bring resumes to share.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 to 6 p.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald North foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 to 3:55 p.m. — NFB of Maryland Philosophy Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>What is the NFB philosophy? Why does it matter? How do we apply it to our individual lives? Come to this seminar to engage in thought provoking discussions on NFB philosophy and its practicable applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, President, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Halethorpe, Maryland; Juhi Narula, Immediate Past Vice President, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 to 3:55 p.m. — First Aid Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher; how to assist a person who is choking; what to do about a severe cut or burn? What about how to detect shock, hypothermia or hyperthermia? Come to the NFBMD First Aid Seminar to learn about these topics and much more. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Visit <b>forms.gle/3yqN8AxQ4Hh6vp7r8</b> to sign up. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Christine Grassman and Braden Flax, certified CPR/First Aid/AED instructors; Falls Church, Virginia <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 to 3:55 p.m. — Advocacy Seminar: — Overcoming Technophobia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warfield Ballroom <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Want to conquer your technophobia? Come to this seminar to learn how to use your phone more effectively. Learn about gestures and ways to maximize your smart phone. Learn how to more easily use Zoom. Learn about mobile applications that are both simple and useful.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Explore a variety of accessibility problems and possible solutions for them. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson, Advocacy Committee, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4 to 5:55 p.m. — Maryland Association of Blind Students Seminar</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grason Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 3:45 to 4 p.m. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, president, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Halethorpe, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4 to 4:55 p.m.—NFBMD BELL ACADEMY REUNION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reunite with the NFB BELL Academy students from the 2023 session and prepare for the General Session NFB BELL presentation. Kids are asked to attend, and their families are welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, 2023 NFBMD BELL Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Bingo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come play everyone’s favorite game - Bingo and win prizes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sponsored by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Title Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5 p.m. — NFBMD Cane Walk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk156165229"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5 to 6:55 p.m. — Sports and Recreation Seminar: Free Swim<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sheraton Pool<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Sports and Recreation Committee invites those interested to come to the pool for an open swim. A life guard will be on hand, and participants may entertain themselves by frolicking in the pool, swimming laps, or having fun with friends. <i>This activity is unstructured. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6 to 6:55 p.m. — Narrowing the Gap Reunion <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Casey Robertson, Professor, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, Louisiana; Karen Anderson, Coordinator of Educational Programs, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Maryland Association of Blind Merchants Annual Meeting and Networking Reception</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warfield Ballroom <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7 to 8:30 p.m. </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>— <b>Annual Networking Social for Families of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Participants of the Parents and Educators Seminar are invited to come meet and network and enjoy light snacks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7 to 8:55 p.m. — Dinner and a Play</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Braille is Beautiful Players will entertain and delight. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 to 11:30 p.m. — Crab Idol<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom B and C<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, February 17<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cole Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wendy Ruth, president; Hagerstown, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8 to 8:25 a.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pickup</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald North foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. — 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:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Fitzgerald Ballroom</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 a.m. — Call to Order and Opening Ceremonies</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:45 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Pare, Maryland PAC Plan co-chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland; Ann-Marie Laney, Maryland PAC Plan co-chairperson; Randallstown, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 a.m. — Welcoming Remarks <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mark Riccobono, 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:20 a.m. — Expect Much in Training, Work, and Beyond: 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><a name="_Hlk156218911"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:30 a.m. —From Idea to Law: Guide Dog Protections in Housing<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156218911'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mary Lehman, Delegate, District 21, Maryland State House of Delegates; Laurel, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk156218911'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sherry Shirek, Chairperson, NFBMD Guide Dog Committee; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:50 a.m. — Give and Get Much: 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kevan Worley, president, Colorado Center for the Blind Board of Directors and Principle, Worley Enterprises; Aurora, Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:20 a.m. — Expect Much: A Report from the National Association of Blind Students</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hunter Kuester, Treasurer, National Association of Blind Students; Menomoni, Wisconsin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:30 a.m. — Rehabilitation Services for the Future</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><a name="_Hlk84287550"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:40 a.m. — First Aid: Opportunities for Training for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Christine Grassman and Braden Flax, certified CPR/First Aid/AED instructors; Falls Church, Virginia <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:50 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. — Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Breakout: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Town Hall<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join us for a town hall on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Share ideas and priorities for incorporating DEI into NFB of Maryland programs and activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, DEI Committee Co-Chairperson; Halethorpe, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Breakout: Membership Recruitment, Development, and Retention<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>McIntosh Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Those interested in exploring strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining members are encouraged to attend this workshop. Each chapter should designate at least one representative. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danielle McCann, Membership Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland; Dezman Jackson, Membership Chairperson, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Breakout: Blind Parents Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay A<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, co-chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Breakout: Blind Young People’s Group Organizing Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Burke Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Are you a recent graduate or approaching graduation? Are you finished with your schooling and wondering what to do next? Are you new to your profession and feeling disconnected from people who’ve been in the workforce for a long time? Are you having trouble adulting? Then this meeting is for you. Come join others experiencing this same transition to explore organizing a Young Person’s Group within the NFB of Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jeff Baer, Group Co-organizer; Potomac, Maryland; Juhi Narula, Group Co-organizer; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12 to 12:15 p.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay B and C <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warfield Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For seniors and others facing vision loss<b>. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grason Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Qualik Ford, president; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:20 to 2 p.m. — Banquet Ticket Exchange</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Fitzgerald Ballroom</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2 p.m. — Call to Order</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:05 p.m. — Expect Much, Give Much, Get Much<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:45 p.m. — From Idea to Law: Guide Dog Protections in Housing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mary Dulany James, Senator, District 34, Maryland State Senate; Havre De Grace, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:55 p.m. — Expect Much in Education: Maryland Leads the Way for Blind Students and Teachers of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W. Robert Hair, superintendent, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Conchita Hernandez, Statewide Low Incidence Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Casey West Robertson, Professor, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Anderson, education programs coordinator, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:25 p.m. — Expect Much in Employment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.35pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sai Techawongtham Peterson, Mental Health Therapist; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.35pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nikki Jackson, Coordinator of Employment Programs, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.35pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ben Danforth, Economist, Social Security Administration; Rockville, Maryland<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.35pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:55 p.m. — Give Much in Retirement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Virginia Bender, Treasurer, Eastern Shore Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Executive Board Member, Maryland Federation of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees; Salisbury, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:05 p.m. — Emergency Mental Health Resources: 988 System<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Samirah Abdul-Fattah, Community Engagement Coordinator, Behavioral Health System Baltimore; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:15 p.m. — Expect Much Across the State: Maryland Department of Disabilities Programs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chelsea Hayman, director, Housing Policy and Programs; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:35 p.m. — Give Much, Get Much in Annapolis: Legislative Partnership Leads to Real Change<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michele Guyton, Delegate, District 42, Maryland State House of Delegates; Baltimore County, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5 p.m. — Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6 p.m. — Reception and Cash Bar</span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald West Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 to 10 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Duncan Room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7 p.m. — 58<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention Banquet <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Master of Ceremonies: Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Performance: Sligo Creek Players<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Graduation Ceremony: Narrowing the Gap Teachers of Blind Students Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Keynote Banquet Address: Kevan Worley, president, Colorado Center for the Blind Board of Directors; Principle, Worley Enterprises; Aurora, Colorado <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scholarships and Awards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Race Callers: Ronza Othman and Juhi Narula<o:p></o:p></span></p><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, February 18</span></u><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></h3><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 to 9 a.m. — Luggage Collection</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warfield Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For anyone needing to store luggage due to 11 a.m. hotel check-out time, including bus passengers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lindsay B and C <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. Breakfast will be available for $12 per person payable at the door. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald North Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Sunday Morning Session<br></span></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fitzgerald Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:05 a.m. — Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Celebrating Our Presidents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marc Maurer, Immediate Past President, National Federation of the Blind; Past President 1984 – 1986, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Catonsville, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sharon Maneki, Past President 1986 – 2006 and 2014 – 2018, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Michael Gosse, Past President 2006 – 2008, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa Riccobono, Past President 2008 – 2014, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:55 a.m. — Our Library: High Expectations, High Achievements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:05 a.m. — Expect Much in Our Children’s Future: NFB BELL Academy and STEM2U</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brittany Bomboy, 2023 Maryland NFB BELL Academy coordinator; 2023 Maryland STEM2U Coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Erin Zobell, 2024 Maryland STEM2U Coordinator and NFB BELL Academy Southern Maryland Lead Teacher; California, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland NFB BELL Academy Students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryland NFB STEM2U Students</span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:35 a.m. — Talk, Text, and Train<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marguerite Woods, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jane Hager, MAT Specialist, Telecommunications Access of Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diane Ducharme, Blindshell USA; Timonium, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joanne Berman, Low Vision Consultant, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Attorney; Easton, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vishnu Demir, Digital Navigation Program, University of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:05 a.m. — Audit Committee Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barry Hond; Audit Committee Co-Chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:10 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:30 a.m. — 2023 Business Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Judy Rasmussen, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Kensington, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:45 a.m. — Resolutions Committee Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris Danielsen, NFBMD Resolutions Committee Chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:15 p.m. — Affiliate Elections</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:45 p.m. — Other Business</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 p.m. — Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:27.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><i><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-style:normal'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></h2><h2><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. We had a very successful year and an outstanding convention because of your help! <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=543 height=336 style='width:5.6597in;height:3.5in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image028.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="A quarter page ad for AdNet: Advocates for Workplace Excellence & Equality. On the right side is an emblem with the AdNet slogan and "31 years Anniversary". The main body of the ad reads "Leader in providing professionals with Accounting/Finance, Human Resources and Legal expertise. Serving the blind, deaf and mobility impaired community in the workplace by providing Reasonable Accommodations Support Services to government and corporate entities. Contact Betsy Cerulo, CEO bcerulo@adnetp3.com 410-715-4035"
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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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:31.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:103.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:103.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:103.5pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_699459443" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:-54pt;margin-top:-16.45pt;width:564pt;height:657.75pt;z-index:-251656704;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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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:relative;z-index:-1895823872'><span style='left:0px;position:absolute;left:-98px;top:-16538px;width:1128px;height:1px'><img width=752 height=1 style='width:7.8333in;height:.0069in' src="cid:image032.png@01DA4E55.8BECA760" v:shapes="Scroll_x003a__x0020_Vertical_x0020_699459443"></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>ODE TO THE CODE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:103.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:1.25in'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Sligo Creek, Digital Communications Consortium<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.5pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Going to the school to write an IEP,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The teacher says use print, because your child can see.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The equipment is too big, and large print is too rare,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>And fifteen words a minute will not get you anywhere!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Braille is here, Braille is here, Braile is here to stay!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>We will keep on using it, we don't care what you say!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Braille is here, Braille is here, we will sing its praise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>It's the system for the blind to get a job that pays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>They say that Braille's too tough to teach the newly blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Its codes and its contractions discombobulate the mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Contractions we've learned all, and codes we've mastered, too,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>For blindness has no negative effect on our IQ!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>They say that Braille’s complex. They say that it’s too slow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>They say that new technology’s the only way to go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>But we’ll keep using Braille, because it is the key<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>To making sure that blind folks will be literate and free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Chorus <br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=539 height=336 style='width:5.618in;height:3.5in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image033.jpg@01DA4E55.8BECA760" alt="A quarter page ad for Maryland Relay. On the top right corner are two insignias: "Maryland Relay Dial 7-1-1" and "Maryland Department of Disabilities". The main text of the ad has large text that reads "Have confidence in every conversation" and small text that reads "Do you find it difficult to use a standard phone? Do people ask you to repeat yourself during telephone conversations? Do you miss important calls because you can't hear the phone ring? The [bold]Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)[end bold] program is here to help by giving Maryland residents the opportunity to apply for State-provided telecommunications equipment to independently make and receive calls. Once you qualify, a skilled evaluator meets with you to determine the best device to support your day-to-day communications. The MAT program has a variety of equipment solutions to support clearer communication, including: -amplified phones -tablets -Ring signalers -Phone with large and/or high contrast buttons -Caption telephones -And more. For more information: 800-552-7724
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MDMAT.org" On the right side of the ad is a cartoon of an elderly woman holding a phone. At the bottom is the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications logo: Equipment Distribution Program"></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'>Image Description: A quarter page ad for Maryland Relay. "Maryland Relay Dial 7-1-1, Maryland Department of Disabilities". The main headline says: "Have confidence in every conversation" and the main body reads "Do you find it difficult to use a standard phone? Do people ask you to repeat yourself during telephone conversations? Do you miss important calls because you can't hear the phone ring? The [Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)] program is here to help by giving Maryland residents the opportunity to apply for State-provided telecommunications equipment to independently make and receive calls. Once you qualify, a skilled evaluator meets with you to determine the best device to support your day-to-day communications. The MAT program has a variety of equipment solutions to support clearer communication, including: amplified phones, tablets, Ring signalers, Phone with large and/or high contrast buttons, Caption telephones, and more. For more information: 800-552-7724, 410-767-7253 (Voice/TTY), 410-801-9618 (Video Phone), MDMAT.org" On the right side of the ad is a cartoon of an elderly woman holding a phone. At the bottom is the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications: Equipment Distribution Program logo.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></h2><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:40.3pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2024 NFBMD Exhibitors<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The following is a list of organizations that are participating in the 2023 - 2024 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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;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:l6 level1 lfo10;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>National Federation of the Blind 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:l6 level1 lfo10;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Blind Industries and Services 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:l6 level1 lfo10;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;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:l6 level1 lfo10;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;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:l6 level1 lfo10;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;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:l6 level1 lfo10;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;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:l6 level1 lfo10;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span 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want"></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><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><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. 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