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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>FYI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Jerry Price -MSL- [mailto:jerry.price1@maryland.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 18, 2025 9:21 AM<br><b>To:</b> Ellen Ringlein <germlish77@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> The TUG You suggested...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>On Saturday, May 10th, at 10 AM, the Technology User Group (TUG) will highlight resources for technology news and information and where to find live, human assistance. We will focus on all aspects of tech: getting assistance for the newly blind, technical assistance for products, resources for finding assistive technology tools, as well as examples of what assistive technology products can do and updates on what\u2019s happening in the world of assistive technology. In addition, TUG turns 18! Come and learn the history of the group, and hear about some of our milestones along the way.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last sixty minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>Who should attend?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistbullet><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Assistive technology enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistbullet><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Caregivers and service providers for the blind in Maryland.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistbullet><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Individuals with print disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistbullet><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Newly blind patrons.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistbullet> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistbullet>Joining info:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><a href="https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/j/6562037293?omn=94648805523">https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/j/6562037293?omn=94648805523</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>Meeting ID: 656 203 7293<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>---<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>+13017158592,,6562037293# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, May 10, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2025 and beyond.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>Upcoming TUG Programs:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>June 14: Low Vision Apps with Rebecca Rosenberg and Humanware<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>July 12: New Skills for Smart Speakers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>If you would like to listen to previous TUG recordings, please click here:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><a href="https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/Technology-User-Group.aspx">https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/Technology-User-Group.aspx</a>. You may also listen on the Maryland State Library Agency podcast channel at <a href="https://anchor.fm/mdstatelibrary">https://anchor.fm/mdstatelibrary</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>Follow the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) on:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MDLBPD/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MDLBPD/</a>,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>X (formerly Twitter) at <a href="https://twitter.com/MDLBPD" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MDLBPD</a>, and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>LBPD\u2019s website at <a href="https://msla.maryland.gov/pages/lbpd.aspx">https://www.lbpd.maryland.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'>For more information about the Technology User Group, please contact Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 or via email at <a href="mailto:assistive.technology@maryland.gov">assistive.technology@maryland.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=gmailsignatureprefix>-- </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Jerry J Price<br><br>Assistive Technology Education Program Coordinator<br><br>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled<br><br><br><br><br><br>Maryland State Library Agency<br>415 Park Avenue<br><br>Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603<br><br><a href="mailto:jerry.price1@maryland.gov" target="_blank">jerry.price1@maryland.gov</a><br><br><a href="https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/LBPD.aspx" target="_blank">https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/LBPD.aspx</a><br>410-230-2446 (office)<br><br><br><br><br>Click here to complete a three question customer experience survey<br><a href="https://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSL&SurveyID=86M2956Survey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&SurveyID=86M2956" target="_blank">https://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSL&SurveyID=86M2956Survey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&SurveyID=86M2956</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>