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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>As you may know, the Nebraska affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind does not currently have a dedicated group for parents - we are about to change that! <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Introducing the Parents Group! This group is for blind parents raising blind or sighted children and sighted parents raising blind children. The purpose is to create a pla 4thce to find information, resources, support, and friendship! <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I inquired about joining a parent group while attending our state convention back in April of this year. When I learned that there was not an active parents group but a desire for one - I felt This inner pull to fill that void! My name is Lesa and I am so excited to connect with my fellow Nebraska NFB parents! <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in creating or joining a parents group or division or even learning more about what it can offer you, I will be sending out an email with a more detailed overview of what to expect. It will also include a personal introduction of myself to kick off the start of Our recurring Member spotlight segment! Please respond to this email directly to be added to the list to receive future emails regarding the NFBN Parents Group You may also contact me at my email address or phone number listed below with any questions.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best wishes!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Lesa Griess<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:lesagriess06@gmail.com">lesagriess06@gmail.com</a><br>402-925-8807<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>