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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings to All,<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'>Please find the convention agenda pasted below. We want to encourage those who wish to register for the convention to do so before tomorrow, October 21 at 5:00PM. After that time, registration will be closed. you will still be able to stream the convention but your name will not go included for door prizes. If you have been a member and paid dues at our last convention, please pay your dues so you will be eligible to vote in our board elections. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is the link for registering and paying <a href="The%20National%20Federation%20of%20the%20Blind%20of%20Alaska">dues</a><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 are interested in running for a position, you are welcome to let us know or you may determine during the convention that you want to run. Either is fine. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is the agenda!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2020 State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Friday & Saturday,</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>October 23 & 24, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Calling all blind and visually impaired Alaskans from cities, towns, and villages in the great State of Alaska to come, join, and learn to...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>“Live the Life You Want. Blindness is not what holds you back!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",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 programs and policies of the Federation and to abide by its constitution.</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>CONVENTION INFORMATION</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Click here to attend all convention events using Zoom Conference</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>Meeting ID: 225 140 8820<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>All times are Alaska time, four hours earlier than Eastern time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>We will have our even year number election as required by our State Affiliate Constitution, to be conducted using the raising of hands on Zoom. You must be a dues-paying member to vote. Unsure about your membership status? Call 907-301-6808. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>You do not have to be a member to win a door prize, but you must be registered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>Contact information for exhibitors may be found immediately following program agenda.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:none'><u>Special thanks to our exhibitors and sponsors:</u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:5.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>Vanda Pharmaceuticals: $500 to begin our scholarship fund<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>Way Around: Door prizes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 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]>Elegant Insights: Door prizes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 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]>AIRA: Door prizes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 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]>Guiding Eyes: Door Prize - Michael Goehring <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 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]>Our Technology Team: Michael Lauf, web master (and owner of Laufware), Abby Fleenor, Brian Blair, Nate Kile, Candy Powell, Tony Gebhard<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 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]>Most importantly, you —- our attendees and program presenters, for joining us as we come together to grow and learn how to “live the life we want.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%'>Friday, October 23:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>9:00 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Welcome</a>, NFB Pledge, What is the NFB?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>9:10 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Anil Lewis</a>, Executive Director for Blindness Initiative, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>9:40 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Update on State of Alaska Website’s Accessibility</a><br>David Newman, Alaska State ADA Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>10:00: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">National Library Service</a>, Talking Book Library, continually evolving to meet the needs of the print disabled<br>Freya Anderson, Alaska State Librarian <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>10:20 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Update from Alaska’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation</a><br>Duane Mayes, Director, DVR of Alaska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>10:40 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Words from Alaska’s blind DVR counselor</a><br>Megan Schiele, Director of Blind Services, Alaska DVR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>11:10 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">NFB NEWS-LINE ®,</a> What is it and how does it work? Demonstration, Q&A, personal experiences with the service. <br>Scott White, Director of NFB NEWS-LINE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>12:00 Lunch Break, Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>EXHIBITOR’s FORUM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>1:00: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Vanda Pharmaceuticals</a> - Information about non-24 condition<br>Shauna Jatho, Nurse Educator <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>1:30 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Way Around</a> - Learn how to tag anything so you “won’t be in the dark”<br>Jessica Hipp, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>1:50 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">AIRA</a> - Use your phone and an agent to do more<br>Ryan Bishop, AIRA Customer Care Manager <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>2:10 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Elegant Insights</a> - Braille Jewelry for Everyone<br>Laura Legendary, Blind Entrepreneur for 10 years <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>2:30 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Guiding Eyes</a> - Serving several Alaskan Guide Dog teams<br>Michael Goehring<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>2:50 Break<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>3:10 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Technology</a> tips, tricks, questions answered and more<br>Panel to be announced<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%'>Saturday, October 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>9:00 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Parents of Blind Children</a> in Alaska, information for Alaska Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), Q&A<br>Carlton Walker, President NOPBC, Division of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>MAIN SESSION<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>10:00 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Welcome</a> - Bonnie Lucas <br>Invocation - Brian Blair; <br>Musical number “Beautiful Soul” - Tony Gebhard<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>10:10 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">National Presidential Report</a><br>Anil Lewis, National Representative, Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>10:45 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Annual Affiliate Report</a><br>Bonnie Lucas, President, NFB of Alaska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>11:15 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired</a> - latest operations during a Pandemic, latest staff changes<br>Nate Kile, Program Director, Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>12:00 Lunch break<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>1:00 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Making Voting Accessible</a><br>Lou Ann Blake, Director of Research Programs, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>1:20 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">National Association of Blind Students</a><br>Robert Parsons<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>1:40 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">NFB Centers</a> and how they work<br>Jennifer Wenzel, Director of Admissions, Blind Inc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>2:00 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Treasurer’s report</a> - Carmen Jameson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>2:05 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Elections</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>3:00 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Banquet Address</a> by National Representative, Anil Lewis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:45.35pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-45.35pt;mso-list:none'>3:45 <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2251408820">Wrap-up</a> - Bonnie Lucas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Meet Anil Lewis, NFB National Representative: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#171717'>Anil is currently employed as the executive director for Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind, located in Baltimore, Maryland. He coordinates outreach, marketing, and fundraising activities for a national nonprofit organization. He leads a dynamic team of individuals responsible for the creation, development, implementation, and replication of innovative projects and programs throughout a nationwide network of affiliates that work to positively affect the education, employment, and quality of life of all blind people.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#171717'>Lewis has dedicated his leadership skills to the development and growth of disability rights organizations that promote independence and improve quality of life. Lewis additionally volunteers as a teacher and mentor for blind kids, working with promising blind students who, because of limited resources and lack of trained professionals to teach them, are inappropriately encouraged to pursue special education diplomas. He wants blind students to set higher goals for themselves and to receive the training and tools they need to acquire the skills to reach their full potential.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#171717'>Speaking of his personal life, Anil Lewis says that his proudest accomplishment is his bright, ambitious son Amari, born in 1997. Balancing his many civic responsibilities with his personal life as a father is undoubtedly his greatest challenge. His greatest success, he thinks, has been overcoming the temptation to subside into becoming an unmotivated, self-pitying person with a disability. He thinks his greatest contribution so far has been to encourage other people with disabilities to believe in themselves and to understand that they can make a difference.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Lucas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:nfbofalaska@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>nfbofalaska@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:nfbofalaska@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>nfbalaska.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a name="_Hlk16627103">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.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>