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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>We invite you to participate in the 2021 National Federation of the Blind 2021 Alaska State Convention. You may click on <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/2021-alaska-state-convention/">THIS LINK</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To register. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The dates are October 15 and 16. We will continue to send more information as we prepare to begin this year’s exciting Zoom event. We are working to make sure that anyone can participate whether you are an avid Zoom user or someone who knows nothing about technology. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This annual event is a great way to learn more about becoming more empowered and networking with other blind and low vision people of all ages. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to having you join us, just two weeks away!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/2021-alaska-state-convention/">here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or call 907-301-6808 for help with registration. Oh, for those who register, your name could be drawn for a door prize!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Lucas<br>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<br>Cell: 907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/">alaskanfb.org</a><a name="_Hlk16627103"><br></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_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.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#BFBFBF'>[Delegate-BML]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>