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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Could we please ask you to help us distribute the following announcement to blind individuals in your state including via Facebook or any distributions lists you may have. We would also appreciate it if you could make this announcement at your up-coming state convention. If you would like, we can also send you print and braille flyers that could be passed out.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Eddie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Adult Rehabilitation and Employment Survey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We are looking for you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you are blind or visually impaired, reside in the United States, and are at least 18 years of age, we cordially invite you to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of your experiences as an adult who is blind or visually impaired, including your experiences with education, employment, training, and vocational rehabilitation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This survey should not take more than ten minutes of your time. If you complete this survey, you will be entered into a drawing in which 5 individuals will win a $100 VISA gift card. We offer you three ways to complete the survey: <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Go to: </span><a href="http://www.pdrib.com/ares"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>www.pdrib.com/ares</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Or you may Email: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><a href="mailto:pdrib2016@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>pdrib2016@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Or you may call: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>318-257-2029<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Thank you for taking the time to better help us understand the lived experiences of adults with visual impairments. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Questions or concerns about this survey may be directed to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Edward Bell, Principal Investigator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>318-257-4554 </span><a href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>ebell@latech.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>