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Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>District 2 State Board Member of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><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'> Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 02, 2019 12:31 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: NFB of Palm Beach February Newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Thanks,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Tekesha Saffold<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> <<a href="mailto:tnsaffold82@gmail.com">tnsaffold82@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> February 2, 2019 at 12:15:56 AM EST<br><b>To:</b> "'Tekesha Saffold'" <<a href="mailto:tnsaffold82@gmail.com">tnsaffold82@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>NFB of Palm Beach February Newsletter</b><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:solid windowtext 4.5pt;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt .25in 4.0pt'><p class=Title-Professional><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK9"></a><a name="OLE_LINK8"></a><a name="OLE_LINK29"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><img border=0 width=624 height=157 style='width:6.5in;height:1.6354in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.png@01D4BA8C.7747D0D0">NFB OF PALM BEACH JANUARY NEWSLETTER </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></a></p><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Let’s recite the NFB Pledge:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p></div><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:solid windowtext 4.5pt;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt'><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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 policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p></div><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:solid windowtext 4.5pt;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt .25in 4.0pt'><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Greetings Federation Family! </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind Palm Beach Chapter is honored to have you at our monthly meeting on Saturday February 9th at <a name="OLE_LINK7">Duffy’s 11935 Southern<span style='color:#1F497D'> Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, </span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'>FL </span>from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. During this meeting, we will be having a guest speaker, Jason Goldfield, who is a professional instructor at the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:solid windowtext 4.5pt;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt .25in 4.0pt'><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p></div><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:22.5pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><i>“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” – St. Francis of Assisi</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Florida Outreach Center 2019 Schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D2129'>Here is our Workshops and Activities Schedule for the first half of 2019!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D2129'>February 20 (Workshop) Seeing AI</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:inherit;color:#1D2129'><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>February 28 (Activity) Manatee Viewing Station</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>March 13 (Workshop) Shopping on Your Device</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>March 28 (Activity) Delray Boat Cruise</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>April 17 (Workshop) Technology Showcase</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>April 25 (Activity) Picnic on Peanut Island</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>May 15 (Workshop) Social Media</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>May 30 (Activity) Diva Duck</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>June 19 (Workshop) Online Grocery Shopping</span><br><span class=gmail-m5805511238071559077gmail-textexposedshow>June 27 (Activity) Craft in two hours</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:inherit;color:#1D2129'>RSVP for times and details<br>Palm Tran Ticket Reimbursement and Snacks Provided<br>Spaces Limited<br>Call Carolyn Lapp to make reservations 561-642-0005</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Senior Concerns Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>This is to invite all of you to the February meeting of the NFBF Senior Concerns Committee. It will take place Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 8:00 PM. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>We are going to have special guest speakers from Spectrum Cable to discuss accessibility features or the company’s services. Most Floridians who use cable for TB or Internet are serviced by Spectrum, and there is a good chance that accessibility options are available to you, some of which you may never have heard of! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>This is a topic of great interest to many blind people, so encourage your friends to call in when you do! If you have never joined one of our calls, this meeting will be a great time to start! Remember that you need not be a senior to take part. All are welcome! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The phone number for the call will be 712-775-7031 The Code is 488500#<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dialing in from a smartphone? Use this shortcut: 712-775-7031,,488500#<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Bring your questions, your energy, and your open mind.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Thank you very much. I look forward to an informative, fun, and productive meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Gloria Mills Hicks, Senior Concerns Committee Chairperson</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoTitle><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Announcing the Eighteenth Annual Tallahassee trip for<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoTitle><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Transportation Disadvantaged </span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span lang=EN>Legislative Awareness Day</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Wednesday, March 20, 2019</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Textbody><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Palm Beach County (through the office of Equal Opportunity and Palm Tran) will sponsor the transportation and rooms to attend Transportation Disadvantaged </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Legislative Awareness </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Day in Tallahassee on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. This is a three day trip leaving Tuesday, March 19th and returning Thursday, March 21st.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Textbody><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Textbody><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The purpose of the trip is to give Florida’s Legislative Members a chance to see and hear from the seniors, disabled, low income, and transportation advocates that use public transportation. </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>It is so important for legislators to hear from the actual people this program helps! Trans</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>portation Disadvantaged Day activities at the capital include </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>food and entertainment for all attendees. </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Textbody><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you wish to reserve a spot, do it as soon as possible. The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from the <u>Palm Tran Connection Office, 50 South Military Trail, in between Gun Club Road and Southern in WPB, </u>on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 and return around 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2019. </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>If you need assistance while on the trip, you either must take a Personal Care Attendant with you or make arrangements for one in Tallahassee.</span></u></i></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'> Rooms are on a shared room basis, so it would be better if you can arrange a roommate before the trip. Attendees will be responsible for their own food (accept for lunch on TD Day).</span></u></i></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></u></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This year each participant <u>must</u> contribute a <u>$20 non-refundable deposit</u> to hold your spot on the trip. Make checks out to “FOCB” and note that it is for the TD Day trip. The Bus and Hotel will be paid for, so $20 for an advocacy trip to Tallahassee is quite a good deal.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you have any questions or to reserve your trip, please call:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Carolyn Lapp or Nicole Fincham Shehan</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> 561-642-0005 410-493-4461</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><img border=0 width=32 height=32 style='width:.3333in;height:.3333in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01D4BA8C.7747D0D0" alt="The thirty scholarship winners from 2018 pose for a group shot at the 2018 National Convention."><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Every year, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the United States and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The </span></span></span></span><a href="http://nfb.org/civicrm/scholarships/login"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>2019 scholarship application</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> is now open and will be available online through March 31. Please see below for additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Thanks to our generous partners, there are </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program/list-of-scholarships"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>thirty merit-based scholarships</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> currently available, ranging from $3,000 to $12,000. All scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The finalists are announced every spring. They attend our national convention in July when the winners of each individual scholarship are selected.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Winners have gone on to succeed in careers ranging from computer science and engineering to civil rights law and international diplomacy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:40.0pt'>Application Information</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:40.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Deadline</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>For the 2019 awards, application materials will be available beginning November 1, 2018 and will be due by midnight Eastern Time on March 31, 2019 (either submitted online or postmarked).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:40.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Eligibility Requirements</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The following requirements apply to all applicants:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Must be </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/confirmation-of-legal-blindness.pdf"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>legally blind (PDF)</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> in both eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Must be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall of the year of application (one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities (finalists will receive assistance to attend the national convention).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:40.0pt;font-weight:normal'>How to Apply</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Confirm your eligibility by confirming you are </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/confirmation-of-legal-blindness.pdf"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>legally blind (PDF)</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> in both eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Apply online or through the mail. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:48.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/scholarships/login"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Online Scholarship Application Form</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='color:black'> (please note that if a PDF file will not upload to the online form, you can attach it to an email and send it to </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:scholarships@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>scholarships@nfb.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='color:black'>)</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:48.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/2019-scholarships-print-application-form-revised.docx"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Print Scholarship Application Form</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=Standard style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Florida State Convention:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>When: During Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, 2019.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Where: The convention will be held at the Embassy Suites, 661 N. W. 53<sup>rd</sup> Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cost: Room rates are $99 per night, plus tax. Registration and banquet fees have not yet been set. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There is a Manager’s Reception each night from 5:30-7:30 and a breakfast buffet is included. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our annual conventions are vitally important to maintaining our affiliate in Florida. It is at convention that you elect leaders (President, 1<sup>st</sup> and 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and the four Board members). Each year, elections are staggered so only a portion of the board is elected at the same time. As a current paid member of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, you also vote on any resolutions (policy statements of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida). This is the one time each year that divisions may meet face-to-face. You can mix and mingle with other members of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida or the National Federation of the Blind that you otherwise may not see regularly. Renew old acquaintances or make new friends. Taking a walk through the exhibit hall may show you new products available for purchase. Last and certainly not least, come and learn what your affiliate has been doing since the last convention to further the work of the Federation. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><a name=list></a>*New Information: Just Us Blind Girls of Palm Beach Support Group <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#505050'>Please come and join us at our regular monthly meeting which is every third Wednesday of each month.<br> <br>This is an organization for adult blind women. The purpose of the organization is to show blind women that they can strive to be more independent, self-sufficient, active and self-confident. There is a lot more to come in the near future. Come and give us a chance; we are on the move. All women are invited to come to our meetings.<br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><img border=0 width=326 height=88 style='width:3.3958in;height:.9166in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D4BA8C.7747D0D0"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:1.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><img border=0 width=615 height=149 style='width:6.4062in;height:1.552in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image004.png@01D4BA8C.7747D0D0"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-weight:normal'>Presented by: Kevin Gilpin, The National Crime Stop Program</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Friday, April 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon<br>Location: Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in America and with your credit affecting your ability to get insurance, interest rates and even potential employment, it is vital you understand how to protect yourself from the crime that happens every 3 seconds.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Key Topics<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Financial Fraud: Over 100 Million Victims in 2015 (average financial loss per victim $5130.00)</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>IRS & Tax Fraud: 21 Billion Victims in 2015</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Debit/Credit Card Fraud</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wireless Pick-Pocketing</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>How to get your Free Credit Report</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“My coworkers are still talking about the presentation… By far, this was one of the best and most informative seminars we have ever had.” Tom Richardson, WorkSource Jacksonville</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:14.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Did you know most credit/debit cards now wirelessly transmit your information? Did you know that your passport info is being transmitted the same way and criminals have been stealing that information since 2006? Learn how this is possible and how to protect yourself from Wireless Pick-Pocketing and much more.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please RSVP by calling 561-586-5600 or email: </span></b></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:info@lighthousepalmbeaches.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>info@lighthousepalmbeaches.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Apply for a Summer Program Today!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The National Federation of the Blind, together with the country’s premier training centers for the blind, offer a variety of summer programs for blind and low-vision children and young adults that build blindness skills and encourage independence.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>National Programs<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>NFB BELL Academy - NFB BELL Academy is a two-week-long summer program that prepares blind and low-vision children to be confident and independent adults. They learn Braille and nonvisual skills through fun, hands-on activities in a daytime or residential setting. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 4 to 12<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: Varies<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location: Nationwide<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/bell-academy"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://nfb.org/bell-academy</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>NFB EQ - NFB EQ is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision teens. Participants forge new friendships while increasing their engineering knowledge, problem-solving abilities, self-confidence, and independence. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Grades: 9 to 12<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 16 to 22, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location: Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://blindscience.org/nfbeq"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://blindscience.org/nfbeq</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>NFB National Convention Youth Track - The NFB National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Every year, blind youth can participate in a variety of seminars and social activities designed to provide a meaningful convention experience, foster independence, and promote positive attitudes about blindness. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: Varies<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: July 7 to 12, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location: Las Vegas, NV<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://nfb.org/convention</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location: Ruston, LA<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Buddy Program - The Buddy Program is an innovative three-week-long program that pairs blind children with positive blind role models, teaches them alternative techniques, and includes fun activities such as swimming, tandem biking, and horseback riding. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Grades: 4 to 8<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: July 21 to August 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>STEP Program - The eight-week-long Summer Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP) introduces blind teens to the alternative techniques of blindness and workplace readiness skills through a paid internship. By interacting with mentors and peers (including during the NFB National Convention), students acquire the skills and attitudes necessary for living independently and productively.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Grades: 9 to 12<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 16 to August 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>BLIND, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location: Minneapolis, MN<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Buddy Program - In the Buddy Program blind children learn important skills, embrace the empowering attitudes and philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind, and explore the wonderful and fun Twin Cities. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 9 to 13<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 9 to 29, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://buddy.blindinc.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://buddy.blindinc.org</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>PREP - The Post-Secondary Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP) is an eight-week-long summer program for blind teens where they learn new skills and become better prepared to attend college and transition into the workforce. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Grades: 9 to 12<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 8 to August 3, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://prep.blindinc.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://prep.blindinc.org</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>STYLE - The Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience (STYLE) program offers three separate five-day-long sessions for high school students where they learn new skills, gain confidence, and have fun throughout the summer. Attend one, two, or all three sessions. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 14 to 21 Session 1: July 15 to 19, 2019; Session 2: July 22 to 26, 2019; Session 3: July 29 to August 2, 2019 More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://style.blindinc.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://style.blindinc.org</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Summer College Comprehensive Program This program is designed with the busy college student in mind. Participants enhance their blindness skills and increase their confidence during one or more summer programs at BLIND, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: High school graduates (18 years and older)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 1 to August 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://college.blindinc.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://college.blindinc.org</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location: Littleton, CO<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Challenge and Adventure - In this program, students can run in a 5K race, play goalball and hockey, learn self-defense, and go canoeing. They can also try yoga, gymnastics, and develop an exercise routine. They learn how to prepare delicious foods and how to maintain a nutritious diet. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 11 to 21<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 21 to 30, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Confidence Camp - This two-week-long day program is filled with learning, challenges, and fun. Children meet blind role models and focus on cooking, cleaning, Braille, independent travel, and technology. They also have fun swimming, rock climbing, making a tactile art piece, and going on exciting field trips. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 5 to 10<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 10 to 21, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Cracking the College Code - In this program, blind students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. They learn about accessible tools and strategies for chemistry, biology, statistics, robotics, and more. In addition, they learn how to practice self-advocacy and learn how to navigate the landscape of higher education. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 16 to 21<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: July 18 to August 2, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Module Madness - For those interested in a shorter program, the Colorado Center offers three different modules throughout the summer. In all three modules, students live in an apartment with other students and a counselor, and build core skills in Braille, technology, home management, and cane travel. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: Varies<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: Varies<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>No Limits to Learning - In this eight-week-long residential program, students live in an apartment and meet blind people who work in all kinds of jobs. They participate in rock climbing, goalball, white water rafting, and more. They also build core skills in Braille, technology, home management, and cane travel, and attend the NFB National Convention. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 14 to 21<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 7 to August 2, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>World of Work - In the World of Work program, students travel to the Denver metro area via bus and light rail to meet with blind people who work in a variety of professions. They develop confidence, practice their interviewing skills, and put together a résumé. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Ages: 11 to 21<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates: June 7 to 21, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Info: </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Plan now to attend the 2019 national convention. You can make your room reservations now. Here is the link for more info:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention/2019"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>https://nfb.org/convention/2019</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>019 National Convention <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The largest gathering of blind people in the world, the National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing the year's organizational priorities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>If you'd like to relive some of the most exciting moments from last year's convention, we invite you to read the 2018 banquet speech, the 2018 presidential report, and the 2018 resolutions. You can also listen to audio highlights from the 2018 National Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Dates<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The 2019 National Convention will take place Sunday, July 7 through Friday, July 12, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Location<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>For the first time in seven years, the convention will be held west of the Mississippi at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada (3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Listen to Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad Garrett announce the new location to our members (play MP3; 3 minutes; English).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Situated at the beginning of the world-famous Las Vegas strip, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is the perfect location for enjoying as much or as little of the strip as you want.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>It has more than two dozen restaurants and activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Among its features is an aquatic playground called Mandalay Bay Beach which has real sand, a wave pool, and rentable cabanas. The hotel is also home to an aquarium with more than 2,000 animals including sharks, green sea turtles, and a Komodo dragon. Plus, it offers top-notch entertainment including Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Hotel Reservations<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Room reservations at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino can be made starting January 1, 2019. You can call the hotel at 877-632-9001 to book your room. The hotel will take a deposit of the first night’s room rate for each room and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Saturday, June 1, 2019, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>For NFB convention attendees, the nightly rate for singles, doubles, triples, and quads will be $99. Hotel taxes are 13.38 percent and sales tax is 8.25 percent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The resort fee (normally $37 a night) will be waived for NFB convention attendees. However, fees for internet access, local and toll-free calls, and fitness center access may apply.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Registration<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Online Preregistration<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Online preregistration will be available between March 1, 2019 and May 31, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>On-Site Registration<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Registration will be available on site in Las Vegas.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Sponsors and Exhibitors<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The 2019 National Convention offers a variety of opportunities for organizations to show support for the blind, increase brand awareness, and connect with consumers. Please visit our sponsor and exhibitor information page for more details. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>More Information<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>We will add additional information, including the convention agenda, to this page as it becomes available. Please contact us at 410-659-9314or </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:nfb@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>nfb@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> if you need assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#333333'>The mission of the National Federation of the Blind is to achieve widespread emotional acceptance and intellectual understanding that the real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight but the misconceptions and lack of information which exist. We do this by bringing blind people together to share successes, to support each other in times of failure, and to create imaginative solutions.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><div style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:solid windowtext 4.5pt;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt'><p class=IssueVolumeDate-Professional style='background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0D0D0D'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p></div><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>The strength of the team is each member. The strength of each member is the team.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK29'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'>Phil Jackson</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>