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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> National Federation of the Blind [mailto:webmaster@nfb.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 09, 2021 11:56 AM<br><b>To:</b> Ora Bell Smith<br><b>Subject:</b> The 2021 Convention is at Hand & Free – Register Now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=1200 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2021-convention-email-header-100.jpg" alt="Map of United States with many brightly lit points and connected lines; text reads 2021 National Convention July 6-10 Anywhere and Everywhere"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=1200 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Attend the Biggest Event of the Year!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention<br>Tuesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 10, 2021<br>Anywhere and Everywhere #NFB21</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Stronger Together: Transforming and Unifying Our Future</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>There may not be a physical entrance to general session, but you can still win door prizes to be awarded throughout the week at #NFB21. Attend the premier event for the blind community and take advantage of the opportunity to: </span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Network with thousands of blind role models</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Connect with leaders in the field of blindness</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Learn about the latest in technology and innovation</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>And more!</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind is a transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Through this unique event, we will connect blind Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere. For more information, read <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20599&qid=5095221">the <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Braille Monitor</span></em> article, The 2021 Convention is at Hand</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Schedule Outline</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The schedule for the 2021 convention is:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized Meetings</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting & Resolutions</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening Ceremony</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General Session</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Saturday, July 10: Business Session & Banquet</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET. </span></em><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Register Today</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Registration is now open and free! Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. While there is no registration fee to attend the National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention, please consider a donation if you are in a position to do so. There is a donation option available during the registration process. Your support is greatly appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20600&qid=5095221"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Register for the NFB 2021 National Convention now!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>If you are already registered, please encourage a friend to attend. We look forward to your participation in the biggest event of the year! </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style='height:6.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:6.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=1200 style='width:6.25in;background:#002F6D'><tr style='height:45.0pt'><td width=270 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td><td width=110 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20602&qid=5095221"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-facebook-ms.png" alt="Facebook Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=110 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20603&qid=5095221"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-twitter-ms.png" alt="Twitter Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=110 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20604&qid=5095221"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-instagram-ms.png" alt="Instagram Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=110 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20605&qid=5095221"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-youtube-ms.png" alt="YouTube Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=110 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20606&qid=5095221"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-email-ms.png" alt="Email Icon Image"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=110 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20607&qid=5095221"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-donte-ms.png" alt="Donate to the NFB Icon."></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=270 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td></tr><tr style='height:18.75pt'><td colspan=8 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:18.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:18.75pt'><td colspan=8 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:18.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/unsubscribe?reset=1&jid=16367&qid=5095221&h=e5c15818c0799487" title=Unsubscribe><span style='color:white'>Unsubscribe</span></a> | <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=16367&qid=5095221&h=e5c15818c0799487" title="Opt Out"><span style='color:white'>Opt Out</span></a> | <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20608&qid=5095221" title="Sign up for email newsletter"><span style='color:white'>Sign Up for Our E-newsletter</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=8 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=street-address><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>200 East Wells St.</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><br><span class=locality>Baltimore</span><span class=adr>, </span><span class=postal-code>21230</span><br><span class=country-name>United States</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>.. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/msv5/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" alt="Web Bug from https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/open?qid=5095221" /><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>