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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Parents Group Meeting<br><br>Topic: Balancing Parenting and Mental Health During the Winter<br><br><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📅</span> Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2025<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u23f0</span> Time: 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM EDT<br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📍</span> Location: Ohio Zoom Platform <br>Direct Link<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>Dial in Meeting number:4081850851<br><br><br>We\u2019re excited to welcome you to a meaningful and supportive meeting of the Blind Parents Group as we explore the real impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) on blind parents and their families. Hosted by Chair & Co-Chair Masquenada Douglas and Ivory Thomas, this session will focus on the emotional and mental challenges that often arise during the colder months\u2014and how they intersect with the demands of parenting.<br><br>We\u2019re honored to welcome special guest speaker Genevieve Hernandez, a Licensed Psychotherapist, who will share insights on navigating parenthood when energy and motivation is low. Her presentation will offer compassionate, actionable guidance to help you care for yourself while caring for your family.<br><br><br>Blind Parents and Supporters do not have to be members of the National Federation of the Blind to participate.<br><br><br>So, if you are, were, or will become a parent, grandparent, adoptive or foster parent and blind, join us Sunday, October 26th at 3:00 pm.<br><br> <br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💙</span> Come join us for connection, learning, and support as we prepare to face the winter season together.<br><br><br>Questions or need more information? <br>Reach out to:<br>Masquenada Douglas \u2013 <a href="mailto:masquenadadouglas@icloud.com" target="_blank">masquenadadouglas@icloud.com</a><br>Ivory Thomas \u2013 <a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com" target="_blank">ivory193@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Ivory Thomas</span></i></b><br><i>Member, Promotion and Publicity Committee</i><br><b>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</b><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📧</span> <a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com">ivory193@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>"The one thing that's worse than being visually impaired is having sight with no VISION!"</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>