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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Chang, Patti via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:15 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] share your independence -<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Dear Federationists:<br> <br>You know that the National Federation of the Blind has a tremendous impact on the lives of blind people of all agesmaybe you have benefitted from our advocacy and philosophy. If you missed #WhiteCaneGiving day, we hope you will give what you can on #GivingTuesday. Your contribution will support the NFB’s programs dedicated to raising expectations for the next generation of blind Americans. <br> <br>We want to share a few instances from 2017 of how we helped young blind people to become independent adults who live the lives they want.<br> <br>One of our scholarship recipients wrote:<br> <br><i>"When I lost my sight I dreamed of being confident, and I dreamed of being independent and successful. I dreamed of being able to go back to work and go to school. Thank you to the National Federation of the Blind for helping me to make my dreams a reality!"<br> <br></i>A teen who attended YouthSlam for the first time said:<br><i> <br>“Expectations for blind people are really low. This program {YouthSlam} showed us all that there is a way to do things we never thought we could do. I always thought STEM seemed kind of impossible, but there are tools, techniques, and there is a way to integrate into the real world.”<br> <br></i>A mother whose daughter attends BELL Academy said:<br><i> <br>“In our area, certified Braille teachers are hard to find. NFB BELL Academy helped my daughter expand her horizons with Braille and math as well. The biggest thing for me is the impact BELL offers socially. BELL offers, not only education in essential skills that they need for learning and daily living, but empowerment as well. My daughter’s self-esteem is boosted every year.” <br></i> <br><a href="nfb.htm">Your contribution</a> will help fund things like free Braille books, STEM enrichment programs, free white canes, and scholarships. <b>Help us continue to share the gifts of confidence, literacy, education, independence, and so much more.<br></b> <br>Please do what you can to contribute on #GivingTuesday by:<br> <br>1. Visiting our donate page at <a href="https://nfb.org/donate">https://nfb.org/donate</a>2017<br>2. Mailing your contribution to<br>National Federation of the Blind <br>200 East Wells Street<br>Baltimore, MD 21230<br>3. Donating in honor of a friend or loved one.<br> <br> <br>Patti S. Chang Esq.<br>Director of Outreach<br>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>(410) 659-9314, extension 2422 | <a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org">pchang@nfb.org</a><br> <br> <br><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 style='width:2.1875in;height:.7916in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20171126111425.054240b8@visi.com.4" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20171126111425.054240b8@visi.com.5" alt=Facebook></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20171126111425.054240b8@visi.com.6" alt=Twitter></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20171126111425.054240b8@visi.com.7" alt=Youtube></span></a><br> <br>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <br> <br> <br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>