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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind <span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senior Division Annual Retreat</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>When? October 18-24, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Where? Rocky Bottom Resort and Conference Center for the Blind, Sunset, South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Rocky Bottom is a camp owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>. This camp is located on Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in the state. It is a modern facility with a dining-hall and several lodges for sleeping and holding classes. Retreaters will share a room with a colleague. Paved pathways connect buildings in this rural, mountain setting. Fishing can be done on the property. Other off-site activities may be planned during the retreat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Eligibility: Must be legally blind and have a strong desire to learn nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Preferred age over 50 but some exceptions can be made. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Candidates must be able to administer their medications and know the dosages and times they should be taken. We can suggest labeling methods and organizational skills but cannot administer medications. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Classes Offered: Traveling with a rigid, straight white cane, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Daily Living Skills,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Organizational Skills and Tactile Labeling, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Beginning Braille, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Some Devices and Aids Found Useful, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Cooking Techniques and Preparing Food, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Discussions Living with Low Vision and Blindness—Our Attitudes and Perceptions and the Misconceptions of Others about our Disability. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Process and Cost: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please contact Ruth Sager, President, NFB Senior Division, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="mailto:rsager78@gmail.com">rsager78@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7634 Carla Road,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pikesville, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>21208<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Home Phone: 410.602.9030 to obtain an application or the application can be downloaded from <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. There’s also an application attached to this message. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fill out the application and return it to the above address by August 20, 2020. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Upon receiving your application, you will be contacted by an instructor or Senior Division Board Member to schedule a telephone interview. This interview is designed to help us make your retreat experience as beneficial for you as possible. We want everyone to participate in all of the activities but we will try to tailor some classes to fit your specific needs. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Candidates will then be notified if they are successful retreat participants. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The cost per attendee is $300.00. This cost covers room and board, any activities which take place during the retreat, transportation from the nearest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg, and after the retreat, transportation from Rocky Bottom back to the airport. All other expenses incurred will be covered by the candidate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>After you have been contacted that you are a successful retreat participant, the $300.00 check should then be sent to: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB Senior Division, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>C/O Duncan Larsen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2233 W. Shepperd Avenue,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Littleton, CO, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>80120<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>no later than September 15, 2020. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For more information, please contact Ruth Sager as listed above. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LddWwCJNPHI">Click here to view the PSA for the National Federation of the Blind of SC</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/">Follow the National Federation of the Blind of SC On Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.rockybottomofsc.com/index/index.php">www.RockyBottomofSC.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/">Follow Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center on Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-SC-343263089815304/">Follow the Computer Science & Technology Division of SC on Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>District 2 NFB of SC State Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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;color:#1F497D'>Board Member at Large of the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>