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In other meetings, participants may have the ability to mute and unmute themselves. It would be helpful if you could remain muted if you are not speaking to the group in order to minimize background noise. Raise your hand if you wish to talk, and please wait for an indication from host before beginning. If on video, remember that whatever is in the camera’s view can be seen by all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have questions about accessing the convention, please call 318-251-2891.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>EXHIBITS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exhibits will be open on Saturday from 11:15am to noon as one of the concurrent sessions. Exhibitors will include American Printing House for the Blind, Rosina Foster - DotShop, The Talking Books and Braille Library, Southern Assistive Technology LLC, HIMS Inc, and Vanda Pharmaceuticals. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>DOOR PRIZES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Names will be drawn throughout the convention general sessions and banquet for door prizes. To be eligible to win, you must be registered for convention and respond when your name is called by either virtually raising your hand or emailing </span><a href="mailto:bausbun@louisianacenter.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>bausbun@louisianacenter.org</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> within the designated window of time. The door prize chairpersons are Zena Pearcy and Bre Ausbun.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>FRIDAY, September 18, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>1:00–5:00pm THE VILLAGE APPROACH: BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING THROUGH COLLABORATION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>LOUISIANA TEACHER TRAINING CONFERENCE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Sponsored by the Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Center for the Blind, and National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoTitle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98912967946?pwd=U0RZWTM2QWxlTFU4SmNuN2NtaVA2UT09?#success"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/98912967946?pwd=U0RZWTM2QWxlTFU4SmNuN2NtaVA2UT09?#success</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 989 1296 7946<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Passcode: 045892<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13462487799,,98912967946#,,,,,,0#,,045892#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#595959'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>6:00 - 6:30pm RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Eric Guillory, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 782 097 0664 <br>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,7820970664#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>6:30 – 8:30pm LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Ana Martinez, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:</span></b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/91921451681"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/91921451681</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Meeting ID: 919 2145 1681<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> One tap mobile: +16468769923,,91921451681#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>All high school, college, and graduate students are invited to attend this exciting and informative meeting. Share your experiences and get ideas from other successful students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>6:30 - 8:30pm NFBL MERCHANTS' DIVISION MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89266343993"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89266343993</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 892 6634 3993<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,89266343993#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> All Randolph-Sheppard vendors and persons interested in business enterprises are welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>6:30 – 8:30pm SENIOR BLIND MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Wendy Ortego, Coordinator, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Techniques for Living Confidently Program <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><strong><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Dial-in number:</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> <span class=phone-number>(609) 663-1905</span></span></b><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Join us and learn tips and techniques for seniors experiencing vision loss. Losing your vision does not have to mean losing your independence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>6:30 until… LOUISIANA PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN DIVISION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Alison Tarver, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services, Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Krystal Guillory, NFBL BELL Academy Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81456513903"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81456513903</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 814 5651 3903<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,81456513903#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or individual interested in educational issues facing blind children, please join us. </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:black'>SATURDAY, September 19, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>7:45 - 8:30am NFBL STATE BOARD MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86818245029"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86818245029</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 868 1824 5029<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,86818245029#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>GENERAL SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>9:00am - 11:00am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/93216561522"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/93216561522</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 932 1656 1522<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,93216561522# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>9:00am CALL TO ORDER <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Pamela Allen, President, NFBL<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>"HAVE GAVEL WILL TRAVEL" <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Treva Olivero, President, North Central Chapter, NFBL<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> INVOCATION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Eric Guillory, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President, NFBL <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> WELCOME AND NFB PLEDGE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Diane Legendre, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, NFBL<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-2.0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>9:15 - 10:00am BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: A National Perspective<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Shawn Callaway, NFB Board Member, President, NFB of District of Columbia, </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/leadership/board-directors/shawn-callaway"><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>https://www.nfb.org/about-us/leadership/board-directors/shawn-callaway</span></a><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-2.0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>10:00 - 10:20am BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: Exploring the Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Kevin Monk, Executive Director, Blind Services, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Baton Rouge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>10:20 - 10:35am BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: Let’s Talk about NFB Newsline<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Zena Pearcy, Louisiana NFB Newsline Coordinator, Ruston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>10:35-11:00am BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: The Foundation is Our Philosophy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Sarah Patnaude, Graduate Student, Louisiana Tech University, LCB Graduate, Ruston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Yolanda Harris, LCB Student, Texas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Georgie Sydnor, Graduate Student, Louisiana Tech University, Teaching Blind Students, Ruston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Alex French, LCB Student, Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>The following concurrent sessions will provide excellent information and a chance for participants to share ideas and learn from blind people about tools and techniques that increase independence and confidence. Blindness does not hold you back from living the life you want! Come find out what is possible...<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>11:00 – 2:45pm BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: Parent Power Track <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89566832765"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89566832765</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 895 6683 2765<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +16465588656,,89566832765#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> </span><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Parents and teachers of blind children are encouraged to participate in this interactive seminar. Business meeting and elections will be held during lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>11:15 - 12:00pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION </span></b><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>1: Get Lightning Fast With iOS and Watch Out!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Jack Mendez and Jewel Ardoin, LCB </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Technology Instructors, Ruston</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87275322888"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87275322888</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 872 7532 2888<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,87275322888#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Super charge your productivity with tips, tricks, and shortcuts. Using the Apple Watch to stay active and healthy.</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 2: The Secret Superpowers of Successful Blind Networkers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Eileen Rivera Ley, CEO of Blind Savvy USA, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95530793135"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/95530793135</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 955 3079 3135<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,95530793135# <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>The greatest things in life are achieved while collaborating with others. Join us for a fun and unconventional workshop to discover the finest blindness nuances of networking. We will cover strategies for mingling, networking, and building your circle of influence in order to make great things happen for you and for others. [This session will repeat at 1:15pm.]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 3: Exhibitor’s Showcase<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>American Printing House for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>DotShop – Rosina Foster<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>HIMS Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Southern Assistive Technology LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>The Talking Books and Braille Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89051107200"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89051107200</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 890 5110 7200<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,89051107200#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Join our Exhibitors for a Q&A about their products and resources<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 4: Speak Up! Speak Out!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> </span></i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Paul Phillips, President, Dale Carnegie of New Orleans<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 782 097 0664 <br>One tap mobile: +19294362866,,7820970664#<br>Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Make the best impression possible. Learn about tools for communicating with confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>* * * * *<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:-2.0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>12:00 - 1:00pm LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI DROP IN<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045781683"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045781683</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 860 4578 1683<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,86045781683#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <i><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>All LCB alumni and those interested in learning about training are invited. Reconnect with your LCB family. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>12:00 – 1:00pm Deaf-Blind Division <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Cathy Miller, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92305042269"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/92305042269</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 923 0504 2269<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,92305042269#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Meeting for those interested in learning about and discussing issues affecting deaf-blind individuals. All</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> are welcome. </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>* * * * *<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>1:15-2:00pm <b>CONCURRENT SESSIONS <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 1: Staying Fit and Having Fun<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Roland Allen, LCB Cane Travel Instructor, Ruston; Katy Olsen, Graduate Student, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 782 097 0664 <br>One tap mobile: +19294362866,,7820970664#<br>Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Simple ways to exercise in any environment. General wellness to be your best you.</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 2: The Secret Superpowers of Successful Blind Networkers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Eileen Rivera Ley, CEO of Blind Savvy USA, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/94988142825"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/94988142825</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 949 8814 2825<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94988142825# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>The greatest things in life are achieved while collaborating with others. Join us for a fun and unconventional workshop to discover the finest blindness nuances of networking. We will cover strategies for mingling, networking, and building your circle of influence in order to make great things happen for you and for others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 3: Diversity and Inclusion Round Table Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Shawn Callaway, </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>NFB Board Member, President, NFB of District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92746891780"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/92746891780</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 927 4689 1780<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>+16465588656,,92746891780# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>+13017158592,,92746891780# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <b>SESSION 4: Career and Success, Tips for Getting and Keeping a Job<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Karol Austen, Portuguese and Spanish Medical and Legal Interpreter, Ruston</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266344513"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266344513</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 882 6634 4513<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,88266344513#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Discover strategies for helping you find employment and excel at work. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>2:00-2:45pm <b>CONCURRENT SESSIONS</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 1: Technology Q & A</span></b><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Jack Mendez and Jewel Ardoin, LCB Technology Instructors, Ruston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87377771775"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87377771775</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 873 7777 1775<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,87377771775#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Bring your most taxing technical topics to the experts and join in this interactive question and answer session. Win prizes for answering technology trivia. [You may submit questions to </span><a href="mailto:jmendez@louisianacenter.org"><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>jmendez@louisianacenter.org</span></a><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> or </span><a href="mailto:jardoin@louisianacenter.org"><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>jardoin@louisianacenter.org</span></a><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>.]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 2: </span></b><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Blind Parent Meet-up<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88354888391"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88354888391</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 883 5488 8391<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,88354888391#<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location:+1 929 205 6099<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Here’s a chance to connect with blind parents and share ideas and learn about the NFB’s Blind Parent Initiative <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>SESSION 3<span style='color:black'>: Investing 101</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Conrad</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Austen, LCB Home Management Instructor, Ruston</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://latech.zoom.us/j/7820970664</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 782 097 0664 <br>One tap mobile: +19294362866,,7820970664#<br>Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592<br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Making money in the stock market isn’t about having the highest IQ or trading on insider information. It’s about having the right mindset and managing your emotions. And you don’t need thousands of dollars to get started; you can get invested with as little as one dollar. Come learn why you should be investing, how to get started, and how to avoid common investing mistakes. This discussion is open to all experience levels. [This discussion is intended to be generally informational and should not be taken as personalized financial advice or used as the sole basis for financial decisions.]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpFirst style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> SESSION 4: Maintaining Balance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.5in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Candace Chapman, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President, NFB of Mississippi, Doctoral Candidate, Mississippi State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting:<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95253952378"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/95253952378</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 952 5395 2378<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>+16465588656,,95253952378# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>+13017158592,,95253952378# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Discover ideas for managing uncertainty in ever-changing times<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>GENERAL SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>3:00 – 5:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95575627205"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/95575627205</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 955 7562 7205<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,95575627205# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>3:00 - 3:30pm BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: Partnerships and Progress<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Ernest Garrett III, Superintendent, Special School District, Baton Rouge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Melanie Hall, Principal, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, Baton Rouge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>3:30 – 3:55pm BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Moving On: Living as a Blind Person in Our Changing Times</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Michael Hingson, Author, Speaker, Advocate, and Consultant, California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-2.0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>3:55 – 4:00pm BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: Perspectives from a Student Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>Trisha Kulkarni, National Association of Blind Students, President, NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-2.0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>4:00 - 5</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>:00pm BUILDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: Taking Care of Business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Reports and Elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'>7:00pm BANQUET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Master of Ceremonies, Eric Guillory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Keynote Address, Shawn Callaway<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'> Awards and Scholarship Presentations<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=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting: </span></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/93323265827"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://zoom.us/j/93323265827</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meeting ID: 933 2326 5827<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,93323265827# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Dial by your location: 312 626 6799<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana seeks to provide a convention environment in which diverse participants, including members, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers, may learn, network, and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect. As an attendee at our convention, you not only represent yourself but also represent our organization. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>We are committed to diversity, equity, integrity, and respect in all aspects of our conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'>Please contact Jewel Ardoin at </span><a href="mailto:jardoin@louisianacenter.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'>jardoin@louisianacenter.org</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'> or 318-251-2891, x 3011 if you have concerns or questions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality. – Walt Disney<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>With Heartfelt Gratitude from the State President:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To Shawn Callaway, our national representative - your passion and commitment shine through in all you do! So happy to welcome you and your beautiful family! Thank you for sharing your powerful story with us!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To our distinguished presenters, guests, and exhibitors – your willingness to collaborate with us expands possibilities for all blind people!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To Leslie Alleman and the Crowne Plaza team – your understanding and flexibility are much appreciated; we look forward to returning in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To everyone who assisted with convention planning and logistics – your dedication and hard work helped make our convention a success!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To all who support our fundraising efforts through the year – your generosity and giving spirit help to make our programs, scholarships, and outreach efforts a reality!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To those attending their first convention – your interest in learning more about our organization is so appreciated! Welcome to our NFB of Louisiana family! We are here for you!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To LCB students, staff, and alumni and to the staff and students of our Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University – your example and commitment to excellence motivate others! Thank you for demonstrating that blindness does not stop you from transforming dreams into reality!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To our chapter, division, and state officers – your actions and words inspire others to grow and excel! Each day, you give tirelessly to promote the work we do together! Thank you for your extraordinary service and leadership!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To our NFBL members – you are the reason we achieve our goals! Through your example, you show that blindness does not stop us from living the lives we want! Because of your work and commitment, expectations are raised and our future is full of hope! Let’s go build the National Federation of the Blind!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Pamela Allen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></i><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Live the Life You Want</span></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Tune and lyrics by J.P. Williams, James Brown,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Richie Flores, and J.J. Meddaugh<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Live the life you want<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>nobody can stop you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shoot for the sun,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>break on through,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>So you’re blind, you'll be fine, we've got good news,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>you can live the life you want<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Grab a cane, get trained, gotta get moving.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Make a change, earn a wage, that's what we're doing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Come with me,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>to live the life you want,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>nobody can stop you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shoot for the sun,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>break on through,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>So you’re blind, you'll be fine, we've got good news,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>you can live the life you want<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>You and me, NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>let's dream together,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>NFB, you and me<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>lives on forever,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>you will see.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>You can live the life you want, nothing can stop you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shoot for the sun, break on through,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>So you’re blind, you'll be fine, we've got good news,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>you can live the life you want,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>‘cause we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>you can live the life you want,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>‘cause we know the truth.</span><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>NFB PLEDGE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>* * * * *<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>* * * * *<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>If you are interested in giving back to the NFB, please see below to help support our work: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'> </span></b><a href="http://www.nfbla.org"><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>http://www.nfbla.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'> and Click Donate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:.25in;text-autospace:none'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give"><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>* * * * *<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'>To subscribe to the Braille Monitor, follow the links below depending on your preferred format:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>You can </span></b><a href="https://web.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/brl-monitor" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#005AA3;background:white'>subscribe to the email version here</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>. 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