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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Dear Fellow Federationists:<br> <br>With a new administration in Washington promising sweeping change, many wonder what the prospects for legislative success are in the rapidly evolving political environment. Throughout our history, the National Federation of the Blind has worked with political leaders of both parties to craft public policy that helps blind Americans live the lives we want, and our goal is to continue to do so. Judging by the outstanding success last week of our 2017 Washington Seminar, there are plenty of partners willing to work with us and champion our issues, presenting ample and exciting opportunities to make positive change. Read a recap of some of the highlights on the Voice of the Nation’s Blind, the blog of the National Federation of the Blind. The full post is here:<br><a href="https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/national-federation-blind-celebrates-successful-washington-seminar">https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/national-federation-blind-celebrates-successful-washington-seminar</a> <br> <br> <br>Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.<br>Director of Public Relations<br>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>(410) 659-9314, extension 2330 | <a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> <br>Twitter: @rlawyer<br> <br><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D28223.C8283470" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01D28223.C8283470" alt=Facebook></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.png@01D28223.C8283470" alt=Twitter></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image004.png@01D28223.C8283470" alt=Youtube></span></a><br> <br>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <br> <br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>