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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please forward this to anybody you feel might be interested in this training event for seniors. The info for it is listed below my signature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Wendy Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Silver Bells Senior Training Program registration is now open for our session coming up August. 7-10 in Houston. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Register here: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>https://forms.gle/92WQPbdHFySejZkTA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB-NEWSLINE® TEXAS Silver Bells Senior Training <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thursday, August 7, 2025 to Sunday, August 10, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>DoubleTree Houston Hobby Airport<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(713) 645-3000<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Too many people over the age of 50 who lose their vision feel like their lives are over, but it doesn't have to be. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you're over the age of 50, we invite you to join us for a weekend of learning about low-tech, high-tech, and no-tech solutions to everyday tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We'll cover topics ranging from:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>\u25aa Reading your favorite books, newspapers and magazines to sending a text message or an email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>\u25aa Shopping to exploring your neighborhood.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>\u25aa Cutting an apple to serving coffee to guests and yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our sponsors, NFB-NEWSLINE® TEXAS and the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, invite you to meet new friends who have conquered their vision loss to truly live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Presentation Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Plan to arrive on Thursday by 4:00 p.m. to register and mingle with participants and instructors. After dinner and introductions, we'll move into a fun, social evening. We'll start up early Friday morning with breakfast as well as information about programs and services to benefit blind Texans. On Friday and Saturday, you\u2019ll take part in interactive demonstrations and activities to learn practical daily living skills\u2026none of which require any sight. After dinner on Saturday, we'll celebrate our accomplishments together and have time for Q&A. Before you go on Sunday morning, we'll offer a continental breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Here are some of the sessions that you can expect throughout the weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>\u25cf Getting Started with NFB-NEWSLINE®<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Learn all you need to know to get started reading the newspaper again with our innovative, accessible information system. Whether you use a touch-tone telephone, the web, a smartphone, or even a refreshable braille display, you can access hundreds of current newspapers, magazines, TV listings, job openings, and publications anytime you like 24/7.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>\u25cf Navigating your Smart Phone Without Even Looking<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You asked for it and we\u2019ve delivered! Learn about using VoiceOver and TalkBack on iPhone and Android devices. We will introduce you to touch screen gestures, using digital assistants to complete tasks, and ways you can practice at home to improve your skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>\u25cf Low Tech Solutions for Everyday Life<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Not all of life's problems need to be solved with technology. The simple techniques that you'll learn will show you how to safely complete daily tasks without vision, including: Labeling items in your kitchen, organizing your paperwork, serving yourself hot beverages and food, as well as slicing and dicing your next meal!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Register Today!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Spots are limited, so please register as soon as possible. Registration closes July 18, 2025. Visit our website to fill out the online application or call our office to register over the phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For more information about the program, contact Liz Wisecarver, NFB-NEWSLINE® Texas Coordinator at (281)-968-7634 or lwisecarver@nfbtx.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hotel Information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Participants will stay at the DoubleTree Houston Hobby Airport (8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061). Please do not call the hotel to make room reservations; instead, register for our program online or by telephone at (281)-968-7733. We will provide the hotel with a list of rooms and supply attendees with the necessary confirmation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Financial Assistance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We don't want finances to keep you from joining us for the weekend. The Silver Bells Senior Training Program will pay all meal and hotel expenses for program participants. However, we suggest requesting transportation assistance from the Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) program if you are a recipient of their services. Speak to your counselor and let them know that we are available to discuss this possibility if needed. They can reach out to us for additional information regarding this program at (281)-968-7733. If you are not a customer of the OIB program and cannot afford your own transportation costs, please ask about transportation scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Texas <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>"Live the life you want."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>--- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>