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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Hi everyone,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">VRCBVI is pleased to announce its 2021 Family and Friends Day event which will be held in person this year on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Please see below for more details and information on how to register.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">In the past, Family and Friends Day has attracted over 100 attendees. However, this year, because of Covid restrictions, we are limiting participation to 60.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Please share this information with individuals who are blind or vision impaired who would benefit from participation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Have a great day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Melody</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><img width="410" height="169" style="width:4.2708in;height:1.7604in" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:ii_ku5p4sz60" alt="VRCBVI logo (small).png"><br><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt;color:#38761d">VRCBVI's Family and Friend's Day, 2021 </span></b></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:24.0pt">What if This Actually Works?</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt"><br>Saturday, October 23</span></b></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:24.0pt">9:00am to 2:00pm </span></b><br><br><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Have you ever wondered how you're going to do things in life as a person who is blind or vision impaired? Like cooking dinner for your family? Or using a computer? Or getting groceries? Or reading a book? Or getting a job?</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Have you heard that there are techniques to complete tasks like these, but you just aren't sure that they'll work for you? <br><br>What would your life be like if you had alternative skills that ACTUALLY WORKED TO INCREASE YOUR INDEPENDENCE? <br><br>Come join us at VRCBVI's Family and Friends Day where you can learn tips and tricks about how to complete these tasks and more. Meet other blind people who use these skills successfully each day and learn how you can develop those skills too. </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt">Use this link for all the details and to register! </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt"><a href="https://www.formrouter.net/forms@VRCB/FamilyandFriendsDay2021.html">VRCBVI's Family and Friend's Day, 2021</a></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:36.0pt">Can't wait to see you!!</span></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><p class="MsoNormal">-- </p><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Greg Chittum</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Coordinator for Community Engagement</p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">401 Azalea Ave.</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Richmond, VA 23227</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">804-371-3204</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://vrcbvi.org" target="_blank">vrcbvi.org</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br>Commonwealth of Virginia<br>Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired <br>Established 1922<br>“Celebrating our past and empowering our future”</p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank">www.vdbvi.org </a></p><p><b><u>Notice:</u></b> This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. 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Commonwealth of Virginia<br>Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired <br>Established 1922<br> “Celebrating our past and empowering our future”<div><a href="http://www.vdbvi.org/" target="_blank">www.vdbvi.org </a><p><b><u>Notice:</u></b> This
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disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not
an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email
from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt
of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and
does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract
electronically. Also, given the nature of electronic mail and its potential to
carry computer viruses, the Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired and the
sender in no way warrant a virus free transmission. You and your organization
should use appropriate means to check this email and any attachments for
potential viruses and to prevent their execution.<br></p></div>