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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wow! Is our Affiliate jumping or what!? Yes! We have a Silver Bells , virtual meet and greet. Registration for our jam packed State Convention. You have registered right!? A JAWS training, scholarship deadlines chapter meetings and the return of Ladies Night. Read on for all of the exciting details!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kudos Corner…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ladies Night is back as of Saturday, October 1<sup>st</sup>. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spotlight On…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please help spread the word!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We're drawing closer to the ringing of our Silver BELLS! This year, we're empowering seniors 55 years and older. From hands-on lessons to thought-provoking discussions ... from classic confidence building to new friendships, this just might make the list of favorite things you do this year!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>To give interested participants an opportunity to learn all the details, we're hosting a meet and greet. Bring all your questions. Our team will be on hand in a relaxed environment to answer them and give you a glimpse of what you might expect at one of our weekend sessions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>When: Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 1 – 3 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Where: From the comfort of wherever you may be, also known as Zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>See below for the login details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Do you have questions now? Get in touch with our program coordinator, Sandy Halverson via phone at: 703-400-6890, or by email at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:silverbells@nfbv.org">silverbells@nfbv.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We're very much looking forward to catching up with you Saturday, September 17th. And, tell people you know who could benefit from applying!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Christine Grassman, CPR Training Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Are you interested in learning how to administer adult and pediatric CPR? Do you want to know the proper intervention if an adult, child, or infant is choking?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Do you want to learn what you need to do to become certified in CPR and First Aid?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>On Friday, October 28, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Westin Tysons Corner, the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia and Accessibility, Inc., will host a community class where 20 individuals (first come, first served) will learn all of this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Be advised: You will not be able to become certified by attending this class. However, you will learn what it takes to administer CPR properly and what to do if someone is choking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>If you want to get certified, we will tell you what you need to do. You must be registered for the NFBV state convention. Email <a href="mailto:cprclass@nfbv.org"><span style='color:#1A7DEF'>cprclass@nfbv.org</span></a> after you have registered. Please provide the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Name<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Chapter or Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Email address<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Cell Phone Number<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Do you prefer electronic or Braille quick reference materials? The former will be sent a few days prior to the class. We will do our best to have the materials Brailled. If we can do so, they will be available at the class.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Expectations:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>You must arrive on time. There is a lot of material to cover, and we will start promptly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>You must be comfortable discussing emergency situations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>You must be comfortable with hands-on demonstration (you touching the instructor and/or another attendee, or the instructor or fellow attendee touching you in order to ensure proper positioning and technique).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>If you believe you will not be able to attend, or if you change your mind, you must email <a href="mailto:cprclass@nfbv.org"><span style='color:#1A7DEF'>cprclass@nfbv.org</span></a> as soon as possible so that another person may take your spot. Because we must put a cap on the number of individuals, there will likely be a waiting list, and it would be appreciated if you alert us early enough to reach out to another who wishes to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>If you have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:cprclass@nfbv.org"><span style='color:#1A7DEF'>cprclass@nfbv.org</span></a> and we will respond as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings all, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The next meeting of the Tidewater Chapter of the NFB of Virginia is coming up. We will meet Saturday, September 17, 2022 both in person and via Zoom. Zoom details below. We will meet at Bangkok Gardens, 417 West 21st Street, Norfolk, VA 23517. If you wish to come for lunch, come at 1 PM. The meeting itself will run from 2-3:30 PM. If you are coming in person, I ask that you let me know no later than Thursday, September 15, 12 Noon so that I can make sure there is a place for you. Here are the Zoom link details:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stewart Prost is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<br><br>Topic: Tidewater Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>Time: Sep 17, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<br><br>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 366 168 5508<br>Passcode: 21211955<br>One tap mobile<br>+16469313860,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US<br><br>Dial by your location<br> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<br> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>We have a lot to discuss, as there are many activities coming up in October. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to seeing many of you there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stewart Prost, President, Tidewater Chapter, NFB of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 757-572-6891<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Email: <a href="mailto:sprost82@gmail.com">sprost82@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>***September 26, 2022 Deadline to apply for the 2022 NFBV Scholarship****</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2022 Scholarship Program</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>The NFB of Virginia is pleased to announce the launch of its James F. Nelson merit scholarship program for the academic year 2022-2023. Up to three scholarships of $2500.00 will be awarded based on academic achievement, community engagement, and leadership potential. One of these three scholarships will be directly pledged to a qualifying first-year student or sophomore. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>The NFB of Virginia believes that all blind and vision-impaired students who apply for a James F. Nelson scholarship can benefit from the experience of attending the State Convention. The NFBV will cover the reasonable costs associated with attending the convention for all eligible applicants, including a room at the hotel shared with a fellow scholarship applicant, most meals, the cost of registration, and a banquet ticket. Scholarship applicants should work with their local chapters to explore transportation options and should notify the scholarship committee if they encounter any difficulties. Convention related expenses will be reimbursed or covered by the affiliate at the convention. Please notify the committee if you do not have access to a credit card or other means of covering pre-convention costs. Applicants are expected to pre-register for the gathering to signal their intentions to attend the state convention, and to assist the scholarship committee in making hotel reservations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Eligibility - Applicants must: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Be legally blind or have a visual impairment that qualifies them to receive services under IDEA or from a state vocational rehabilitation program <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Be a resident of Virginia, or attending an accredited institution of higher education in Virginia full-time <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in the 2022-23 academic year <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Participate in the entire NFB of Virginia in-person state convention at the Westin Tysons Corner in Falls Church, Virginia and participate in all scheduled scholarship program activities to be held October 28 to October 30, 2022. If you are not able to attend, please contact the scholarship chair to discuss and request any exceptions. All exceptions will be reviewed and approved by the scholarship committee <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>To submit an online application, please visit <a href="https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship">https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, September 26th, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>For any questions, please contact Jimmy Morris.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Email: <a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com">jimorris0116@gmail.com</a> Phone: (434) 547-2720<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jimmy L. Morris, MA NOMC <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Julie McGinnity, NFBV22 Child Care Coordinator <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>'Julie McGinnity' <a href="mailto:kaybaycar@gmail.com">kaybaycar@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Families interested in childcare during convention should make this known by Friday, September 30. If there is not sufficient interest, childcare will not be provided. Please contact <a href="mailto:kaybaycar@gmail.com"><span style='color:#1A7DEF'>Julie McGinnity</span></a> of the Potomac Chapter to make your request and receive further details</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Taming the Shark<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:17.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>An Introduction to the JAWS Screen Reader for Students/Parents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 11 AM to 4 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Location: The Westin at Tysons Corner. Please </span></b><span style='color:black'><a href="https://nfbv.org/convention"><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A7DEF'>check here for all the details.</span></b></a></span><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#424242'>The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, in partnership with </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://vispero.com/about-us/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#424242'>Vispero,</span></a> and <a href="https://www.alliedinstructional.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#424242'>Allied Instructional Services</span></a> cordially invite you to a hands on training with the Job Access with Speech <a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#424242'>(JAWS)</span></a> screen reader. This seminar will be a part of activities at this year's 64th annual state convention. Join Vispero trainers Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan and Allied Instructional Services Assistive Technology instructor Mike Fish for this interactive training.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Are you looking for ways to tame the shark and gain a better understanding of JAWS? Want to read/edit documents and search your favorite websites like a pro? Join Vispero trainers and assistive technology instructors for an introduction to JAWS. We’ll dive into document navigation, harness JAWS help, and work the web with ease.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Participants will receive:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Access to training resources<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Training from instructors who use the software and can relate to their training needs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>In-person interactive training<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>A conceptual overview of how to perform tasks both in and outside the classroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#424242'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>The opportunity to learn tasks, then try them with instructors who are on-hand to answer questions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Through a partnership with the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), students/parents will receive an Annual JAWS license for only $12. Parents must register with NOPBC in order to take advantage of this steep discount.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Registration:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'> Participants who register by 10/10 will be asked for a nominal registration fee of $30. This registration fee would cover the cost of the seminar as well as meal functions as part of the state convention should participants choose to remain for the rest of the programming. Please complete the </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://nfbv.org/registration"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A7DEF'>in person registration form.</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'>Here’s how to join: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'>Affiliate Zoom Information:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>13017158592,,8297256345#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can get everything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want -Zig Ziegler.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'>Peace,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Jacki Bruce</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>tel:(757)291-1789</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbv.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Live the life you want.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>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</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>