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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>It’s fall, no wait, it’s summer. It’s 2 AM, no wait, it’s 1 AM. Whatever time or season it is, I hope you are enjoying it and making the most of all you do!<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>Please give a loud roar and standing ovation to Tracy Soforenko, Joe Orozco, Christine Grassman, Rene Valdez, Evelyn Valdez and the many, many others who made our Virginia State Convention such a phenomenal weekend!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>While you’re clapping, keep it going for Evelyn Valdez, the newest member bestowed the honor of the Saville Allen award! Girlfriend, you ROCK!<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=MsoNormal>Hello Virginia Federation family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Potomac Chapter welcomes you to our meeting Wednesday, November 9, at 7:00 PM to learn about a fascinating research opportunity at the Neuroplasticity Lab at Johns Hopkins University, as well as a panel discussion with Indigenous people with disabilities for National Native American Heritage Month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please Zoom in with us here:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:#094FD1'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255</a></span></u><span style='color:#094FD1'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 602 502 2255<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13017158592,,6025022255#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to your joining us. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christine Faltz Grassman, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Potomac Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Group,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Due to a schedule conflict curtesey of unplanned house guests I am cancelling the November At Large chapter meeting. Our scheduled topic of "First convention memories" will be combined with our December "Holiday Traditions" Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I hope everyone who attended convention in person and via Zoom had a good time. I enjoyed chatting with several of you and heard a few others in between sessions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Look forward to chatting with everyone in December, Patrick<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2E2E2E'>*Friday, December 2nd - 10:00AM to 4:00PM ET*<br> <br> <br> <br>We are excited to announce these companies and organizations will be<br>exhibiting at Accessible Pharmacy's first annual 2022 Blind Health Expo!<br>The Blind Health Expo is a completely virtual event on Friday, December 2<br>from 10:00AM to 4:00PM Eastern Time. CE credits will be available for<br>healthcare providers and we will have more information as we get closer to<br>the event.<br> <br> <br> <br>In addition to the list below, there are approximately 20 more exhibitors<br>that are completing their registration forms as we speak. Registration is<br>FREE.<br> <br> <br> <br>*Exhibitors:*<br> <br>AAATraq<br> <br>Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind<br> <br>Aira<br> <br>Allied Instructional Services (AIS)<br> <br>American Council of the Blind Diabetics in Action<br> <br>American Diabetes Association<br> <br>American Printing House for the Blind<br> <br>Andrew Brock, OD<br> <br>Association on Aging in New York<br> <br>Be My Eyes<br> <br>BlindShell USA<br> <br>Blue Awning Yoga & Wellness<br> <br>Bosma Enterprises<br> <br>Braille Institute<br> <br>California Telephone Access Program<br> <br>Cleanlogic<br> <br>CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services<br> <br>Computers for the Blind<br> <br>CyR.U.S.<br> <br>Elisabelle St-Hilaire Ocularist<br> <br>En-Vision America<br> <br>Eyehesive<br> <br>Feeding the Blind<br> <br>GentleDrop<br> <br>Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled<br> <br>Goodwill Vision Enterprises<br> <br>Hadley<br> <br>HandsFree Health™<br> <br>Helen Keller National Center<br> <br>HIMS Inc.<br> <br>Katie White with Magical Moments Vacations<br> <br>Kinsa Health<br> <br>Leader Dogs for the Blind<br> <br>Maryland Assistive Technology Program (MDTAP)<br> <br>MLV Foundation<br> <br>MyMacDLife<br> <br>Nanodropper<br> <br>National Federation of the Blind<br> <br>Nebula Media Group LLC<br> <br>New Vision for Independence<br> <br>New York State Commission for the Blind<br> <br>NFB-NEWSLINE<br> <br>Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder (Non-24)/Vanda Pharmaceuticals<br> <br>Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities<br> <br>OrCam<br> <br>Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library<br> <br>Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation<br> <br>Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington<br> <br>Rare Patient Voice LLC<br> <br>Sage Vision<br> <br>Salus University<br> <br>TechOWL PA<br> <br>The Blind Guide, LLC<br> <br>The Blind History Lady<br> <br>The Blind Kitchen<br> <br>The Low Vision Store<br> <br>The Option Group<br> <br>The Support Sight Foundation<br> <br>Transitioning Through Change, PLLC<br> <br>Usher Syndrome Coalition<br> <br>Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI)<br> <br>Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey<br> <br>VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired<br> <br>VisionServe Alliance<br> <br>WayAround<br> <br> <br> <br>*Click Here for Updated List of Exhibitors*<br><<a 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blind<br>community<br> <br>· Gain access to exhibitor information after the Expo<br> <br> <br> <br>*Click Here to Register As An Attendee*<br><<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gJM1RFpAJyCx_eqRsxYOGZO575XMM57E1rAYHFFfT-2pMz09DF9s36wdTIpOjF1FETOSZWij9YQ8zeScirvp_-Yu9ic7u12dIOh9JZYfZTJUM9HQmFlB0QVWuRO_hTUcxOohtbcRr6thvkfIA387mm1Id1lWyRJ5Zj-Vaay05YQLfr7JRBaR6R6C6Y5uLkSd-XSWu2D76_Y=&c=EfKz08whhWhPvBVAoLuk3yxDcwEYBV48B8VAGzdkAIzOzs8muB_q5w==&ch=UZt8ssxZBHhCRpyyQ0ITRLXebPfh87BpmDj57Hijdt87zzIviyF44w==">https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gJM1RFpAJyCx_eqRsxYOGZO575XMM57E1rAYHFFfT-2pMz09DF9s36wdTIpOjF1FETOSZWij9YQ8zeScirvp_-Yu9ic7u12dIOh9JZYfZTJUM9HQmFlB0QVWuRO_hTUcxOohtbcRr6thvkfIA387mm1Id1lWyRJ5Zj-Vaay05YQLfr7JRBaR6R6C6Y5uLkSd-XSWu2D76_Y=&c=EfKz08whhWhPvBVAoLuk3yxDcwEYBV48B8VAGzdkAIzOzs8muB_q5w==&ch=UZt8ssxZBHhCRpyyQ0ITRLXebPfh87BpmDj57Hijdt87zzIviyF44w==</a>><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>*FREE Exhibitor Registration *<br> <br>Exhibitors will be able to:<br> <br>· Virtually showcase their 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