<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-686290fa-7fff-4ae0-e159-29670b74f933"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:13.794pt 19.0905pt 6pt 0.147835pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 0.107521pt"><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The NFB of Virginia state convention is a can’t miss! Join us Nov. 1-3</span></h1><div><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Hello!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Are you a parent of a blind or low vision child?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-56931522-7fff-a2af-4bad-81ad23b37943"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:13.794pt 19.0905pt 0pt 0.147835pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 0.107521pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia has a thriving network of resources to support blind and low-vision children and their parents, and imagine what we could achieve together over a weekend in Portsmouth! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent:0.201599pt;margin-top:14.2808pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Join us for an unforgettable Saturday—or make it a full weekend—on the beautiful  waterfront at the NFB of Virginia’s </span><a href="https://nfbv.org/convention" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">State Convention,</span></a><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> happening November 1-3.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent:0.201599pt;margin-top:14.2808pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://nfbv.org/register" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Register Now!</span></a></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent:0.201599pt;margin-top:14.2808pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> It’s a  Saturday filled with fun and learning for your children and their siblings, plus an  entire weekend packed with valuable information for parents dedicated to setting their  children up for success. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:0.0640793pt;margin-top:14.0908pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Why Attend? </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:16.5146pt 48.7077pt 0pt 18.4435pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 17.9328pt"><span style="font-size:10.08pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">• </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Meet New Friends: </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Could your blind or low-vision child benefit from  connecting with other kids who share similar experiences? </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0.360687pt 9.67474pt 0pt 18.4435pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 16.4544pt"><span style="font-size:10.08pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">• </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Try Something New: </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Have they ever tried adaptive sports like blind tennis,  created hands on blind designs, drawn braille pictures using a slate and stylus, or played accessible video games? </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0.460632pt 15.6049pt 0pt 18.4435pt"><span style="font-size:10.08pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">• </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Parent-to-Parent Support: </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Parents just like you will be there to answer the  questions you’ve been hesitant to ask. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0.460663pt 18.7406pt 0pt 18.4435pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 18pt"><span style="font-size:10.08pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">• </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Braille Book Exchange: </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Swap Braille books and discover your child’s next  favorite read! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:0.560608pt 33.7735pt 0pt 18.4435pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 17.449pt"><span style="font-size:10.08pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">• </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Inspiration Everywhere: </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Meet a wide array of blind role models from various  professions. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin:14.0407pt 3.82672pt 0pt 0.0537567pt;text-indent:0.0403214pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Welcome to the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your family’s journey. When  the learning is done, explore a city rich in history and modern comforts, making this  an unforgettable getaway. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:0.147835pt;margin-top:42.1207pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://nfbv.org/register" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Register now!</span></a></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Have questions? Reach out to the NFB of Virginia coordinator, Louise Walch </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:0.322556pt;margin-top:9.75552pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:louisewalch@gmail.com">louisewalch@gmail.com</a> </span><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">or 210.683.3729.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:0.322556pt;margin-top:9.75552pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">See you there!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:0.322556pt;margin-top:9.75552pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Warmly,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:0.322556pt;margin-top:9.75552pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13.44pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The NFB of Virginia Family</span></p></span></span></div></span><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(32,33,36)">Teisha Gillespie (She/Her/Hers)</span><div><div><div><div>Podcast Host of <a href="https://notyouraveragegoat.org" target="_blank">Not Your Average Goat</a> | The show that celebrates all the shapes, sizes and colors of diversity as well as adversity | <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(32,33,36)">Listen and subscribe on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6v0eJPeJd1pTMitq7Mj46Q" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-average-goat/id1622832417" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></span></div><div>Connect with me on <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/teishacollins" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></div><div>Want to chat DEI or marketing? <a href="https://calendly.com/teishagillespie/phone-call" target="_blank">Book a phone call.</a></div></div></div></div></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expandedWatermarking":false,"expires":false,"sms":false,"expirationNum":1,"expirationUnit":"days","isManaged":false,"persistentProtection":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"9","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div>