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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'>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<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'>I hope everyone has a good week. Smile and share the love.<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'>Spotlight On\u2026<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'>ATTENTION!! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Greater Loudoun Chapter is rescheduling their Delegate/Senators meeting on May10th. They will have a regular chapter meeting on the 10<sup>th</sup> from 3 thru 5 PM, location to be sent at a later time.<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 tell your friends and chapter members this meeting has been rescheduled! Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌟</span> <b>A Summer of Empowerment for Blind and Low-Vision Children!</b> <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌟</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>This summer, give your child the chance to <i>grow</i>, <i>connect</i>, and <i>learn</i> in a vibrant, supportive environment at the <b>NFB BELL Academy</b>! Hosted in beautiful Virginia Beach from <b>June 22-27</b>, this fun, enriching program is designed for children ages 6\u201313 who are blind or have low vision.<o:p></o:p></p><h3><o:p> </o:p></h3><h3>Why should your child attend?<o:p></o:p></h3><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span> <b>Boost Non-Visual Skills & Braille Mastery</b> \u2013 The NFB BELL Academy offers hands-on activities and engaging lessons that help children build confidence in everyday life skills, including learning Braille in a fun, interactive setting.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span> <b>Make New Friends & Build a Community</b> \u2013 Your child will meet other blind and low-vision kids, forming lasting friendships and learning that they are part of a supportive, encouraging community.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span> <b>Exciting Games, Crafts & Field Trips</b> \u2013 Imagine a week filled with accessible activities, creative crafts, and exciting field trips! Each experience is designed with your child's unique needs in mind.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2728</span> <b>Inspiring Role Models</b> \u2013 Throughout the week, children will meet and learn from blind role models who will show them that anything is possible, fostering independence and self-confidence.<o:p></o:p></p><h3><o:p> </o:p></h3><h3>Event Details:<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📅</span> <b>When:</b> June 22-27, 2025<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📍</span> <b>Where:</b> 2225 Rose Hall Dr., Virginia Beach, VA<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🕒</span> <b>Schedule:</b> Family Kickoff on Sunday, June 22 (3:00-5:00 p.m.), with daily sessions from 8:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m. M-F for registered children. Families must provide overnight accommodations.<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🍽\ufe0f</span> <b>Meals:</b> Lunch and snacks provided \u2013 no fee to register!<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🚗</span> <b>Transportation:</b> While field trip transportation is provided, please plan for transportation to and from camp each day. Some families choose to share transportation and accommodation, so please reach out if you have concerns or want to be connected. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3><o:p> </o:p></h3><h3>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to empower your child for the future!<o:p></o:p></h3><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📅</span> <b>Register by June 1st, 2025</b> \u2013 Don't delay as space is limited.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><b>Sign up now at:</b><br><a href="http://www.nfb.org/bell" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/bell</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Have questions? Reach out to <b>Louise Walch</b>, Virginia Coordinator, at <b><a href="mailto:louisewalch@gmail.com" target="_blank">louisewalch@gmail.com</a></b> or call/text <b>(210) 683-3729</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><h3><o:p> </o:p></h3><h3>Let\u2019s make this summer unforgettable for your child! <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎉</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><b>NFB BELL Academy</b> \u2013 Helping blind and low-vision children live the lives they imagine. <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🌟</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Louise Walch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Coordinator, Children and Youth Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",serif'>(210) 683-3729 (Cell)<a href="mailto:louisewalch@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>louisewalch@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",serif'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/bell" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>www.nfb.org/bell</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Don\u2019t be afraid, be focused, be determined, be hopeful, be empowered! -Michelle Obama <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'>Peace,<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'>Jacki Bruce<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'>Corresponding Secretary NFBV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><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'>Membership Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">mailto:membership@nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="tel:(757)354-4170">tel:(757)354-4170</a><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'>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>STRONGER TOGETHER!<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><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>