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--></style></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'>From: Fairfax and Greater Loudoun Chapters<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us on <b>Saturday, December 13 from 10am-12pm,</b> for a regional <b>Disability Advocacy Town Hall</b> bringing together legislators from <b>Fairfax and Loudoun Counties</b>, community leaders, and advocates from across Northern Virginia.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Hosted by the <b>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia\u2019s Fairfax and Greater Loudoun Chapters</b>, this <b>nonpartisan public event</b> will spotlight the issues that matter most to people with disabilities \u2014 from transportation and healthcare to education, employment, and digital access.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>You\u2019ll hear from local legislators, learn about 2026 advocacy priorities, and have a chance to ask questions directly during an interactive Q&A session.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>After the town hall, stick around for a <b>community mixer and reception</b> where you can connect, collaborate, and celebrate inclusion in action.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Everyone is welcome \u2014 advocates, allies, families, professionals, and anyone who believes in building a community where access and opportunity are for all people, including those of varying abilities.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>\U0001f5d3\ufe0f</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <b>Date:</b> Saturday, December 13, 2025</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>\U0001f559</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <b>Time:</b> 10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM (Reception to follow)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black'>\U0001f4cd</span><span style='color:black'> <b>Location: </b></span>Herndon Middle School at 901 Locust St, Herndon, VA 20170.<span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Cost:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> Free and open to the public</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Let\u2019s raise our collective voice to build a more inclusive Northern Virginia \u2014 together.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Warmly,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Your Fairfax and Greater Loudoun Chapters</span><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'><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'><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><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>