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You belong here!</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>We invite you to join Your <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Journey Through Blindness</span></b>, a welcoming virtual space specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired and their families and supporters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>These meetings are designed to bring people together in a positive, confidential, judgment-free environment. Whether you want to share your story, ask questions, or simply listen, you belong here.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>What to Expect:</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none' type=disc><li style='color:#1F1F1F;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🤝</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Connect</span></b> with others who understand your journey.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#1F1F1F;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💡</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Share</span></b> practical tips, tricks, and helpful resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#1F1F1F;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎉</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Celebrate</span></b> triumphs and talk through daily challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:#1F1F1F;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:padding-box border-box rgba(0,0,0,0);columns:auto;isolation:auto;opacity:1;outline:rgb(31,31,31) none 0px;quotes:auto;speak:normal;zoom:1;float:none'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🗣</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Speak openly</span></b> and be heard in a supportive, respectful space.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>All meetings take place on our Affiliate\u2019s Zoom, on the second Monday of each month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>Join us on Monday,, April 13<sup>th</sup> from 7 thru 8:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>Our micro topic this month is: isolation, is your world shrinking because you are losing or have lost your sight? If you find you aren\u2019t doing the things you used to do or you feel stuck this is the call for you! Talk with others who are going or who have gone through the same experience! Find or share ways to cope. <b><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>No judgments. Just community, support, and real conversation.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F'>We look forward to seeing you there!<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=MsoPlainText>Here\u2019s how to join our Affiliate\u2019s Zoom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If needed the password is 20201940<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>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">membership@nfbv.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>