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face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">It is a pain not knowing how
“accessible” computer equipment and software is. Too many times, we have tried
some product that sounds perfect. Then, we find out it is perfect. But, only if
you have perfect vision.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT
face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Also, have you seen the prices on
those gadgets that are supposed to make our lives easier? You have to have 2
jobs just to afford them.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT
face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Fortunately, there are people who can
help us find the right accessible tool at the right price. It is just a matter
of getting in touch with them so that they can share their valuable
knowledge.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </FONT></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This
Thursday, March 17, at the monthly meeting of the Fairfax Chapter of the
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, you will have your chance to meet
one of those people. Chris O’Meely is a technology expert and he will be
presenting a program that will help us to find and use more effectively those
elusive got-to-have devices. Chris will give a short presentation followed by
answers to your questions about hardware, software, mobile devices, and
whatever. We start gathering at the home of Fred and Cathy Schroeder at 6:30 PM
on Thursday, March 17. Our program starts promptly at 7:00 PM and we adjourn at
8:30 PM. No time for dinner? For a small donation, you can enjoy fresh pizza
while <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>also enjoying Chris’s
program.</FONT></FONT></P>
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face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">For directions or to let Cathy know
if you will be joining us for pizza (and what kinds you prefer), call her at
703.319.9226. A headcount for pizza would be much appreciated.</FONT></FONT></P>
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face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cathy’s address is:</FONT></FONT></P>
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face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">9522 Lagersfield Circle,
Vienna.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </FONT></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Her
Home is near the Vienna Metro Station and Oakton High School.</FONT></FONT></P>
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face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Heads Up: The program for our April
meeting is for anyone who would like to take the pain out of grocery shopping.
There are several options to make it easier and chapter food expert Joy Relton
will be sharing those tips.</FONT></FONT></P>
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face=Calibri><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Want to learn more about the Fairfax
Chapter or want to join our newsletter? Email John Bailey at </FONT></FONT><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><A
style='href: "mailto:John_Bailey17@hotmail.com"'><FONT color=#0563c1
face=Calibri>John_Bailey17@hotmail.com</FONT></A></FONT><FONT face=Calibri><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> for information.</FONT></FONT></P>
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