<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello chapter family and friends, </div><div><br></div><div>Passing this along for anyone who would like to attend. </div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Regards,</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Wayne Williams</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">President, Winchester Federation of the Blind</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">National Federation of the Blind of Virginia </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><a href="mailto:wayne.williams026@gmail.com" target="_blank">wayne.williams026@gmail.com</a></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">540-535-6958</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div>Follow us On Twitter <a href="https://x.com/nFBVWinchester" style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt" target="_blank">NFBVWinchesterChapter</a></div><div>Find us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064627334710" style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt" target="_blank">Winchester
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<p>We\u2019re excited to invite you to a <strong>special meeting of the Greater Loudoun Chapter</strong> of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia on <strong>Saturday, May 10</strong>, from <strong>3:00\u20135:00 PM</strong> at the <strong>Loudoun County Library in Ashburn</strong>.</p>
<p>This gathering will feature a <strong>powerful advocacy discussion</strong> with several <strong>Virginia senators and delegates</strong>, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Senator Perry</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Senator Srinivasan</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Delegate Suel</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Delegate Martinez</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Delegate Reeser</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Together, we\u2019ll focus on key issues affecting our blind and low vision community:<br>
\u2705 <strong>Transportation Accessibility</strong><br>
\u2705 <strong>Pedestrian Safety</strong><br>
\u2705 <strong>Accessible Voting</strong></p>
<p>This is your chance to engage directly with lawmakers, share lived experiences, and influence policy that matters. <strong>Your voice can help shape a more inclusive Virginia.</strong></p>
<p>\U0001f4cd <strong>Location:</strong> Loudoun County Library \u2013 43316 Hay Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147<br>
\U0001f5d3 <strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, May 10<br>
\U0001f552 <strong>Time:</strong> 3:00\u20135:00 PM</p>
<p>We\u2019d love to have you with us for this important conversation.<br>
Please mark your calendar\u2014and spread the word!</p>
<p>Warmly,<br>Bryan Duarte,<br>
Greater Loudoun Chapter President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</p>
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<p><br></p></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><br><div>Communications Chair, NFB of Virginia</div><div>Marketing Chair, U.S. Blind Tennis Association<br><div><div>Host of the Not Your Average GOAT Podcast | 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><br></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":"5","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div>
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