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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'>New Hampshire Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired (SBVI)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Presents a Celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day<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'>Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Location: Online via Zoom<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'>Join SBVI for an exciting and uplifting virtual event honoring Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Hear from high-achieving blind and visually impaired leaders from New Hampshire who are breaking barriers in the world of assistive technology and accessibility.<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'>Who Should Attend:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Students interested in technology and achievement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Parents who want to support and empower their children<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Professionals looking to learn more about accessibility and inclusion<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Anyone passionate about technology and equity<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'>Come be inspired, informed, and connected. Discover how accessibility changes lives—and how you can be part of the movement.<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'>Zoom link to be shared upon registration.<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'>For more information, contact: Dana Trahan <a href="mailto:DanaTrahan@comcast.net">DanaTrahan@comcast.net</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'>Let’s celebrate innovation, inclusion, and the power of possibility!<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'>See bios below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Rick Blair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>softwarethatworks@gmail.com, home<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>rick.blair@se.com, work<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>+1 603 512-1699, cell<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'>Rick holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science and a master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on control theory. After graduation, he began his career in the field of industrial controls, designing computers to run machines and processes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Rick was born extremely nearsighted. In 1999, he began to lose his remaining eyesight and by 2012, he was a full-time screen reader user, starting with WindowEyes and migrating to NVDA. In 2010, he got his first Seeing Eye® dog. Despite losing his eyesight, he retained his employment with Schneider Electric with only slight adjustments in responsibilities, mainly due to inaccessible tools. In 2015, he planned to buy a product for his home, only to find out it was completely inaccessible. Since then, Rick has been learning and preaching accessibility. In 2024, Rick was promoted to a newly created position in Schneider Electric as the Senior Principal Digital Accessibility Program Manager. This new role allows Rick to help Schneider Electric employees incorporate accessibility into their daily activities.<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'>When not working, Rick enjoys baking, woodworking, and listening to vinyl records.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Drew Crook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Drew Crook is an Accessibility Architect and forward-thinking software engineer who builds accessible digital experiences that scale. Drawing on both deep technical expertise and lived experience navigating vision loss from a degenerative retinal condition, Drew bridges innovation and inclusion across web, mobile, and emerging technologies like Virtual Reality. His work doesn’t just remove barriers—it earns trust, drives cultural change, and delivers lasting impact. As a force multiplier, Drew empowers teams to build accessibly from the ground up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tina Curcio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tina Curcio was born and raised in New Hampshire. She currently resides in Chester, NH with her loving family, which includes her husband, son, and two cherished pets - a cat and a dog.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>After graduating from college, Tina embarked on a career in real estate and eventually became a Title Agent in Florida. Her professional journey took a turn when she moved back to New Hampshire, where she began working for a prominent insurance company. Tina has dedicated 16 years to this company, making significant contributions in various roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>In her current position, Tina serves as a Scrum Master in Technology, where she excels in guiding and managing teams to deliver high-quality projects. Additionally, she showcases her leadership skills by heading an Employee Resource Group focused on supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tina's career is marked by her unwavering dedication and passion for making a positive impact in her professional and personal life.<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#464646'>All the best,</span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#464646;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#464646'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Handwriting";color:#464646'>Dana Trahan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#464646'>On behalf of:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#464646'>David De Notaris, Sky’s the Limit Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#464646'>Eileen Rivera Ley , Blind Savvy USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#464646'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#464646'>603-580-5096 (Dana’s home/landline) <br>603-365-5242 (Dana’s mobile) <br></span><a href="mailto:danatrahan@comcast.net"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#0563C1'>danatrahan@comcast.net</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#464646'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>