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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">I am excited to share that someone from your state has been selected to participate as a member of the 2023-2024 cohort of the National Federation of the Blind Teachers of Tomorrow program. Our Teachers of Tomorrow program provides an opportunity to introduce teachers of the blind to the positive blindness outlook, mentorship, and resources that our organization offers. You have likely heard President Riccobono say that our goal is always to build the Federation and this program is no different. We need your leadership to establish local connections that help these newcomers feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Ultimately, we want the Teachers of Tomorrow participants to become members of our movement and our partners in promoting educational excellence for all blind students</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">This year-round program will primarily operate at some in-person activities and virtually via monthly Zoom sessions. The first session is planned for the weekend of September 22, 2023, in Baltimore. Before that time, please contact your Teacher(s) of Tomorrow to both introduce yourself and let them know about your affiliate, including any upcoming affiliate activities they might be interested in attending. Please also invite them to participate in your affiliate convention, whether that takes place in the fall or the spring.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">Richard Payne, President</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">National Federation of the Blind o</FONT><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">f Ohio</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">937/829/3368</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You ca</FONT><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">n</FONT><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial"> live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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