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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:01 AM<br><b>To:</b> Suzanne Turner <smturner.234@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Announcement regarding BLIND, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#0075C9;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img width=600 height=28 style='width:6.25in;height:.2916in' id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/top-blue-bar.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9voCVlkSGP0QbB5gTR4ZbZUFIgt72sTYnwgYswLnlQDmg-3DVqTD_LRbrSpHIphx6m6tYDWarrs6app12ERGaPIp-2FCR9gb3ueGJf3YXnviRcpudXcMUNxPSqUcc6LjPa5aia-2Bq0fGuc40hxd9Ut2tbyDeqzU3iEnsTprGhuQS9xWlXxcFFS8yLhstQHU9ndRN7EvDR80sh7CoQK3Kj-2BA79F1ti35uAS2U2JOMlDnD-2FU-2BONiDa3vTYGva3lr-2BYb7b65gIjFvlImN2UIMGLkoiWT3N2xvWvXeg-3D"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=240 height=264 style='width:2.5in;height:2.75in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/nfb-logo-for-email-template.jpg" alt="National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1><span style='color:black'>BLIND, Inc. Pauses Services</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The board of directors at Blindness Learning in New Dimensions, Incorporated, (our affiliated training center in Minnesota) announced its intention to suspend operations in order to reimagine and rebuild the programming in Minnesota. The National Federation of the Blind is working with our affiliate leaders in Minnesota and the leadership team at BLIND, Incorporated, to determine how to transition to new and stronger programming in the future. President Riccobono shared additional information regarding training centers and this announcement in the <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vMOfuNe1MLZX8R-2FTmw-2F6YOwEOTNUPyfOPVthGE5-2BV404-3DOryo_LRbrSpHIphx6m6tYDWarrs6app12ERGaPIp-2FCR9gb3ueGJf3YXnviRcpudXcMUNxPSqUcc6LjPa5aia-2Bq0fGueCmth-2FKnxFqewww8tYqPl-2FqJCMopXDy829OFy7fHrdftyclwGxprtzpcfEsb5qvuzUvbfQo4FWrqJ6lNibVmGxPJDqUq0xFGjtqQ2xJg-2Bf96F1ifGptaOBeMP1ny3bPpQY7fSifeSek0QF6uvfEZAQ-3D">January Presidential Release</a>.  </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Below is the full announcement from the BLIND, Incorporated, board of directors. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Minneapolis, Minnesota (December 18, 2023): The Board of Directors of Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions, Incorporated (BLIND, Inc.) regrets to announce that we will temporarily suspend all of our programs and services as of January 1, 2024. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>We take this action with heavy hearts. After extensive deliberation over our current financial and organizational obligations, we believe suspending operations at this time in order to make future plans is the best and most responsible available course of action. This decision comes after a review of compounded circumstances that have developed over a period of years, leaving our organization with inadequate resources to advance our mission at this time. One factor of this evaluation is that our current building, the Pillsbury Mansion, which is on the national historic registry, needs millions of dollars in renovations that must be done in a manner that preserves its historic character. Unfortunately, we have determined that we are not in a position to undertake the necessary building renovations while still providing quality adjustment-to-blindness training.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>We recognize that this decision will be painful to our students, our dedicated staff, and all of our supporters in the community. We acknowledge that it comes at a particularly difficult time, with the holiday season and new year upon us. We were not able to find a viable way to alter the timing of this decision. Our leadership is working with the National Federation of the Blind, Louisiana Center for the Blind, and Colorado Center for the Blind to help during this transition. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>We deeply appreciate all of the work everyone affiliated with BLIND, Inc. has done over the past three decades to help blind people build the skills and confidence to live the lives they want. Our high-quality training has impacted thousands of people, not only the many students who have walked with us, but also the blind community who connect with the positive philosophy and high expectations demonstrated from our alumni and friends. With the continued support of our board, partners, and community, our goal in the coming months is to re-imagine what adjustment to blindness training can be, and to reopen our doors with fresh approaches and insights and on a sound financial footing.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>BLIND, Inc., established in 1986, is a training center and community of blind and low-vision people, proudly affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind. We believe blind people can do anything. Every day, we encourage and challenge each student. When you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Our mission and values will continue to guide us to dream without limits, be bold, and work with love. Thank you for your support.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>###</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Please direct all media inquiries to Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations, National Federation of the Blind, <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vote0aEGFzPsbe7-2BI1QLL73P-2Fzt1hMLjyGbDHB0ix8I4-3DqIvg_LRbrSpHIphx6m6tYDWarrs6app12ERGaPIp-2FCR9gb3ueGJf3YXnviRcpudXcMUNxPSqUcc6LjPa5aia-2Bq0fGuU-2F4QRfgSwWgjSnsZHUP02wYZVdvDCazEpi2e2cZTHoHoOp0wNCt-2BfMv-2BINB5k5bF5WK1PuZ-2BaveALp-2BwiRrBF6uEV2jDDD74mQw2IXczfIcuZrKBTzeBFa6BJcOlzitOBRH7b7reQSC391MnTzXSlg-3D">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a>, 410-659-9314, extension 2330.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>How to Support</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Your support is greatly appreciated and will help us move forward and reopen the doors of the training center. <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vWXQka9Vlobo9PsQ8PwQ0qR3nPZ2GRJz-2BWozKqKHLrcE-3Dt-c8_LRbrSpHIphx6m6tYDWarrs6app12ERGaPIp-2FCR9gb3ueGJf3YXnviRcpudXcMUNxPSqUcc6LjPa5aia-2Bq0fGuYKl-2BU41lGqqGqVCvxktcAcAXodlx1apmJd-2BPV-2BZ6G-2Blp0PweEuud3hqTnDgIsshU8VNFzUDbKI9davPfESwvRYiOXEQCsjqejslA4KJqVtxDhwdPGbMZPdRkhSLcOF2atYhIeIleoZssofEhjso1KE-3D">Here are ways to give to BLIND, Inc</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>If you are interested in additional ways of supporting BLIND, Inc. during this time, please contact <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vKn-2Bg-2Bw1ktjhpNZXXale3KEzp0Qk-2BWB35YagcRYFZAR0-3DHCFO_LRbrSpHIphx6m6tYDWarrs6app12ERGaPIp-2FCR9gb3ueGJf3YXnviRcpudXcMUNxPSqUcc6LjPa5aia-2Bq0fGuYBBJD5-2Bjl-2BzxXw5O-2FDCT03hi1B-2FdDI71H47wlHzDfxGcp6v5Hr0wjsvaegDZTmH5x1GNTw2gv34Kwd8GsZw9lJWhiDRvxfhDUVebub7nf26wA4o-2BTCbrqeIz2cA5YKgilxUTMLaRXdWWAcPPxDl7wE-3D">boardchair@blindinc.org</a>. </span><o:p></o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