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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning, Richard and Suzanne,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to be sure you knew we released an OOD Works Podcast episode with Caroline Karkowski—recommended by you, Suzanne, a couple of years ago! There was an email from you and some of our BSVI staff that made its way to me with a listing of individuals we could consider highlighting. Caroline was one of the names put forward! And what a gem she is!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Today we shared on social media, and here are those links. A description of the episode (which was in our newsletter on Friday) also follows in this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OhioOOD/posts/pfbid0TqKNWVALp4szEvryZiFJeepVuC6FfdWc9SsTVqatbxig3qhBd2mdaBL5cdp9Aaepl">https://www.facebook.com/OhioOOD/posts/pfbid0TqKNWVALp4szEvryZiFJeepVuC6FfdWc9SsTVqatbxig3qhBd2mdaBL5cdp9Aaepl</a> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>X: <a href="https://x.com/OhioOOD/status/1889290791966867623">https://x.com/OhioOOD/status/1889290791966867623</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IN: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ood_oodworks-oodworkspodcast-activity-7295056536727404546-PKI3">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ood_oodworks-oodworkspodcast-activity-7295056536727404546-PKI3</a>   <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF7r22tv3sE/">https://www.instagram.com/p/DF7r22tv3sE/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:12.0pt 0in 11.25pt 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='background:#0C77CF;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.buzzsprout.com%2F457492%2Fepisodes%2F16526649-caroline-karbowski-empowers-the-blind-community-through-science-technology.mp3%3Fdownload=true/1/01010194e1244471-d22ef702-3b5d-4d10-a819-50e6aa9c7a2f-000000/8wi7N2AT0tdssNAQEqL2dwi-Vqu3Z9Cpj95K2EP_9w4=391" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white;text-decoration:none'>Listen Now</span></strong></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>In our latest podcast episode, we feature Caroline Karbowski, recommended by the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. Caroline discusses the significance of Braille literacy and technology in advocating for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing accessibility in education and community engagement.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Her passion for Braille began in middle school, leading her to connect with the blind community in Ohio. She has been involved in outreach programs like STEM2U, which engages students who are blind or have low vision in hands-on science activities and interactions with role models. Caroline also highlights the impact of 3D printing in creating tailored educational materials for students who are blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Throughout the episode, she shares valuable partnerships and initiatives that promote inclusivity in scientific fields and underscores the importance of collaboration in her work as the CEO of the nonprofit, See3D, and an Orientation & Mobility Specialist at Perkins School for the Blind. Learn more about Caroline’s initiatives in <a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.buzzsprout.com%2F457492%2Fepisodes%2F16526649-caroline-karbowski-empowers-the-blind-community-through-science-technology.mp3%3Fdownload=true/2/01010194e1244471-d22ef702-3b5d-4d10-a819-50e6aa9c7a2f-000000/-JpNO3ejxpp2P3CTUZjbJM9LtcHj8s6Ld6bQ3b07_Zk=391" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0098D3'>episode 56</span></a> of the OOD Works Podcast. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts by searching "OOD Works," or visit <a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Food.ohio.gov%2Fabout-us%2Fcommunications%2Fpodcasts%2Fpodcasts/1/01010194e1244471-d22ef702-3b5d-4d10-a819-50e6aa9c7a2f-000000/3auuuMVyIyDFeOPrmKu3shEDtyr4-8FzczSGTW_O_j4=391" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0098D3'>ood.ohio.gov/podcast</span></a> for transcripts and MP3 files.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please feel free to share as you see fit.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kim <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro SemiBold",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Kim Jump, Communications Chief</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro SemiBold",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=311 height=77 style='width:3.2395in;height:.802in' id="Picture_x0020_1166993298" src="cid:image001.png@01DB7C5D.24CAB9F0" alt="O O D logo with a red outline in the shape of Ohio with the word Ohio written in dark blue script across the shape and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities in plain typeface next to it."></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Office of Communications</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#222222'>150 East Campus View Boulevard, Suite 300</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Columbus, OH 43235</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#222222'>614-623-2209 </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohioood/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=29 height=29 style='width:.302in;height:.302in' id="_x0000_i1029" src="cid:image002.png@01DB7C5D.24CAB9F0" alt="Go to OOD on Instagram"></span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OhioOOD/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=29 height=29 style='width:.302in;height:.302in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.png@01DB7C5D.24CAB9F0" alt="Go to OOD on Facebook"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://twitter.com/ohioood"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=29 height=29 style='width:.302in;height:.302in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image004.png@01DB7C5D.24CAB9F0" alt="Go to OOD on X"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OhioOOD"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=29 height=29 style='width:.302in;height:.302in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image005.png@01DB7C5D.24CAB9F0" alt="Go to OOD on YouTube"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ood/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=29 height=29 style='width:.302in;height:.302in' id="Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image006.png@01DB7C5D.24CAB9F0" alt="Go to OOD on Linked In"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background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