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We are excited to invite you to a Blind Parents Group Meeting where we
will gather to discuss the joys, challenges, and strategies involved in
raising children on the autism spectrum. This is an opportunity to share
experiences, offer support, and learn from one another in a welcoming,
inclusive, and understanding environment.<br><br> <br>\U0001f4c5 Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025<br>\u23f0 Time: 3:00 PM EDT<br>\U0001f4cd Location: Ohio Zoom Platform <br>Direct Link<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a> <br>Dial in Meeting number:4081850851
<br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><i><b><font size="4" face="garamond, times new roman, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#8e7cc3">Ivory Thomas</font></b></i><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">"The one thing that's worse than being visually impaired is having sight with no VISION!"</font></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 4:29\u202fPM Ivory Love <<a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com">ivory193@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>We are excited to invite you to a Blind Parents Group Meeting where we will gather to discuss the joys, challenges, and strategies involved in raising children on the autism spectrum. This is an opportunity to share experiences, offer support, and learn from one another in a welcoming, inclusive, and understanding environment.<br><br> <br>\U0001f4c5 Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025<br>\u23f0 Time: 3:00 PM EDT<br>\U0001f4cd Location: Ohio Zoom Platform <br>Direct Link<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a> <br>Dial in Meeting number:4081850851<br><br><br>Blind Parents do not have to be members of the National Federation of the Blind to participate.<br><br> <br>So, if you are, were, or will become a parent, grandparent, adoptive or foster parent and blind, join us Sunday, August 24th at 3:00 pm.<br><br> <br>Masquenada Douglas and Ivory Thomas will facilitate a special panel discussion on the topic: \u201cNavigating the Intersection of Autism and Blindness.\u201d This session will feature insights from professionals and offer advocacy tips focused on understanding how autism intersects with blindness. The discussion will also explore effective strategies for communication, social engagement, and emotional support. <br><br>Come and weigh in on the discussion!!<br><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><i><b><font size="4" face="garamond, times new roman, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#8e7cc3">Ivory Thomas</font></b></i><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4"><br></font></div><div><font size="4">"The one thing that's worse than being visually impaired is having sight with no VISION!"</font></div></div></div></div></div>
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