<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-"><div id="gmail-:2gd" class="gmail-ii gmail-gt"><div id="gmail-:2i0" class="gmail-a3s gmail-aiL"><div><div dir="auto"><div><div style="font-size:12.8px;background-color:rgb(13,20,25)" dir="auto"><div>Blind Parents Group Meeting </div><div><br>\U0001f4c5 Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2025<br>\u23f0 Time: 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM EDT<br>\U0001f4cd Location: Ohio Zoom Platform<br>Direct Link<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851" style="text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(66,133,244)" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Dial-in Meeting Number: 4081850851<br><br></div><div><br></div><div>As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, many blind parents face unique emotional and mental health challenges. Join us for a warm and welcoming conversation hosted by Chair Masquenada Douglas and Co-Chair Ivory Thomas, as we explore how Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects blind families\u2014and how we can support one another through it.<br><br></div><div> Special Guest Speaker: Genevieve Hernandez, Licensed Psychotherapist<br>We\u2019re honored to welcome Genevieve Hernandez, a seasoned psychotherapist serving families in Florida and Georgia. With deep expertise in disability-inclusive care and family dynamics, Genevieve will share practical strategies for maintaining emotional well-being while navigating the demands of parenting during the winter months. Her compassionate, evidence-based insights will empower you to care for yourself while showing up fully for your loved ones.</div><div><br></div><div>Whether you\u2019re a blind parent, grandparent, foster or adoptive parent\u2014or simply someone who supports blind families\u2014you\u2019re invited to join us. Membership in the National Federation of the Blind is not required.<br>Let\u2019s come together for connection, learning, and support as we prepare to face the winter season with strength and community.</div><div><br></div><div>Questions or need more info?<br>Masquenada Douglas \u2013 <a href="mailto:masquenadadouglas@icloud.com">masquenadadouglas@icloud.com</a><br>Ivory Thomas \u2013 <a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com">ivory193@gmail.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><i>Ivory Thomas</i></span></b><br>
<i>Member, Promotion and Publicity Committee</i><br>
<b>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</b><br>
\U0001f4e7 <a rel="noopener">ivory193@gmail.com<span></span></a><div><i><b><font size="4" face="garamond, times new roman, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#8e7cc3"><br></font></b></i></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>