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<p>Dear Members and Friends,</p>
<p>As the days grow shorter and the winter months approach, many blind parents encounter unique emotional and mental health challenges. Join us for an open, supportive conversation on how to stay balanced, connected, and well during this time of year.</p>
<p> <strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, October 26, 2025<br>
<strong>Time:</strong> 3:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM EDT<br>
<strong>Location:</strong> Ohio Zoom Platform<br>
<strong>Join via Zoom:</strong> <a class="gmail-decorated-link" rel="noopener" href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a></p><p><strong>Dial-in Number:</strong> 1 (669) 900-6833<br>
<strong>Meeting ID:</strong> 4081850851#</p>
<p><strong>Hosted by:</strong><br>
Chair <em>Masquenada Douglas</em> and Co-Chair <em>Ivory Thomas</em></p>
<p><strong>Special Guest Speaker:</strong><br>
<em>Genevieve Hernandez, Licensed Psychotherapist</em><br>
We are honored to welcome Genevieve Hernandez, a licensed psychotherapist serving families in Florida and Georgia. With extensive experience in disability-inclusive care and family dynamics, Genevieve will share practical, evidence-based strategies for maintaining emotional well-being while navigating the demands of parenting in the winter months. Her insights will help you care for yourself and show up fully for your loved ones.</p>
<p>Whether you are a blind parent, grandparent, foster or adoptive parent, or an ally who supports blind families, this session is for you. <em>Membership in the National Federation of the Blind is not required.</em></p>
<p>Let\u2019s come together for an afternoon of connection, learning, and mutual support as we prepare to embrace the season with strength and community.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, please reach out:<br>
Masquenada Douglas \u2013 <a class="gmail-decorated-link gmail-cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">masquenadadouglas@icloud.com</a></p><p>Ivory Thomas- <a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com">ivory193@gmail.com</a> </p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><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>