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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Good afternoon. All of my children were born during the winter and I have always tended to be depressed during the winter months and then add the baby blues on top of that and it was really hard. I am so happy that we are talking about this. Keep up the good work for all of the blind parents out there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ivory Love via Ohio-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 12, 2025 1:19 PM<br><b>To:</b> ohio-talk <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Ivory Love <ivory193@gmail.com>; masquenadadouglas <masquenadadouglas@icloud.com>; santhiven@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Ohio-Talk] November Updates and Resources \u2013 Blind Parents Group<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Hello Families and Supporters,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>I pray you are all doing well and staying warm during the colder weather we\u2019ve been having.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>It was such a pleasure reconnecting with many of you in person during our Blind Parents Group meeting at the 79th Annual NFBO State Convention. We were honored to have our National Representative Pam Allen join us for this special gathering. One of the highlights was creating Proud Jars, which included:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Glow sticks \u2013 symbolizing how our children light up our world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Logo pieces \u2013 representing how we build our children up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>3D printed hearts designed by Sydney Douglas, daughter of Masquenada Douglas, symbolizing love because without love, we cannot raise successful children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>These were just a few of the meaningful items included in our Proud Jars.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Meeting Updates<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Please note:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>We will not have a Zoom meeting this month due to our in-person gathering at the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>We will not meet in December in observance of the holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>We\u2019re excited to share a list of resources provided by our guest speaker, Mrs. Genevieve Hernandez, MS, LMHC, LPC, a licensed psychotherapist who presented on \u201cBalancing Parenting and Mental Health During the Winter\u201d on October 26, 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>You can also listen to Mrs. Hernandez\u2019s presentation via Simple Voice Box:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> Phone Number: (641) 715-3900<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Extension: 217211# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Simple Voice Box Key Functions:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Press 2 \u2013 rewind 30 seconds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Press 3 \u2013 skip forward 30 seconds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Press 8 \u2013 pause/resume<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Press 0 \u2013 skip to the end of the message<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>To our Pennsylvania family thank you for your continued support. You\u2019ll also find Pennsylvania-specific resources below, shared by Mrs. Hernandez.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Resource List</span></b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>National and Local Weather Information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Stay informed with weather alerts, forecasts, and hurricane updates: The Weather Channel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Find sunrise/sunset times and daylight hours by city: <a href="http://weather.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>weather.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Ohio Psychological Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Mental health resources and group information in Ohio: <a href="https://ohpsych.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>https://ohpsych.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Mental health resources and group information in Pennsylvania: <a href="https://www.papsy.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>https://www.papsy.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment \u2013 Mayo Clinic<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Learn how to choose a light box for managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>American Psychological Association (APA)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Explore the latest psychology topics, research, and updates: <a href="https://www.apa.org/topics" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>https://www.apa.org/topics</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Resource shared by Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>The Salvation Army has an Angel Tree Program where they give Christmas gifts to kids. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><a href="https://saangeltree.org/">https://saangeltree.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span lang=PT-BR style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Chair: Masquenada Douglas \u2013 E: <a href="mailto:masquenadadouglas@icloud.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#467886'>masquenadadouglas@icloud.com</span></a></span><span lang=PT-BR style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Co-Chair: Ivory Thomas \u2013 E: </span><span lang=PT-BR style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-CA style='color:#467886'>ivory193@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang=PT-BR style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'> </span></i></b><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Ivory Thomas</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i>Board of Directors,</i><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i> Promotion and Publicity Committee</i><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📧</span> <a href="mailto:ivory193@gmail.com">ivory193@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>"The one thing that's worse than being visually impaired is having sight with no VISION!"</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>