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<p class="gmail-isSelectedEnd"><span>Hello Blind Parents, Federation Family, and supporters! </span></p><p class="gmail-isSelectedEnd"><span>You are warmly invited to join us for a special </span><strong><span>Women\u2019s History Month Celebration</span></strong><span> hosted by our Blind Parents Group.</span></p><p><span>Together, we will honor the often-overlooked contributions of women to American history, culture, and society, while celebrating the strength, leadership, and resilience of blind mothers and advocates in our community.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>You\u2019re Invited!<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Blind Parents Group of Ohio</b><br>
<b>March 22, 2026 </b><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Topic:</b> <b>Women\u2019s Leadership, Advocacy, and Legacy</b><i>!</i><br>
<b>Date:</b> Sunday, <b>March 22</b>, 2026<br>
<b>Time:</b> 3:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM EDT<br>
<b>Location:</b> Ohio Zoom Room<br>
<b>Join Link:</b> <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Call-In:</b> 1 (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 4081850851#<br>
<b>Facilitators:</b> Masquenada Douglas & Ivory Thomas<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>What to Expect:</b><span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Welcome
& Introductions</b><span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Icebreaker:</b>
<b>Which woman in the blindness community inspires you?</b><span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Discussion:</b>
<b>Panel discussion celebrating Women\u2019s Leadership, Advocacy, and Legacy.</b><span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>A
reflection on the origins of Women\u2019s History Month and its connection to
International Women\u2019s Day.</b><span></span></li></ul>
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</span></span></span><b>Conversations on leadership, advocacy, and
the rights of blind parents.<span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><b>Closing Poem: She Leads, She Lifts<span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Why Join?</b><span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Connect
with other blind parents<span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Share
experiences and strategies<span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Learn
about upcoming events and resources<span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Mark Your Calendar!<span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">April
26<sup>th</sup>: Autism Awareness Month<span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Plus,
updates on <b>National & State Conventions</b><span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>We look forward to seeing you!</b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">For questions or support, please contact Blind Parent Group
Co-Chairs: <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span lang="PT-BR">Masquenada
Douglas<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:masquenadadouglas@icloud.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="PT-BR">masquenadadouglas@icloud.com</span></a><span lang="PT-BR"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><span lang="PT-BR">Ivory
Thomas<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Ivory193@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="PT-BR">Ivory193@gmail.com</span></a><span lang="PT-BR"><span></span></span></p>
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<p>Sincerely, </p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><i>Ivory Thomas</i></span></b></div><div><b>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</b></div><div><i>Board of Directors, Vice President Miami Valley Chapter,</i></div><div><i>Communication Committee, Chair</i></div>\U0001f4e7 <a rel="noopener">ivory193@gmail.com</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>