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<p><font size="6"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Dear Community Members,</span></font></p>
<p><font size="6"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">I pray this message finds you well.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="6"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">On behalf of the <strong>Blind Parents Group of Ohio</strong>, I am pleased to invite you to join us on <strong>June 28th, 2026</strong> as we come together to celebrate and engage in an inspiring and empowering session on <strong>The True </strong></span><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Meaning and Importance of Fatherhood.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Topic: The True Meaning and Importance of
Fatherhood</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Date: Sunday, June 28<sup>th</sup> , 2026<br>
Time: 3:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM EDT<br>
Location: Ohio Zoom Room<br>
Join Link: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a><span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Call-In: 1 (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 4081850851#<br>
Facilitators: Masquenada Douglas & Ivory Thomas<span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">What to Expect:<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">This session will feature a dynamic panel discussion
centered on the true meaning and importance of fatherhood. The conversation
will go beyond biology and explore how fathers make a lasting impact through
presence, character, and intentional action.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Panelists will share insights on how strong fatherhood
influences children\u2019s development, success, and overall well-being, emphasizing
the value of consistent guidance and support.<span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span> </span>Why Join?<span></span></span></font></p>
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with other blind parents<span></span></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Share
experiences and strategies<span></span></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Learn
about upcoming events and resources<span></span></span></font></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Mark Your Calendar!<span></span></span></font></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Julu26<sup>th</sup></span></font>
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updates on National & State Conventions<span></span></span></font></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><b>We look forward to seeing you!</b><br></span></font>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">For questions or support, please contact Blind Parent Group
Co-Chairs: <span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="6"><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Masquenada
Douglas<span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%"><font size="6"><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Ivory
Thomas<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><font size="6"><a href="mailto:Ivory193@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline;font-family:times new roman,serif"><span lang="PT-BR">Ivory193@gmail.com</span></a></font><span lang="PT-BR"><span></span></span></p>
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</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>