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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><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'> The Carroll Center for the Blind <development@carroll.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 2, 2026 11:05 AM<br><b>To:</b> Frank Loza <floza58@bellsouth.net><br><b>Subject:</b> The Carroll Connector - July Edition<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=phLiveContent><div id=canvasDiv><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#EFEFEF'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=200 height=200 style='width:2.0833in;height:2.0833in' id="Carroll_x0020_Center_x0020_logo" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. The Carroll Center for the Blind logo"></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:white'>The Carroll Connector</span></strong><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Bringing you the latest in rehabilitation training, education services, computer and assistive technology training, low vision, store news, research and more.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=600 height=600 style='width:6.25in;height:6.25in' id="David_x0020_on_x0020_computer" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. David Kingsbury working on the computer"></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:12.75pt 12.75pt 12.75pt 12.75pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><em><b><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>The Windows Screen Reader Primer,</span></b></em><strong><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'> 5th Edition is Now Out!</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>The fifth edition of <em><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More</span></b></em> is now available for free download in Word and ePub formats. Written by David Kingsbury, Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind, this resource is meant to help beginning and intermediate JAWS, NVDA, and Windows Narrator users work more effectively with the most important PC applications. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>If you missed the virtual book launch that featured a discussion on what\u2019s new in this edition and a live Q&A with the author, you can <a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/E42A1415-59F0-4CE2-BE8B-FA117614CAC5/c">access the webinar recording here</a>. <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To receive your free digital copy</span></strong> of The Windows Screen Reader Primer, click the link below. You'll be asked to fill out a form before downloading. We hope you'll find this resource a helpful tool as you continue building your assistive technology skills!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/DAA5AB27-ADB9-4858-B9A9-15DE9C377589/c">Download the Windows Screen Reader Primer ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;background:#A4A4A4;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#A4A4A4;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=300 height=300 style='width:3.125in;height:3.125in' id="Ed_x0020_services" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. A young boy typing on the brailler with an instructor helping by his side"></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td style='padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Educational Support for School-Age Students</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Did you know? </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Carroll Center for the Blind serves over 300 students across more than 140 schools throughout New England! Our experienced Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs), Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS), Assistive Technology Specialists (CATIS), and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (VRTs) provide comprehensive assessments, collaborative consultation, and individualized instruction aligned with each student's IEP goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>From <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>assistive technology (virtual and in-person) </span></strong>and braille to orientation and mobility and support in the Expanded Core Curriculum, we work alongside school teams to create accessible learning environments where every student can reach their full potential. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/0A932345-F362-43D4-8503-8268AE170D24/c">Learn More about Our Education Services ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Celebrating 90 Years of Empowering Independence</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;background:#A4A4A4;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#A4A4A4;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=300 height=300 style='width:3.125in;height:3.125in' id=history src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Historic black and white photo of two individuals walking with white canes on the Carroll Center campus"></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-right:7.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=290 height=91 style='width:3.0208in;height:.9479in' id="_x0039_0th_x0020_anniversary" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 90th Anniversary Carroll Center for the Blind logo"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=isselectedend><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This year, The Carroll Center for the Blind proudly celebrates 90 years of empowering independence for people who are blind or visually impaired.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=isselectedend><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To mark this milestone, we'll be hosting a <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>special anniversary open house</span></strong> featuring an interactive journey through our history, hands-on activities, historical exhibits, opportunities to reconnect with clients, alumni, families, staff, and supporters, and sweet treats for all to enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>More details and registration coming soon! In the meantime, explore our history and discover how the Carroll Center has been making a difference for nine decades by visiting the link below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/6DB1F2AD-41B6-400F-98F2-7A63653F78E0/c">Look Back on 90 Years of Impact ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;background:#A4A4A4;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#A4A4A4;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=300 height=300 style='width:3.125in;height:3.125in' id="Tech_x0020_Services" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. A man in dark glasses seating at a computer workstation, typing on a keyboard and smiling while using assistive technology in an office setting."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Apply for our Workplace Computing Program</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Applications are open for our <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Workplace Computing program</span></strong>! This <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>four-week program</span></strong> is designed for individuals who want to remain in or re-enter the workforce where strong computer skills are essential. Instruction is tailored to your experience level\u2014whether you are new to using computers, looking to strengthen foundational technology skills to support your job search, or aiming to build advanced, professional-level proficiency aligned with specific career goals. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Participants receive personalized instruction from certified, caring instructors, with a strong focus on real-world applications and job-ready skills. The program fosters a supportive community of peers with lived experience of vision loss, offers <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>room and board</span></strong> for eligible participants, includes a <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>complimentary pair of Meta Glasses</span></strong> to keep after graduation, and provides ongoing virtual tech support and no-cost refresher training, space permitting.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/944DF651-5E9B-46B4-A133-47A9C04D645C/c" target="_blank">Learn More About our <span class=il>Workplace</span> <span class=il>Computing</span> Program ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><div><p class=m3032398920306098172msonospacing align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Support the Carroll Center</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#B3B3B3;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#B3B3B3;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=298 height=298 style='width:3.1041in;height:3.1041in' id="Giving_x0020_Tuesday_x0020_Thank_x0020_You" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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Your gift today will help make these vital programs possible, reducing social isolation, building essential life skills, and empowering youth on their path to independence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Because of you, no child in need is turned away from the Carroll Center\u2019s summer programs. Your generosity brings life-changing opportunities to those who need them most\u2014thank you from the bottom of our hearts. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/E3988969-3A5C-4263-8783-ED4FA215BFEF/c">Support Our Summer Programs by Making a Gift Today ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top 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Boston<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/404F4BA9-DEB4-433B-864D-E62CB4513A9F/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thriving with Vision Loss</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Save the Date<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span 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href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/D67E9190-D606-4DE4-84D0-A4BFAF2335FA/c">Alkeus Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Pivotal Global Phase 3 NORTHSTAR Study of Oral Gildeuretinol in Stargardt Disease</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/FFF243CF-5F5D-43E7-BF5D-BCDCFEB5D809/c">Wake Up Call from Carroll Center for the Blind's Walk for Independence | WCVB</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/FDDDE5E9-0F0B-44D4-BD17-6814E49EA051/c">Viridian Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Approval and Launch of Lumvoa\u2122 (veligrotug-vvze) for the Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E/r/D5977BDE-E346-45DA-B088-72422D054E0E_c04976a2-fd78-42b2-bced-dfcfcbf4eaa8/l/CBD7AB9F-6728-4635-A1CB-AD6D5FF2F621/c">Walk for Independence | Newton News</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a 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