National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

Support the greater Baltimore Chapter by donating in exchange for a chance to win a fabulous basket of prizes with a total value of $350. Each donation of $5 earns you one chance to win, and you get an extra chance for a donation of $20, making a total of five chances.

The basket includes:

• A gift certificate for a one-hour table massage at The QG’s downtown Baltimore location, plus $30 toward a meal at its Clock Restoration bar;

• 1 vanilla mint candle from Sobotanical;

• 1 bag of Threads coffee, along with a coffee mug;

• 1 bottle of wine with two wine glasses;

• A $50 gift certificate to Herbal Nails on Fort Avenue in Baltimore; and

• Bath scrub, soap, and lotion made by blind entrepreneur Lisamaria Martinez.

Here are 11 note worthy highlights from the NFBMD 2022 state convention.

In this issue:

• The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 2022 Annual Convention: Reconnect, Reimagine, Reignite!
• The BELLs Ring in Maryland
• Dr. Michael Gosse Assumes the Presidency of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
• Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program Expands
• Chapter Spotlight: The TLC Chapter
• Congress Ordered Agencies to Use Tech that Works for People with Disabilities 24 Years Ago – Many Still Haven’t
• Annapolis Highlights: The Rest of the Story
• Brookhaven Elementary Embraces MCPS’ Only Classroom for Blind, Visually Impaired Students
• What I Learned from Attending My First National Convention
• Profile of an NFBMD Leader: Dezman Jackson
• FDR Memorial Steps Up Accessibility for Visually Impaired Visitors
• The Spirit of the Federation in Maryland Before NFBMD
• Blind Caregiver Doesn’t Let Disability Slow Her Down from Caring for Bethesda Seniors

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