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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-NZ link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Hi all, Please register and join us in the awesome event below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Martine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Martine Abel-Williamson – World Blind Union Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> Tracy Yeager <Tracy.Yeager@wbu.ngo> <b>On Behalf Of </b>GA2020<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, 22 May 2021 2:20 am<br><b>Subject:</b> Who can you invite to the World Blindness Summit?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p style='background:white'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dear WBU members</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Many of you have already registered to the upcoming WBU General Assembly 21.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We want to make sure everyone knows why this event is very special this year: for the first time, as part of its General Assembly, the WBU organizes <b>the World Blindness Summit 21</b>. This is a cutting-edge and innovative event that embraces the benefits of technologies, creating the first global and fully accessible online conference:</span><span style='color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'>From 21 to 25 June: the future of the WBU is to be decided</span></b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>As a member, you can decide about the organization you want for the future. This is the time to follow up on what the leadership has been doing and to check on the accountability of the organization.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The new leadership will also be elected and members can ensure geographic representation, gender balance, youth engagement and many other important WBU features. </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'>On 25 and 26 June: Global Technology & Accessibility Conference (GTAC) and Youth Summit</span></b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>GTAC: Some of the greatest experts in accessibility and technology, from all over the world and the more innovative and disruptive companies, come together to discuss about the benefit of the latest technologies for inclusion and accessibility.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Youth Summit: An opportunity for youth people to share initiatives, ideas and get to know each other in these challenging times. </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'>From 28 to 30 June: for the first time more than 30 open webinars</span></b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You are welcome to participate to our unique program of fully accessible webinars about: new technology trends, inclusive education, parenting, COVID-19, climate change, youth, urban development and many more related topic.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>All webinars are opened to everyone, fully accessible and available in 3 languages: English French and Spanish. There are no limit of participants and everyone is welcome to attend once registered.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>This is why it is a perfect opportunity to strengthen your relationships with your partners, colleagues, staff, DPO and other organizations by inviting them to the first World Blindness Summit. You can check the program of all events and thematic webinars on this link: </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldblindnesssummit.com%2Fen%2Fschedule%2Fprogram&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459320258%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zICFn%2B%2F7eSc%2BnbCsK8Kqrl2YXReGxhr7P0mHzHOs2uc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/schedule/program. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/schedule/program</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You can </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>still </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>register here by  5</span><sup><span style='color:black'>th</span></sup><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>June</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldblindnesssummit.com%2Fen%2Finscription&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459330248%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8Xcd6%2FD4eEuYnm2BrBvI7k5osioaUa2OlFOPZBYm6Ek%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/inscription. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/inscription</span></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Meanwhile, we have prepared an invitation below our signature that you can forward to as many people as you want in your country and your network so that they can register too.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We are proud and honored to host this historical summit and we hope to meet you there with all your network.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Let’s celebrate the 1</span><sup><span style='color:black'>st</span></sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> World Blindness Summit all together.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Warm regards</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Fred Schroeder WBU President</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Jose Viera, WBU CEO</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Invitation to share with all your guests:</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dear friends,</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>As a member of the World Blind Union, our organization is happy to invite you to the <b>first World Blindness Summit, </b>an online and fully accessible event from <b>25 to 30 June 2021</b>, open to <b>everyone.</b></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>What is the World Blindness Summit 21?</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>This is a cutting-edge and innovative event that embraces the benefits of technologies, creating the first global and accessible online conference.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Why is it unique?</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Over 1,000 blind and partially sighted people from nearly 190 countries over the world will participate to share their experiences and practices developed over the past five years, and especially those implemented to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in all spheres of life. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Who can participate?</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Everyone is welcome to attend, to participate, to listen, to talk, and to share this unique experience. All events of the World Blindness Summit are available in English, French and Spanish.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Why is it interesting to participate?</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The achievements and challenges experienced will be analyzed, priorities will be set in this new era beginning by working hard to prevent blind and partially sighted people from being left behind in the digital revolution that has made such great progress in the past months. On the other hand, new strategies will be worked on to give visibility to our reality and above all, to promote everything that contributes to the substantiation of a central goal: to create a new vision of blindness, to enable everyone to fully participate in all aspect of our society.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Who are the organizers?</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldblindunion.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459330248%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=97viwfRP2gslhJ2LErfkfaRVetvCQUvSGM1RVXgUpms%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://worldblindunion.org/. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>World Blind Union</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> (WBU) is the sole voice speaking on behalf of an estimated 253 million blind and partially sighted persons worldwide. WBU counts more than 250 member organizations in 190 countries. WBU ensures blind and partially sighted persons can participate fully in any aspect of life they choose. WBU advocates for equal opportunities, protection and promotion of fundamental human rights of all blind and partially sighted persons, and make sure that their voice is heard.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>As a sidelines event of its General Assembly, WBU organizes the <b>World Blindness Summit 21 </b>together with its partners: </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.once.es%2Fotras-webs%2Fenglish&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459340240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pKiMBnME1g7tINCaa%2BRb1kMK9%2FwQmWiLDatMD%2FVmLWQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.once.es/otras-webs/english. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>ONCE Social Group</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> and </span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficevi.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459340240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vupAmi2IPza2Gj%2FRR%2BzoRdjURgOcRUY7lDJ03xK6m%2FI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://icevi.org/. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment - ICEVI</span></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You can check the program here:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldblindnesssummit.com%2Fen%2Fschedule%2Fprogram&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459350240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8sBHGfManVM2FcfQ9VLtG1pgRO4vwW1j3NsY%2F0%2FmHGQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/schedule/program. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/schedule/program</span></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>It is all free and you have to register here by 5<sup>th</sup> June:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#201F1E'><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldblindnesssummit.com%2Fen%2Finscription&data=04%7C01%7C%7C9c7ea647cbcb4cc93baf08d91c5ef65a%7Cfbd8a8d99ca948378d3ba5982af51080%7C0%7C0%7C637572016459350240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mGedfbwRiB%2Bl4QD%2FhkYt8Fel7mpb2vv3QUfopg9%2FE6M%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/inscription. Click or tap if you trust this link."><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>https://www.worldblindnesssummit.com/en/inscription</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p style='line-height:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><br>Privacy Disclaimer - Français à suivre <br>This e-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary, and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copy of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and erase this e-mail message immediately. <br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br>Déclaration de confidentialité <br>Le présent courrier électronique (y compris les pièces qui y sont annexées, le cas échéant) s'adresse au destinataire indiqué et peut contenir des renseignements de caractère privé ou confidentiel. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce document, nous vous signalons qu'il est strictement i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