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Penny Rosenblum
Wed, May 12, 2021 4:17 PM
Hello,
I hope this email finds you well. It’s a busy time of the year we know.
Yet, it is important that early intervention providers, family members,
youth (13 years+), paraprofessionals, general and special educators, TVIs,
and O&M specialists, and administrators have their voices heard about how
COVID-19 has impacted the education of children with visual impairments.
The email below explains a research study that we are conducting to capture
reflections 1+ years into the pandemic. Our focus groups are for a variety
of families – one specifically for families receiving early intervention,
another for families of preschoolers, one for families of children with
complex needs, and several more. Some focus groups will be offered in
Spanish.
Attached is an email that is more friendly for families and teens. There
are also flyers in English and Spanish.
This study is really important and I sure appreciate your help. Share any
format that works best for you and those you support.
Penny
From: Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum and the Research Team info@action.afb.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:35 AM
To: L. Penny Rosenblum prosenblum@afb.org
Subject: Invitation to reflect on a year of education during the COVID-19
pandemic
Invitation a reflexionar sobre un año de educación durante la pandemia
COVID-19
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Invitación a reflexionar sobre un año de educación durante la pandemia
COVID-19 <#espanol>
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We know that as the 2020-2021 school year winds down, many people are
reflecting on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our children with
visual impairments, their families, and the wide variety of educators and
administrators involved in their education. A group of researchers wants to
document these reflections. We know people are busy, but we hope you’ll
consider taking part in a focus group (a 60-90 minute meeting where those
with similar experiences share their perspectives) or completing a short
survey.
Please share the link to our study page
https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706964/284080952/-705938971?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=
with others in the categories below. We’ve prepared an English flyer
https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/A%26E3%20Flyer%20in%20English.pdf?_ga=2.77316691.798320927.1619785206-384268330.1578948201?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU
and a Spanish flyer
https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/AE%203%20Flyer%20en%20Espanol.pdf?_ga=2.71462357.798320927.1619785206-384268330.1578948201?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU
that explains the study that you can share with others.
During May and June we will hold focus groups for:
- Family members of children of varying ages, additional disabilities,
and homeschooling children — one of these focus groups will be held in
Spanish
- Youth (ages 13 years and older) in K-12 education or transition
programs
- General or special education teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Early intervention providers
- School district special education administrators
- Vision professionals (TVIs and O&M specialists)
- Administrators at a specialized (residential) school for the blind
- State department consultants in visual impairment and/or low incidence
disabilities
We also invite youth ages 13 and older to complete a short survey (28
questions).
There is also a short survey for:
- General or special education teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Early intervention providers
- Vision professionals (TVIs and O&M specialists)
If you fall in one of our categories or are a parent/guardian, get started
now by going to our study page
https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706965/284080953/-705938971?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=
and clicking on the “Get Started” button.
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Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum and the Research Team
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Sabemos que a medida que termina el año escolar 2020-2021, muchas personas
están reflexionando sobre el impacto que la pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido
en nuestros niños con discapacidades visuales, sus familias y la amplia
variedad de educadores y administradores involucrados en su educación. Un
grupo de investigadores quiere documentar estas reflexiones. Sabemos que la
gente está ocupada, pero esperamos que considere participar en un grupo de
enfoque (una reunión de 60 a 90 minutos en la que personas con experiencias
similares comparten sus puntos de vista) o completar una breve encuesta.
Comparta el enlace a nuestra página de estudio
https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706968/284080956/1479350527?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=
con otras personas en las categorías siguientes. Hemos preparado un
volante en inglés
https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/A%26E3%20Flyer%20in%20English.pdf?_ga=2.77316691.798320927.1619785206-384268330.1578948201?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU
y un volante en español
https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/AE%203%20Flyer%20en%20Espanol.pdf?_ga=2.71462357.798320927.1619785206-384268330.1578948201?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU
que explica el estudio que puede compartir con otros.
Durante mayo y junio realizaremos grupos focales para:
- Familiares de niños de diferentes edades, discapacidades adicionales y
niños que educan en el hogar: uno de estos grupos de enfoque se llevará a
cabo en español.
- Jóvenes (de 13 años en adelante) en programas de transición o
educación K-12
- Maestros de educación general o especial
- Paraprofesionales
- Proveedores de intervención temprana
- Administradores de educación especial del distrito escolar
- Profesionales de la visión (especialistas en TVI y O&M)
- Administradores de una escuela especializada (residencial) para ciegos
- Consultores del departamento de estado en discapacidad visual y / o
discapacidades de baja incidencia
También invitamos a los jóvenes de 13 años en adelante a completar una
breve encuesta (28 preguntas).
También hay una breve encuesta para:
- Maestros de educación general o especial
- Paraprofesionales
- Proveedores de intervención temprana
- Profesionales de la visión (especialistas en TVI y O&M)
Si pertenece a una de nuestras categorías o es padre / tutor, comience
ahora yendo a nuestra página de estudio
https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706969/284080957/1479350527?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=
y haciendo clic en el botón “Comenzar”.
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Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum y el equipo de investigación
PD: Si desea leer sobre las experiencias iniciales de las familias y los
profesionales de la visión durante los primeros meses de la pandemia,
consulte el primer informe de Acceso y participación
https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706970/284080958/1479350527?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=.
Nuestro segundo informe saldrá a finales de este mes y proporciona datos de
662 personas que se recopilaron en noviembre.
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Hello,
I hope this email finds you well. It’s a busy time of the year we know.
Yet, it is important that early intervention providers, family members,
youth (13 years+), paraprofessionals, general and special educators, TVIs,
and O&M specialists, and administrators have their voices heard about how
COVID-19 has impacted the education of children with visual impairments.
The email below explains a research study that we are conducting to capture
reflections 1+ years into the pandemic. Our focus groups are for a variety
of families – one specifically for families receiving early intervention,
another for families of preschoolers, one for families of children with
complex needs, and several more. Some focus groups will be offered in
Spanish.
Attached is an email that is more friendly for families and teens. There
are also flyers in English and Spanish.
This study is really important and I sure appreciate your help. Share any
format that works best for you and those you support.
Penny
*From:* Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum and the Research Team <info@action.afb.org>
*Sent:* Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:35 AM
*To:* L. Penny Rosenblum <prosenblum@afb.org>
*Subject:* Invitation to reflect on a year of education during the COVID-19
pandemic
Invitation a reflexionar sobre un año de educación durante la pandemia
COVID-19
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Invitación a reflexionar sobre un año de educación durante la pandemia
COVID-19 <#espanol>
[image: Photo of boy in yellow shirt and blue pants doing a reading
exercise]
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We know that as the 2020-2021 school year winds down, many people are
reflecting on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our children with
visual impairments, their families, and the wide variety of educators and
administrators involved in their education. A group of researchers wants to
document these reflections. We know people are busy, but we hope you’ll
consider taking part in a focus group (a 60-90 minute meeting where those
with similar experiences share their perspectives) or completing a *short*
survey.
Please share the *link to our study page*
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706964/284080952/-705938971?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=>
with others in the categories below. We’ve prepared an *English flyer*
<https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/A%26E3%20Flyer%20in%20English.pdf?_ga=2.77316691.798320927.1619785206-384268330.1578948201?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU>
and a *Spanish flyer*
<https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/AE%203%20Flyer%20en%20Espanol.pdf?_ga=2.71462357.798320927.1619785206-384268330.1578948201?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU>
that explains the study that you can share with others.
During May and June we will hold focus groups for:
- Family members of children of varying ages, additional disabilities,
and homeschooling children — one of these focus groups will be held in
Spanish
- Youth (ages 13 years and older) in K-12 education or transition
programs
- General or special education teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Early intervention providers
- School district special education administrators
- Vision professionals (TVIs and O&M specialists)
- Administrators at a specialized (residential) school for the blind
- State department consultants in visual impairment and/or low incidence
disabilities
We also invite youth ages 13 and older to complete a short survey (28
questions).
There is also a short survey for:
- General or special education teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Early intervention providers
- Vision professionals (TVIs and O&M specialists)
If you fall in one of our categories or are a parent/guardian, get started
now by going to *our study page*
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706965/284080953/-705938971?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=>
and clicking on the “Get Started” button.
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Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum and the Research Team
PS: If you’d like to read about the initial experiences of families and
vision professionals during the first months of the pandemic check out the
first *Access & Engagement** report*
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Our second report will be out later this month and provides data from 662
individuals that were collected in November.
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Sabemos que a medida que termina el año escolar 2020-2021, muchas personas
están reflexionando sobre el impacto que la pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido
en nuestros niños con discapacidades visuales, sus familias y la amplia
variedad de educadores y administradores involucrados en su educación. Un
grupo de investigadores quiere documentar estas reflexiones. Sabemos que la
gente está ocupada, pero esperamos que considere participar en un grupo de
enfoque (una reunión de 60 a 90 minutos en la que personas con experiencias
similares comparten sus puntos de vista) o completar una breve encuesta.
Comparta el *enlace a nuestra página de estudio*
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con otras personas en las categorías siguientes. Hemos preparado *un
volante en inglés*
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y *un volante en español*
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que explica el estudio que puede compartir con otros.
Durante mayo y junio realizaremos grupos focales para:
- Familiares de niños de diferentes edades, discapacidades adicionales y
niños que educan en el hogar: uno de estos grupos de enfoque se llevará a
cabo en español.
- Jóvenes (de 13 años en adelante) en programas de transición o
educación K-12
- Maestros de educación general o especial
- Paraprofesionales
- Proveedores de intervención temprana
- Administradores de educación especial del distrito escolar
- Profesionales de la visión (especialistas en TVI y O&M)
- Administradores de una escuela especializada (residencial) para ciegos
- Consultores del departamento de estado en discapacidad visual y / o
discapacidades de baja incidencia
También invitamos a los jóvenes de 13 años en adelante a completar una
breve encuesta (28 preguntas).
También hay una breve encuesta para:
- Maestros de educación general o especial
- Paraprofesionales
- Proveedores de intervención temprana
- Profesionales de la visión (especialistas en TVI y O&M)
Si pertenece a una de nuestras categorías o es padre / tutor, comience
ahora yendo a *nuestra página de estudio*
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y haciendo clic en el botón “Comenzar”.
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Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum y el equipo de investigación
PD: Si desea leer sobre las experiencias iniciales de las familias y los
profesionales de la visión durante los primeros meses de la pandemia,
consulte el primer informe de *Acceso y participación*
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/28706970/284080958/1479350527?emci=c7bbc939-eeac-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&emdi=9e520e39-c8ad-eb11-85aa-0050f237abef&ceid=8014867&contactdata=Qst2%2FDvPcHDVkR04jvAgafXQaUhsALoYmIUMGBhEqlpfGvEgueMGSfYOVEdO26%2F5BffIvyMbCFed%2BFQtLyj668U6fXt3l3nvYrIldwp9qnGHe8SvLN%2BsDQfovj4EJv%2B37PMvPSQXRd9YQdVoNru25w%3D%3D&sourceid=N421MAY2EM1RU&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjllNTIwZTM5LWM4YWQtZWIxMS04NWFhLTAwNTBmMjM3YWJlZiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAicHJvc2VuYmx1bUBhZmIub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=-82VSoohVh7xIAQpzcri_7PKIpLziqODr3Pz7e9_lP4=>.
Nuestro segundo informe saldrá a finales de este mes y proporciona datos de
662 personas que se recopilaron en noviembre.
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