From peduffy63 at gmail.com  Sat Jul 18 04:01:14 2026
From: peduffy63 at gmail.com (Eric Duffy)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:01:14 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] Another Bell Ringer for MaKenzie
Message-ID: <FF0D4B72-CCE4-42E5-B482-563885583811@gmail.com>

While those of us who attended the National convention were in the resolutions meeting or in the exhibit hall , Makenzie was taking the Braille certification exam. Although the test began at 10:00 am, she didn’t get back to the hotel in time to present her resolution regarding delivery robots. But she did pass the Braille certification exam. She passed with the following scores:

Transcribing 92 percent, proof reading 100 percent, and multiple choice  92 percent.
She was one of our first BELL kids in 2013. I am certain that one day MaKenzie will b a Lead Teacher in a BELL Academy somewhere. I hope it will be in Ohio, but where ever it is she will be able to tell the students and their families that she also participated in the BELL Academy.

Eric

From president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com  Sat Jul 18 09:52:02 2026
From: president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com (President Capital chapter)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:52:02 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] Another Bell Ringer for MaKenzie
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Congratulations MaKenzie. All of us continue to be so proud of you.

Annette.
Annette Lutz
President
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
614-288-4323
President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. 

On Jul 18, 2026, at 12:02 AM, Eric Duffy via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:

﻿While those of us who attended the National convention were in the resolutions meeting or in the exhibit hall , Makenzie was taking the Braille certification exam. Although the test began at 10:00 am, she didn’t get back to the hotel in time to present her resolution regarding delivery robots. But she did pass the Braille certification exam. She passed with the following scores:

Transcribing 92 percent, proof reading 100 percent, and multiple choice  92 percent.
She was one of our first BELL kids in 2013. I am certain that one day MaKenzie will b a Lead Teacher in a BELL Academy somewhere. I hope it will be in Ohio, but where ever it is she will be able to tell the students and their families that she also participated in the BELL Academy.

Eric
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From president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com  Sat Jul 18 09:52:02 2026
From: president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com (President Capital chapter)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:52:02 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] Another Bell Ringer for MaKenzie
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Congratulations MaKenzie. All of us continue to be so proud of you.

Annette.
Annette Lutz
President
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
614-288-4323
President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. 

On Jul 18, 2026, at 12:02 AM, Eric Duffy via CapChapOhio <capchapohio at nfbnet.org> wrote:

﻿While those of us who attended the National convention were in the resolutions meeting or in the exhibit hall , Makenzie was taking the Braille certification exam. Although the test began at 10:00 am, she didn’t get back to the hotel in time to present her resolution regarding delivery robots. But she did pass the Braille certification exam. She passed with the following scores:

Transcribing 92 percent, proof reading 100 percent, and multiple choice  92 percent.
She was one of our first BELL kids in 2013. I am certain that one day MaKenzie will b a Lead Teacher in a BELL Academy somewhere. I hope it will be in Ohio, but where ever it is she will be able to tell the students and their families that she also participated in the BELL Academy.

Eric
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From president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com  Sun Jul 26 20:41:36 2026
From: president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com (President Capital chapter)
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:41:36 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] =?utf-8?q?Saturday=E2=80=99s_meeting?=
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Hello,

I hope all of you are having a great summer! It seems like it has been forever since we met, so I am very much looking forward to our meeting this upcoming Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 AM at the Clinton Heights, Lutheran Church at 15 Clinton Heights Ave. We have a lot to talk about after the national convention and in preparation for events this fall. Also, remember to listen to the next episode of the walking alone and marching together podcast. We have had some great discussions about these, and I am looking forward to another. After the meeting, many of us will be going to lunch at a new local restaurant called TK‘s hangout. It is located at 5295 North High St. I have not yet tried it, but have heard good things. Looking forward to trying it with all of you.

Take care and as always if you need anything, please reach out.

See you Saturday!

Annette
Annette Lutz
President
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
614-288-4323
President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. 
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From president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com  Tue Jul 28 21:55:46 2026
From: president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com (President Capital chapter)
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:46 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] Fwd: Reminder:  Live AD for "West Side Story" Sunday,
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From pling at abilityonebsc.com  Wed Jul 29 16:25:04 2026
From: pling at abilityonebsc.com (Perry Ling)
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:25:04 +0000
Subject: [CapChapOhio] =?windows-1252?q?Saturday=92s_meeting?=
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Hello All,

I wanted to let everyone know that I have 7 extra tickets for the CAPA Summer Movie Series at the Ohio Theatre.  There are two more audio described movies yet to come.  These tickets will be free to whomever wants them.  I purchased 10 and won 10 at their booth at the Columbus Arts Festival.  U wukk bring them to this Saturdays meeting.  If you know sighted people who would like them - the early birds get the tickets.

I look at the $40 for 10 tickets as my support for the Arts.

My personal email is Pling751 at gmail.com if you have any questions.

Thank you.  Look forward to seeing those who come to the meeting.




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Hello,

I hope all of you are having a great summer! It seems like it has been forever since we met, so I am very much looking forward to our meeting this upcoming Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 AM at the Clinton Heights, Lutheran Church at 15 Clinton Heights Ave. We have a lot to talk about after the national convention and in preparation for events this fall. Also, remember to listen to the next episode of the walking alone and marching together podcast. We have had some great discussions about these, and I am looking forward to another. After the meeting, many of us will be going to lunch at a new local restaurant called TK‘s hangout. It is located at 5295 North High St. I have not yet tried it, but have heard good things. Looking forward to trying it with all of you.

Take care and as always if you need anything, please reach out.

See you Saturday!

Annette
Annette Lutz
President
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
614-288-4323
President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.
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From peduffy63 at gmail.com  Tue Aug 11 02:25:36 2026
From: peduffy63 at gmail.com (Eric Duffy)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:25:36 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] Voicecorps Article
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VOICEcorps is a lifeline for central Ohio listeners
The Columbus Dispatch

August 9, 2026

Every Wednesday morning, before most people have taken their first sip of coffee, Michael and Marlys Bradshaw roll out of bed and make their way to the Columbus-based VOICEcorps broadcasting studio. The couple sits down together to read the news at 7 a.m. – along with an audience of local listeners tuned in and ready for the next hourlong installment of “Business News Live.” <https://voicecorps.org/programming/schedule/>
The Bradshaws regularly volunteer their time and voices to VOICEcorps, a free local broadcast reading service that has been on the air since Nov. 17, 1975 <https://voicecorps.org/about/>. That day, volunteers read the latest edition of The Columbus Dispatch aloud over the airwaves to residents with low vision, blindness or print disabilities in central Ohio for the first time.

“The idea is for listeners to be able to consume their local news just like anybody else would. That's our mission, to bring print to people who cannot access it,” said Amy Billerman, VOICEcorps’ director of volunteers. “It's information, engagement, entertainment and also a friendly voice in the room.”

To the Bradshaws, the job is much more than simply reading aloud. They’re acutely aware that some of their listeners experience overwhelming isolation in their day-to-day lives. Michael, who has been reading for VOICEcorps since 2003, said he’s gained insight into the feelings of separation and loneliness blind individuals can often experience.

“The sound of a human voice talking to them is really important,” he said. “That’s something I wouldn’t have known before I started working here.”

In the early days, listeners could only tune in to the VOICEcorps broadcast using a pre-tuned radio receiver provided by the organization. Today, the service offers 24/7 live and prerecorded news programming listeners can access via internet, digital television or even Amazon Alexa in addition to their radios.

The service has expanded to include local and national newspapers, magazines, grocery ads and even books and comics. And it’s earned recognition from the International Association of Audio Information Services for two of its programs: “The Business News Hour” read by the Bradshaws won 2025 Program of the Year <https://www.iaais.org/conference-2025> in the newspaper category, and “Columbus Business First” read by John Proffitt tied for the same category in 2026 <https://www.iaais.org/awards>.  

Proffitt’s reason for reading is personal. After experiencing a retinal detachment in 2000, he lost partial vision in one eye. “I’ve always been nearsighted, and I’ve got the risk of having another retinal detachment sometime in my life,” he said. “So, I was like, 'You know what, maybe one day I will be blind. Maybe I should pay it forward into this community before I join it.'”

VOICEcorps relies on funding from public and private donations and partnerships. “The City of Columbus has been one of our mainstays,” Dana Sims, VOICEcorps’ marketing and development director, said.

“We’re over 50 years old, and they have been really one of our biggest partners for this entire 50 years. At this point, about a quarter of our budget.”

Within the past year, however, Sims said that VOICEcorps has seen a significant decline in that funding, forcing the organization to dip into its reserves to cover expenses. Her current focus is ensuring the nonprofit can continue operation for the listeners who rely so heavily on its programming.

“It’s hard for me not to get emotional. There are so many people that need us,” Sims said. “We have some people in assisted living whose families don't really visit regularly, and VOICEcorps is really one of their only ways to hear regular voices that they're able to connect with.”

There are several ways to support VOICEcorps. In addition to readers, the organization needs volunteers <https://voicecorps.org/get-involved/volunteer/> to assist with technological and administrative support, landscaping, fundraising and simply spreading the word in the community. An estimated 120,000 or more residents <https://voicecorps.org/about/> have a need for VOICEcorps programming, but not all of them are aware the service is available.

For more information and ways to show support, or to make a donation <https://voicecorps-bloom.kindful.com/>, visit voicecorps.org <https://voicecorps.org/>.


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From president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com  Wed Aug 19 10:10:26 2026
From: president.capital.nfboh at gmail.com (President Capital chapter)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:10:26 -0400
Subject: [CapChapOhio] Monthly radio show
Message-ID: <2C3A65CB-D222-4F73-BEF9-E6BA582A8669@gmail.com>

Hello,I just wanted to remind all of you that today, Wednesday, August 19 is our monthly radio show on Voicecorps. You will not want to miss this show. This month my guest will be somebody all of you are very familiar with, our own affiliate president Richard Payne. Richard and I will be talking about our Federation stories, and Richard will be enlightening us on what it takes to put together such wonderful and enlightening state conventions. Who knows, he may even give us a little sneak peek at some of the agenda items. We will just have to wait and see.

To listen, you can go to Voicecorps.org or enable the Voicecorps skill on any Alexa device. The show is this morning at 11:00 AM and will re-broadcast tomorrow morning at 5:00 AM. I hope all of you will be able to listen in.
Annette Lutz
President
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
614-288-4323
President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back. 
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