<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Annette Lutz<div>President</div><div>Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</div><div>614-288-4323</div><div>President.capital.nfboh@gmail.com</div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">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. </span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Communities-of-Faith <ohio-communities-of-faith@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> November 11, 2024 at 3:56:08 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Cc:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Legislative Alert: Testimonies are needed in support of HB 382</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Nfb of Ohio Communities of Faith Mailing List <ohio-communities-of-faith@nfbnet.org><br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon, Ohio,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Per Ohio’s Affiliate President, Richard Payne, and Envision America, I am asking all to read and provide testimony asap on the accessible labeling bill. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We have a great opportunity to get this finally passed. I want to give you an example of why this is crucial.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Two of the Cleveland Chapter members were given drugs that could have been fatal, due to the pharmacy inability to provide accessible information. One member has currently suffered kidney damage as a result of providing inaccurate dosage. Therefore, it is important that we have a prescription bill put in place to protect the blind and our loved ones. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Here is, <b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">Sharla Glass, who is the </span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison for En-Vision America note below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Also attached, is Rep. Brown’s sponsor testimony, as well as the text and analysis documents for HB 382.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">President, Payne will represent the NFB of Ohio on Wednesday!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Once you have prepared your testimony, email or please fill out the attached witness form and submit it to <a href="mailto:ohrinsurancecommittee@ohiohouse.gov">ohrinsurancecommittee@ohiohouse.gov</a> or send it to President Payne. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Finally, if anyone needs assistance, let me know!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Friends, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This is exciting news! Many of you may already know about it, but just in case you haven’t I wanted to let you know! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The accessible labeling bill has been reintroduced under a new bill number and has a hearing this week! This bill would require insurance coverage of accessible prescription readers. They are seeking testimony which needs to be turned in by 10am Tuesday morning. I have attached the witness form that you would need to return along with your testimony to <a href="mailto:ohrinsurancecommittee@ohiohouse.gov">ohrinsurancecommittee@ohiohouse.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Here is a link to bill HB 382: <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/135/hb382/committee">https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/135/hb382/committee</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black">Sharla Glass</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">En-Vision America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">825 4<sup>th</sup> Street W, Palmetto FL 34221<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.envisionamerica.com/"><span style="color:black">http://www.envisionamerica.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Phone: 941-702-6602<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Main: 800-890-1180<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>