<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Hello,</div><div><br></div><div>I wanted to forward this out to all of you in case you haven\u2019t seen it. It is very important that as many of us as possible attend this event. I have signed up and am planning to attend in person, but would love to have all of you with me. There is a virtual option as well if you\u2019re unable to make it downtown on that day. Please register if you can, and let me know if you will be attending.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for all the work you do for the blind of Ohio.</div><div><br></div><div>Annette.</div><div><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> Richard Payne via NFB-Ohio <nfb-ohio@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> September 19, 2025 at 10:42:14\u202fAM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfb-ohio@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Ohio] Join the conversation.</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> rchpay7@gmail.com<br><br></div><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Aptos">We encourage all members to consider participating, whether you can attend in person or virtually. Your involvement is vital to demonstrate the strength and diversity of our community, and to ensure that our collective voice is heard at the state level.</font></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Aptos">Last year several of our members attended the advocacy day event and it is very important to get a large showing from across the state we can do this, and I will be attending in person chapters should do their best to accommodate getting members to the capitol.</font></span></p>
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#212121" size="4" face="Arial">The Ohio 14(c) Task Force, along with partners including The Ability Center, OOTF, the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, and Ohio APSE, are going to the Ohio Statehouse on</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b> <font color="#212121" size="4" face="Arial">Tuesday, October 7th</font></b></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#212121" size="4" face="Arial">. We will be meeting with state legislators to educate them on HB 225, which would phase out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. These meetings will either be in-person or virtual, depending on your availability. Our Task Force believes this practice is outdated and makes it more difficult for Ohioans with disabilities to find competitive work, and we're gathering on the 7th to help lawmakers learn more about this important issue. Whether you have experience working for a subminimum wage, are a service provider, a concerned family member, or an advocate, we want legislators to hear all of our voices and perspectives on the complex topic of 14(c).</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#212121" size="4" face="Arial">By following this link and registering, The Ability Center will take your information and schedule a meeting with legislators in your home district, either in-person or virtually. The Ability Center will not be able to provide transportation, so please consider this when choosing which type of meeting you are interested in. </font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p>
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" size="4" face="Aptos">The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</font></span></p>
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" size="4" face="Aptos">The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, becaus</font><font color="#000000" size="4" face="Aptos">e low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</font></span></p>
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