[Cinci-nfb] Fwd: [Ohio-talk] Updates and information

Mon Feb 11 17:14:36 UTC 2019

Best Regards,
Sheri Albers
513-886-8697
Sheri.albers87 at gmail.com

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: February 10, 2019 at 10:08:58 PM EST
> To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Updates and information
> Reply-To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Greetings Ohio,
> Today is a great reminder for me that I am not from Ohio, even though people
> will say that I have been here forever. So, I should be use to the cold
> weather. The older that I get I can remember my grandfather and grandmother
> standing by the wood fire and wondering how they could be so close to it
> without burning up. We can hope that after this ever-changing weather that
> spring time will come very soon.
> 
> Several of us attended the Washington seminar and in the body of this
> message you will find information about the legislative issues, Disability
> Employment Act (DEA), Greater Accessibility and Independence through
> Nonvisual Access Act (GAIN)  and Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA).
> I would like to take this opportunity and thank Mike and Sheri for their
> work for keeping the five teams on tract. Those members who were able to
> attend, especially those who were new, Andrea and Ali;  I am equally pleased
> with your commitment and work.
> 
> We had a very good informational call on February 4th, and I hope members
> who attended found it to be productive. We talked about the braille literacy
> classes and if you wish to become a student, you should apply by February
> 22nd. This is a great opportunity for people to start learning Braille in a
> wonderful setting.  The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio promotes
> the belief that Braille is not obsolete. You can find more information about
> the Ohio Braille Literacy Classes, at the bottom of this email.
> 
> Eric Duffy will be coordinating the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and
> Learning (BELL) training and he is still taking names for volunteers.  This
> training will be held on April 5th and 6th.  Please reach out to him if you
> have questions and wish to volunteer. The BELL Academy is very important,
> and I know you will do your part to ensure that our blind youth learn and
> use Braille. 
> 
> The Board of Directors have agreed to a weekend of training, which will
> include, extra training for the Columbus Seminar. In addition, the Board of
> Directors meeting will be on Sunday, April 7th starting at 10:00 AM. After
> that we will have training for current leaders and those who we can identify
> as members who will grow from attending this lucrative training. Calling all
> Chapter Presidents, we are counting on you to be present! However, if you
> cannot then let me know why you will not be able to do so. . That Monday
> morning, February 8th and the 9th and throughout the day; Mike and Sheri who
> are the co-chairs of the Legislative Committee will create an agenda.  This
> will acclimate you to the seminar along with introducing you to Ohio State
> Reps   who will come and fellowship with us. The Co-Chairs will start
> sending out more information about that very soon and Tuesday morning we
> will visit the 99 Ohio State Reps in Columbus. We need to know if you will
> be able to attend and how can we assist you to assure that happens. Please
> reach out to us very soon.
> 
> The Ohio State Convention is one of the most important events that we do
> during the year. The 2019 State of Ohio Convention will be held November 1st
> to  November 3rd, at the DoubleTree Columbus/Worthington Hotel.
> Incidentally,  this is the same location for all activities and trainings in
> April. The address is 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235
> ColumbusWorthington.DoubleTree.com .
> 
> Ohio, this week the NFBOH has several meetings to attend. We will be
> attending a meeting with Disability Rights of Ohio (DRO) working on issues
> of similar concerns. Also, The chairs of the legislative committee have
> meetings arranged Tuesday morning and others on Wednesday to visit the Ohio
> State House in preparation for our Columbus seminar. Finally, we will also
> meet with director Miller on this Tuesday to talk about issues and projects
> that we can work on together, for example, the Braille Literacy Program. 
> 
> 2019 Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans: Priorities for the 116th
> Congress, First Session
> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
> together to help blind people live the lives we want.
> The Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA)
> The cost of critically needed access technology is out of reach for most
> blind Americans. By providing a refundable tax credit for qualifying
> purchases, Congress will stimulate individual procurement of this technology
> and promote affordability of these tools.
> Read the 2019 ATAA fact sheet
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-agenda/access-te
> chnology-affordability-act> .
> 
> Greater Accessibility and Independence through Nonvisual Access Technology
> (GAIN) Act
> Advanced digital interfaces create barriers that prevent blind individuals
> from independently operating essential devices that enhance quality of life.
> Congress must end the digital divide that threatens the independence of
> blind Americans by developing minimum accessibility requirements for such
> devices.
> Read the 2019 GAIN fact sheet
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-agenda/greater-a
> ccessibility-and-independence-through> .
> 
> The Disability Employment Act (DEA)
> An outdated approach to employment fails to adequately equip workers with
> disabilities for the challenges of the twenty-first century. The Disability
> Employment Act will spur innovation that will increase and enhance modern
> employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
> Read the 2019 DEA fact sheet
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-agenda/disabilit
> y-employment-act> .
> These priorities will remove obstacles to education, employment, and
> independent living. We
> 
> You should consider Applying for the 2019 Ohio Beginning Braille Program
> Interested in learning Braille? The application for the 2019 Ohio Beginning
> Braille program is now available via the link below. After filling out the
> application, please submit it to Marianne Denning at Marianne at denningweb.com
> <mailto:Marianne at denningweb.com>  or Debra Baker at dgventure915 at gmail.com
> <mailto:dgventure915 at gmail.com> . You may also contact them with any
> questions. You must be a resident of Ohio and at least 14 years of age in
> order to participate.
> 2019 Ohio Beginning Braille Application
> <http://nfbohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ohio-Student-Application-for-
> Beginning-Braille-for-2019.docx> 
> 
>    For the first time in our history, the largest annual gathering of
> the organized blind will be in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are excited to be
> hosting our convention at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (3950
> S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119). 
>    * The room rate is 99 per night applies to singles and doubles as
> well as triples and quads.
>    * Hotel and sales taxes are 13.38 percent and 8.25 percent,
> respectively. The resort fee (normally $37 a night) will be waived for NFB
> convention attendees. However, fees for internet access, local and toll-free
> calls, and fitness center access may apply.
>    * To make reservations for the 2019 convention, you can call the
> hotel at 877-632-7800. The hotel will take a deposit of the first night's
> room rate for each room and will require a credit card or a personal check.
> If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card
> immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Friday, June 1, 2019, half
> of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
>    * The 2019 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will
> be a truly exciting and memorable event, with an unparalleled program and
> rededication to the goals and work of our movement. Make plans now to be a
> part of it. Preconvention seminars for parents of blind children and other
> groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place on Sunday, July 7, and
> adjournment will be Friday, July 12, following the banquet. Convention
> registration and registration packet pick-up will begin on Monday, July 8,
> and both Monday and Tuesday will be filled with meetings of divisions and
> committees, including the Tuesday morning's annual meeting, open to all, of
> the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind. 
> General convention sessions will begin on Wednesday, July 10, and continue
> through the banquet on Friday, July 12.
> 
> A DELICIOUS WAY TO SUPPORT the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> Purchase gift cards from Honey Baked Ham. Your purchase will help support
> the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio as we help blind Ohioans. We
> are a diverse group of people dedicated to changing what it means to be
> blind. Our members work tirelessly to break down the legal, social, and
> personal barriers to living the lives we want. We also have a scholarship
> program for exceptional blind students. The order page can be found at the
> following link: Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser
> <https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/nfb_of_ohio_fundraiser> .
> 
> You should feel free to contact me at any time. While my phone and email are
> always busy, we can talk. We are all volunteers and many of us volunteer our
> talents and give tirelessly; so the plan has always been and will continue
> to be that   by working together we will help blind Ohioans to live the life
> they want. 
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
> The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
> 
> 
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