[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Chapter Weekly News

Cheryl Fields cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com
Fri Jul 13 20:58:07 UTC 2018


National Federation of the Blind Cleveland Chapter
Weekly News Friday July 13, 2018

We are happy to welcome home everyone that attended the 2018 National
Convention!
The chapter is looking forward to hearing your convention reflections,
real soon!

National Federation of the Blind 2019 National Convention

Will be held at Mandolin Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Get Ready! Details will follow in a few months.

Read the July issue of the Braille Monitor. The article “Living In
Silence” was written by Cheryl Fields.

July is when the Americans With Disabilities Act is celebrated! Find a
celebration in your neighborhood and share your experience!

Consider celebrating at Wade Oval Wednesday! WOW!

Date: Wednesday July 18th Time:


! Announcement! Announcement! Announcement!

It is time for the Cleveland Chapter to get back to Building the Federation!

The Cleveland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind July Meeting

Date: Friday July 20 Time: 3 P.M.-5 P.M.

Location: Cleveland Sight Center 1909 East 101 Street

Spread the Word!

Other News!

This is a reminder that the seniors will resume our seminars Sunday,
July 15, at 7:00 p.m. The subject this week is communication. this
includes writing
things down, identifying things, labeling things, and reaching out to
others. Braille <mailto:
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.comBraille>
is part of this, but there are other solutions as well. Please spread
the word and join up for this discussion. The call-in number is
712-775-7031, access
code 240281423 pound. We need for you to spread this announcement
among your friends. Thanks, Barbara Pierce President Emerita National
Federation of the
Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com


The 72nd National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) Annual State
Convention


“One Team, One Goal”


November 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2018


Holiday Inn Cleveland/Strongsville Hotel, 5471 Royalton Road
Strongsville, Ohio 44133

(440) 238-8800


As Ohio’s oldest organization comprised of blind people, working
together to change what it means to be blind, the 2018 NFB of Ohio
Convention will inspire,
Empower and celebrate our accomplishments. Join us to learn more about
issues confronting blind people to day and walk away ready to advocate
for change.


Our 72nd Annual Convention entitled “The Team Convention” will
showcase inspirational stories about the work of our movement, history
and philosophy. With
Proper training and technology, the blind can live the life they want.
It is through love, hope and determination, that the NFB helps to
transform dreams
Into reality.


Here are a few convention highlights:

• Network with blind people from all parts of the country.

• Encourage blind persons to expand their knowledge of resources.

• Attend Workshops designed to promote leadership, membership
building, and successful attitudes towards employment strategies.

• Attend the banquet that provides scholarships for blind college students.

• Visit Exhibit Hall to explore the latest technology and low-vision
products. Exhibitors will be open to shoppers and information
gatherers on Sat. November
3, 2018 from noon to 4:30 PM.


You can start reserving your room now and the cost is $82.00 plus 16.5
percent tax WITH FREE BREAKFAST FOR TWO. Any additional persons in the
room will
pay $5.00 for the breakfast. In addition, please keep in mind that the
cutoff date for reservations is Thursday, October 11, 2018. The
Holiday Inn Strongsville
has created a personalized link which has code “FEB” built into it.
This tool is extremely user friendly and will help to make sure your
stay is booked
at the group rate. If you prefer, call reservations directly at
1-877-408-4913 and reference group code “FEB”.


Here are the steps for online RESERVATIONS:


list of 10 items
• • Hold down CTRL and click
National Federation of the Blind
• • Or right click on hyperlink and select OPEN hyperlink
• • The group block code FEB will already be included for your special rate
• • Enter arrival and departure dates
• • Enter first & last name and email address
• • Enter payment information
• • Once complete, a confirmation number will be generated
• • If an email address was entered, A confirmation will be sent TO you
• • This link will not properly function when attempting to access it
through a cell phone
• • A lap top or desk top computer is recommended
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Happy Birthday to everyone born in July! Celebrate on Sunday July 15th,
 National Ice Crème Day!

Eat a scoop or two or go ahead, have a pint! LOL!

Stay cool and hydrated this weekend and meet you at the NFB Cleveland
July chapter meeting on Friday!

Cheryl Fields Secretary

National Federation of the Blind Cleveland Chapter

216-566-4317

Cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com

NFBOHIO.ORG

NFB.ORG


Is not the characteristic that defines blind people or their future.
Every day we raise the expectations of and for blind people, because
low expectations
Create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Wean live the
lives we want; blindness is not what holds us back.




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