[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Updates!

Tue Aug 11 01:25:35 UTC 2020

Greeting Members!

I hope you are staying cool and refreshed.

Here are your announcements for 08/10/2020.

If you know of anyone who does not have email, have them go to the Cleveland
Voice Box on tomorrow for these announcements.

T: 641-715-3900

Ex: 582705

First, please keep Cleveland members in your prayers and good thoughts.
Norma Turner's son passed away, Cheryl Fields cousin passed away, Regina
Mason's uncle passed away, Rita Jinimez brother passed away   and, Renee
ArringtonJohnson, nephew was a victim of a robbery and he passed as well. We
are sending you all blessings and peace. God is faithful and he will provide
everything you need at this time. If you need anything, please reach out to
the membership.

Also, Cecil Dukes, Davette Payne, Sarah Bishop  and Rosa Jones are in the
healing process. Keep them as well in your hearts!

Congratulations! To Brooke Dowdy and David Gray. They are expecting a
princess in January, Emma Sophia Gray. Brooke and David, we are so elated to
have a new addition to the Cleveland membership. We can not wait to meet
Princess Emma.

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Cleveland and members, please attend the Informational Webinar on Thursday,
August, 13, 2020 at 11:00AM to 1:00 PM. I have inserted the agenda below.
Thank you to Sandy, Renee and Gloria as they have stepped up and is taking
the lead on this spectacular endeavor. It will be on Zoom.

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The Cleveland Chapter annual Monthly Meeting is on Friday, August 21, 2020
from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. We will use the Ohio Conference Line:

Call: 712-775-7031

Code: 240281423

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Announcement from our Affiliate President, Richard Payne,

Ohio,

We only have 32 people that have registered for the state convention and all
of you have received the request to go ahead and do this. Would you take the
time out to get registered so that we can plan for your arrival?

Visit www.nfbohio.org <http://www.nfbohio.org>  <http://www.nfbohio.org> 

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Here is an announcement from Annette Lutz on convention Door prizes and
more.

I just wanted to remind everybody of a couple of issues regarding our
upcoming virtual state convention.

First of all, even though this convention  will be conducted virtually, we
are still going to have a lot of wonderful door prizes for everybody to try
and win. But, in order to have these door prizes, we need contributions. So,
this is a reminder to have all of your chapters divisions and individual
gifts To be considered. Please give generously, the more door prizes we
have, the more likely each of us are able to win!

Also, for chapter and division presidents, the gavel information will be
coming out shortly. Please start thinking about the different items you will
be putting on your gavel questionnaires. And, for all of the membership,
please let your chapter presidents know Of all the wonderful things you are
doing on behalf of the Federation and on behalf of blind people. We know
this year the awards ceremony at our virtual banquet will be spectacular.

Thank you to all that you do, and let's go build the Federation!

Annette Lutz

President

Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

614-288-4323

President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com <mailto:President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com>

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A: Here are two announcements from Kinshuk Tella

Hello fellow federation members! Do you enjoy singing? Expressing yourself
through poetry or spoken word? Play an instrument? If you answered yes to
any of these questions then come be a part of this year's Ohio affiliate
state convention virtual choir, The Ohio Visionaries! The deadline cutoff to
sign up is Friday August 14th. Please fill out the google form attached to
this email so that we can have an idea of what you'd like to do. We will
have our first group meeting on August 14th. If you have any questions
please reach out to:

Kinshuk, Emily, or Jessica

Here is the link to the google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgrdzLCQX9K955GsjRWk1hz5R78slF40LR
dI6w28P-s6fWRg/viewform?vc=0
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgrdzLCQX9K955GsjRWk1hz5R78slF40L
RdI6w28P-s6fWRg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1> &c=0&w=1

If you are unable to access the form, I have attached the questions below,
feel free to email back with responses.

We look forward to creating music with you!

What is your name and contact info?

Do you sing? If so, what range are you in?

A: Soprano,

B: alto ,

C: tenor,

D: bass?

Do you play an instrument? If so, what instruments?

Do you have any other talents you wish to highlight?

Do you have any questions or concerns?

--

Kinshuk Tella

He/Him/His

937-708-9930

kinshuk.tella at gmail.com

B: Ohio,

We have some updates about the walkathon! First, we have decided to give the
participant who raises the most money a 25 dollar gift card and the second
place participant a 10 dollars gift card. Second, we have set up teams that
represent each chapter in the Ohio Affiliate. We hope to get at least 3 to 5
people on each chapter team. When you sign up, please be sure to register
under the "register as teams tab" if you wish to join a team, if not then
register as individual participant. The website is fully accessible, but it
can be a little confusing to navigate sometimes, we are always here to help
get everyone who wants to participate setup. Please do not hesitate to
contact me and we can get you on phone assistance with the process. Here is
the website link to sign up
https://go.rallyup.com/9f0ef0?ReturnUrl=%2FCampaigns%2FSetup%2F9f0ef0%2FOpti
ons
Contact me at kinshuk.tella at gmail.com <mailto:kinshuk.tella at gmail.com>  or
937-708-9930 if there are any questions or concerns

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South Carolina has invited Ohio and they are hosting their State Convention
starting on the night of our Chapter meeting. So, the August meeting will be
one hour so that all who would like to participate, will be able to attend
virtually. Here are some upcoming events that South Carolina has opened to
Ohio.

A: NFB of SC Jackets

You have a choice of two jackets.  One is a microfiber and the second one is
a heavy polyester blend bomber jacket.  The microfiber can be ordered in

navy blue or black in sizes small to 4x.    The polyester blend jacket can

be ordered in black, navy blue, or grey in sizes small to 4x.   

Please get ahold of Frank Loza at 

803-617-8016 if you are interested in

purchasing a jacket.   

B: The South Carolina Computer Science and Technology Division will be
holding training sessions to help you get familiar with the Zoom platform
that will be used this year to stream the National Federation of the Blind
of SC convention.

There are three main ways you can participate: by phone, by using the app,
or on the computer.  Trainings are scheduled as follows: all times are EST

Method Date     Time

Phone   August 10         5:00 p.m.

Phone   August 17         7:00 p.m.

App      August 11         5:00 p.m.

App      August 18         7:00 p.m.

Computer          August 12         5:00 p.m.

Computer          August 19         7:00 p.m.

If you are already familiar with how to use Zoom, you do not need to attend.
For your convenience, the sessions are offered at two different times.  The
first week, sessions are at 5:00 p.m. The second week, the session is
repeated, but held later at 7:00 p.m.

To join us for these sessions, please call 

(929) 205-6099.  

Then use the meeting ID 

803 254 3777. 

If you have any questions, please call the Computer Science and Technology
Division President Thom Spittle at (803) 331-3344.

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Also: Here is info on New Mexico's Vertual Convention

NFB NM State Convention Goes Virtual 

The 2020 convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
will be held virtually from August 28-29, 2020 with some events held earlier
in the week. The agenda will be posted here and sent out via email as soon
as it becomes available.

Registration forms for the convention must be received by Sarah R.
Villavicencio no later than Sunday, August 16, 2020. There is no charge to
attend our virtual convention. But if you don't register, you won't be
eligible to win door prizes or learn about any last minute changes to the
Zoom links for our meetings.

<https://www.nfbnm.org/2020%20Virtual%20Convention%20Info%20and%20Registrati
on%20form.doc> Right click here to download the Convention Registration Form
as a Microsoft Word document. 

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Make Dreams Happen. Support Blind Seniors.

Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day on August 21 and support blind
seniors who continue to prove every day that blindness is not what holds you
back. The National Federation of the Blind knows that seniors are capable of
facing new challenges and overcoming all obstacles, and we hope you join us
by honoring a special person in your life.

The NFB provides programs to bring blind seniors across the nation together,
remain updated with helpful resources, and build confidence to achieve
further success. Join our series of virtual conference discussions where we
come together to cover issues of blindness and daily life. Connect with
others to share helpful tips, form meaningful relationships, and hear more
about living the life you want.

We offer services for our seniors in white cane mobility, learning basic
Braille, tactile labeling methods, and building proficiency in adaptive
technology. The NFB Seniors Division
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18191&qid=4006041>
offers a network where questions can be answered, experiences can be shared,
and alternative techniques can be learned.

One of our seniors shared with us:

I have been retired for two years and I am loving it! I now answer the phone
for the NFB of Minnesota and most of the calls I answer are from seniors who
are losing vision. I take every opportunity to tell them about learning new
techniques. It is very special to share with people a new way of thinking. I
enjoy giving back to all the people that have made a difference to me.

Please give a gift in honor of a loved senior in your life today and share
the NFB's resources with those who could benefit from the tools we have to
offer.

To give a gift, you can visit nfb.org/donate
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18197&qid=4006041> ,
write a check to "National Federation of the Blind" at 200 East Wells
Street, Baltimore, MD 21230, or call our donation line at 410-659-9314,
option 4. You can check the box to indicate that your gift is in honor of
someone when giving online or write the name of the honoree in your check's
memo.

Thank you for your support!

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Informational Webinar hosted by NFBO Cleveland

Cleveland Chapter

President

Suzanne Turner

PO Box 141077

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

216.990.6199

2020 Community Round Table

An Informational Webinar

Presented by

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter

Thursday, August 13, 2020

11:00  a.m. to 1:00 p.m., EDT

Zoom Platform

To Join Zoom Meeting

 <about:blank> https://zoom.us/j/4081850851

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

Webinar Agenda

11:00 a.m.  Welcome and Introductory Comments

Sandy Krems

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter, Chairperson of
Chapter Events

11:10 a.m.     Panel Presentation: Community Resources and Services

Moderator: Gloria Conway

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter, Senior
Committee Chairperson

Panelists: 

Shannon Monyak,  <mailto:smonyak at sil-oh.org> smonyak at sil-oh.org 

Executive Director, Services for Independent Living (SIL)

Services for Independent Living is a local agency charged with helping and
empowering individuals with disabilities to lead healthy, productive lives
and to be able to participate in community life as they choose. Their
individual and community services are designed to promote independence.
Since 1980, they have been working at local, state and federal levels to
change governments and society's perceptions of people with disabilities.
SIL's main focus is to support and assist individuals with disabilities to
meet their personal goals, while encouraging and promoting personal and
community advocacy.

 <about:blank> www.sil.org

Jared Daly,  <mailto:Daly.Jared at cuyahogabdd.org> Daly.Jared at cuyahogabdd.org

Regional Coordinator, Workforce Inclusion for the Cuyahoga Board of
Developmental Disabilities

The organization partners with companies to help them recruit, interview,
onboard and retain people with disabilities. They work exclusively to serve
the business community as their  primary customer. They do this in order to
develop more employment opportunities for people with disabilities being
served by the workforce development system.

 <about:blank> https://cuyahogabdd.org/

Mike West,  <mailto:mwest at cuyahogacounty.us> mwest at cuyahogacounty.us

Manager, Cuyahoga Board of Elections, Outreach Department.

The Board provides voter education in printed and electronic formats.  They
work with the media to get voter education messages to the public. They work
with voting stakeholders to spread voter education messages.

 <about:blank> https://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/

11:45 a.m.     Question and Answer Session

                        Moderator: Gloria Conway

Panelist:  Shannon Monyak, Jared Daly, Mike West

12:00 p.m.     Break and Presentation of Contact and Resource Information

Sandy Krems

12:10 p.m.     Panel Presentation: Employment Resources

Moderator: Renee Arrington-Johnson

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter, Employment
Committee

Panelists:

Dawn Jones MBA, MS, LPC,  <mailto:DJones at ClevelandSightCenter.org>
DJones at ClevelandSightCenter.org

Manager, Employment Services at The Cleveland Sight Center (CSC)

Cleveland Sight Center's Employment Services Division works as part of a
collaborative team of skilled CSC staff members to fully implement the
evidence-based Supported Employment intervention model with the goals of
building strategic business relationships with employers and helping clients
achieve rewarding employment and become successful workers and life-long
learners.

 <about:blank> http://www.clevelandsightcenter.org/

Jessica McKee,  <mailto:jessica.mckee at ood.ohio.gov>
jessica.mckee at ood.ohio.gov

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, Bureau of Services for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) Services

Sarah J. Kelly,  <mailto:sarah.j.kelly at ood.ohio.gov>
sarah.j.kelly at ood.ohio.gov; 

 Program Manager, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that
empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability
determination, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of
Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth
area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is
responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.

 <about:blank> www.ood.ohio.gov

Gina Lopresti,  <mailto:glopresti at matrixvoc.com> glopresti at matrixvoc.com'

Director of Workforce Services at The Matrix Companies

The Matrix Companies acts as an extension of your risk department to reduce
workplace liability and administrative burden through a holistic approach.
>From accident prevention to OSHA representation, return-to-work services,
work/comp claims administration, unemployment and absence management
administration; they cover the full spectrum of workplace accidents and safe
returns. Although they specialize in risk management, their true passion is
in their mission of Improving Lives. Specifically, the lives of their
employees, clients, and the community.

 <about:blank> www.Matrixtpa.com

12:45 p.m.     Question and Answer Session

                        Moderator: Renee Arrington-Johnson

Panelists: Dawn Jones, Jessica McKee, Sarah J. Kelly,  Gina Lopresti

1:00 p.m.        Conclusion and Final Comments, Sandy Krems

For more information email  <mailto:slkrems at yahoo.com> slkrems at yahoo.com

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