[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Chapter Updates

Sun Aug 15 20:53:26 UTC 2021

Where and how do you register? I may attend but I need an address for para transit.
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On Sunday, August 15, 2021, 4:19 PM, Suzanne Turner via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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Good Afternoon Cleveland Members,

Here are your updates:

First, I hope you are in good health and remaining safe. Today it is a cooler day and I am enjoying this. For the last few days, the humidity has been dreadful. So, enjoy the cooler weather.

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Ohio Affiliate Announcement:

The time has finally come when we are beginning to plan in person family gatherings. That is true for our personal families as well as for our Federation family. We are doing this of course, with the understanding that Covid-19 has not gone away. What we know is that getting one of the vaccines that are now available. To us is the only way to stay safe. If you are not fully vaccinated, you should consider wearing your mask at all Federation events. To schedule an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine, call the City of Cleveland at (216) 664-2222. They will provide you with a scheduled appointment. You can also visit your local pharmacy.

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Cleveland Chapter Annual Monthly Meeting:

On Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, we will hold our meeting/picnic at the Memphis Metro Park. 10340 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. Food will graciously be provided by the Cleveland Chapter with a few members donating water, snacks and more. If you too would like to donate, please give me a call. You must register so that we will have an accurate count to provide food and refreshments. In addition, we need to know your sandwich preference. Is it turkey, ham or cold cut? For an additional choice our own Wayne Fletcher will fire up the grill and provide hot dogs. So, you can make a choice to have that instead. Chips, cookies and snacks will be offered as stated previously. Again, you must register. This event is for members first and if we can open it to guest, we will notify you next week. However, if there is someone who would like to join the Cleveland Chapter as a member, they are most welcome to join us on the 28th. Please all members come out and join. Those who are in the suburb, we want to see you there. The park is safe and beautiful and members you will be comfortable and have a great time. We have the pavilion to ourselves with lots of room and serving tables. Note! Please wear your mask. But, hand sanitizers and masks will be provided if need be. Bring your lawn chairs if you wish. However, there will be four to each picnic table for safety and they are spread far apart from one another. There is a real bathroom as well. So, call or email me.

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Chapter Responsibility:

Just a reminder, if you have not paid your dues or humbly donated financially to back the picnic, please bring the funds to the meeting/picnic. Natassha Ricks will be available to retrieve them.

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Membership Meeting:

On this Wednesday, there will be an Ohio Affiliate meeting. I am encouraging all Cleveland members to be present. Here is the details from our Affiliate President, Richard Payne.

Dear members,

You are being invited to a very important meeting,  this meeting will be to update the membership and also get feedback about any issues or questions that the membership may have. We would like all members to attend and if you plan to attend the Columbus seminar it is especially important for you to be available for this meeting.

The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: All member meeting.

Time: Aug 18, 2021, 07:00 PM (East)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

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Sharing Solutions Meeting:

Announcement from Barbara Pierce,

Senior Division members will have noticed that today is the third Sunday of the month, so it should be the day of our Sharing Solutions gathering. However, when I invited Todd Elzey to host the August meeting, he and I—mostly me—came up with the 22nd as the date of the meeting. So there will be no meeting this evening. I will send a note this week about next week’s meeting on hearing augmentation devices.

Sorry for the confusion,

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Board of Directors Meeting and Columbus Seminar:

Here are the details from Eric Duffy, Legislative Chair,

We are planning for a Columbus Seminar on September 20 and 21. The Board of Directors will meet in the afternoon of September 19. We are also planning a short job seekers seminar for the morning of September 20. , I don't know exactly how everything will work yet, because we are in the very early planning stages. But, what I do know is that as a member of a chapter or division of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, you are an integral part of who we are as an organization, and we are relying on you to help us make these events successful. Use these opportunities to build your chapter and therefore to build the affiliate. 

Please read carefully the outline for the three days beginning on September 19,  as presented below. The Board of Directors is committed to making these events all inclusive. This means that we will do what we can to assist with transportation, meals, and lodging, though we will be deeply grateful for personal support for the events. We expect anyone who agrees to participate in any or all  of the events to do so in a way that is in accordance with the code of conduct of the National Federation of the Blind and is also engaging, respectful, consistent with the brand and values of the National Federation of the Blind, and that will help participants grow as members of this organization. This is true regardless of whether or not we are providing you with financial assistance. 

1: The Board of Directors will meet at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 19. This of course is an open meeting, and we urge as many members who can do so to attend.  If for travel scheduling or other logistical reasons members need to stay at the hotel Saturday night, we will work out the details if we know of the situation in advance. We will gather for a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.

2: Monday begins our legislative work. The entire day of Monday, September 20, is devoted to legislative training if that is what you are interested in.

But if you are looking for a job, there will be a job seekers seminar that will run from 9:00 to noon, and at the same time  We will offer  a tour of the Ohio State House as a part of our legislative work. Lunch is on your own unless you are a part of the job seekers seminar, but once again, if you need financial assistance please be sure to discuss the matter with me in advance. 

3: In the afternoon you can be sure that we will have inspirational and motivational speakers. You will get training on how to work in the Ohio General Assembly all year long. Monday evening will be our great Gathering In. This will include a meal appropriate for the occasion. If for any reason you have been unable to join us for the earlier activities we want you there in time for the evening activities. Again we will do what we can to break down financial barriers to participation. Those of you who have been a part of the Washington Seminar understand the importance of participating in the Great Gathering In. Although we want to be as inclusive as possible, you should also understand that by the time Tuesday morning is here, we have to be organized and ready to hit Capitol Square running. This means that all the training has to take place the night before.

To register and if you need financial support, here is the link to the online form to sign up for the Columbus seminar happening in September.

https://nfbohio.org/2021-columbus-seminar/

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National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO) 75th Annual Convention

Join us as we celebrate NFBO’S Annual Convention and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Americans from across the state for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in the history of Ohio.

“Back to the basics and engaging the future”

You Can Register Now at WWW.NFBOhio.ORG!

Ohio’s 75th State Convention, coined “Back to the basics” will be held November 5th-6th-7th, 2021 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus – Worthington located at 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235. The telephone number for reservations is (614) 885-3334.

We will “shine bright like a diamond” because it is the 75th birthday of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.

Therefore, we can assure you that this convention will be the largest assemble of blind people in the state that will offer blind individuals an opportunity to learn about accessible technology at our Tech Fair, and about living with blindness, by attending many educational seminars.

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 Ohio’s Black Tie Banquet that will provide scholarships to blind college students. The cost of this spectacular event is $45.00.

• Visit the Exhibit Hall on November 6th to explore the latest technology and low-vision products.

• Enter a drawing when you register online to win a free night at the convention by donating ten dollars  or more to assist with the work of the Ohio Affiliate.

Again, Registration is free and now open. Register at WWW.NFBOhio.ORG. 

Note! Only registered attendees will be eligible for door prizes.

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Legislative Announcement:

Announcement from Todd Elzey  

Fellow Federationists:

Good afternoon! Our Parental Rights legislation is moving through the legislative process. I am writing today to let you know about its progress and to ask for your help in moving the legislation along even further.

This email is going to have quite a bit of information in it regarding both our House and Senate bills. So I strongly recommend that you save this email for later reference.

We have learned that HB 352 has been assigned to the Hous Civil Justice Committee. This is a change from what we expected as based on previous experience we anticipated that the bill would go through the House Health Committee. However, we believe this change is good news for the bill as the subject matter of HB 352 far better fits within the issues handled by the House Civil Justice Committee than it does the subjects covered by the House Health Committee.

So our first task is to get the House Civil Justice Committee to approve HB 352. To start, we are asking that you contact members of the House Civil Justice Committee to ask them to both support the bill when it comes before the Committee for a vote, and to support the Committee calling a hearing on HB 352 as soon as possible. It is particularly beneficial if you live in a member of the Committee's district that you reach out to their office.

Below is a listing of the Housse Civil Justice Committee along with their contact information. In addition, we are pleased that several members of the House Civil Justice Committee are cosponsors of HB 352. I have indicated those members of the Committee who have cosponsored HB 352 so that we can thank them for supporting the legislation when we contact them regarding getting the bill heard by the Committee.

House Civil Justice Committee:

Chair, Brett Hudson Hillyer (R), District 98, Email: Rep 98 at ohiohouse.gov,

Phone: 614-466-8035

Vice Chair, Diane V. Grendell (R), District 76, Email: Rep76 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone 614-644-5088 Tavia Galonski (HB 352 Co-Sponsor) (D), District 35, Email:

Rep35 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone: 614-644-6037 Richard D. Brown (D), District 20, Email: Rep20 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-644-6002

Jeffrey A. Crossman (HB 352 Co-Sponsor) (D), District 15, Email:

Rep15 at ohouse.gov, Phone: 614-466-3485

Al Cutrona (R), District 59, Email: Rep59 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone: 614-466-6107 Darrell Kick (R), District 70, Email: Rep70 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-466-2994

Brian E. Lampton (R), District 75, Email: Rep75 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-644-6020

David Leland (D), District 22, Email: Rep22 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-466-2473

Derek Merrin (R), District 47, Email: Rep47 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-466-1731

Bill Seitz (HB 352 Co-Sponsor) (R), District 30, Email: Rep30 at ohiohouse.gov,

Phone: 614-466-8258

Michael J. Skindell (D), District 13, Email: Rep13 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-466-5921

Brian Stewart (R), District 78, Email: Rep78 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-466-1464

D.J. Swearingen (R), District 89,Email: Rep89 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:

614-644-6011

Andrea White (HB 352 Co-Sponsor) (R), District 41, Email:

Rep41 at ohiohouse.gov, Phone:614-644-6008

In addition to contacting the members of the Committee, where are also always still looking for more co-sponsors of HB 352. As of Friday, July 23,

2021 the following Representatives are cosponsoring HB 352:

Erica Crawley, Primary Sponsor

Sharon A. Ray, Primary Sponsor

Juanita O. Brent

Jeffrey A. Crossman

Sarah Fowler Arther

Tavia Galonski

Stephanie D. Howse

Catherine D. Ingram

Dontavius L. Jarrells

Marilyn S. John

Brigid Kelly

Mary Lightbody

P. Scott Lipps

Beth Liston

Adam C. Miller

Joseph A. Miller, III

Craig S. Riedel

Bill Seitz

Kent Smith

Casey Weinstein

Andrea White

If your Representative is not yet co-sponsoring HB 352, please contact their office and ask that they co-sponsor the legislation. The more co-sponsors we have the quicker we will get this bill to a vote on the House Floor and to the Governor's desk.

Of course this Legislative session we have also introduced a companion Senate Parental Rights Bill, SB 202. We have learned that SB 202 has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. So to move this bill forward as quickly as possible, we are asking that you contact the Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee to ask them to both support the bill when it comes before the Committee for a vote, and to support the Committee calling a hearing on SB 202 as soon as possible. It is particularly beneficial if you live in a member of the Committee's district that you reach out to their office. Below is a listing of the Senate Judiciary Committee along with their contact information.

Senate Judiciary Committee:

Chair, Nathan H. Manning (R), District 13, Email: manning at ohiosenate.gov,

Phone: 614-644-7613

Vice-Chair Rob McColley (R), District 1, Email:  mccolley at ohiosenate.gov,

Phone: 614-466-8150

Cecil Thomas (D), District 9, Email: thomas at ohiosenate.gov, Phone:

614-466-5980

Niraj Antani (R), District 6, Email: antani at ohiosenate.gov, Phone:

614-466-4538

Teresa Fedor (D), District 11, Email: fedor at ohiosenate.gov, Phone:

614-466-5204

Theresa Gavarone (R), District 2, Email: gavarone at ohiosenate.gov, Phone:

614-466-8060

Kirk Schuring (R), District 29, Email: schurring at ohiosenate.gov, Phone:

614-466-0626

In addition, just like with HB 352, we are also looking for as many co-sponsors for SB 202 as we can get. Having a high number of co-sponsors will aid in getting this bill to the Senate Floor and ultimately the Governor's desk quicker. Below is a list of the current SB 202 Co-Sponsors:

Bob Hacket, Primary Sponsor

Nickie Antonio, Primary Sponsor

Co-sponsors:

Andrew O. Brenner

Jerry C. Cirino

Hearcel Craig

Tina Maharath

Mark Romanchuk

Kenny Yuko

If your Senator is not yet on this list of Co-Sponsors please contact their office to ask that they support and Co-Sponsor the bill.

Finally, the NFB of Ohio will be holding an Ohio Seminar Monday, September 20, 2021 and Tuesday, September 21, 2021. On Tuesday the 21st we will be visiting as many Legislators as possible to seek their support for our legislative agenda, including the Parental Rights legislation. To make this even a success, we need as many of our members as possible to attend this event. We are asking that everyone who will be attending let us know in advance by completing the form located at:

https://nfbohio.org/2021-columbus-seminar/  Please note that this event is so important, that the Affiliate will be offering financial assistance to those members who require assistance to attend the event. So do not let money keep you from attending to support our 2021 legislative proposals. If you have any questions please see the information that is included at the form located at:  https://nfbohio.org/2021-columbus-seminar/

The Legislative Committee thanks you for your help in this important work.

Again, we recommend that you save this email because of the vital information that is in it. Please feel free to reach out to Committee Chair Eric Duffy at peduffy63 at gmail.com or myself at toddelzey at gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this information.

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Online Support Group for Blind and Visually Impaired  Parents

August 2021 Meeting

Saturday, August 21, 2021

7pm – 8:30pm EST

Zoom Information below

 Monthly Meetings:3rd Saturdays of the month from 7pm to 8:30pm EST

Open to all blind and Visually Impaired parents and enthusiasts!!!

Guest Speaker: LisaMaria Martinez, Chair of the National Blind Parents Group 

Hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

For more information, please contact:

Stacie Leap, Chair, Blind Parents Group of the NFB of PA

stacie.leap at gmail.com 

Join Zoom Meeting

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National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)

Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President

Cleveland Chapter, President

(216) 990-6199

Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization

The Ohio Affiliate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8

“Live the life you want” featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share

Visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!

https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/ 

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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