[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Updates

Sat Nov 26 19:39:26 UTC 2022

Seasons Greetings Cleveland Members and Friends,

It is a beautiful day outside today. I enjoyed the sunshine and cool breeze.

Today, I attended the Cuyahoga County Chapter's meeting. It was a small
gathering. But, they are mighty in the work that they are doing. One of the
topics that was raised, inquired about how primary care physicians are
caring for disabled patients. If you have been denied service as a patient,
please let me know; as we want everyone to have adequate care and treated
with dignity and respect.

We have been invited to their Christmas party that will be on December 17,
2022 at 4:00. The location is to be determined. I will keep you up to date.

Lastly, they have contributed to our giving to Providence House. They voted
to spend $150 for toys and gift cards. This was quite generous. I was
honored to receive the gift in the organizations name.

Now for Cleveland updates.

Cleveland will hold our Christmas party this Friday, on December 2, 2022
from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Olive Garden located at, 26000 Harvard Rd. near
TRI-C East. Please bring the following:

A: Chapter dues, which is $15 for 2023

B: If you made a financial contribution to add back into our treasury of the
$100 that was donated to the Circle City Indiana Angel Giving event, bring
the $10 as well C: All toys and gifts for the care givers.

4: A big appetite

Also, On December 2nd, Cleveland will host the Adjusting To Blindness
Seminar at Singleton Nursing Home. We will be meeting with clients who are
losing vision offering them an opportunity to be acclimated to all of the
programs and services that the NFB can provide to them.

On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 7:00 Mariann Denning will talk to us about
Braille Readers are Leaders Contest. If you read Braille or read it a
little, please highly consider participating in the contest. She will
provide all of the details. Braille literacy is important to our children
and students. Therefore, consider being a role model by participating. It
will be in the Ohio Zoom Room. The call info is below.

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National Events:

Social Media Accessibility Boutique - November 29, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom | Register for
the virtual Social Media Accessibility Boutique
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27759
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27759&qid=7976811> &qid=7976811>

Social media has become a regular part of our daily lives. Whether it is
keeping up with your family and friends' latest activities on Facebook,
engaging with people on Twitter, or watching the latest viral video on Tik
Tok, there's always something competing for our attention. But the lack of
accessibility of social media platforms and content make it difficult for
blind users to keep up with the latest trends and activities on social
media.

The National Federation of the Blind in partnership with the Maryland
Department of Disabilities is hosting a Social Media Accessibility Boutique
where you can learn strategies for successfully navigating social media
platforms as a blind person. The boutique will also feature tips on how you
can make social media content accessible to blind and low vision users.

The Social Media Accessibility Boutique will focus on the Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram platforms. The training will include:

*             Tips and recommendations on navigating the platforms with
screen

readers;

*             Tips on finding and engaging with content; and

*             Best practices for posting accessible content on social media.

Register today for the Social Media Accessibility Boutique
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27759
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27759&qid=7976811> &qid=7976811> ,
November 29, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

About Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility The National
Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy
organization of blind people. Our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual
Accessibility (CENA) provides resources and events with access technology
experts. Learn more about CENA <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27760
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27760&qid=7976811> &qid=7976811> .
Nonvisual accessibility is creating equal access for blind and low-vision
users.

<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27758
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27758&qid=7976811> &qid=7976811> 

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The National Federation of the Blind-Circle City Chapter of Indiana
cordially invites you to attend our virtual Angel Child gifting and service
awards Christmas  program  on: 

Date: December 3, 2022 

Time: 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. (EST) 

Theme: "ANGEL CHILD SPREADING IT'S WINGS of Unity FROM VILLAGE TO VILLAGE"

This year's Angel Child is truly spreading its wings of unity throughout the
state of Indiana and beyond, please join us with the enclosed Zoom invite on
December 3, 2022, the Zoom room will open at 3:30p.m.

See Zoom connection information below.

https://zoom.us/j/9908141333
<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2
Fj%2F9908141333&data=05%7C01%7Ceasimmonsree%40bsu.edu%7C3b545ae9a8c3482d30c0
08dacc0c4007%7C6fff909f07dc40da9e30fd7549c0f494%7C0%7C0%7C638046650228486866
%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWw
iLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T5tFezVgCZ3SR4dlnGK%2BfWD2wsdeJS9KOy%2
B1CNEKf90%3D&reserved=0> 

One Tap Mobile:

+16468769923,,9908141333,,#

Call with your home phone:

646 876 9923

Enter the 10-digit pin:

990 814 1333#

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Ohio Events:

Cleveland Sight Center, 

Hello, all!

I'm emailing to announce our Holiday Shopping trip. We will be going to
Aurora Farms Outlet Mall as well as Dollar Tree. The trip will take place on
Monday, December 5, and the cost is $10. You will need to arrive at CSC by
9:30, and we will return at 4:00 PM.

We will have volunteers available to assist you in navigating and shopping.
There are food locations at the outlet mall if you would like to purchase
lunch on this all-day trip. This trip does have a participant limit, so you
must contact me by phone 216-658-4598, or email to sign up. Payment for this
trip is due on December 1st.

A list of the Aurora Farms Stores and food options can be found under the
heading "exceptional brands" here:

https://www.premiumoutlets.com/brands/center/aurora-farms

Gabriella Drago MT-BC

She/Her

Leisure and Lifestyles Specialist 

216-658-4598 (direct) 
216-791-1101 (fax) 
216-791-8118 (main) 

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Ohio Legislative Alert

Congress is back in session. This is a perfect time to contact your members
of Congress to urge them to cosponsor our legislation: Access Technology
Affordability Act (H.R. 431/S. 212), Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility
Act (H.R. 4853), Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
(H.R. 2373/S. 3238), and Websites and Software Applications Accessibility
Act (H.R. 9021/S. 4998). If we gain support for our legislation in these
final few weeks of the 117th Congress, it might be just enough to push it
over the top for a late vote before they adjourn for the year. This is our
last chance in this Congress and we have to make it count! Your calls and
emails absolutely make a difference!

We need Everyone in Ohio to send Emails, make phone calls or both.

Please work on these Federal Bills now, and stay tuned for news about our
Parental Rights Legislation in the coming weeks.

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Ohio Diabetes Action Network Alert

Hello listers,

While trying to help an elderly blind lady find a way to navigate a CGM
without a smart phone, I asked the listers on Diabetes-talk. I got a few
answers, but this answer was new to me. I have an I phone, but I had no idea
about this function. This could revolutionize my every day usage on my cell
phone. I haven't tried it as of yet, but I will!

Post:

Hello all, I have worked with seniors on smart phone usage. If there isn't
any other health issue going on such as shaky hands they most always are
able to single tap, double tap, swipe, etc. with great success. If not, the
Iphone has a feature called voice assist which is somewhat different but
works in conjunction with voice over. The user can speak commands such as
swipe right, click on, etc. And finally, as Debbie mentioned, a smart phone
in conjunction with the Libre 3 or perhaps the Dexcom might be the answer.
Perhaps there are some people through senior blind services in your area
that can help you explore all options?

On the Iphone 13 and maybe earlier:

go to settings,

click on accessibility,

click on voice control.

Of course, as with technology there are numerous settings that can be set
for this feature. Also, vocabulary can be taught to the feature and training
should be 

done.

Good luck.

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)

Suzanne Turner, 

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

Visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!

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