[NFBOH-Cleveland] Adjusting to Blindness An Introductory Seminar

[Suzanne Turner]

Northeast Ohio,

 

If you know of a newly blind member who would like to attend the Cleveland's
Seminar from Peer Support Members, please send those people our way. They do
not have to reside in Cleveland.

 

The info is below!

 

Suzanne

 

 

The Cleveland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

 

Offers

 

Adjusting to Blindness

An Introductory Seminar

 

October 7, 2022

 

11:00 AM to 3:30 PM

 

Cleveland Public Library3096 Scranton Road, Cleveland Ohio 44113

 

 

Introduction

 

This is an introductory Seminar for newly blind individuals that will
highlight best practices by Peer Mentors  from the National Federation of
the Blind of Cleveland. The philosophy of the NFB will be presented,  along
with the "value of alternative techniques of blindness, and the solid belief
that it is okay to be blind."

 

During the seminar, four small sessions will be offered by Peer Mentors for
newly blind individuals and their supportive companions to learn about
alternative ways to continue everyday living. These small settings will
offer guidance, advice, assistance and demonstrations from a real-world
point of view. Hence, sharing knowledge and experiences in order to help the
participants succeed  is our main objective. Having a wonderful trusted ally
to go to whenever blind people are feeling unsure or in need is why the NFB
is here. We want to meet the needs of each participant in moving forward at
their own pace and under their own control.

 

 


General Session for all attendees:

 

Part I

 

The goal of this Session is to introduce the National Federation of the
Blind (NFB). 

 

 

Part II

 

The goal of this session is to introduce Basic Techniques and products for
everyday use.   

 

Part III

 

The goal of this session is to Identify, explore and recommend community
resources to enhance activities, to become involved in one's residential
area, and to increase peer interaction and support.  

 

 

Breakout Sessions

 

Each session will have 4 attendees present with a total of 16 participants
in the seminar. These participants will rotate through four sessions; having
an opportunity to interact with Peer Mentors and explore "hands on"
products, technology, and practical methods. 

 

 

SESSION A

 

Title: Staying Connected, accessing print and electronic media.  

 

Overview

This session provides an overview of aids, appliances, and services that
enable blind individuals to fully access mainstream means of communication
media, ranging from use of standard telephones and note taking to reading
books, periodicals, text messages, email, and web pages.  

 

 

Session B

 

Title: Literacy for the Blind, Reading and Writing Braille

Overview

This session will provide a preliminary summary on what is meant by Braille,
who invented Braille, when Braille was invented, and what the benefits of
learning Braille are.  Participants will discover where to learn Braille,
what the different grades of Braille are, what the different codes of
Braille are in the USA, what tools are used for writing Braille, and what
resources are available for Braille literacy.

 

Session C:

 

Title: Assistive Technology

 

Overview

This session provides an overview of Assistive Technology software and
hardware products that aid the blind in equal access to email, websites and
computer applications. 

 

 

Session D

 

Title: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) 

 

Overview

This Session provides an overview of basic orientation and mobility concepts
for newly blind participants and their supportive companions.

 

 

To become a participant, please complete  the following questions. Every
submission will be given high consideration. Participants and their
supportive companion will be notified no later than September 28, 2022. For
questions, please contact Suzanne Turner at (216) 990-6199 or  email by
<mailto:SMTurner.234 at gmail.com> SMTurner.234 at gmail.com.         

 

 

Please complete the questions below.

 

Participant Name:

 

Participant Telephone Number:

 

Participant Email:

 

Participant's preferred format for seminar materials (Regular print, large
print, Braille, or electronic format)

 

Supportive Companion Name:

 

Supportive Companion Telephone Number:

 

Supportive Companion Email:

 

How did you learn about the Conference?

 

Are you a Member of the NFB?

 

Do you reside in Cleveland or a suburb?

 

Do you have a secondary disability, besides blindness?

 

Please provide  additional information if necessary. 

 

 

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