[NFBOH-Cleveland] June 2025 Cleveland Updates

Mon Jun 2 18:56:53 UTC 2025

Dear Cleveland Chapter,

June has sprung and I am looking forward to more of a warm climate.

Here are your June updates !

Please read through to its entirety.

1. DC Trip

2. Vision Loss and Hallucinations 

3. 79th State Convention

4. OCRC filing against Paratransit.

5. Recreational Trip

6. Town Hall on Medicaid Cuts in Ohio

7: More

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A warm thank you to all Cleveland members who volunteered with LEAP Prom 2025. It was a success, and we were added to the festivities. Cleveland passed out trinkets, wrote attendees names in Braille as keepsakes and welcomed all visitors with a smile. Graciously, LEAP reserved a table for Cleveland members to enjoy the scrumptious meal. The DJ played great music and everyone either danced in their seats or on the ballroom dance floor.

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Our June meeting will be on June 21, 2025 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. The location is the MLK Library Tech Room, which is on the second floor. The address is 10601 Euclid Avenue. Please bring a guest.

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The Cleveland Chapter met with the Disability Rights of Ohio (DRO) about the issues members are having with Paratransit. DRO has agreed to assist us, and I am awaiting their advocacy. In addition, a few members filed a charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission about the same concerns. We are waiting their response as well.

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Senate Bill 225 was heard last week. I sent in a support email about eliminating subminimum wage in Ohio. If you receive a call, because this was a Chapter response, be sure to inform them that you are in favor of the bill.

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Cleveland, it is time for our recreational outing. V.A. Sweeties is the place, golf is our game and ice cream, and candy is our shame. On this coming Saturday, June 7, 2025, Cleveland will gather together. If you have not alerted me that you will be in the place, call, text or email me immediately. The times are 10:30AM to 1:00PM. If you would like to golf, $10 will be collected from each participant. Bring lots of money to purchase your lunch, candy and delicious ice cream.

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All Cleveland members and friends who ordered NFB gear two weeks ago, Betty, who is the designer will begin working on them this week. I will provide you with your total price hopefully by next week.   

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Here is a message from Emily.

Good morning federation family!

STEM2U in Ohio is officially set for July 25th 2025 at the Cincinnati Association for the blind (2045 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202). STEM2U will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM. The day will be filled with STEM challenges and experiments that emphasize the scientific method. There will be something for everyone! Pizza will be provided for lunch for the kiddos, and some of our wonderful affiliate leaders are hosting a parents meet and greet from 10am to 12pm.

To register, follow this link https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-stem2u/ohio

Please share with anyone you know that might be interested!

I am also looking for volunteers to help with the STEM activities and the parents meeting. Let me know if you are interested! 

Telling your family and friends about this program is the best way to spread the word. Thanks so much and I hope to see you and your kiddos on July 25th!

Best,

Emily

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Here is an email from Renee on Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

Visual Hallucinations with Vision Loss.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome, visual hallucinations that can accompany vision loss, is often overlooked or worse, misdiagnosed. We chat with the founder of Mary Carmel’s Light <https://marycarmelslight.com/> , an organization dedicated to supporting those facing Charles Bonnet Syndrome (sometimes called CBS).

Click on the link

Visual Hallucinations with Vision Loss: What You Should Know About Charles Bonnet Syndrome | Hadley <https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/hadley-presents-conversation-experts/visual-hallucinations-vision-loss-what-you-should> 

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A message from LEAP.

Hi everyone!

Policy Matters Ohio is hosting a virtual townhall, tomorrow June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom on the federal House passed budget and its impacts on Ohioans. 

Register at the link below and share with your network!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4917484490156/WN_OSuOV6hZT2-s8HdWVLPk5Q

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The 79th Ohio State convention will be held at the Wyndham Garden Westlake Hotel. The address is 1100 Crocker Road, Cleveland Westlake, Ohio 44145. You can make reservations by calling (800) 407-9832. The Convention dates are Thursday, November 6, 2025, through Sunday, November 9, 2025. You can make reservations by calling (800) 407-9832. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, The National Federation of the Blind, at the time the reservation is made. The room rate is only $115.00, taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room. The last date to reserve a room is Monday, October 6, 2025.

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Join the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter, as we discover the Heart of America: Washington D.C. Festivities!

Experience the magic of Washington D.C. like never before! Get ready for an unforgettable trip to the nation’s capital, where history, culture, and excitement come together in one vibrant city. Whether you’re a history buff, art lover, or thrill-seeker, Washington D.C. offers something for everyone. We will leave on Saturday, September 13, 2025 and Return September 15, 2025

Open to all and the location is TBD! 🚌🚎

Highlights include:

*	Discover the rich history and breathtaking architecture of our National Capital.
*	Visit iconic landmarks like the Lincoln, Jefferson and MLK Memorials.
*	Explore the Smithsonian museums and its vibrant attractions.
*	Tour the Library of Congress tactile exhibits.
*	Plan your visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
*	With popular demand, a tour of the Jernigan Institute has been added to the schedule.

No matter if you are revisiting or discovering DC for the first time, this tour offers a perfect opportunity to see and learn about the rich history of our nation’s capital.

We will reside at Fort Mead Courtyard by Marriott, 2700 Hercules Road, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701. Make reservations by calling (301) 498-8400 (Use group code: National Federation of the blind Cleveland Chapter), with a room rate of only $109 plus 14% tax per night for singles and doubles. Moreover, the cost to secure your seat on the coach is $150 round-trip by August 10, 2025. Pay by zelle at: NFB.CLE.Treasurer at gmail.com <mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer at gmail.com>  or mail to Natassha Ricks payable to Cleveland Chapter with memo of (DC Trip). Call for the address at (216) 376-9863. (For more information) please contact Wilbert Turner, Community Outreach, at (216) 561-6864 or Wo.Turner5 at sbcglobal.net <mailto:Wo.Turner5 at sbcglobal.net> 

Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President

Ohio Legislative Director

Cleveland Chapter, President

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

P: (216) 990-6199

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