[NFBOH-Cleveland] July Cleveland Chapter Updates

Wed Jul 1 17:58:52 UTC 2026

Good Afternoon, Cleveland and Friends!

I hope everyone is well!

Congratulations to Cleveland Chapter members attending the in-person
National Convention in Austin, Texas! Members will fly out July 2-3. This is
a great opportunity to network nationally, attend seminars, review 2026
resolutions, participate in the annual banquet (where 30 scholarships will
be awarded to blind students), and more.

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The Virtual Experience

Details:

For those not attending the National Convention in person, virtual
registration is available. Virtual participants may join the Board of
Directors meeting, general sessions, the banquet, and other events, with
door prize opportunities included. Cost is only $10

Go to:

NFB.ORG/Convention

To register.

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Cleveland Picnic

Details:

In July, Vice President Chacity Gilliam will collect names and picnic
donation commitments. The Board will provide fried chicken, "whole wings",
and hot dogs. Members are asked to bring paper products, soda, bottled
water, trays, side dishes, fruits, vegetables, desserts, and snacks.

Our annual picnic will be Saturday, August 22, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at
Lakewood Park. Contact the Vice President at (216) 644-4374 to alert her of
your donated items.

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ADA Awareness

Details:

July also marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), advancing equality, accessibility, and reasonable accommodations for
individuals with disabilities.

To celebrate Disability Pride Month, the Cleveland Chapter will attend the
Wade Oval Disability Pride Event on July 15. If attending, schedule
paratransit for a 4:30 p.m. drop-off and 8:00 p.m. pick-up. Wear your NFB of
Cleveland apparel and come hungry; as there will be many food trucks. Note:
Please bring a lawn chair.

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Reminder: the charter bus for the 80th National Federation of the Blind of
Ohio State Convention

Details:

The bus will depart on November5, 2026 and return November 8, 2026. If you
haven't secured a seat, continue payments toward the $120 round-trip fare
until paid in full on September 19, 2026 at the chapter meeting. For more
details, contact Tomeika Hurt at (216) 820-5404 or Natassha Ricks at (216)
376-9863.

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Reserve Your Room

Details:

Hotel reservations at the University of Dayton Marriott: call 800-627-7468
and mention the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio State Convention.
Rate: $129/night + 16.5% tax. Room sharing encouraged. No funds will be
collected until you arrive.

Attendees have until October 5th to make room reservations. Be advised to
obtain your room choice by early reservations as soon as possible.

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Pre-registration and Onsite Registration

Details:

Pre-registration is open. Fees: $30 pre-registration, $55 banquet. On-site:
$35 registration, $60 banquet ticket.

When registering online, you may:

- Select your banquet options

- Select box lunch options

- Donate $20 to support programs and services

- Indicate committee and division memberships

- Note dietary restrictions or allergies

- Pay online 

- or by Ohio Zelle

Pre-registration closes November 1, 2026, at 11:59 a.m.

All convention details are found at:

NFBOhio.ORG/Convention

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Chapter Elections

Details:

Cleveland Chapter elections will be held in October. All officer positions
are open: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Board
seats.

To run or nominate someone, contact William Turner, Chair of the 2026
Nominating Committee at (330) 328-9863.

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Announcement from the National Federation Of The Blind Of Ohio Community
Service division 

Details:

The Division wishes for safe travels and an enjoyable Convention!  Also,
those staying in Ohio, enjoy the Virtual experience!

NFB Ohio Community Service division meeting/events:

Thursday, July 2, 2026:

*	last morning for the check-in call.
*	no happy hour this week.

Resuming Thursday, July 9:

*	Morning check-in call at 10 AM Mondays through Saturday.
*	Happy hour at seven until 9 PM. The theme will be "happy 250".
Artist/song, title or lyrics with the numbers "2" "5""0" or any single or
combination of those numbers.

Note: There will be no Community Service division meeting the month of July.
we will be meeting the second Tuesday in August, at 8 PM eastern on August
11, 2026.

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Cleveland Sight center Business Hours

Details:

The Cleveland Sight Center announces that their doors will be closed every
Friday. Employees will work remotely.

These are your chapter updates.

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Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. Enjoy your Fourth of July!

I look forward to hearing your name called for a virtual door prize.

Cleveland Zelle:

NFB.CLE.Treasurer at gmail.com <mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer at gmail.com> 

Please add 50 cents when zelling over funds.

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

W: NFBOhio.ORG

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