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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The 72nd National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) Annual State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#777777'>“One Team, One Goal”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>November 2<sup>nd</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Holiday Inn Cleveland/Strongsville Hotel, 5471 Royalton Road Strongsville, Ohio 44133<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(440) 238-8800<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>As Ohio’s oldest organization comprised of blind people, working together to change what it means to be blind, the 2018 NFB of Ohio Convention will inspire, empower and celebrate our accomplishments. Join us to learn more about issues confronting blind people to day and walk away ready to advocate for change.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Our 72nd Annual Convention entitled “The Team Convention” will showcase inspirational stories about the work of our movement, history and philosophy. With proper training and technology, the blind can live the life they want. It is through love, hope and determination, that the NFB helps to transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here are a few convention highlights:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>• Network with blind people from all parts of the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>• Encourage blind persons to expand their knowledge of resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>• Attend Workshops designed to promote leadership, membership building, and successful attitudes towards employment strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>• Attend the banquet that provides scholarships for blind college students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>• Visit Exhibit Hall to explore the latest technology and low-vision products. Exhibitors will be open to shoppers and information gatherers on Sat. November 3,2018 from noon to 4:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>You can start reserving your room now and the cost is $82.00 plus 16.5 percent tax WITH FREE BREAKFAST FOR TWO. Any additional persons in the room will pay $5.00 for the breakfast. In addition, please keep in mind that the cutoff date for reservations is Thursday, October 11, 2018. The Holiday Inn Strongsville has created a personalized link which has code “<b>FEB” </b>built into it. This tool is extremely user friendly and will help to make sure your stay is booked at the group rate. If you prefer, call reservations directly at 1-877-408-4913 and reference group code “<b>FEB”.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here are the steps for online RESERVATIONS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hold down CTRL and click <span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=CLESV&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CLG&viewfullsite=true"><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'>National Federation of the Blind </span></a></span></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Or right click on hyperlink and select OPEN hyperlink<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The group block code <b>FEB </b>will already be included for your special rate<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Enter arrival and departure dates<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Enter first & last name and email address<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Enter payment information<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Once complete, a confirmation number will be generated<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If an email address was entered, A confirmation will be sent TO you<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This link will not properly function when attempting to access it through a cell phone<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:center;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A lap top or desk top computer is recommended<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>