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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Although we are not gathering as a group. You still can participate with the Ohio Affiliate Fundraisers individually or as a group independently. Malley’s is open and you can purchase items online. Also, Honey Baked Ham is also available to purchase items. Here are the links,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Honey Baked Ham:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Easter is just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect Holiday meal? Look no further, Honey Baked Ham has it all! Stop by your local store, or shop online for all your Holiday favorites from hams, turkey, delicious side dishes, and scrumptious desserts! You can purchase gift cards to use online or at any Honey Baked Ham retail store.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/NFBOhio">https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/NFBOhio</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Malley’s:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Malley's Chocolates Easter Fundraiser is back! Malley’s chocolates and candy will make an excellent gift for your loved ones (or yourself). Remember that Easter is April 12th this year. Note! The deadline for online orders is Monday, April 6.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please place your online order to help the NFB of Ohio raise money. Visit this link to check out all of the wonderful goodies that Malley's offers:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://malleys.com/fundraising/campaign/natl-fed-blind-ohio/">https://malleys.com/fundraising/campaign/natl-fed-blind-ohio/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Feel free to share the two fundraisers with family, friends and others. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>/////<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Currently, the NFB is still planning for the National Convention in Houston Texas. So, make your reservations at </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>The Hilton Americas-Houston hotel </span><span style='color:black'>as soon as you can; so that you will not be in the overflow hotel. Please call </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>800-236-2905 and make your reservations. If you need a roommate, please let me know.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Xxx</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>The 74th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH) will be held on Friday, November 6<sup>th</sup> through Sunday, November 8<sup>th</sup> 2020. The location is at the Crowne Plaza/Dayton Hotel, 33 E. 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio State Convention will be held in the heart of downtown Dayton and adjacent to the Dayton Convention Center. The hotel is just minutes from the Dayton International Airport, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the Schuster & Victoria Theaters, The University of Dayton, as well as area shopping and local favorite restaurants in the historic Oregon District.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We encourage you to begin preparing to attend this outstanding event during the weekend of November 6th, 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> of 2020. Reservations at the Crown Plaza/Dayton Hotel can be made at, (937) 224-0800. The Room rate is $109.00 with 13.50% tax per night, which includes a hot buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, televisions with premium HD cable channels, and comfort to help you unwind at the end of your busy day. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black'>So make your reservations as soon as possible. Remember, Cleveland will charter a bus to the State Convention that will depart on November 5, 2020 at 2:00PM and return on November 8<sup>th</sup>. If you have questions, please contact Cheryl Fields at (216) 566-4317.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black'>xxx</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Eric Duffy, who is the Coordinator of the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning Program (BELL) is requesting volunteers. The date of the program is July 25, 2020 to July 31, 2020. If you are interested, the form is attached. .</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black'>///</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060;text-transform:uppercase'>SPRING 2020 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SESSION</span></u></b><span style='color:#002060'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Services for Independent Living (SIL) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2020 Leadership Academy Session. The Leadership Academy is an eight-week course designed to help people with disabilities gain skills needed to participate on nonprofit boards, community coalitions, task forces, and/or system change committees in a meaningful way. The goal of the academy is to increase the number of persons with disabilities prepared to engage in community leadership roles. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Spring 2020 session will begin on <b>Tuesday, May 5, 2020 and end on Tuesday, June 23, 2020</b>. Classes will be held weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 4 pm. All participants are responsible for transportation to and from SIL.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All participants will participate in the newly developed mentoring program. Upon completion of the Leadership Academy, SIL will work with participants to identify areas of interest and potential leadership opportunities. Please find attached a flyer highlighting the Fall 2019 session. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060'>The deadline for applications is April 15, 2020</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Because space is limited, we encourage interested applicants to apply early. If you would like an application and/or if you have any questions, please contact Laura Gold via email at <a href="mailto:lgold@sil-oh.org">lgold@sil-oh.org</a> or via telephone at 216-815-0015 (please leave a detailed message). If you require the application and/or flyer in an alternative format, please let Laura know.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Leadership Academy is made possible as part of a renewal grant from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. <b><span style='color:#002060'>Please share the email and flyers (PDF and Word) with others who may be interested in applying to the Leadership Academy.</span></b><span style='color:#002060'> </span> Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F4E79'>Laura A. Gold, J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F4E79'>Advocacy & Disability Rights Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F4E79'>Services for Independent Living <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F4E79'>sil-oh.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F4E79'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span class=field><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship</span></span><span lang=EN style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship provides funding support to National Federation of the Blind members who want to attend a <a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">national convention</a> for the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span lang=EN style='color:black'>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>Active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB National Convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span lang=EN style='color:black'>How to Apply<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>Starting January 1, 2020, apply online using the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/form/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scho">Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship online application form</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>The application will ask for the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Contact Information: </span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'>Include your full name and both your primary phone where you can be contacted by your state president and your mobile phone you might use at convention, if available. Please include your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address. If you don’t have an email address, please consider if there is a friend or chapter member who might be able to assist with email correspondence.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>State Affiliate/Chapter Information:</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'> Include your state affiliate, your state president, chapter, and chapter president, if you attend a chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Mentor Information:</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'> Include your personal convention mentor and provide that person’s phone number.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Funding Request:</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'> Include your specific request and explain how much money you need from this fund to make this trip possible for you. We suggest you consult with other members to make a rough budget for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Essay Questions: </span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'>How do you currently participate in the Federation? Why do you want to attend a national convention? What would you receive? What can you share or give? Provide any special circumstances you hope the committee will take into consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>If you cannot apply online, you can still apply by writing a letter to your state affiliate president answering the above questions. This letter should be emailed to your state affiliate president. Once you have decided you will apply, please contact your state president in person or by phone to request his or her help in obtaining funding. Be sure to tell the state affiliate president when to expect that your application will be submitted and mention the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>Once your online application has been submitted, your application will be provided to your state president via email. It is still your responsibility to contact your affiliate president. He or she must email a president’s recommendation directly to the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee at <a href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org">kjscholarships@nfb.org</a>. </span><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Your president must email the recommendation no later than the deadline of April 15, 2020. </span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>If you have applied outside of the online form, the state affiliate president must email both the recommendation and the application letter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span lang=EN style='color:black'>Notification of Award<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive a letter with convention details that should answer most of your questions. The committee makes every effort to notify winners by May 15, but you must do several things before that to be prepared to attend if you are chosen:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Make your own hotel reservation.</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'> If something prevents you from attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Register online for the entire convention,</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'> including the banquet, by May 31.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt'>Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to many conventions </span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato'>and can answer your questions as a friend and mentor.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:black'>If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not win a scholarship this year.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind <span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senior Division Annual Retreat</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>When? October 18-24, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Where? Rocky Bottom Resort and Conference Center for the Blind, Sunset, South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Rocky Bottom is a camp owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>. This camp is located on Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in the state. It is a modern facility with a dining-hall and several lodges for sleeping and holding classes. Retreaters will share a room with a colleague. Paved pathways connect buildings in this rural, mountain setting. Fishing can be done on the property. Other off-site activities may be planned during the retreat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Eligibility: Must be legally blind and have a strong desire to learn nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Preferred age over 50 but some exceptions can be made. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Candidates must be able to administer their medications and know the dosages and times they should be taken. We can suggest labeling methods and organizational skills but cannot administer medications. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Classes Offered: Traveling with a rigid, straight white cane, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Daily Living Skills,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Organizational Skills and Tactile Labeling, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Beginning Braille, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Some Devices and Aids Found Useful, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Cooking Techniques and Preparing Food, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>--Discussions Living with Low Vision and Blindness—Our Attitudes and Perceptions and the Misconceptions of Others about our Disability. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Process and Cost: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please contact Ruth Sager, President, NFB Senior Division, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="mailto:rsager78@gmail.com">rsager78@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7634 Carla Road,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pikesville, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>21208<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Home Phone: 410.602.9030 to obtain an application or the application can be downloaded from <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio is pleased to announce its 2020 scholarship program benefiting blind college students. This year, we will award three scholarships to outstanding blind students who currently live in, or are attending college in, the state of Ohio during the 2020-2021 academic school year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>All scholarship materials are due by June 1, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Applicants do not have to be a resident of Ohio but attending a college or university in Ohio for the 20201-2021 academic school year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Application materials must be submitted electronically to: Cassandra Jones, at <a href="mailto:cassandra.jones02@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>cassandra.jones02@gmail.com</span></a>. Please use the following links to download the flyer and instructions in Microsoft Word format: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#111111;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:NonBreakingSpaceOverride'><a href="http://nfbohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Scholarship-Flyer-2020.docx"><span style='color:#0073AA;text-decoration:none'>NFB OH 2020 Scholarship Flyer</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#111111;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:NonBreakingSpaceOverride'><a href="http://nfbohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-NFB-OF-OHIO-Scholarship.docx"><span style='color:#0073AA;text-decoration:none'>NFB OH 2020 Scholarship Instructions</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Live the life you want” featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/">https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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</span><a name="_Hlk18067489"></a><a name="_Hlk18941617"></a><a name="_Hlk14090147"></a><a name="_Hlk14085768"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>