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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Events for May 24, 2020 thru June 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, May 24, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 PM EDT - Encouraging Power <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join NFB of Ohio as we offer members an opportunity to come together to lift spirits and give thanks. Members can participate with expressions of inspirational words, through poetry, encouraging thoughts, songs and prayer. If you would like to submit your name to perform, please contact Joann Williams at (216) 229-4733. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, May 27, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 PM EDT. – Residential/State Schools for the blind, Resource Rooms, and or Itinerant Teaching <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join in on a discussion with NFB of Ohio, as we visit; which educational instruction was received by members. We will hear from Adelmo Vigil, National Board Member and New Mexico Affiliate president expound on his experiences as a blind student in the public school system and then attending a state residential school for the blind. Adelmo has served in many capacities, such as, a Professional Teacher in the Public School System, appointed to the Board of Regents of the New Mexico School for the Blind, the Director of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind and in other various professions. We will also welcome participants accounts on “what is the most appropriate placement for today’s blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind children?” Although, there is no right or wrong answer, this interaction will prove to be most fascinating. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, May 28, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM EDT. - Happy Hour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>HAPPY Hour every Thursday at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT. With NFB of Ohio on Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come and “ease on down the road” with Ohio as we reminisce on music from our favorite movies and theater productions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Don’t forget your favorite drink! Invite others to join the party!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Friday, May 29, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 P.M. EDT. - Dinner and a Movie <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join NFB of Ohio, as we introduce a documentary, called “Reflecting the Flame: Passing the Torch”. This great piece of works speaks to Dr. Maurer’s Presidency; as a prominent leader and a distinguished force in the organization. We will introduce him to new members and reacquaint him with others by participating with the movie. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>So, grab a snack or dinner and come dine with Ohio!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, June 2, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Every state has a State Rehabilitation Council (SRC.) What is it? What should consumers expect from it? What should the rehabilitation agency expect from it? Get the answers to these questions and more. Featured presenter David DeNotaris, Master Motivator and Dean of Self-Esteem!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Speaker, Author, Trainer Consultant, former state agency Director, and Federationist. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><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;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, June 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 PM to 5:30PM EDT. - “ Loving Through A Window” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join NFB of Ohio for a transparent and honest conversation on “Loving Through A Window”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This heartfelt discussion will address social distancing experiences between adults and children during the pandemic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As visitations are limited, emotions are strained because of little physical interactions. Thus, that hug and embrace from your little one or a face-to-face conversation with a parent or grandparent who is in a nursing home. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+16468769923,,4081850851# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13017158592,,4081850851# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find your local number: </span><a href="https://zoom.us/u/abUfeUkQWm"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/u/abUfeUkQWm</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join by Skype for Business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://zoom.us/skype/4081850851"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/skype/4081850851</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more information, please contact,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:RCHPAY7@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RCHPAY7@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>