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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Members,,<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 do not respond to this email.<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'>////<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 National Federation of the Blind 2020 national Convention’s registration will end on tomorrow, June 15, 2020. Please register if you have not done so.<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'>If you do not have an email, please reach out to me!<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'>Here are more details below that I sent out to networks in my community. Take from it and do the same.<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'>//<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'>Good Afternoon,<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'>My name is Suzanne Turner and I am a member of the National Federation of the Blind. We are a three tear organization with a National President and a National Board of Directors, they oversee all 50 states including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia; and all States have a State president and State Executive Board of Directors who oversee local Chapters and those local Chapters have a President and an Executive Board of Directors as well. We believe in the capacity of blind people and our philosophy is, that blindness is not the characteristics that defines us or our future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations comes between us and our dreams. With proper training and opportunity, the blind can live the life they want. Essentially, blindness doesn’t hold us back. <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'>Today I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate with our national Federation of the Blind 2020 National Convention. We will feature accessible products, informational seminars, updated and new technology, communication on our legislative advocacy and more.<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'>Because of Covid-19, our face-to-face National Convention was canceled. However, the good news is that it is now virtual and registration is free. This is a great opportunity for many to take part in this wonderful and educational endeavor. All you would do is click on the link below and register or perhaps someone in your network would like to represent your entity. Nevertheless, all can register and become informed with our free programs and services, such as, free white canes for those losing vision, NewsLine for individuals who would like to continue reading newspapers, magazines and more, and our BELL Program that offer blind children a camp, where they learn Braille, traveling skills, arts and crafts and more. We even have interest groups, for instance, a Senior division, Student Association, Social Work Committee, Employment Committee, Federal Employee Committee, Jewish Group and others to name a few. And yes, there are sighted members and attendees, such as professors, technologist, teachers, clinicians and others to learn about all aspects of serving and working with those who are visually impaired and blind.<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'>So, won’t you join us. I guarantee it will be an encounter that will leave you inspired, motivated and ready to make a positive change for yourself and the blind community.<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'>Finally, there are door prizes and promotions that are offered to those who register. Please pass this information on to co-workers, families, agencies and anyone with an interest in improving the lives of the blind. Attached is additional materials for distribution.<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 two links below to learn more.<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'>If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.<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'>Thank you for all you do for the blind of Ohio and beyond!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Click here to see Ohio’s 2018 Convention; which is 7 times smaller than the National<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTGe_1qGbkX8&data=02%7C01%7Cjessica.mckee%40ood.ohio.gov%7C21f741c7cf0345b42dda08d80c8430f8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637273109184975162&sdata=GvqnsG5%2FEQR%2FbtgTm36KliR2TsQzbQL8jJv4pNT%2BZ50%3D&reserved=0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8</a></span><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'>Convention info:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>How to Participate<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><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2020 Dates <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2020 Location <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Considering the ongoing impact and wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 National Convention will be held virtually for the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us as we celebrate NFB’s eightieth anniversary and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Americans from coast to coast for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in history.<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=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The agenda for the 2020 National Convention will feature most of the elements our members know and love, with some new twists. There will be multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention events, from video conferencing to phone access. Plus, as local conditions permit, NFB affiliates will organize in-person gatherings in conjunction with sessions being held at the national level to enhance the convention experience.<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=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Members are requested and non-members are invited to register at no cost in order to get access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes, and other exciting content.<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=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register online today <</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fregistration&data=02%7C01%7Cjessica.mckee%40ood.ohio.gov%7C21f741c7cf0345b42dda08d80c8430f8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637273109184975162&sdata=BBVPA600dkmCGbhxsxVa2pyQjlDeNTRVGrqH1A7MjAo%3D&reserved=0">https://www.nfb.org/registration</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>> for the 2020 National Convention.<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=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration will close Monday, June 15, so please register before then.<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=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Operating the national convention virtually still costs money. While registration is free, we welcome and encourage donations <</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fdonate&data=02%7C01%7Cjessica.mckee%40ood.ohio.gov%7C21f741c7cf0345b42dda08d80c8430f8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637273109184975162&sdata=Xji4SuQ18lbOs0vustxKzcrbC6OxhDLWbmlB3cCUu4Y%3D&reserved=0"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://www.nfb.org/donate</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>> to support our ongoing work to protect the rights of all blind Americans.<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'>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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTGe_1qGbkX8&data=02%7C01%7Cjessica.mckee%40ood.ohio.gov%7C21f741c7cf0345b42dda08d80c8430f8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637273109184985113&sdata=09vQufN8aH3azIOaBg7Dz3RSMlR3DXG614e5FPuU0jc%3D&reserved=0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8</a></span><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDesLNDBpYVE%26feature%3Dshare&data=02%7C01%7Cjessica.mckee%40ood.ohio.gov%7C21f741c7cf0345b42dda08d80c8430f8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637273109184985113&sdata=k%2F1wHj5lawUHs8SQsxDrf%2B5ZpATmwCAR3qeiSLe6yCU%3D&reserved=0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>