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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please do not respond to this string.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please participate or Share!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>///<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoTitle style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Blind/Low Vision/Visually Impaired Students and Their Parents/Guardians<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO) wants to know about the experiences of families of visually impaired and blind students during COVID-19 in our state. We have created a survey to help determine how students have been impacted and to help guide future decisions regarding virtual instruction. We also want to hear of any new techniques that students have developed during virtual learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>If you are a BVI student (K-12), or you are the parent/teacher/guardian of a BVI student (K-12), we want to hear from you! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Please <b>fill out </b></span><a href="https://forms.gle/qQGfgxdfXA5pSP859"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>this survey</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> by October 1, 2021</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>. The results of the survey will be shared at the NFB of Ohio State Convention November 5-7, 2021, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Columbus. </span><a href="https://nfbohio.org/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>nfbohio.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 style='margin-top:0in;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Examples of factors that could have been affected during the pandemic include (but are not limited to)<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Internet access and reliability<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Modes of transportation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Virtual platforms where class content is posted (Schoology, Google Classroom, Blackboard, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Availability of resources (such as braille, large print, access technology, instructors, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Teaching style (in person, online, hybrid)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Level of participation in class activities (science labs, group discussions, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Virtual platforms where class is conducted (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Roles of parents and caregivers (supporting student technology and accessibility needs)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Please complete the </span></b><a href="https://forms.gle/qQGfgxdfXA5pSP859"><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Google Form survey</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'> by October 1, 2021 at: </span></b><a href="https://forms.gle/Bq2hqnsTjn4dxnCK8"><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>forms.gle/Bq2hqnsTjn4dxnCK8</span></b></a><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>For any questions about the survey and for more information about the NFB of Ohio Education Committee, please contact:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><a href="mailto:smturner.234@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>smturner.234@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Resources:<o:p></o:p></span></b></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><a href="https://nfbohio.org/ohio-ed/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>NFB of Ohio Website</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>: </span><a href="https://nfbohio.org/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>NFBOhio.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><a href="https://nfbohio.org/nfb-ohio-75th-annual-convention/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>NFB of Ohio State Convention Information</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>:</span> <a href="https://nfbohio.org/nfb-ohio-75th-annual-convention/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>nfbohio.org/nfb-ohio-75th-annual-convention/</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><a href="https://nfbohio.org/ohio-ed/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Educational Resources in Ohio for BVI Students</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>: </span><a href="https://nfbohio.org/ohio-ed/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>nfbohio.org/ohio-ed/</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>