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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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>75th Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us as we celebrate NFBO’S Annual Convention and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Americans from across the state for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in the history of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'>“Back to the basics and engaging the future”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase'>You Can Register Now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'>Ohio’s 75<sup>th</sup> State Convention, coined </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext;text-transform:uppercase'>“Back to the basics”</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'> will be held November 5th-6th, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;text-transform:uppercase'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will “shine bright like a diamond” because it is the 75<sup>th</sup> birthday of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Considering the ongoing impact and wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 State Convention once again will be held virtually.</span></span><span class=None><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span class=None><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Therefore, we can assure you that this convention will be the largest assemble of blind people in the state that will offer blind individuals an </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>opportunity to learn about accessible technology at our Tech Fair, and about living with blindness, by attending many educational seminars.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-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:"Arial",sans-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:"Arial",sans-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:"Arial",sans-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:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Attend Ohio’s Banquet that will provide scholarships to 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:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Visit the Pre-Convention Exhibit Hall on Thursday, November 4<sup>th</sup> to explore the latest technology and low-vision products from 3:00 to 5:30 P.M. EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Space is limited and all exhibitors are subject to approval. Please respond by contacting Suzanne Turner at (216) 990-6199 or by email: SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="_Hlk46743356"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Enter a drawing when you register online to win one hundred dollars by donating ten dollars or more to assist with the work of the Ohio Affiliate. Each ten dollars donated will add your name that many times into the pot.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk46743356'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk46743356'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Again, Registration is free and now open. Register at </span><a href="http://WWW.NFBOhio.ORG"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WWW.NFBOhio.ORG</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note! Only registered attendees will be eligible for door prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The work of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio changes lives. Join us in our efforts by becoming a Convention Sponsor today. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate president at (937) 829-3368 or email: rchpay7@gmail.com.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>