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We are truly happy that you are here. This year’s agenda is filled with information designed to help you live the life you want. As you take the time to become familiar with the hotel, listen to guest speakers, participate in breakout sessions, join division and chapter meetings, and enjoy a meal with your Federation family during our annual banquet, please take a moment to reflect on the historic significance that 76 years of blind people building the lives we want by marching together toward independence has had on our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join us as we celebrate the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><span dir=RTL></span><span dir=RTL></span><span lang=AR-SA dir=RTL style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span dir=RTL></span><span dir=RTL></span>’</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>s annual convention and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Ohioans from across the state for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in Ohio in many years. We encourage you to begin preparing to attend this outstanding event during the first weekend of November 2022. This convention will offer blind people an opportunity to learn about accessible technology at our Tech Fair and living with blindness by attending many educational seminars.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Although you will undoubtedly enjoy time with your friends, please reach out to those who have never joined us before and help them to become comfortable and learn more about the Federation.</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Of course all attendees are asked to </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>attend and participate in all sessions.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dozens of people across our affiliate have worked tirelessly to make this convention possible. I am sincerely grateful to all those who have given hours and hours of their time and energy to make this convention special. As an all-volunteer organization, we are blessed to have a wide range of dedicated members ready to lend a hand. I hope that you enjoy the fruits of our collective efforts. Let’s go build the Federation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=BodyA align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Through advocacy, public awareness, and mentoring, the National Federation of the Blind provides support to members and advocates for our rights to live the lives we want. As a member or guest at our convention, you represent not only yourself but also our organization. We want you to enjoy your time with us, make new friends, and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides an important opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on a local and national level, and to plan our work for the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We welcome all attendees to our convention and embrace diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. As with all NFB events attendees of the 76<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio are subject to the NFB’s Code of Conduct, which can be found at: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To that end please keep the following expectations in mind when you join us:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=BodyA style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We welcome people from all walks of life and with diverse needs and experiences. Please treat everyone as equals and with respect.</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=BodyA style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If your behavior could possibly make anyone uncomfortable, even if you would not be upset by it yourself, do not do or say anything that could be considered inappropriate by others.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=BodyA style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Code of Conduct prohibits sexual harassment and sexual misconduct of any kind.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=BodyA style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Code of Conduct prohibits the use of illegal drugs at NFB events, and states that “</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Although alcoholic beverages are served at some Federation social functions, members, employees, contractors, event attendees, volunteers, and program participants may not take part in any such functions in a condition that prevents them from participating safely and from conducting Federation business effectively or that might cause embarrassment to or damage the reputation of the Federation.”</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We hope that everyone enjoys their time at the convention. Please take the time to review the NFB Code of Conduct at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to make sure that you understand your responsibilities. If you witness an incident that you believe violates the Code of Conduct, you should immediately report it to a member of the NFB of Ohio Board of Directors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>About the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFB-O) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a founding affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). We are proud to be an integral part of the oldest and largest blindness consumer organization in the United States. We are a diverse group of people dedicated to changing what it means to be blind. Our members work tirelessly to break down the legal, social, and personal barriers to living the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One Minute Message<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you would like to join the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, you may contact William Turner, Membership Coordinator, at TurnerW794@gmail.com or (330) 328-9860, and he will refer you to a local chapter in your area.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Navigating the DoubleTree by Barbara Pierce<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This is a lovely facility with delicious food. The entrance is on the north side of the hotel, which means that you are facing south as you enter. If you step forward a few feet, the registration desk will be on the right (west) side of the lobby. Seating groups of furniture are in the center of the lobby, and Shula's Restaurant and Bar is located on the east wall. You pass through the bar before reaching restaurant seating. Wait in the bar to be seated.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>After checking in, continue walking south. You will notice a corridor turning west (right). This leads to the sleeping rooms and the elevators to the upper floors. As you walk down this hall, west, you will first pass the Directors Room on your right and then the Boardroom. These are small meeting rooms, and they are close to the lobby end of the hall. After a forty-five degree bend to the left, this corridor dead ends into an exit with grass outside it. This is one of two dog relief areas, and a trash receptacle will be located outside the door for your convenience. Back in the hallway turn south about ten feet before that door to reach sleeping rooms and the elevator. At the south end of the hall you can bear right and immediately find Room 121, our hospitality room, or turn left (east) to walk along a hall that connects with the south end of the foyer area outside the ballrooms, which are also our principal breakout rooms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Before you reach the ballrooms, you come to a cross hallway running south to the back parking lot and north to the lobby. In the northwest corner of this intersection is the Amphitheatre. If you walk south toward the parking lot, you will pass Petit Ballrooms C, D, and E on your left before you reach the door to the parking lot. This door is also a dog relief exit with a trash receptacle outside it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you return to the lobby and face south, just before the right turn to pass the Directors Room and Boardroom, you can angle yourself forty-five degrees to the left and find a corridor with access to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the business center on the right. This hall goes into the ballroom area. There are two ballrooms, both on the left side. The first is the Grand Ballroom with division rooms 1, 2, and 3 going south. Next is a carpeted hall to the left (east) which gives access on the right side to Petit Ballrooms A and B. Rooms C, D, and E lie to the south of these two smaller rooms, opening onto the hallway leading to the parking lot and dog relief area. Note that the only access to rooms A and B is from the cross hall. There are restrooms in the foyer on the east side before the ballrooms and also around the hallways near the elevators.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>That's it. Read through this article several times, pausing after reading each new element to build a map in your head. If you take time to do this, you will sail through the convention with no problems. All rooms are marked in Braille and raised print in the standard locations. Happy travels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Arrangements<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions about convention arrangements, contact Suzanne Turner, Convention Coordinator, at (216) 990-6199, Email: </span><span class=Hyperlink0><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Registration and Literature<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB literature will be available throughout the convention in the registration area. Pre-registration packet pick-up and convention registration will take place in the foyer outside of the Grand Ballrooms. Those who have completed their registration before convention will form a line at the Pre-Registration Table for a speedy process. Visit the Registration Table to register for convention or to purchase additional tickets to events. Both tables will be open for three shifts on Friday, Nov. 4th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM and 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM. The Cuyahoga County Chapter has volunteered to staff both tables at convention. Please contact Annette Anderson with any questions or concerns at 216-702-1246.<o:p></o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Door Prizes<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Door prizes should be labeled clearly in print and Braille with the donor's name and the amount of cash or type of gift. Annette Lutz is in charge of door prizes. They may be brought to her directly or left at the Convention Information Desk with Carolyn Peters. You can call or text Annette at 614-288-4323 if you have questions or concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Registration Is Now Open<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>You must pre-register for the Ohio convention by October 28, 2022. Convention registration makes attendees eligible for door prizes. Door prizes will be drawn during Convention festivities, general sessions, and the banquet. Registration is required, and you must be in the room to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hospitality<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>A grab-and-go hospitality with snacks and beverages will be available Friday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The hospitality room will be in room 121. The Ohio Association of Blind Students and the Cleveland Chapter will be on hand to greet attendees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All resolutions must be submitted to the Resolutions Committee Chair, Todd Elzey, no later than October 23. Resolutions will be considered at the general session on Sunday. For questions, email Todd Elzey at toddelzey@gmail.com.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Guide Dogs<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>There are two relief areas for your convenience. The first is located outside the west doors, off the hall that runs past the Directors Room. The second is on the south side, at the end of the hall, past the meeting rooms. A trash receptacle will be provided outside each door. Please note, you will need your room key after 10:00 PM to get back into the hotel from those exits. If you have questions or need assistance, contact LuAnn Bowers, President of the Ohio Guide Dog Users Division at 419-822-6828.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>How To Give<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (773) 307-6440 or at </span><span class=Hyperlink1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>pchang@nfb.org</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Also the PAC Plan allows members, affiliates, chapters, and others to give a regular and automatic donation to the Federation every month. All you need to provide is your checking or savings account identification information. Because of the costs associated with operating the program, the minimum donation is $5 a month, and there is no restriction on how much you donate. If you wish to sign up as a new member on the PAC plan or increase your contribution, you can go to </span><span class=Hyperlink1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>www.nfb.org/pac</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Exhibit Hall<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Whether you are an information seeker or a new gadget shopper, you will find everything that you need to help you live the life you want at this year<span dir=RTL></span><span dir=RTL></span><span lang=AR-SA dir=RTL><span dir=RTL></span><span dir=RTL></span>’</span>s Exhibit Hall. Visit the Exhibit Hall in Grand Ballroom 3 on Saturday afternoon from noon to 4:00 PM to explore the latest technology and to get answers to the questions that race through your mind about employment, healthcare, services for the blind, and much more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Representative<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=BodyA align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Ohio affiliate is pleased to have Carla McQuillan as our National Representative. Carla is president of the NFB of Oregon and a member of the NFB Board of Directors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Friday, November 4, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:00 AM to 10:30 AM:<a name="OLE_LINK7"> Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention Registration – Grand Ballroom Foyer</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:00 AM to 10:30 AM: The Art of Structured Discovery: Cane Travel the Federation Way led by Shawn Martin, Cuyahoga County Chapter. Participants should meet in the main lobby near the front desk to take a walking tour of the hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:30 AM to Noon: Board of Directors Meeting - Grand Ball Room I & II–Open to all convention attendees.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12:45 PM to 1:45 PM: Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention Registration–Grand Ballroom Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Rookie Roundup–Petit AB–All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception. Vice President Turner and other Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the weekend’s activities. Veteran conventioneers should urge all first-timer convention participants s to attend this special event. We cannot wait to welcome you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>General Session–Grand Ballroom I & II<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:00 PM: Call to Order: Richard Payne, President, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:02 PM: Invocation: Rev. Carolyn Peters, President, Communities of Faith Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:05 PM: Welcome to Independence, Ohio: Annette Anderson, President, Cuyahoga County Chapter, and William H. Turner, Vice President, Cleveland Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:10 PM: Color Guard Presentation: United States Air Force<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:25 PM: Convention Announcements: Suzanne Turner, Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:30 PM: National Report: Carla McQuillan, National Representative<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:00 PM: Fighting Low Expectations: Todd Elzey, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:15 PM: <span style='mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:1.0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:flat;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:miter;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:100.0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'>Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD): </span>Bernadetta<span style='mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:1.0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:flat;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:miter;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:100.0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'> King, Program Manager, Bureau of services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span lang=DE style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:40 PM: </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Cleveland City, Department of Transit & Mobility: Calley Mersmann</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F3864'>, </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senior Strategist, Cleveland City Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4:05 PM: A year of Progress Hiring People with Disabilities in State Government, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Enterprise: James Clinkscale, State ADA Coordinator, State Human Resources Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4:35 PM: An Update from <span style='mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:1.0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:flat;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:miter;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:100.0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'>Disability Rights Ohio (DRO)</span>: <span style='mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:1.0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:flat;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:miter;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:100.0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'>Kerstin Sjoberg, Executive Director, Disability Rights Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><a name="OLE_LINK6"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:00 PM: Recess–General Session resumes at 9:00 AM Saturday, November 5, 2022.</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:45 PM to 6:45 PM: Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention Registration Grand Ballroom Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:30 PM to 6:50 PM: </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Changing What it Means to be Blind Through the Legislative Process – Grand Ballroom</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>: Eric Duffy, Legislative Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Come learn how the NFV-O Gets it done in the State House and in </span></span><span class=title5><span lang=PT style='font-size:14.0pt'>Congress.</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:-2.0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Ohio Community Service Division Meeting: Petit AB, Patricia McPherson, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:2.0in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Ohio Association of Blind Students Division Meeting–Petit C: Emily Kiehl, President -Swing by the Ohio Association of Blind Students to network with old and new friends. Participate with a team-building ice breaker, business meeting, and elections. speaker, </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext'>LaToya V Smith, will discuss job opportunities and internships with her company.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Communities of Faith Division Meeting–Amphitheatre, Dr. Carolyn Peters, President – </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The doors are always open. We are a diverse group of blind members representing various religions. Join our business meeting and elections and learn about resources.</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: At Large Chapter Meeting – Petit C - Colleen Roth, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Resolutions Committee Meeting–Petit AB - Todd Elzey, Chair - </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We encourage the participation of all members. Come help shape and set the policies of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio to advocate for positive change.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:30 PM: Nominating Committee Meeting–This is a closed meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:00 PM: Talent Show – Grand Ball Room - Perhaps you have a talent you would like to share. We will feature YOU in an NFB of Ohio “You Got Talent” show. Contact, Wilbert Turner Facilitator at (216) 212-4959 to learn more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, November 5, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>7:00 AM to 8:45 AM: Ohio Diabetes Action Network Meeting–Susan Day, President - Come network with us in the Shula's Restaurant Private Dining Room for breakfast, elections, and our business meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>General Session–Grand Ballroom I and II<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:00 AM: Call to Order–Suzanne Turner, Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:05 AM: Invocation–Ali Benmerzouga, member, Communities of Faith Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:10 AM: Blindness and Low Vision Etiquette–Tom Sawyer, Outreach Specialist, Cleveland Sight Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:25 AM: Ohio Library for the Blind & Print Disabled–Kenneth Redd, Library Assistant, Outreach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:50 AM: Presidential Address, Millennium: Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future–Richard Payne, President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:15 AM Deafblind Awareness with an Emphasis on the Aging Population, Retirees, and Baby Boomers–John Filek, Regional Service Coordinator, Helen Keller National Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span class=title5><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:40 AM: General Voting ADA Requirements–Brett Harbage, ADA Coordinator, Office of the Ohio Secretary of State</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Body><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span lang=DE style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:10 AM: </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Introducing A Cubed Design (Accessible, Affordable, Accelerated Design), a Columbus start-up that aims to tackle the Braille literacy crisis by making a more affordable Braille display that can be customized and serviced by users–Caroline Karbowski, Chief Community Officer, Garrett Carder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer, Enan Srivastava, Chief Operations Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='background:white'><span class=title5><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:35 AM: Empowering and Assisting Medicare Beneficiaries to Prevent Healthcare Fraud, Errors, and Abuse and to Avoid Scams–</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext'>Lisa Dalga, MBA, Project Manager, </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and </span><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt'>Pro Seniors Inc</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Noon: Recess – (General Session resumes at 9:00 AM Sunday.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12:05 PM: Boxed Lunch Pick-up (tickets required) – Grand Ballroom Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Noon to 4:00 PM: Exhibit Hall – Grand Ballroom III<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12:30 PM to 1:50 PM: NFB of Ohio, Blind Seniors Division Meeting–Amphitheatre–Barbara Pierce, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>12:30 PM to 1:50 PM: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users Meeting–Petit AB–LuAnn Bower, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1:30 PM to 2:50 PM: Leadership Seminar, Establishing the Tone and Setting the Pace–Ball Room 1 and II–All are invited to participate in a dialog on </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>developing a leadership plan and establishing vision</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> as a trailblazer in the NFB, President Richard Payne and National Rep. Carla McQuillan and other leaders will offer insight on how to be </span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>vigilant and confident in getting the job done.</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:00 to 5:00 PM: Hands-On and Interactive Boutiques<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:00 PM to 3:30 PM: Boutique 1–Amphitheatre (Braille Technology Workshop) –Come and learn through demonstrations and discussions about Braille displays, Braille notetakers and other Braille devices. Please bring your Braille devices into the room and learn how to navigate, compile information, and connect to various devices such as iPhones, iPads, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span lang=FR style='font-size:14.0pt'>2:</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>00</span><span lang=FR style='font-size:14.0pt'> PM to 3:30 PM: Boutique 2 (</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>OABS STEM Showcase)–Petit AB–Come learn about geology, physiology, technology, and more from members of the Ohio Association of Blind Students. This exhibit and showcase of tools used for nonvisual navigation will provide an understanding of how the blind interpret STEM through accessible modifications. On display will be the Talking Lab Quest, how blood cells are differentiated by touch, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:30 PM to 4:45 PM: Boutique 3 (Technology Workshop)–Amphitheatre–Come participate in Demonstrations and discussions about Windows 10 operating system, Google Apps, Apple products, popular iPhone Apps, KNFB Reader, Tap Tap See, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span lang=FR style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>30</span><span lang=FR style='font-size:14.0pt'> PM to 4:45 PM: Boutique 4 (</span><a name="_Hlk114426659"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>OABS </span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tactile Art Show)–Petit AB - Come and enjoy the students' non-visual art and learn about the tools we use to create it! We will also have a space for everyone to get creative and show off their own art skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>3:30 PM to 4:50 PM: You Have the Write to Heal–Petit CD–The season is now to write, recite & heal with me–Jeanetta Price, CEO and Founder, Blind Girl Magic<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Pre-Banquet Social Hour–Grand Ballroom Foyer–Walk the Red Carpet and enjoy a cash bar; as beautiful soloist Denise Hudson and the Music Settlement fills the atmosphere with memorable and harmonious classics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6:30 PM: NFBO Banquet (tickets required) – Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Event Highlights:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Master of Ceremonies–Richard Payne, President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Invocation – Wilbert Turner, Treasurer, Communities of Faith Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Keynote Speaker–</span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Carla McQuillan, National Representative</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Gavel Awards – Annette Lutz, Awards Chair, Member, Ohio Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Scholarship Awards–Kinshuk Tella, Scholarship Co-chair, Member, Ohio Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Not So Silent Auction–Annette Lutz, Member, Ohio Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Money for the Movement–Todd Elzey, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:00 PM to 11:00 PM: After Party – Grand Ballroom – Stick around after the banquet to karaoke the night away with your federation family. Enjoy live music, cash bar, and fellowship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sunday, November 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>8:00 AM to 8:50 AM: Musical Showcase–Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>General Session–Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:00 AM: Call to Order–Richard Payne, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:05 AM: Moment of silence<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:10 AM: Financial report–Todd Elzey, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body><span class=title5><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:25 AM: Walking In Purpose–Emily Kiehl, President, National Association of Blind Students</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Body><span class=title5><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>9:45 AM: Nominating Committee Report</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:00 AM: Affiliate Elections–Note: Only those who are current dues-paying members can vote in this election.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Officers and board members’ terms ending In 2022:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>President: Richard Payne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vice President: Suzanne Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Secretary: Eric Duffy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Treasurer: Todd Elzey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>At-large Board Member: Marianne Denning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>A vacancy for a one-year board term is also to be filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:30 AM: The History of our Movement, Archiving the Past and Recording our Future–Annette Lutz, Ohio Affiliate Historian<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Body style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>10:50 AM: NFB Philosophy, Louisiana Center for the Blind–Andra Stover, Secretary, Greater Akron Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:10 AM: Report of the Resolutions Committee–Todd Elzey, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>11:45 AM: Convention Wrap-up and Other Announcements – Richard Payne, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Normal1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Noon: Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><a name="_Hlk108898188"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Board of Directors <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Terms ending 2022</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President:</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>937-396-5573</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></span><a href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none'>rchpay7@gmail.com</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>PO Box 20544, Dayton, OH 45420</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vice President: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Suzanne Turner<br>216-990-6199<br></span></span></span><a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none'>SMTurner.234@gmail.com</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>1127 Euclid Ave. Apt 210, Cleveland, Ohio 44115<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Secretary:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Eric Duffy<br>614-377-9877<br></span></span></span><a href="mailto:peduffy63@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none'>peduffy63@gmail.com</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>185 Crestview Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43202<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Treasurer: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Todd Elzey<br>315-879-1746 <br></span></span></span><a href="mailto:toddelzey@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none'>toddelzey@gmail.com</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>611 Blenheim Rd., Columbus, OH 43214<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=None><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>At-Large Board Member:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marianne Denning,<br>513-607-6053<br></span></span></span><a href="mailto:Marianne@Denningweb.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none'>Marianne@Denningweb.com</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108898188'><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>835 Carini Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218</span></span></span><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA><span class=Hyperlink2><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Terms ending </span></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>2023</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Annette Lutz</span></span><span class=None><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>614-288-4323 </span></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></span><a href="mailto:annettelutz@att.net"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>annettelutz@att.net</span></a><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br>77 West Jeffrey Place Columbus, OH 43214</span></span><span class=Hyperlink2><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA><span class=None><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dr. Carolyn Peters,<br></span></span><span class=None><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt'>937-293-2131</span></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></span><a href="mailto:dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com"><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com</span></a><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></span><span class=None><span lang=DE style='font-size:14.0pt'>411 Elmhurst Road, Dayton, OH 45417</span></span><span class=Hyperlink2><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Barbara Pierce,<br></span></span><span class=None><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt'>440-774-8077 </span></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></span><span class=Hyperlink3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>barbara.pierce9366@gmail.com</span></span><span class=None><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><br></span></u></span><span class=None><span lang=DE style='font-size:14.0pt'>198 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, OH 44074</span></span><span class=Hyperlink2><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Kinshuk Tella,<br></span></span><span class=Hyperlink4><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Kinshuk.Tella@gmail.com</span></span><span class=None><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><br></span></u></span><span class=None><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt'>2614 Rockcastle Ct., Miamisburg, Ohio 45432</span></span><span class=Hyperlink2><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>William Turner,<br></span></span><span class=None><span lang=IT style='font-size:14.0pt'>330-328-9860</span></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><br></span></span><span class=Hyperlink3><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>TurnerW794@gmail.com</span></span><span class=None><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><br></span></u></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>1064 East 167th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110</span></span><span class=Hyperlink2><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=None><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='color:black'>Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=None><b><span lang=NL style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals</span></b></span><span class=None><span lang=NL style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:round;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:bevel;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'><img border=0 width=173 height=36 style='width:1.802in;height:.375in' 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Description automatically generated"></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day. To learn more about Non-24 and Vanda Pharmaceuticals, visit us on the web at </span></span><span class=Link><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>www.non-24.com</span></span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span></span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>or call us at 1-855-856-2424.</span></span><span class=title5><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=None><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Disability Rights Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:round;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:bevel;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'><img border=0 width=98 height=99 style='width:1.0208in;height:1.0312in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image011.jpg@01D8DA9A.C0330EE0" alt="Shape, arrow
Description automatically generated"></span><span class=title5><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation with a mission to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=None><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living</span></b></span><span class=None><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> - serving Fairfield and Hocking counties</span></span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-style-textoutline-type:none;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth:0pt;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap:round;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join:bevel;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit:0%;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash:solid;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align:center;mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound:simple'><img border=0 width=201 height=134 style='width:2.0937in;height:1.3958in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image012.jpg@01D8DA9A.C0330EE0" alt="A picture containing graphical user interface
Description automatically generated"></span><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=BodyA style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><span class=title5><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Founded in 2002, SOCIL is managed by a Board of Directors and staff comprised of mostly persons with various disabilities. The foundation of CIL services is the peer relationship - people with disabilities assisting other people with disabilities as role models and mentors. Each center is unique.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=Body><span class=None><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Magnifiers & More</span></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>