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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland Members, Happy New Years!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The season of Holiday’s are in the mid-week. Therefore, the first of January is approaching vastly. New Year’s resolutions and promises will be made. Let’s see who can keep them until this time next year. Will you promise to be more healthy, aware and kinder? Will you promise to advocate, mediate for causes or uplift others? Maybe you will not slumber, overstay or speak when not invited. Nevertheless, I am hoping that you can fulfill your promise in 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I want to thank the Christmas Party Team, Tomeika Hurt, Chacity Gilliam and Antonio Dobyne for a great time. The food was outstanding. Also, the children were so helpful and fun to be with as well. Parents, please thank them on behalf of the Cleveland Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The most wonderful experience was that Cleveland had all men serving us our food. Men, Robert Roche, Antonio Dobyne Chris, who is Tomeika’s brother and Kirtis Keith, we thank you for your service. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Nada Douglas kept us with great music. Cleveland thanks you as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> William Turner and Tomeika Hurt represented the Cleveland Chapter at the Greater Akron chapter’s Christmas party, and I attended the Cuyahoga Chapter’s event as well. Both were a treat for us to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please continue to keep Wayne Fletcher in your prayers, as he continues the process on the kidney transplant register. He was at the Cuyahoga party as well. It was good to see him.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Now back to business!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Below Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. National Senior Retreat<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4. More is below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please read and share the entire update.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The 2026 Washinton Factsheets are available by attachment. Please read through them; as we all must be up to date on the 2026 National Advocacy and Policy initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>They are,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A. Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>B. Employment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>C. Laws That The Blind Depend On<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Although, you are not traveling to DC. Your advocacy is just as important locally.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland chapter Voice Box:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Voice Box will be updated this afternoon by 4 :00PM. Please go to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(641) 715-3900<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Code: 582705.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Anyone is welcome to access the recording.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Announcement by Renee ArringtonJohnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hello tech patrons!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our new quarter of workshops, including the Windows Screen Reader series, starts in January. If you or someone you know would like to become a confident screen reader user on Windows, building your confidence with typing is one key to success.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>'You can always email or call us to book one-on-one guided typing practice that starts with the home row and builds up to complex sentences and function keys. If you would rather practice at home, we can recommend a variety of free typing apps and websites. If you want to practice typing but don't have a computer, we can show you how to pair an affordable keyboard with your phone and practice that way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Whatever your method, now is a great time to brush up on typing so you can take full advantage of our winter workshops without the annoyance of hunting for that elusive semicolon key!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Chansey Fleet, Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email <a href="mailto:chanceyfleet@nypl.org" target="_blank">chanceyfleet@nypl.org</a> or<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Call or Text:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>347-632-8383<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>to type with us!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>New Year’s Fellowship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All members are encouraged to attend a Happy New year fellowship gathering, called, “NFB Friends and Members of the Year” Thus a new us, a new attitude and a new start”! What a great way to kick off 2026 with members, food and laughter. The address is 11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a count for the restaurant. Contact Tomeika Hurt at 216-820-5404. The first 33 attendees will be in the private room. Others will be seated in the restaurant. However, you have the availability to walk to and frow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>January 2026 Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Cleveland Chapter will hold their January 2026 meeting at the Garfield Heights Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, from 1:00 to 3:30PM. Please bring a guest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Remember, 2026 dues are $15 for the year. Please provide them no later than January 30<sup>th</sup> 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Announcement from Tomeika Hurt, Fundraising Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For members who received Valentine Fundraising tickets and tumblers for sale, which were distributed during the November 2025 meeting, all 500 tickets have been distributed to members. Most of them have been sold. However, there are a few members who will have tickets at the New Year’s gathering.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Congratulations! All tumblers have been sold.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Members can turn in tickets and funds on the following dates and occasions,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. You can turn in tickets stubs and money at the Cleveland Sight Center on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:30Pm to 2:30PM. I will be present.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. Also, on January 3<sup>rd</sup> 2026, during a fellowship at the My Friend Restaurant from noon until 3:00, there will be another opportunity to sale or turn in stubs and money. This will be a Happy New year fellowship gathering. “NFB Friends and Members of the Year” What a great way to kick off 2026 with members, food and laughter. The address is 11616Detroit Road. Please RSVP so we can have a count for the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. You can also turn in tickets and funds at the Cleveland January meeting. We will meet at the Garfield Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, from 1:00PM to 3:30PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4. And, the final deadline is on February 7<sup>th</sup> when all stubs and money should be turned into the Fundraising Chair, Tomeika Hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Therefore, the drawing will be on February 8, 2026 in the Ohio zoom room. You do not need to be present or reside in Ohio to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>There are four prizes,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A: Hotel stay at the Embassy Suites with love basket,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>B: Massage for two,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3: A certificate for $100 at the Capital Grill<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4: And lastly, $50 in cash.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Anyone may purchase a ticket for $10. You do not have to reside in Ohio to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Consequently, If you would like to purchase or assist with the sale, contact Tomeika at (216) 820-5404.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>“I honestly believe that we all can do this and bring in money so it can help out with assistance for convention as well as the Washington and Columbus Seminars. Thus, any other assistance that is needed with the agreement of the Executive Board for approval. If you have any questions pertaining to the tickets, please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a beautiful, wonderful, productive blessed day.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Love Tomeika Hurt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Announcement from the National Senior Division,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2026 National Senior Division Retreat<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>What is a retreat, you ask?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The NFB Senior Division sponsors a winter retreat for those seniors who are new to blindness or who want a refresher for some of the techniques that don't require vision.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dates: February 8 to February 14, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meet & Greet on Sunday, February 8 and Wrap-up Saturday, February 14, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Will be Held 1 PM - 2:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Monday through Friday, Noon - 5 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>These will be one-hour classes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Featuring Cane Travel, Daily Living Skills, Technology Tips and Tricks from Low Tech to High Tech, and so much more<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All of this for the cost of only $50. So, kindly go to the link below and join us in this weeklong journey. You will learn, share and enjoy the fellowship in this safe environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sign up here:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><<a href="https://forms.gle/mZ1rkvneov65Utyc9">https://forms.gle/mZ1rkvneov65Utyc9</a>> <a href="https://forms.gle/mZ1rkvneov65Utyc9">https://forms.gle/mZ1rkvneov65Utyc9</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Looking forward to having you in our zoom room!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The upscale JW Marriott Austin will serve as our headquarters hotel, while the recently opened Austin Mariott Downtown, just a short walk away, will provide overflow space. All convention events will take place in the headquarters hotel this year. Both hotels offer a number of dining options, 24/7 fitness centers, and rooftop pools with cabana rentals. The hotels are in the heart of downtown Austin, surrounded by local restaurants and shops. A few blocks south, walking trails line the section of the Colorado River known as Lady Bird Lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our 2026 convention hotel rate is $139 per night for singles and doubles. Triples and quads are available for $155 per night. Sales tax and a tourism fee total a combined 19 percent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You may book a room at 800-535-4028 as early as January 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Announcement from Chacity Gilliam Vice president<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The 2026 State of Ohio Convention will be held at the Marriott University of Dayton Hotel, 1414 South Patterson, Blvd. Dayton Ohio on November 5<sup>th</sup> through 8<sup>th</sup> 2026. The hotel rate is $129 per night. You can make your reservation now by calling 800-535-4028.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland will charter a bus coach to Dayton. Here are the details:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The price of a round-trip seat is $120 per passenger.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can begin installment payments starting on January 17, 2026 at the Cleveland Chapter January meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A $30 deposit is due by March 21, 2026 to secure your seat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Final payment is due on September 21, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Deposits are final.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can either make your payments by zelle or mail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zelle address: <a href="mailto:NFB.CLE.Treasurer@Gmail.com">NFB.CLE.Treasurer@Gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mail: NFB of Cleveland, Attention, Natassha Ricks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6980 Ladd Ln.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Maple Heights, Ohio 44137<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please call either Chacity Gilliam at 216-644-4374 or Natassha Ricks at 216-376-9863 to inform them of your payment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note: Please put in the memo: Dayton Trip.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Finally, if you would like to serve on the following 2026 Cleveland Chapter Committees, please contact President, Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. Legislative Committee – William Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. Education Committee -<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. Membership Committee – Theresa McKenney and Chacity Gilliam, Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4. Fundraising Committee – Tomeika Hurt and Antonio Dobyne, Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5. Outreach Committee – Wilbert Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6. Seniors Committee -<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our Membership Coordinator is Chacity Gilliam. She will gather new members information and input them in the New membership Portal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland’s Sargent of Arms will be Lorain Clemons and Machelle Gulley.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If anyone need any assistance or clarification, please email or call me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email: <a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com">SMTurner.234@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you for reading!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President, Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>P: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>W: NFBOhio.ORG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/">https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>