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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></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'>Good Evening, Cleveland Members,<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 trust all is well with you, you and you!<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'>We are approaching May and I am so encouraged that we will be able to conduct even more outreach events in great weather.<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 have only a few announcements.<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'>Outreach Event<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'>First, our outreach will begin with the movie “Michael.”<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 am elated that a few potential members will experience audio description at its best this Sunday. They will have an opportunity to fellowship with Cleveland members and our guests as well. Please be cognizant that we are bound under the Code of Conduct in public and want to ensure a great and positive impression on the potential members and the community.<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'>Everyone attending the event must be present at the theater no later than 12:45 P.M. There will be a table to greet and meet you, and names will be checked off as you enter. Note: if you are late, no one will be able to return for you to assist in the theater. It is advised to put in a drop off at 12:30PM and a return at 4:00 to 4:30 P.m. <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 address to Cedar and Lee Theater is 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. Lastly, all audio description boxes have been assigned. However, there are two tickets left for purchase.<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'>For everyone’s enjoyment, there will be a few door prizes!<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'>For more information, contact Vice President Chacity Gilliam, (216) 644-4374.<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 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 May meeting will be on zoom. We will gather on May 22<sup>nd</sup> from 5/7 P.M. in the Ohio Zoom Room. The link will be sent out one week prior.<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'>Gary Wunder will be present to discuss “Blind Unbound.” Please be on time for the presentation. I have also invited the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to provide information on elections in November.<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'>Presidential Release<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 May presidential Release will be on Wednesday, May 6<sup>th</sup> at 8:00 PM. There are several ways to attend,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1: Come into the Ohio Zoom Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2: Ask Alexa to “Open the skill Nation Blind”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3: Clink the link<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zoom Link: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42848&qid=12547073">nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91995789629</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zoom meeting ID: 919 9578 9629<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'>Foundation Fighting Blindness<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'>On May 9<sup>th</sup>, the Cleveland Chapter will have a table at the Vision Walk. We need members to assist and also be visible. Please contact me if you are able to assist.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday, May 9, 2026 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:00 A.M. to Noon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Upper Edgewater Park, West Shelter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland Sight Center Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Details:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland Sight Center is excited to announce the Bike and Hike program for summer 2026. Please read the below information before reaching out to sign up.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Programs will take place Saturdays from 10 AM-1 PM on the following dates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>May 16 (west)<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>June 13 (east)<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>July 11 (west<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>August 15 (east)<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Trip cost is $15 with transportation, and $10 if you will be getting your own transport.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>CSC will provide door-to-door transportation for Cuyahoga County residents to and from the program, as it is not accessible via paratransit.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>West side transport will be provided on May 16 and July 11, and East side transport will be provided on June 13 and August 15<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Do to limited capacity, all participants must fully intend on participating in a bike ride (tandem bike or side-by-side tricycle). If you are only interested in hiking, we will be taking hikes at other times this summer.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The program takes place at 2094 Bolanz Rd, Peninsula, OH. If you have access to your own transportation, You can sign up for any of the above dates.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Do to high demand, participants who need transportation will only be signed up for 1 (one) session at this time, though you can choose to be added to the cancelation list for another trip.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Payment and cancelations for bike and hike must be submitted 1 week (7 days) prior to each trip.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you would like to sign up, you can reply to this email or call Kelly at 216-658-4598.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol><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-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W: NFBOhio.ORG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>