<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Dear Members and Friends,</b></p>
<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal">As we begin 2026, the Ohio National Federation of the Blind
remains dedicated to fostering an environment where every voice is heard and
valued. We are excited to invite you to our first <b>Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion (DEI)</b> meeting of the new year!</p>
<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal">This session will be led by <b>Dr. Carolyn Peters</b>,
the Chairperson for the Ohio NFB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Dr. Peters will guide us in setting a meaningful tone for our affiliates work
in the coming months.</p>
<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Meeting Details:</b></p>
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<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Date:</b> Wednesday,
January 21, 2026</li>
<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Time:</b> 7:00
PM \u2013 8:00 PM</li>
<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Location/Platform:</b> NFB<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">\u202f</span>Ohio<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">\u202f</span>Zoom: <br>
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<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Meeting Agenda:</b></p>
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<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Welcome
& Introductions:</b> A New Year\u2019s greeting from Dr. Carolyn
Peters.</li>
<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>State
of the Committee:</b> An update on Ohio NFB\u2019s DEI initiatives for
2026.</li>
<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b><span> </span>Discussion:</b> Identifying the
unique needs and voices within the Ohio Chapters.</li>
<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Goal
Setting:</b> Planning our outreach and inclusion milestones for the
upcoming year.</li>
<li class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Open
Floor:</b> A dedicated time for members to share perspectives and
suggestions.</li>
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<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal">Whether you have been involved in DEI initiatives before or
are simply curious to learn more, we welcome your presence. Your perspective is
vital to our growth as a community.</p>
<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal">We look forward to starting the year strong with all of you.</p>
<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal"><b>Warm regards,</b></p>
<p class="ydp2a6cf147MsoNormal">Dr. Carolyn Peters, Chairperson </p>
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