[Ohio-talk] Celebrate the ADA and the NFB at all levels!

[Suzanne Turner]

Please share info and it is attached as well!

 

Suzanne

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland

 

SALUTES

 

The National Federation of the Blind and how it relates to The enactment of
the Americans With Disability Act by illuminating and edifying its
philosophy mission and purpose on the national, state and local levels.

 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26,
1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America's most
comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits
discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same
opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American
life; to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and
to participate in State and local government programs and services.

 

Like the ADA, "the ultimate purpose of the National Federation of the Blind
is the complete integration of the blind into society on a basis of
equality. This objective involves the removal of legal, economic, and social
discriminations; the education of the public to new concepts concerning
blindness; and the achievement by all blind people of the right to exercise
to the fullest their individual talents and capacities. It means the right
of the blind to work along with their sighted neighbors in the professions,
common callings, skilled trades, and regular occupations."  This was taken
from the organization's website and to learn more, visits NFB.ORG.

 

So, join the Cleveland Chapter for a wonderful commentary presented by three
renowned scholars providing a channel of communication from a hierarchy
perspective.  At the national level, Mark Riccobono, who is the Executive
Director of the Jernigan Institute will grace us with his expertise and
experiences on blindness and the Federation.  Next at the State level,
Ohio's former president, Dr. JW Smith will provide equal knowledge: and at
the local level, Barb Fohl who is the Secretary for the Lake County Chapter
will offer her outlook and discourse.

 

This Program will be held at the Cleveland Sight Center located at 1909 E.
101st Street, Cleveland, OH 441o6 on July 18, 2014, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00
P.M. with a Q&A session.  If you are unable to attend in person, join us by
conference call at 760-569-9000 ex: 246345.  This is open for the entire
State to participate.  For those who will be attending in person,
refreshments will be served from 5:00 P.M. to 5:45 P.M.  For more info call
Suzanne Turner or Renee Payne at the numbers below.

 

NOTE!

For all utilizing the conference call number above, please call in by 5:50
P.M.

 

Suzanne Turner, Secretary

216-990-6199

 

Renee Payne, Legislature Member

440-343-6235

 

Natasha Ricks, Legislature Member

216-663-2666

 

William H. Turner, Cleveland Chapter President

 



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