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

[Marianne Denning]

This is so awesome!  You guys are so busy up there!

On 6/17/14, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Please share info and it is attached as well!
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland
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> SALUTES
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> 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.
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> 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,
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> to participate in State and local government programs and services.
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> 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
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> 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.
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> So, join the Cleveland Chapter for a wonderful commentary presented by
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> For all utilizing the conference call number above, please call in by 5:50
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> Suzanne Turner, Secretary
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> 216-990-6199
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> Renee Payne, Legislature Member
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> 440-343-6235
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> Natasha Ricks, Legislature Member
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> 216-663-2666
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> William H. Turner, Cleveland Chapter President
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053