[Ohio-talk] Ohio-Talk Digest, Vol 106, Issue 1

Thu Dec 1 12:07:44 UTC 2016

 blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Hi, this is Owen I just need to do a correction when I went over my message about Rachal calling me I left out the word "artist" and let the visually impaired hanging!! What I meant to say with the possible funds from VSA Ohio it would help me support my dream and passion of being a visually impaired artist!! 
Walter, I got your message it's fine. If you can privately email me how to register for the newsline app or email me a link I can do that also! ojmccaf1963 at yahoo.com thanks!
Owen

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Today's Topics:

  1. Thanks to Rachal Kuntz and NFB Ohio (Owen McCafferty)
  2. Re: NFB Scrip Ohio (Sheri Albers)
  3. Re: Thanks to Rachal Kuntz and NFB Ohio (Walter Mitchell)
  4. Re: Disability etiquette (Paul Dressell)
  5. Re: Disability etiquette (Suzanne Turner)
  6. Re: NFB Scrip Ohio (Shelbi Hindel)
  7. FW: Library Survey (richard)
  8. FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB Legislative Alert (richard)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:44:10 +0000 (UTC)
From: Owen McCafferty <ojmccaf1963 at yahoo.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Thanks to Rachal Kuntz and NFB Ohio
Message-ID: <1884828458.3412429.1480513450509 at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

 blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I just want to thank Rachal Kuntz for giving me a phone call yesterday about going over a support letter for VSA Ohio OAC ADAP grant!! This grant would be in amount of $1000 and help me support financially with my career and dream of being a visually impaired! This grant from VSA Ohio would be for my supplies, Promotion of my artwork and hopefully make it more profitable! Also thank you to NFB Ohio for allowing me once again for displaying my textural artwork at the NFB state convention!! Would love to be able to do that for the National BUT anything is possible!! Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!
Owen

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:07:06 -0500
From: "Sheri Albers" <sheri.albers87 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] NFB Scrip Ohio
Message-ID: <006901d24b34$94e0aaa0$bea1ffe0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"

Hello Shelbi,
Thank you for the fundraising opportunities update for our affiliate. I have
a question about Amazon Smiles. I do not know if I have chosen the correct
charity, because the names listed are a little confusing. Can you please, if
you know, tell us the exact name that NFBO is listed under Amazon Smiles?
Thank you,
Sheri Albers

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shelbi
Hindel via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 12:09 PM
To: ohio talk
Cc: Shelbi Hindel
Subject: [Ohio-talk] NFB Scrip Ohio

Merry Christmas to all!

We are still in the process of preparing for the Holidays so let me remind
you of our NFB fundraising opportunities that you can participate in for
both gift giving and raising a bit of money for the affiliate. Of course,
you can always feel free to treat yourself to something nice. Don't let
anything hold you back from participating at whatever level you are able to
do so. All money is able to be counted. 

We have our NFB Scrip Ohio fundraiser which is ongoing. The last opportunity
to order plastic cards is approaching quickly. The date is December 4 and
the time is 5:00 p.m. The time is a couple hours earlier than typical so be
careful to get the orders in on time. After December 4 you can still order
the electronic cards, print them out and then either give them as gifts or
spend the money yourself. 

The other options are Malley's chocolates whose link can be found on the NFB
Ohio website. Melina Zavoli is available to assist people with this project.
Her email address is mzavoli at roadrunner.com. 

We also have tumblers available. If you are interested in purchasing a
tumbler you can contact Rachel Kuntz at email address
rachelrkuntz at gmail.com. 

Happy shopping!

Shelbi

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:07:09 -0500
From: "Walter Mitchell" <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Thanks to Rachal Kuntz and NFB Ohio
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Hi Owen,

My name is Walter, and we spoke about NEWSLLINE at convention. Unfortunately
my laptop was on the fritz and I was unable to document your question. If
you would be so kind, could you please repeat your question so that I may
provide you with an answer.

Sincerely,
Walter Mitchell
NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio Coordinator
(800) 340-8211 ext 101 L2T toll free
(513) 582-8606 Local direct
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com E-mail

The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Owen
McCafferty via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:44 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Cc: Owen McCafferty
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Thanks to Rachal Kuntz and NFB Ohio

 blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px
#715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important;
background-color:white !important; } I just want to thank Rachal Kuntz for
giving me a phone call yesterday about going over a support letter for VSA
Ohio OAC ADAP grant!! This grant would be in amount of $1000 and help me
support financially with my career and dream of being a visually impaired!
This grant from VSA Ohio would be for my supplies, Promotion of my artwork
and hopefully make it more profitable! Also thank you to NFB Ohio for
allowing me once again for displaying my textural artwork at the NFB state
convention!! Would love to be able to do that for the National BUT anything
is possible!! Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!
Owen

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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:13:12 -0500
From: "Paul Dressell" <pauldressell at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Disability etiquette
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Hi Suzann,

-----OriginI enjoyed Freedom Etiquette; In fact it is the fiirst article 
that I've read with my new computer. Which will be obvious. Paul
al Message----- 
From: Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:19 PM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' ; Nricks123 at me.com ; 
jpost at clevelandsightcenter.org ; RLKNAppgv at gmail.com ; 
WO.Turner5 at sbcglobal.net ; 'Alexis Vickers'
Cc: Suzanne Turner
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Disability etiquette

Good Afternoon,

If you are seeking information on this topic here are some pointers and a 
web address below.

Fact Sheet #17

Disability Etiquette ? Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities

This fact sheet is intended to offer guidance more effectively during 
communicating with people with disabilities.

<http://www.nationaldisabilitynavigator.org/wp-content/uploads/Materials/Fact-Sheet-17-Disability-Etiquette.pdf> 
Click here for a pdf version of this Fact Sheet

For example, Speak to the person directly, not to the person accompanying 
them. Do not make assumptions about what they can or cannot do. The impact 
of a specific disability can vary widely from person to person, so offer 
assistance only if it appears to be needed. Acknowledge and respect the 
individual?s ability to make decisions and judgments on their own behalf.

Always use ?people first? language. For example, use the term ?people with 
disabilities.? Do not use terms such as ?the disabled? or ?the handicapped.? 
Avoid referring to people by their disability. For example, do not say, ?She 
is an epileptic.? Instead, say, ?She has epilepsy.? Do not say 
?wheelchair-bound? or ?confined to a wheelchair.? Most wheelchair users 
perceive their wheelchair as liberating, not confining. Do say, ?She uses a 
wheelchair.? Do not use negative, demeaning, and outdated terms such as 
?cripple,? ?deaf and dumb,? or ?retarded.?

Avoid using terms such as ?physically challenged,? or ?differently abled.? 
Also, avoid referring to an individual with a disability as someone who is 
?suffering from cerebral palsy or Parkinson?s.?

People with All Types of Disabilities:

*        Introduce yourself and offer a handshake. People with limited hand 
use or wear an artificial limb usually can shake hands. The person will 
often tell you if they are not able to shake hands for some reason.

*        Always ask before providing assistance ? wait until the offer is 
accepted.

*        Speak directly to the person and not their attendant, interpreter, 
family member, etc.

*        Do not pet service animals without checking with the owner first.

*        It is acceptable to ask questions if you are unsure how to proceed 
or what to do next.

*        As a navigator or enrollment specialist, at the beginning of the 
meeting it is a good idea to identify where the accessible restrooms are 
located.

People with Mobility Disabilities

*        Do not push or touch a person?s wheelchair/scooter without their 
permission ? a wheelchair is part of the personal body space of the person.

*        Try to insure there is space in your waiting room and your office 
for someone in a wheelchair or scooter to comfortably wait in their chair.

*        If you are speaking with a person who uses a wheelchair or a 
person who uses a mobility device for more than a few minutes, place 
yourself at eye level in front of the person to facilitate the conversation.

People who are Blind or Low Vision

*        Always introduce yourself and anyone else who is present for the 
conversation.

*        If you are leaving the room or your desk, tell the person you are 
leaving. If there is an interruption, such as a phone ringing, knock on your 
door, or someone steps into your office, explain the interruption.

*        When conversing in a group, identify the person who is speaking 
and to whom you are speaking.

*        Speak directly to a person who is blind, not through a companion.

*        Offer to read information to a person when appropriate.

*        If you are asked to offer guidance, offer your arm so the person 
can grasp your elbow and proceed at a normal pace. Do not take a person?s 
arm and move them by the elbow.

*        Never leave a blind person standing alone in the middle of a room. 
Escort the person to a seat or place their hand on ?a point of reference? 
such as a wall or table.

*        A Guide Dog walks on the left, so you should walk on the right. Do 
not pet a Guide Dog ? the dog is responsible for guiding his/her master who 
cannot see and should not be distracted from their duty.

*        If assisting a person to a chair in your office, place their hand 
upon the back of the chair; do not try to push the person into a chair.

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

*        Make sure you get the person?s attention before you begin to 
communicate. It is not considered rude to lightly touch people you do not 
know to get their attention.

*        Speak directly to the person in your normal voice and not to their 
interpreter, if an interpreter is present.

*        Let the person establish their preferred method of communication 
for your conversation, such as lip reading, sign language, note writing. 
When speaking make eye contact.

*        Feel free to use gestures and visual cues, such as holding up 
items that you are discussing.

*        Explain if there is an interruption such as a phone ringing, knock 
at the door or any activity that is disruptive outside of your office.

People with Speech and Language Disorders

*        People with speech and language disorders may take longer to 
communicate with you ? be patient and respectful.

*        Be sensitive and do not interrupt or finish the person?s sentence.

*        Ask one question at a time, giving the person time to respond 
before moving on.

*        If the person uses any assistive technology devices, make sure the 
devices are always within the person?s reach.

People with Cognitive or Intellectual Disabilities

*        Keep communication simple, using short sentences and completing 
one topic before moving to the next topic.

*        If possible, use pictures or other visual aids.

*        Ask if the person has any questions or if there is anything they 
would like for you to clarify. If you feel it is necessary, repeat what you 
understand the person to be saying and ask for confirmation if your 
understanding is correct.

People with Mental Health or Behavioral Health Disabilities

*        If a person seems anxious or agitated, speak calmly and offer to 
repeat information.

*        If a person seems nervous or confused, be willing to break things 
down step-by-step to help them understand the application procedure.

*        Respect a person?s choice of language or terminology. For example, 
if they ask you to refer to something as a ?mental health condition? instead 
of a ?mental illness?, listen to their request. If they say they don?t have 
a mental health condition, but identify mental health treatment as a medical 
need, don?t disagree. Just help them select a plan with appropriate 
treatment.

*        If a person becomes upset or anxious, they may be confused or 
overwhelmed. Speak in a normal, calm tone of voice, repeat necessary 
information and reassure them.

*        If a person brings an assistor, be sure to speak directly to the 
person, not to the assistor.

*        Know the local mental health crisis number to contact if needed.

http://www.nationaldisabilitynavigator.org/ndnrc-materials/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-17/

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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:47:37 -0500
From: "Suzanne Turner" <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Disability etiquette
Message-ID: <015001d24b3a$39b0cc40$ad1264c0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"

Paul,

That is great!

Happy Holiday's!

Suzanne

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul Dressell via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 1:13 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Paul Dressell <pauldressell at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Disability etiquette

Hi Suzann,

-----OriginI enjoyed Freedom Etiquette; In fact it is the fiirst article that I've read with my new computer. Which will be obvious. Paul al Message-----
From: Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:19 PM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' ; Nricks123 at me.com ; jpost at clevelandsightcenter.org ; RLKNAppgv at gmail.com ; WO.Turner5 at sbcglobal.net ; 'Alexis Vickers'
Cc: Suzanne Turner
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Disability etiquette

Good Afternoon,

If you are seeking information on this topic here are some pointers and a web address below.

Fact Sheet #17

Disability Etiquette ? Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities

This fact sheet is intended to offer guidance more effectively during 
communicating with people with disabilities.

<http://www.nationaldisabilitynavigator.org/wp-content/uploads/Materials/Fact-Sheet-17-Disability-Etiquette.pdf> 
Click here for a pdf version of this Fact Sheet

For example, Speak to the person directly, not to the person accompanying 
them. Do not make assumptions about what they can or cannot do. The impact 
of a specific disability can vary widely from person to person, so offer 
assistance only if it appears to be needed. Acknowledge and respect the 
individual?s ability to make decisions and judgments on their own behalf.

Always use ?people first? language. For example, use the term ?people with 
disabilities.? Do not use terms such as ?the disabled? or ?the handicapped.? 
Avoid referring to people by their disability. For example, do not say, ?She 
is an epileptic.? Instead, say, ?She has epilepsy.? Do not say 
?wheelchair-bound? or ?confined to a wheelchair.? Most wheelchair users 
perceive their wheelchair as liberating, not confining. Do say, ?She uses a 
wheelchair.? Do not use negative, demeaning, and outdated terms such as 
?cripple,? ?deaf and dumb,? or ?retarded.?

Avoid using terms such as ?physically challenged,? or ?differently abled.? 
Also, avoid referring to an individual with a disability as someone who is 
?suffering from cerebral palsy or Parkinson?s.?

People with All Types of Disabilities:

*        Introduce yourself and offer a handshake. People with limited hand 
use or wear an artificial limb usually can shake hands. The person will 
often tell you if they are not able to shake hands for some reason.

*        Always ask before providing assistance ? wait until the offer is 
accepted.

*        Speak directly to the person and not their attendant, interpreter, 
family member, etc.

*        Do not pet service animals without checking with the owner first.

*        It is acceptable to ask questions if you are unsure how to proceed 
or what to do next.

*        As a navigator or enrollment specialist, at the beginning of the 
meeting it is a good idea to identify where the accessible restrooms are 
located.

People with Mobility Disabilities

*        Do not push or touch a person?s wheelchair/scooter without their 
permission ? a wheelchair is part of the personal body space of the person.

*        Try to insure there is space in your waiting room and your office 
for someone in a wheelchair or scooter to comfortably wait in their chair.

*        If you are speaking with a person who uses a wheelchair or a 
person who uses a mobility device for more than a few minutes, place 
yourself at eye level in front of the person to facilitate the conversation.

People who are Blind or Low Vision