[Ohio-talk] fyi
Sheri Albers
sheri.albers87 at gmail.com
Tue Jan 10 03:54:56 UTC 2017
On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 10:52 PM marianne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> I think it might be dependent on the counselor but I have heard from the
> big agencies in the state that they will not pay for braille instruction.
> In northeast Ohio if you want to learn braille you must go to the Cleveland
> Sight Center. Someone in southwest Ohio recently wanted to learn braille
> and BSVI said no. CABVI taught the individual braille using other funds.
> Remember, 2013 was 4 years ago and some things have changed since then.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheri
> Albers via Ohio-Talk
>
> Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 10:41 PM
>
> To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
> Cc: Sheri Albers <sheri.albers87 at gmail.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] fyi
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>
> So, I have been out of the email loop, but are we talking about OOD has
> NEVER provided braille instruction for consumers? Or they only provide it
> "sometimes"? I probably cannot participate in this conversation because
> BSVI has provided braille instruction for me. This did not happen at first.
> I was originally denied many years ago and I then decided to pay for my
> own, when Bernie Dressell was my instructor, but when I was going to start
> college in 2013, they paid for lessons with Deborah Kendrick.
>
> I guess a question could be, why pay for some, and not for others?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sheri Albers
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Marianne Denning via Ohio-Talk
>
> Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 10:11 PM
>
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
>
> Cc: Marianne Denning
>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] fyi
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>
>
> Richard and al federation members. I would love to have a NAPUB phone call
> in February and invite OOD to participate in this call. I would like
> answers to questions about why OOD does not provide braille instruction to
> consumers in Ohio. Before I schedule this meeting I would like feedback. I
> would hope the meeting would be well attended so OOD understands that we
> are serious about braille instruction. Please share your thoughts.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:22 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <
> ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Greetings federation family, I hope all of you had a great end of the
> year?
>
> > We in the federation enjoy so many good times and we have many more to
>
> > come.
>
> > The state convention was a great one and it is my pleasure to serve
> you.
>
> > Several great things happen at the state convention and many great
>
> > partnerships for the future of the NFBO was developed. We had so many
>
> > first-time conventioneers I hope you continue to reach out to
> them. I
>
> > started working from home right before Christmas and that will help me
>
> > to get more done with the down time. I will ask if you see anything in
>
> > this email that you wish to ask a question about please email me off
> list at
>
> > rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:rchpay7 at gmail.com> While it is tempting
>
> > sometimes to just do as much work as I can it would not be right to
>
> > try and do it all, I do not even want to kid you it is not possible.
>
> > We have so much work to do that even though the year just began we are
> running behind.
>
> > I will share with you that several of our NFBO family members are
>
> > preparing to go to the Washington seminar. Sherri is very busy
>
> > planning for this very important event. I will be attending the
> affiliate presidents meeting
>
> > January 28in Baltimore. I will be including in the body of this email
>
> > information about the committees for 2017 I also wish to encourage you
>
> > to reach out to me if for some reason, you thought I should have got your
>
> > request to serve. This Wednesday I will be in federal court to try
> and
>
> > mediate along with several other plaintiffs against the Dayton mall
>
> > and the greater Dayton regional transit to add a bus stop and fix rout
>
> > buses at the Dayton mall. We currently have a strike going on with the
>
> > bus system in Dayton and I will keep you posted about that. I am also
>
> > going to include the presidents note book that will have information
>
> > that you should be paying
>
> > close attention to. Next Monday January 23rd at 7:00 PM the board of
>
> > directors of NFBO will have our state board meeting, you should make a
>
> > point to call 712/775/7031 and use code 240281423 this meeting is open
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> > to all of you and should be well attended.
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> >
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> > I have also included a message at the end from OOD.
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> >
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> > 2017 NFB of Ohio Committee appointments.
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> >
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> > You will find the 2017 NFBO appointments listed the first name after
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> > the description will be the one of the chair person.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Here are the charges to the affiliate committees:
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> >
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> > DEAF-BLIND COORDINATORS
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> >
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> > Charge: To aid and information to those who are in this unique
>
> > community and to serve as a vehicle to foster a positive relationship
>
> > for the deaf-blind community. In 2017 coordinators, will assist the
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> > affiliate in forming a deaf blind division.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Delcenia Brown
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> >
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> > Lisa Hall
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> >
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> > Susan Day
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > AWARDS COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To oversee the awards process, to provide information
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> > and feedback when necessary, and to make reasonable judgments about
>
> > NFBO awards.
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Cheryl Fields
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> >
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> > Annette Lutz
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> >
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> > Shelbi Hindel
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> >
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> > Emily Pennington
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> >
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> > Jerry Purcell
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> >
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> > Robby Spangler
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> >
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> > Barbara Pierce,
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To make sure that all NFBO constitutions follow the
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> > state and national constitutions, both philosophically and rhetorically.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Shelbi Hendil
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> >
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> > Colleen Rot
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> >
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> > Cheryl Fields
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> >
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> > Joe Mager
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > CONVENTION COORDINATOR
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> >
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> > Charge: To assist and advise the president in the planning of
>
> > the state convention and to provide additional assistance in planning
>
> > and executing affiliate activities at national conventions.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Sherri Albers co-chair Rachel Kuntz
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > EDUCATION COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To advise the president about policies, legislation,
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> > strategies, and initiatives in which the National Federation of the
>
> > Blind of Ohio should be engaged to improve educational opportunities
>
> > for blind youth throughout the state.
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Debbie Baker
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> >
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> > Elif Emir Öksüz
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> >
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> > Joe Manger
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> >
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> > Marianne Denning
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> >
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> > Christopher Sabine
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> >
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> > Heather Leiterman
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > FINANCING THE MOVEMENT COMMITTEE (
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> >
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> > SUN coordinator
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> >
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> > , Jernigan Fund coordinator
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> >
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> > , PAC coordinator
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> >
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> > Charge: To make members aware of these specific organizational
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> > fundraising opportunities and to implement strategies to increase
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> > participation.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Sherry Ruth
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> >
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> > Gloria Robertson
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> >
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> > Sue Ott
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> >
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> > Susan Day
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Fundraising COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To investigate additional opportunities to increase
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> > NFB-O resources and to implement effective fundraising strategies and
>
> > programming.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Annette Lutz
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> >
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> > Walter Mitchell
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> >
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> > Shelbi Hendil
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> >
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> > Geza Vamos
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> >
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> > Deanna Lewis
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> >
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> > StephanieClaytor
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> >
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> > Wanda Sloan
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> > Milena Zavoli
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> >
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> >
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> > LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To increase the organization’s visibility and
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> > effectiveness in the state legislature and to continue to support our
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> > efforts in Washington throughout the year.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Sherri Albers
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> >
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> > Annette Lutz
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> >
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> > Jordy Stringer
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> >
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> > Joe Mager
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> >
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> > Geza Vamos
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> >
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> > Michael Leiterman
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> >
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> > Barbara Pierce,
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To implement effective strategies to recruit and retain
>
> > members and to reinvigorate the chapters and divisions of the NFB of
>
> > Ohio.
>
> >
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> >
>
> > Carolyn Peters
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> >
>
> > Chenelle Hancock
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> >
>
> > Suzanne Turner
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> >
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> > Walter Mitchel
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> >
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> > Sue Ott
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> >
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> > William Turner
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> >
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> > Macy McClain
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> >
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> > Heather Leiterman
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> >
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> > Michael Leiterman
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Promotion AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
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> >
>
> > Charge: To promote and publicize the programs and events of
>
> > the NFB of Ohio and to acquire as much positive publicity as possible
>
> > for such activities.
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Rachel Kuntz
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> >
>
> > Cheryl fisher
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> >
>
> > Walter Mitchel
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> >
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> > Jordy Stringer
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> >
>
> > Annie McEachirn
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> >
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> > Suzanne Turner
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> >
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> > Sue Ott
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> >
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> > Heather Leiterman
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To oversee the submission process and to write and
>
> > distribute clearly articulated and philosophically sound resolutions.
>
> >
>
> >
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> >
>
> > Michael Leiterman
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> >
>
> > Debbie Baker
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> >
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> > Cheryl Fields
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> >
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> > Marianne Denning
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> >
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> > Colleen Roth
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
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> >
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> > Charge: To conduct the affiliate scholarship program and to
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> > develop and implement effective strategies to increase the visibility
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> > of the program and increase participation.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Jordy Stringer
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> >
>
> > Cheryl Fields
>
> >
>
> > Elif Emir Öksüz
>
> >
>
> > Natassha. Ricks
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> >
>
> > Heather Leiterman
>
> >
>
> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > President’s Notebook
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> >
>
> >
>
> > National Federation of the Blind
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Mark A. Riccobono
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > officeofthepresident at nfb.org <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > (410) 659-9314
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Dear Fellow Federationists,
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > I had the opportunity to represent the Federation at the Consumer
>
> > Electronic Show (CES) last week. In talking to technology providers,
>
> > it is encouraging to find more awareness of what "accessibility" means
>
> > than I did years ago when I last attended CES. It is clear that we are
>
> > living in an ever-connected world from cars, to homes, to wearables,
>
> > to the physical environment. I think that our advocacy and technology
>
> > expertise put the blind in a great position to take advantage of all
>
> > of these innovations.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Technology will never be the answer. We need to continue to articulate
>
> > our philosophy about blindness. I think that we need to walk carefully
>
> > around the use of technology making sure that the blind continue to
>
> > direct that use in our lives. There are many simple things that do not
>
> > require a technology solution. However, how can we further leverage
>
> > technology to give us increased access to information that is
>
> > expensive or difficult to get in our everyday lives? It will be up to
>
> > the National Federation of the Blind to define what the cutting edge
>
> > of technology and independence is, and I am looking to the leaders of
>
> > the Federation to help by actively participating in those discussions.
>
> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Critical Actions This Week:
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> >
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> >
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> > Washington Seminar:
>
> > The Great Gathering-In is exactly three weeks from today. Please
>
> > schedule appointments with members of your Congressional delegation
>
> > for January 31, February 1, and February 2. Once your appointments are
>
> > scheduled, please notify us at Hillappointments at nfb.org
>
> > <mailto:Hillappointments at nfb.org> , providing as much information about
> each meeting as you can, including:
>
> > date, time, meeting location, and (perhaps most importantly) whether
>
> > you are meeting with a staffer or an actual member of Congress.
>
> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > The 2017 Legislative Fact Sheets <https://nfb.org/washington-seminar>
>
> > are online. This is a great time to be studying our issues for the
>
> > 2017 Washington Seminar and memorizing the fact sheets. Be sure to
>
> > check back often for updates regarding the Washington Seminar in the
>
> > weeks leading up to the Great Gathering-In on January 30 at 5:00 p.m.
>
> > at the Holiday Inn Capitol.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > News:
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> >
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> >
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> > 2017 BELL Academy Program launched:
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> > On Louis Braille's birthday, January 4, we launched the 2017 BELL
>
> > Academy Program with Wells Fargo. In addition to sponsoring the BELL
>
> > Academy, Wells Fargo will provide strategic input into the program and
>
> > offer team member volunteers at select academies.
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Presidential Release:
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> > The January Presidential Release has been posted to our website at
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> > https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/pr/pr457.mp3.
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> >
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> >
>
> >
>
> > EPUB 3 Training Seminar:
>
> > We will be hosting a training seminar designed to teach how to create
>
> > and implement accessible EPUB 3 in a variety of different settings and
>
> > to discuss the upcoming release of the EPUB accessibility conformance
>
> > specification. This event will be hosted under the auspices of the
>
> > National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Center of Excellence in
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> > Nonvisual Access to Education, Public Information, and Commerce
>
> > (CENA), with financial support through the Non-Visual Accessibility
>
> > Initiative grant from the State of Maryland.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Dates to Keep in Mind:
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> >
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> >
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> > * January 30, 2017: Great Gathering-In
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> > * January 30-February 2, 2017: Washington Seminar
>
> > <https://nfb.org/washington-seminar>
>
> > * March 23, 2017: EPUB 3 Training Seminar
>
> > <https://nfb.org/ebooks-and-epub-accessibility>
>
> > * March 30-31, 2017: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium
>
> > * March 31, 2017: Deadline for scholarship applications
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> > <http://www.nfb.org/scholarships>
>
> > * April 15, 2017: Deadline for Jacob Bolotin Award applications
>
> > <https://nfb.org/bolotin-award-main>
>
> > * July 10-15, 2017:
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> > <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm16/bm1611/bm161101.htm>
>
> > National Convention, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida
>
> > * July 21-29, 2017: Youth Slam
>
> > <http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-youth-slam> , Towson University
>
> > * September 12-17, 2017: BLAST <http://blindmerchants.org/
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> > blast-2017/>
>
> > , Nashville, Tennessee
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > 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.
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> >
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> >
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> >
>
> > Mark A. Riccobono
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> >
>
> > President
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> >
>
> > 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
>
> >
>
> > (410) 659-9314 | officeofthepresident at nfb.org
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> > <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > <https://nfb.org/>
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > <http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind>
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> > <https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice> <
> https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind
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> > >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>
> > friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind.
>
> > Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they
>
> > want.
>
> >
>
> > I have been asked by OOD to share this information with our chapters.
>
> >
>
> > Hello and happy new year from our BSVI staff! We were glad to meet or
>
> > catch up with many of you at November’s statewide meeting, but now
>
> > doesn’t that seem a long time ago?
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> >
>
> > During 2017, we’re setting some big goals, and these include outreach,
>
> > involving you. If possible, local and some statewide staff would like
>
> > to attend one of your chapter meetings. We would plan to make it a
>
> > brief but productive session. First, we’d like to offer some updates
>
> > on what’s happening in the agency. Second, we’d like to hear from you
>
> > as we make further outreach plans. Since you live in your community
>
> > every day, you’re the experts about what doctors, teachers,
>
> > librarians, community leaders or others you think we’d do well to
>
> > reach out to. And finally, as always, we want to encourage any
>
> > questions we can answer in the informal atmosphere of your own meeting
> place.
>
> >
>
> > For questions and possible dates, we can join you, please email
>
> > Elizabeth Sammons at Elizabeth.sammons at ood.ohio.gov
>
> > <mailto:Elizabeth.sammons at ood.ohio.gov> or call/voicemail her at
>
> > 614.438.1260.
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> >
>
> > Thanks for your considering participation with this, and as we await
>
> > your reply, we are wishing you the very best for this 2017.
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Sincerely,
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> >
>
> > Elizabeth Sammons and all the BSVI staff
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Elizabeth L. Sammons
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> >
>
> > Program Administrator
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> >
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> > Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Agency
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> >
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> > Tel. 614.438.1260
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > Richard Payne rchpay7 at gmail.com
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> > _______________________________________________
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> --
>
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>
> (513) 607-6053
>
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