[Ohio-talk] Helpful information for those of you attending the convention.

[Richard Payne]

	Note 1: Information Desk
A Federation information desk is in the registration area from Wednesday
morning through Sunday in case you have questions or need assistance.
Note 2: Hotel Rates
Rosen Shingle Creek room rates are: singles and doubles, $88; triples and
quads, $93. In addition to the room rates, there is a 12.5 percent tax.
There is no charge for children under seventeen in the room with parents as
long as no extra bed is required. Proof of convention registration is
necessary, including the showing of an NFB registration badge, if requested.
Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be paid. This is a non-smoking hotel;
smoking is permitted only in specified areas outside.
Note 3: Guide Dog Relief Areas
There are two guide dog relief areas at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The
one closest to the sleeping room section is located outside lower lobby
level at the rear side of the hotel, toward the outdoor function space and
pool area. The one closest to the meeting room section is located in the
Panzacola-Sebastian wing on level one. Go past the Sebastian Ballrooms K and
L (Exhibit Hall and Independence Market), exit through the doors across the
end of the wing that lead to the event parking lot, and turn left.
Note 4: Requests for Announcements
All requests for announcements by President Riccobono during General
Sessions must be submitted in Braille.
Note 5: Raffles
Raffle tickets will not be sold in the registration area, and no raffles or
other such drawings will take place during convention sessions or at the
banquet. The single exception will be that national divisions may (if they
request it in advance) conduct drawings during the sessions or at the
banquet. Groups or affiliates wishing to conduct their drawings (or any
person wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on Sunday to Wekiwa 5,
Level 2.
Note 6: Child Care
Child care for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years is
available during convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet.
Preregistration and payment by June 15 are required for child care. Child
care is organized and supervised by Carla McQuillan, the executive director
of Main Street Montessori Association. Duncan McQuillan serves as the
activities and staff coordinator. Please note that child-care services
provides morning and afternoon snacks, but parents are required to provide
lunch for their child(ren) every day. Times listed are the opening and
closing times. A late fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be assessed
for late pickups. Child-care services hours are:
*	Tuesday, July 3: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
*	Wednesday, July 4: Closed
*	Thursday, July 5: 8:30 AM to noon and 12:45 to 5:30 PM
*	Friday, July 6: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
*	Saturday, July 7: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
*	Sunday, July 8: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
*	Banquet, July 8: 6:30 PM to 30 minutes after the banquet ends
Note 7: Divisions, Committees, and Groups
The Federation carries on its business through the affiliated divisions,
committees, and groups listed below.
DIVISIONS
Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind are organized around a
specialized interest area usually related to employment or a major stage in
life (e.g. parents or students). Divisions serve as a formal vehicle for
building the organization at the national level.
*	Amateur Radio: Rachel Olivero (AD9O), President
*	Assistive Technology Trainers: Nancy Coffman, President
*	Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson, President
*	Computer Science: Brian Buhrow, President
*	Community Service: Darian Smith, President
*	Deaf-Blind: Alice Eaddy, President
*	Diabetes Action Network: Bernadette Jacobs, President
*	Human Services: Candice Chapman, President
*	Educators: Cayte Mendez, President
*	Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President
*	Krafters: Joyce Kane, President
*	Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President
*	Merchants: Nicky Gacos, President
*	Promote the Use of Braille: Steve Booth, President
*	Office Professionals: Lisa Hall, President
*	Parents of Blind Children: Kim Cunningham, President
*	Performing Arts: Julie McGinnity, President
*	Professionals in Blindness Education: Eric Guillory, President
*	Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President
*	Rehabilitation Professionals: Melody Roane, President
*	Science and Engineering: John Miller, President
*	Seniors: Ruth Sager, President
*	Sports and Recreation: Jessica Beecham, President
*	Students: Kathryn Webster, President
*	Veterans: Dwight Sayer, President
*	Writers: Eve Sanchez, President
COMMITTEES
Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the
President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and serve to
advise the organization's leadership on important matters and to carry out
projects to build the organization at all levels.
*	Ambassadors: Dan Burke, Chairperson
*	Automobile and Pedestrian Safety: Maurice Peret, Chairperson
*	Autonomous Vehicles and Innovations in Transportation: Sachin
Pavithran, Chairperson
*	Blind Educator of the Year Award: Edward Bell, Chairperson
*	Blind Federal Employment: Ronza Othman, Chairperson
*	Cash and Caring: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson
*	Communications: Jessica Beecham, Chairperson
*	Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: Carla McQuillan,
Chairperson
*	Diversity and Inclusion: Ron Brown, Chairperson
*	Employment: Dick Davis, Chairperson
*	Genetic Education: Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni, Chairperson
*	Imagination Fund: Everette Bacon, Chairperson
*	Jacobus tenBroek Award: Marc Maurer, Chairperson
*	Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tracy Soforenko, Chairperson
*	Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson
*	Library Services: David Hyde and Marci Carpenter, Co-Chairpersons
*	Membership: Jeannie Massay, Chairperson
*	PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson
*	Research and Development: Brian Buhrow, Chairperson
*	Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
*	Scholarship: Cayte Mendez, Chairperson
*	Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson
*	Spanish Translation: Conchita Hernandez, Chairperson
*	Technology Evaluation: Mark Jones, Chairperson
*	White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson
GROUPS
Groups of the National Federation of the Blind serve as a resource to
members around specific topic areas. Groups are coordinated by a chairperson
appointed by the President and are intended to connect members across the
country to strengthen the resource network of the organization.
*	Blind Cancer Survivors Support: Isaiah Nelson, Chairperson
*	Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson
*	Blind Parents: Stacy Cervenka, Chairperson
*	Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan Bashin,
*	Co-Chairpersons
*	Careers in Automotive Related Specialties: Marcus Simmons,
Chairperson
*	Legislative Initiatives: Don Burns, Chairperson
*	Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson
*	NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson
*	NFB LGBT Group: Tai Tomasi, Chairperson
*	NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons
*	Orientation and Mobility: Edward Bell, Chairperson
*	Piano Technology: Don Mitchell, Chairperson
*	Travel and Tourism: Amy Baron, President
*	Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson
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Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com
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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