[Ohio-talk] Ohio-Talk Digest, Vol 129, Issue 21

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  1. Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Ali Benmerzouga)
  2. Re: Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Sheri Albers)
  3. fundraising ? (Richard Payne)
  4. Re: Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Edward Louden)
  5. Re: fundraising ? (Sheri Albers)
  6. Re: fundraising ? (Ali Benmerzouga)
  7. Re: Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Ali Benmerzouga)
  8. Re: Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Ali Benmerzouga)
  9. Great Opportunity: (Suzanne Turner)
  10. Re: Great Opportunity: (Shelly Duffy)
  11. Re: Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Marianne Denning)
  12. Re: Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' -
      Just sharing ... (Ali Benmerzouga)
  13. Spread The Word " Facing Blindness Teleconference TONIGHT,
      Sunday November 18 at 7:00 p.m." (Suzanne Turner)
  14. Re: FW: NFB-NEWSLINE Holiday Ads (c16a19f at sbcglobal.net)

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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 16:19:34 +0000
From: Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'"
    <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>,    "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and
    Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the
    Year' - Just sharing ...
Message-ID:
    <SN6PR02MB475258AC2EF4259635615824F0DF0 at SN6PR02MB4752.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"

Hello Ohio,

Some of you know about this news already ? sorry for any duplication ? still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. The news is on Hadley website.

Start reading here:

Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'

A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost sight in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, has been recognized
as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.

Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of myopia, which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and occurs if the eyeball
is too long or the cornea is too curved. And after experiencing difficulty with his one working eye in 2011, the career school teacher would wait nearly
a year before going ahead with surgery at Case Western Reserve University's Hospital in Cleveland that he had hoped would allow him to keep partial vision.

"I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he said. "I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as long as I could.
But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, and decided surgery was my only option."

Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were unable to fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.

Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn braille. After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our independent living
series.

"I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day I would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was helpful, supportive
and was always there to offer encouragement. They've restored my life in so many ways and have allowed me to continue to live my authentic life, communicate
with the world, and meet new people."

Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.

"Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a cheerful spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley instructor Ed
Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets and expresses gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is one of the most inspiring
individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of teaching."

"I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added. "It made me feel like, ?Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to this world.'
It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a good, productive citizen."

Ali
NFB Member ? Cleveland Chapter
Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
***
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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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:27:44 -0500
From: Sheri Albers <sheri.albers87 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List"
    <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>,    Ali Benmerzouga
    <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of
    the Year' - Just sharing ...
Message-ID: <40CCEEE5-A615-4F8C-8B96-D898CAB0D8B7 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8

Congratulations Ali! You have overcome so much and have work so hard! We are so proud to have you as a member of the national Federation of the blind of Ohio. Just keep doing what you?re doing and don?t ever stop.
Best Regards,
Sheri Albers

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 18, 2018, at 11:19 AM, Ali Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Ohio,
> 
> Some of you know about this news already ? sorry for any duplication ? still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. The news is on Hadley website.
> 
> Start reading here:
> 
> Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'
> 
> A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost sight in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, has been recognized
> as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.
> 
> Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of myopia, which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and occurs if the eyeball
> is too long or the cornea is too curved. And after experiencing difficulty with his one working eye in 2011, the career school teacher would wait nearly
> a year before going ahead with surgery at Case Western Reserve University's Hospital in Cleveland that he had hoped would allow him to keep partial vision.
> 
> "I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he said. "I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as long as I could.
> But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, and decided surgery was my only option."
> 
> Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were unable to fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.
> 
> Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn braille. After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our independent living
> series.
> 
> "I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day I would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was helpful, supportive
> and was always there to offer encouragement. They've restored my life in so many ways and have allowed me to continue to live my authentic life, communicate
> with the world, and meet new people."
> 
> Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.
> 
> "Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a cheerful spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley instructor Ed
> Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets and expresses gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is one of the most inspiring
> individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of teaching."
> 
> "I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added. "It made me feel like, ?Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to this world.'
> It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a good, productive citizen."
> 
> Ali
> NFB Member ? Cleveland Chapter
> Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
> ***
> 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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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0500
From: "Richard Payne" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] fundraising ?
Message-ID: <019101d47f5b$f405cf80$dc116e80$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Greetings NFBO, I have appointed Deanna Lewis as the 2019 fundraising chair,
you will be hearing from her very soon. 
I would like to take this time to also thank Lucas Cassi for his dedication
and hard work. He has agreed to continue serving on this committee. 

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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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:34:00 -0500
From: "Edward Louden" <edlouden6485 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of
    the Year' - Just sharing ...
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Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"

I feel privileged to know you Ali, and this news just confirms how great you
are.  

Ed 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ali
Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 11:20 AM
To: 'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'; 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and
Discussion List'
Cc: Ali Benmerzouga
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'
- Just sharing ...

Hello Ohio,

Some of you know about this news already . sorry for any duplication .
still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. The news
is on Hadley website.

Start reading here:

Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'

A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost sight
in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, has been
recognized
as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.

Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of myopia,
which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and occurs if the
eyeball
is too long or the cornea is too curved. And after experiencing difficulty
with his one working eye in 2011, the career school teacher would wait
nearly
a year before going ahead with surgery at Case Western Reserve University's
Hospital in Cleveland that he had hoped would allow him to keep partial
vision.

"I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he said.
"I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as long as I
could.
But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, and
decided surgery was my only option."

Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were unable to
fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.

Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn braille.
After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our independent
living
series.

"I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day I
would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was helpful,
supportive
and was always there to offer encouragement. They've restored my life in so
many ways and have allowed me to continue to live my authentic life,
communicate
with the world, and meet new people."

Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in
business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.

"Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a cheerful
spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley instructor Ed
Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets and expresses
gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is one of the most
inspiring
individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of teaching."

"I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added.
"It made me feel like, 'Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to this
world.'
It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a good,
productive citizen."

Ali
NFB Member - Cleveland Chapter
Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
***
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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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:45:16 -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] fundraising ?
Message-ID: <BABAF5A1-E27F-4E13-A4C4-B872A62AE2CA at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii

Thank you Deanna for excepting this important position. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 18, 2018, at 11:30 AM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings NFBO, I have appointed Deanna Lewis as the 2019 fundraising chair,
> you will be hearing from her very soon. 
> I would like to take this time to also thank Lucas Cassi for his dedication
> and hard work. He has agreed to continue serving on this committee. 
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> <winmail.dat>
> _______________________________________________
> Ohio-Talk mailing list
> Ohio-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ohio-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/sheri.albers87%40gmail.com

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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 16:55:09 +0000
From: Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] fundraising ?
Message-ID:
    <SN6PR02MB4752CF7E3FA3B9164F71FF62F0DF0 at SN6PR02MB4752.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Thanks a lot Deanna for excepting to chair the Fund Raising committee. Also, thanks a lot Lucas Cassi for your dedication, hard work and accepting to continue serving on this important committee.

Ali

From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 11:30 AM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] fundraising ?

Greetings NFBO, I have appointed Deanna Lewis as the 2019 fundraising chair, you will be hearing from her very soon.
I would like to take this time to also thank Lucas Cassi for his dedication and hard work. He has agreed to continue serving on this committee.

Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com<mailto: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

------------------------------

Message: 7
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 16:58:26 +0000
From: Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
To: 'Sheri Albers' <sheri.albers87 at gmail.com>, "'NFB of Ohio
    Announcement and    Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'"
    <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>, "Ali    Benmerzouga"
    <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of
    the Year' - Just sharing ...
Message-ID:
    <SN6PR02MB4752A484B4D680A2B0C4C5D4F0DF0 at SN6PR02MB4752.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Thanks a lot Sheri!

Ali
-----Original Message-----
From: Sheri Albers <sheri.albers87 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 11:28 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>; Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' - Just sharing ...

Congratulations Ali! You have overcome so much and have work so hard! We are so proud to have you as a member of the national Federation of the blind of Ohio. Just keep doing what you?re doing and don?t ever stop.
Best Regards,
Sheri Albers

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 18, 2018, at 11:19 AM, Ali Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Ohio,
> 
> Some of you know about this news already ? sorry for any duplication ? still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. The news is on Hadley website.
> 
> Start reading here:
> 
> Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'
> 
> A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost 
> sight in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, has been recognized as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.
> 
> Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of 
> myopia, which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and 
> occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved. And after experiencing difficulty with his one working eye in 2011, the career school teacher would wait nearly a year before going ahead with surgery at Case Western Reserve University's Hospital in Cleveland that he had hoped would allow him to keep partial vision.
> 
> "I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he said. "I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as long as I could.
> But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, and decided surgery was my only option."
> 
> Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were unable to fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.
> 
> Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn 
> braille. After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our independent living series.
> 
> "I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day 
> I would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was 
> helpful, supportive and was always there to offer encouragement. They've restored my life in so many ways and have allowed me to continue to live my authentic life, communicate with the world, and meet new people."
> 
> Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.
> 
> "Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a 
> cheerful spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley 
> instructor Ed Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets and expresses gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is one of the most inspiring individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of teaching."
> 
> "I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added. "It made me feel like, ?Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to this world.'
> It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a good, productive citizen."
> 
> Ali
> NFB Member ? Cleveland Chapter
> Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
> ***
> 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.
> ***
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Ohio-Talk mailing list
> Ohio-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ohio-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/sheri.albers87%
> 40gmail.com

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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:08:57 +0000
From: Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of
    the Year' - Just sharing ...
Message-ID:
    <SN6PR02MB4752351E42D3469A11E0DE67F0DF0 at SN6PR02MB4752.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Thanks a lot Ed!

Ali

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Edward Louden
via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 11:34 AM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Edward Louden <edlouden6485 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the
Year' - Just sharing ...

I feel privileged to know you Ali, and this news just confirms how great you
are.  

Ed 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ali
Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 11:20 AM
To: 'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'; 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and
Discussion List'
Cc: Ali Benmerzouga
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'
- Just sharing ...

Hello Ohio,

Some of you know about this news already . sorry for any duplication .
still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. The news
is on Hadley website.

Start reading here:

Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'

A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost sight
in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, has been
recognized as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.

Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of myopia,
which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and occurs if the
eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved. And after experiencing
difficulty with his one working eye in 2011, the career school teacher would
wait nearly a year before going ahead with surgery at Case Western Reserve
University's Hospital in Cleveland that he had hoped would allow him to keep
partial vision.

"I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he said.
"I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as long as I
could.
But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, and
decided surgery was my only option."

Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were unable to
fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.

Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn braille.
After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our independent
living series.

"I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day I
would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was helpful,
supportive and was always there to offer encouragement. They've restored my
life in so many ways and have allowed me to continue to live my authentic
life, communicate with the world, and meet new people."

Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in
business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.

"Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a cheerful
spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley instructor Ed
Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets and expresses
gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is one of the most
inspiring individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of teaching."

"I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added.
"It made me feel like, 'Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to this
world.'
It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a good,
productive citizen."

Ali
NFB Member - Cleveland Chapter
Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
***
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.
***

_______________________________________________
Ohio-Talk mailing list
Ohio-Talk at nfbnet.org
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 14:17:53 -0500
From: "Suzanne Turner" <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'"
    <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>,    <AlexisTyson2000 at Yahoo.com>,
    <Leeth123 at roadrunner.com>,    "'Edward Louden'" <edlouden6485 at gmail.com>,
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    List'" <Ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Great Opportunity:
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Cleveland,

As you are aware the Amazon Echo has aided seniors, those who are losing
vision and others to stay informed, current and productive.

I am providing an opportunity to purchase this device through a shopping
network that I and other member's utilize. Today, QVC has the Amazon Echo
second generation two pack for $99.00 not including tax and shipping. Yes,
there are two for only $99.00. It is on five flexible payments of $21.00. It
is not the Echo dot. It is the larger model.

Why am I promoting this? 

Because, you can listen to the Presidential Release that is provided to us
on the Amazon Echo by our National President Mark Riccobono. He gives us a
snap shot of initiatives, activities and updates on what is happening across
the country at the Local, State and National levels.

In addition, upcoming through Alexa is newsline as well. The National Office
of the NFB is working with Amazon to provide this tool for the blind of
America. Not only can you shop through Newsline, but job opportunities,
local tv listings and more are available. Alexa will be able to sift through
whatever your heart desires on Newsline.  

Finally, if you know of a member who does not use email or have difficulty
using their hands or the telephone, please pass this on to them, so that
they too can have the opportunity to stay informed through the effort of the
NFB by way of the Amazon Echo.

 Below is the audio of the presentation along with more details.

Suzanne

E232662
Amazon Echo 2nd Generation Speaker 2-Pack with Voucher
 http://www.qvc.com/.product.E232662.html

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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:06:47 -0500
From: Shelly Duffy <shellsebel at icloud.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Great Opportunity:
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You can also tell it to play nations blind podcast. Right now, it?s still plays October?s, which is bout white cane day.

> On Nov 18, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Cleveland,
> 
> As you are aware the Amazon Echo has aided seniors, those who are losing
> vision and others to stay informed, current and productive.
> 
> I am providing an opportunity to purchase this device through a shopping
> network that I and other member's utilize. Today, QVC has the Amazon Echo
> second generation two pack for $99.00 not including tax and shipping. Yes,
> there are two for only $99.00. It is on five flexible payments of $21.00. It
> is not the Echo dot. It is the larger model.
> 
> Why am I promoting this? 
> 
> Because, you can listen to the Presidential Release that is provided to us
> on the Amazon Echo by our National President Mark Riccobono. He gives us a
> snap shot of initiatives, activities and updates on what is happening across
> the country at the Local, State and National levels.
> 
> In addition, upcoming through Alexa is newsline as well. The National Office
> of the NFB is working with Amazon to provide this tool for the blind of
> America. Not only can you shop through Newsline, but job opportunities,
> local tv listings and more are available. Alexa will be able to sift through
> whatever your heart desires on Newsline.  
> 
> Finally, if you know of a member who does not use email or have difficulty
> using their hands or the telephone, please pass this on to them, so that
> they too can have the opportunity to stay informed through the effort of the
> NFB by way of the Amazon Echo.
> 
> Below is the audio of the presentation along with more details.
> 
> Suzanne
> 
> 
> E232662
> Amazon Echo 2nd Generation Speaker 2-Pack with Voucher
> http://www.qvc.com/.product.E232662.html
> 
> <Image-1.jpg>
> <Untitled attachment 00011.txt>
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:35:03 -0500
From: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of
    the Year' - Just sharing ...
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This is awesome! I have learned a lot about you through the Braille
literacy program. You definitely are a hard worker and dedicated to
anything you take on.

On Sun, Nov 18, 2018 at 11:21 AM Ali Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello Ohio,
>
> Some of you know about this news already ? sorry for any duplication ?
> still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. The
> news is on Hadley website.
>
> Start reading here:
>
> Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'
>
> A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost
> sight in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, has
> been recognized
> as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.
>
> Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of myopia,
> which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and occurs if the
> eyeball
> is too long or the cornea is too curved. And after experiencing difficulty
> with his one working eye in 2011, the career school teacher would wait
> nearly
> a year before going ahead with surgery at Case Western Reserve
> University's Hospital in Cleveland that he had hoped would allow him to
> keep partial vision.
>
> "I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he
> said. "I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as long
> as I could.
> But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, and
> decided surgery was my only option."
>
> Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were unable
> to fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.
>
> Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn braille.
> After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our independent
> living
> series.
>
> "I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day I
> would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was helpful,
> supportive
> and was always there to offer encouragement. They've restored my life in
> so many ways and have allowed me to continue to live my authentic life,
> communicate
> with the world, and meet new people."
>
> Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in
> business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.
>
> "Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a
> cheerful spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley
> instructor Ed
> Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets and expresses
> gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is one of the most
> inspiring
> individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of teaching."
>
> "I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added.
> "It made me feel like, ?Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to this
> world.'
> It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a good,
> productive citizen."
>
> Ali
> NFB Member ? Cleveland Chapter
> Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
> ***
> 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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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053

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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:27:37 +0000
From: Ali Benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of
    the Year' - Just sharing ...
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    <SN6PR02MB4752CCBAA9A975FD8AED7A11F0DF0 at SN6PR02MB4752.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Thank you so much Marianne!

By the wway, I am available for the next Braille Literacy Grant if it materializes. Thanks in advance.

Ali

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Marianne Denning via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 5:35 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year' - Just sharing ...

This is awesome! I have learned a lot about you through the Braille literacy program. You definitely are a hard worker and dedicated to anything you take on.

On Sun, Nov 18, 2018 at 11:21 AM Ali Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk < ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello Ohio,
>
> Some of you know about this news already ? sorry for any duplication ? 
> still, there some more info in the message about me, if interested. 
> The news is on Hadley website.
>
> Start reading here:
>
> Hadley Names Ali Benmerzouga 2018 'Student of the Year'
>
> A former math and statistics teacher from North Olmsted, Ohio who lost 
> sight in his left eye in 1998 and then, 14 years later, in his right, 
> has been recognized as "Student of the Year" by Hadley.
>
> Ali Benmerzouga, 60, lost vision in his left eye as a result of 
> myopia, which affects nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population and 
> occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved. And 
> after experiencing difficulty with his one working eye in 2011, the 
> career school teacher would wait nearly a year before going ahead with 
> surgery at Case Western Reserve University's Hospital in Cleveland 
> that he had hoped would allow him to keep partial vision.
>
> "I was still very active at work, at home and loved the outdoors," he 
> said. "I was just afraid what might happen and put the surgery off as 
> long as I could.
> But it got to the point where I wasn't able to read, write, or drive, 
> and decided surgery was my only option."
>
> Sadly, his worst fears were realized when multiple surgeries were 
> unable to fix his deteriorating eye and he became legally blind.
>
> Then, in early 2014, Ali reached out to Hadley and began to learn braille.
> After passing through the braille series, he moved on to our 
> independent living series.
>
> "I was trying to salvage myself and sharpen my skills so that one day 
> I would be able to re-enter the workforce," Ali added. "Hadley was 
> helpful, supportive and was always there to offer encouragement. 
> They've restored my life in so many ways and have allowed me to 
> continue to live my authentic life, communicate with the world, and 
> meet new people."
>
> Next came a series of nine online technology classes, a curriculum in 
> business, and then Hadley's Foundations of American Government class.
>
> "Ali is a motivated, hard-working, dedicated student, possessing a 
> cheerful spirit, uplifting outlook on life and quick wit," said Hadley 
> instructor Ed Haines. "He always has a kind word for everyone he meets 
> and expresses gratitude for the smallest of deeds on his behalf. He is 
> one of the most inspiring individuals I've ever met in my 35 years of 
> teaching."
>
> "I was overjoyed to learn that I had won Student of the Year," Ali added.
> "It made me feel like, ?Hey, I'm back, and still worth something to 
> this world.'
> It gives me a great feeling just knowing that I can continue to be a 
> good, productive citizen."
>
> Ali
> NFB Member ? Cleveland Chapter
> Cell Phone - 440-590-0315
> ***
> 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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> ingweb.com
>

--
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 18:28:46 -0500
From: "Suzanne Turner" <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <Ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>,    "'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'"
    <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>,    <AlexisTyson2000 at Yahoo.com>,
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    Louden'" <edlouden6485 at gmail.com>, <AlexisTyson2000 at Yahoo.com>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Spread The Word " Facing Blindness Teleconference
    TONIGHT, Sunday November 18 at 7:00 p.m."
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Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"

Holiday Hints is the topic of this month?s ?Facing Blindness? Teleconference scheduled for  this Sunday, November 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  To participate, dial in to  

(712) 775-7031, and enter access code 240281423. 

Just in time for Thanksgiving, and looking ahead to the season of celebrating, we will share tips and tricks to help with holiday preparations and festivities, including alternative methods of shopping for food and gifts, accessible ways to replace traditional greeting cards, gift-wrapping tips, navigating and participating in holiday gatherings, decorating with safety in mind, and food preparation .  Join the conversation, whether you are new to blindness and have questions to bring to the group, or if you have experienced many holidays as a blind person and can share some of your solutions to holiday hurdles. 

Note:

The teleconference is open to anyone dealing with blindness or new to vision loss, regardless of membership in NFB.  

The call is sponsored by the NFBOH Senior Division, but is open to callers of all ages.

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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 20:23:45 -0500
From: <c16a19f at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] FW: NFB-NEWSLINE Holiday Ads
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Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"

We just finished the Senior Division group discussion on strategies for
shopping, including for the holidays.  This is one more resource available
to us!

Cheryl

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Richard Payne
via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 12:43 PM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] FW: NFB-NEWSLINE Holiday Ads

Subject: NFB-NEWSLINE Holiday Ads

Looking for holiday ideas? NFB-NEWSLINE has added our holiday sales
circulars! 

NFB-NEWSLINE has just added our celebrated holiday ads. This year we will
have the usual ads from Target and Walmart, plus we have added Ace Hardware,
Best Buy, Home Depot, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Kohl's, Lowes, Office Depot, Staples,
and Walgreens. To read these holiday ads using the telephone access method,
press 5 off the main menu for Newspapers in a Different State, and then
choose 5 for Holiday Shopping Advertisements. To read the holiday ads using
NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile, choose Publications, Publication Options, Publication
Groups and then Holiday Shopping Advertisements.

Tell a friend about NFB-NEWSLINE, or better yet, help them sign up by
calling (866) 504-7300 or visiting www.nfbnewsline.org
<http://www.nfbnewsline.org> . Give the gift of print through access to news
and information with NFB-NEWSLINE. As always it is free to use and free to
sign up!

Happy Holidays from your NFB-NEWSLINE Team.

Live the life you want, and have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new
year from your friends at NFB-NEWSLINE.

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