[Ohio-Talk] Bring Your Experiences

[Patricia McPherson]

I enjoyed this zoom conference, it was very informative. Also, I think we made a great connection for the NFB.

Pat




> On May 27, 2020, at 5:04 PM, Suzanne Turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Ohio,
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> If you attended a public school or a residential school, come and bring your story!
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> Have you wondered what was it like to attend a public school?
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> Have you wondered what was it like to attend a state school for the blind?
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> Many Ohio members have either attended or taught at various schools across the country, and their experiences are likely unique.
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> We want to hear from you!
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> Tonight’s Zoom call at 6:30 PM will shed some light on three different educational settings.
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> So, which reflects your experience?
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> Join and see!
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio invite you to participate in a fascinating discussion on Public School or Residential/State Schools for the Blind. We will here from members who attended either or both educational settings. Also Resource Rooms, and Itinerant Teaching will be discussed as well.
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> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
> Time: 6:30 PM EDT.
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> Come join this dialogue with NFB of Ohio, as We will hear from Sarah Buoni, M. Ed. Ohio Education Program Specialist, Low Incidence Disabilities Office for Exceptional Children and Adelmo Vigil, National Board Member and New Mexico Affiliate president expound on his experiences as a blind student in the public school system and then attending a state residential school for the blind.
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> Adelmo has served in many capacities, such as, a Professional Teacher in the Public School System, appointed to the Board of Regents of the New Mexico School for the Blind, the Director of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind and in other various professions.
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> We will also  welcome participants accounts on “what is the most appropriate placement for today’s blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind children?” Although, there is no right or wrong answer, this interaction will prove to be most fascinating.
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> Dial: (669) 900-6833
> Member ID: 4081850851
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> Or you can request the link from, Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne at Rchpay7 at gmail.com
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> For more information, contact
> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Vice President
> SMTurner.234 at gmail.com
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