[Ohio-Talk] Must read.

Wed Sep 23 12:25:45 UTC 2020

If you haven’t listened to Precious's song from the link in Richard’s message, take the time to find it and listen. It made me want to stand up and be counted for sure.
Barbara
Barbara Pierce, President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise expectations for blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and their dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Sep 22, 2020, at 10:24 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Greetings Members of the Ohio Affiliate,
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> Who would think that our state convention is only 45 days away, which means
> that you should already be registered and counted. But wait! I know that
> some have not done so. You will not be eligible for what comes with
> registering for the convention, such as voting, door prizes and additional
> incentives. Please take a moment and take care of this privilege  and
> responsibility.
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> Click or post the link:
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> <https://nfbohio.org/74th-nfbo-convention/>
> https://nfbohio.org/74th-nfbo-convention/
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> Chapter and Division dues are due one week prior to the convention. It would
> be very helpful if these items could be turned in much earlier, so try to do
> this if possible. The amount is a ten dollar flat tax and one dollar for
> each paid member. However, if you have questions please reach out to me off
> this ListServe.
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> This is an announcement from the Columbus Chapter about their "Meet the
> Blind Month Project". 
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> There are a number of ways in which individuals can create a recording like
> the example provided earlier this afternoon. You can use your iPhone to make
> these recordings and share them through messaging, email, dropbox, or any
> other social connection app you might have. You can use Voice Memos, voice
> notes, or the record feature in the text messaging area of the phone. Those
> can be easily sent, shared, and otherwise edited. The only thing your
> background need be is quiet, and conducive  to a clear recording of your
> contribution. if you require individual assistance, or would prefer to
> create your recording with me via Zoom please reach out to me directly.
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> 
> Jordy D. Stringer
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> <mailto:jssocil at gmail.com> jssocil at gmail.com
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> Here is an announcement from the Ohio Blind Seniors Division:
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> The Ohio Blind Seniors are conducting a fundraiser prior to the convention.
> If you pay ten dollars, you could be a winner of two hundred dollars. Every
> ten dollars paid will put your name in the hat that many times. For example,
> if one pays fifty dollars, that name will be put in the pot five times. This
> drawing will be done at the banquet at the convention. Also, Senior dues are
> due as well. They are $5 to join. Members should get dues and the drawing
> funds mailed by October 30, 2020 to Gloria Conway, treasurer at 
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> 16008 Evening Star Avenue,
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> Maple Heights, Ohio 44137.
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> Please call her for more info and to notify that you have mailed the funds
> at 
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> (772) 882-1654.
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> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
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> Proposed 2020 Convention Principles of Voting
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> These principles of voting are proposed for consideration by the National
> Federation of the Blind of Ohio Board of Directors, for recommendation to
> the Convention. 
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> Nothing in these principles of voting is intended to change Article III,
> Section A of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio's constitution.
> The Convention remains "the supreme authority of the Federation. It is the
> legislature of the Federation. As such, it has final authority with respect
> to all issues of policy, and members in attendance may participate in all
> convention discussions as a matter of right. Any member of the Federation
> may make or second motions and propose nominations." These procedures simply
> implement the method for following the constitution in an electronic
> convention.
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> The below principles and procedures are intended to provide clarity and
> advanced notice on how the convention will be managed in 2020. This document
> will be read at the NFB of Ohio board meeting on November 6 and then a
> second time after the roll call of chapters that afternoon. We will then ask
> the convention to vote on the proposed policy. Those eligible to vote on
> this proposal will be any enrolled voters present and voting at the session
> on November 6 as described below.
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> An ad hoc committee shall deal with all questions and issues related to
> voting. The ad hoc committee will include Eric Duffy, Springfield Chapter;
> Suzanne Turner, Cleveland Chapter; and CHERYL FIELDS, Cleveland Chapter.
> Eric Duffy shall chair the Ad Hoc committee.
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> Voting:
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> 1.    All members who are registered for the convention and who opt into the
> voter enrollment system by the specified time will constitute the pool of
> convention voters. 
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> 2.    All votes will first be conducted by voice. If the president is unable
> to determine the outcome of any vote, he will then call for an electronic
> vote. On any vote any individual member who is registered for the convention
> and who has opted into the voter enrollment system by the specified time may
> also call for an electronic vote.
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> 3.    All electronic voting will be done via SMS (text message) or by phone.
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> 4.    Any matter must receive 51 percent support of the votes cast by the
> convention voters present and voting in order to be affirmed.
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> 5.    Present and voting will mean the subset of convention voters who
> actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent
> to a matter cannot block its consideration by the Convention by choosing not
> to cast a vote.
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> 6.    All electronic votes will be allocated three minutes for vote time.
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> 7.    If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior
> to the three-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next
> order of business.
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> An opportunity to practice voting will be offered in the convention on a
> question that has no impact on the policy of the organization.
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> From the National Office:
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> Today is National Voter Registration Day. Register to vote, request your
> vote-by-mail ballot, and tell your loved ones.
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> Critical Actions:
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> Attend the Presidential Release Next Week:
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> The  <https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=399> October
> Presidential Release of the National Federation of the Blind will be
> delivered on Thursday, October 1. After the remarks there is an opportunity
> for questions. Submit questions in advance to  <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
> cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR498 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314,
> extension 2473. 
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> Celebrate National Voter Registration Day, September 22:
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> The National Federation of the Blind encourages all blind people, regardless
> of their political views, to participate in the American democracy.
> According to NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org millions of eligible voters
> are unable to cast a ballot every year because of a missed registration
> deadline, outdated registration information, or other problems with their
> voter registration. We hope that blind Americans across the country will
> celebrate #NationalVoterRegistrationDay and get registered to vote and ready
> to cast a ballot. Review  <https://www.nfb.org/resources/voting-resources>
> our voting resources for more information on voting.
> 
> And don't forget that we have our own voting song, "
> <https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/nfb_songs/hamilton-parody-final.mp3>
> Our Vote," thanks to the talents of NFB member Precious Perez who was
> inspired by "My Shot" from the musical Hamilton. 
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> News:
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> US Commission on Civil Rights Report on Subminimum Wages:
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> 
> Last week the US Commission on Civil Rights released a report,
> <https://www.usccr.gov/pubs/briefing-reports/2020-09-17-Subminimum-Wages.php
>> Subminimum Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities,
> that recommended the 14(c) program be repealed with a planned phase out.
> They also recommended transition funding be allocated for capacity building
> while the program is phased out. The commission recommended oversight
> authority and jurisdiction be assigned to either the Department of Labor or
> the Department of Justice, noting the lack of civil rights oversight to
> protect the rights of 14(c) workers. More information is available in our
> press release. Also, a video prepared by the commission is available at
> <https://securisync.intermedia.net/us2/s/HZL97afsUcN4QDOGYdK5pp0011ef58>
> https://securisync.intermedia.net/us2/s/HZL97afsUcN4QDOGYdK5pp0011ef58.
> 
> The complete press release is available on
> <https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-applauds-
> report-united-states-commission-civil-rights> our website. 
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> Access Technology Affordability Act:
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> The ATAA has record support in both the House and Senate. With the addition
> of Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington) and Lori Trahan
> (Massachusetts) last week, the House version of the bill now has 127
> cosponsors. There was also a new cosponsor in the Senate last week, as
> Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (New York) signed onto the bill, bringing our
> total number of Senate cosponsors to twenty-five. Leadership in both
> chambers continues to be impressed with the cosponsor counts on the Access
> Technology Affordability Act, as well as the bipartisan nature of the
> cosponsors. However, we have to keep pushing for more, as this gives us the
> greatest opportunity to have ATAA included in a larger bill package. 
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> Independence Market Exhibit Video:
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> A number of state affiliates have requested our Independence Market exhibit
> at their upcoming conventions. In an effort to fulfill all of the requests,
> we are working on a brief demo of a few independence market items that
> affiliates can use at their conventions. This video will be sent out to
> affiliates later this week; it is expected to be ready by Wednesday. 
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> Meet the Blind Month-Share Your Events:
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> The National Federation of the Blind celebrates
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month> Meet the Blind
> Month every October. Many members are planning virtual events and more in
> our local communities. Send the date of your event and a brief description
> to  <mailto:web at nfb.org> web at nfb.org, so it can be included on nfb.org/MTBM.
> Please use #MeetTheBlind in social media. Additionally, plan to participate
> in our  <https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/twitter-chats> weekly Twitter
> chats each Wednesday of October around lived experiences with
> intersectionality. Mark your calendars now! 
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> This Week: Nonvisual Access Conference, September 24-25: 
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> Access Technology and Structured Discovery. Designed for teachers of blind
> students and blindness professionals, the National Federation of the Blind
> is hosting the
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/tr
> ainings/nonvisual-access-conference> Nonvisual Access Conference, an
> all-virtual, two-day conference with sessions and panels discussing the
> intersection of access technology and the structured discovery training
> model used in other areas of blindness-skills training. Review the agenda
> and register today.
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> Next Week: Inclusive Publishing Conference, October 1:
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> Working Together for an Accessible Future in Digital Content. The National
> Federation of the Blind is hosting a one-day online event focused on digital
> publication accessibility. The
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/tr
> ainings/inclusive-publishing-conference> Inclusive Publishing Conference
> will feature presentations such as "Word to EPUB 101," "Issues Facing Blind
> Students in Higher Education Today," "Best Practices for Ensuring Accessible
> Content in Your University Course," and more. Registration is open. 
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> Pearson Collaboration:
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> The National Federation of the Blind's collaboration with Pearson in
> connection with the Pearson/NFB Corporate Disability Mentoring Program is
> going well. In this six-month program, blind college students are matched
> with successful Pearson employees and are provided access to guidance,
> advice, and support from successful and experienced professionals working in
> a variety of positions within the Pearson organization. This year we also
> are matching each Pearson mentor-mentee pair with a blind NFB mentor who
> will serve as a resource to the mentoring pair should blindness questions or
> concerns arise. Although the primary relationship in the triad is the
> relationship between the student and his or her Pearson mentor, our NFB
> mentors will be available to serve as a sounding board and to answer any
> questions or offer advice if requested.
> 
> If you are interested in serving as a blindness resource to a mentor/mentee
> pair in the Pearson/NFB Corporate Disability Mentoring Program, please send
> an email to  <mailto:sdubnow at nfb.org> sdubnow at nfb.org.
> 
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> Amazon Fulfillment Center Employees:
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> Related to
> <https://www.nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2020-resolut
> ions> NFB Resolution 2020-11: Regarding Amazon Employment Practices, if you
> have been hired to work at an Amazon fulfillment center and were denied
> accommodations and/or put on leave without pay while your accommodations
> were being evaluated, the NFB needs to hear from you. Please contact Valerie
> Yingling, legal program coordinator, at  <mailto:vyingling at nfb.org>
> vyingling at nfb.org regarding your experience.
> 
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> 
> Thanks Go out to Missouri and Oregon:
> 
> 
> I want to especially recognize both our Missouri and Oregon affiliates for
> sharing recent bequests with our national office. These unrestricted gifts
> from estates are so important to what we do. They give us the flexibility to
> do things like advocate for voting rights during the pandemic. 
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> Dates to Keep in Mind:
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> *	September 24-25: Nonvisual Access Conference
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/tr
> ainings/nonvisual-access-conference> 
> *	October 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> *	October 1: Inclusive Publishing Conference
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/tr
> ainings/inclusive-publishing-conference>  
> *	October: Meet the Blind Month
> *	November 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> *	December 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> *	December 9: Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern
> *	February 8, 2021: Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Payne,  President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 
> 937/829/3368
> 
> <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 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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