[Ohio-Talk] Welcome to spring
Richard Payne
rchpay7 at gmail.com
Thu Mar 11 10:41:11 UTC 2021
Ohio Members and Friends,
As usual, I know that you often hear from me about the weather in Ohio.
Please indulge me , because I am excited this morning because the
temperature is headed towards 67 degrees and that brings a smile to my face.
We can look to sunny days and at some point, a new norm.
I hope you as I too have been paying a lot of attention to the updates from
Governor DeWine and it certainly is good to have more access to a variety
of vaccines that are readily available. I hope that you will strongly
consider getting one of them. This coming Saturday I am scheduled to get my
first shot. So I will keep you updated.
I want to personally thank you all for the birthday wishes. Yes, I am
getting older, but I am gaining wisdom that will carry me far!
Ohio members, below you will find much and necessary information about
events in Ohio and at the National level. Please read all of the content to
stay informed and up to date on the NFB happenings!
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National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
75th Annual Convention
Join us as we celebrate NFBO’S Annual Convention and expand our circle of
participation, connecting blind Americans from across the state for what we
expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in the history of Ohio.
“Back to the basics and engaging the future”
Thomas Edison famously said that before he invented the lightbulb, he had to
find a thousand ways to not invent the lightbulb. But even Thomas Edison had
to clean up his work bench in between attempts. This is TRUE THAT the
federation must also find ways to teach, train and promote our philosophy
and by doing this we will prepair the next generation and the world as we
continue to IMPROVE the WAY OF LIFE for the blind.
The 75th Ohio State Convention, coined “Back to the basics” will be held
November 5th-6th-7th, 2021 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus –
Worthington located at 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235. The
telephone number for reservations is (614) 885-3334.
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Note! This is a message for all chapter and division presidents.
The state board is planning several leadership training efforts during the
coming year. The first of these will be intended for chapter and division
officers. We will discuss the duties and responsibilities of presidents,
Vice Presidents, secretaries, and treasurers. The date is March 27 from 1:00
to 5:00. We are counting on presidents to notify their officers and at-large
board members of this meeting and strongly urge them to attend. This will be
a Zoom meeting so that people can use either a computer or telephone to
connect with the gathering. We are counting on you to work with your
officers or get them in touch with Todd Elzey to help them decide to connect
for the meeting. I am asking every chapter or division president to contact
me off list or by phone to let me know that you have read and will respond
to this message. If I do not hear from you, I will chase you down to be sure
that you are at work on this effort. We will send the Zoom link out the week
before the meeting. You will see my email address in the signature block
below. My phone number is there as well. Please be sure that all of your
officers learn of this training session immediately. Todd Elzey and I were
appointed to coordinate all of the leadership programs during the coming
year. You can expect to receive further announcements from us about
leadership training in the months ahead.
Cordially,
Barbara
Barbara Pierce, President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
<mailto:Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com> Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
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National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO(
Host
A Discussion on COVID-19
March 15, 2021
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Southwest General Hospital, Laurie Pfahler, Community/Transition Nurse and
Rebecca Margevicius, PharmD, clinical specialist will talk to members about
the corona virus and provide,
1. update on COVID-19 Vaccine and safety measures,
2. Answer frequent questions,
3. tips on staying mentally healthy during the pandemic.
Please share with your members
Suzanne Turner,
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
(216) 990-6199
<mailto:SMTurner.234 at gmail.com> SMTurner.234 at gmail.com
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National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
Presents
a Town Hall Exchange with
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Bureau of Services for the
Visually Impaired (BSVI)
Where?
Ohio Zoom Room
When?
March 23, 2021
Time?
04:30 P.M.
The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio would like to invite you to an
organized Town Hall RoundTable, to learn about programs and services for
blind Ohioans, that are administered by Opportunities for Ohioans with
Disabilities, Bureau for the Visually Impaired; presenting their specific
and inter-related services for the blind and persons with various
disabilities.
The segments will focus on the untapped group of disabled employees,
students transitioning from school to work, and Ohio’s older blind
population. Highlighted topics include OOD’s eligibility process,
information and referrals, adaptive aids with supportive training,
rehabilitation services and statistics on nutrition, and more.
For more information contact,
Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate President
(937) 829-3368
<mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
Join by Zoom!
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One Tap Mobile: +1-646-876-9923
Pass Code: 4081850851#
Call: 669 900 6833 Id: 4081850851
Register for Free to Attend the Largest Gathering of Blind People
National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention
Tuesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 10, 2021
Anywhere and Everywhere #NFB21
Stronger Together: Transforming and Unifying Our Future
Attend the premier event for the blind community and take advantage of the
opportunity to:
Network with thousands of blind role models
Connect with leaders in the field of blindness
Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics
Learn about the latest in technology and innovation
And more!
The National Federation of the Blind is a transformative membership and
advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations
of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind
people and our dreams. Through this unique event, we will connect blind
Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere.
Schedule Outline
The schedule for the 2021 convention is:
Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized Meetings
Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting & Resolutions
Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening Ceremony
Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General Session
Saturday, July 10: Business Session & Banquet
Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect?
Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
June 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Register Today
Registration is now open and free! Get access to the latest information as
it is made available and more. While there is no registration fee to attend
the National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention, please
consider a donation if you are in a position to do so. There is a donation
option available during the registration process. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
Register for the NFB 2021 National Convention now!
For more information, please visit nfb.org/convention. We look forward to
your participation in the biggest event of the year!
Critical Actions:
Last Chance to Register for the Jacobus Disability Law Symposium:
Registration for the 2021 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will
close at 11:59 p.m. eastern on March 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to join
internationally recognized disability rights advocate Kathy Martinez, and
nationally renowned disability rights advocates at the United States’
leading disability law symposium—held virtually this year on March 24–26—as
we examine issues relating to race, diversity, inclusion, and the right to
live in the world. Registration is $100, and student registration is free.
Visit the
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/jacobus-tenbroek-disabi
lity-law-symposium> law symposium webpage to register and view the agenda
and speaker bios.
News:
Template Letter for Affiliate Presidents Regarding Access to COVID-19
Vaccines and Testing:
Affiliate presidents are invited to use the attached template letter in
their outreach to local COVID-19 vaccine and test administrators. We
encourage you to alert our legal team to your outreach and follow-up
meetings. Please email updates to Valerie Yingling at
<mailto:vyingling at nfb.org> vyingling at nfb.org.
Share Your Experience Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing:
The National Federation of the Blind is gathering data to monitor and
challenge access barriers for blind people to COVID-19 vaccines and tests.
It is vital that blind and low-vision Americans receive the same
opportunities and tools to participate in ending this public health threat
as others do. Please complete a five- to fifteen-minute survey regarding
your experience with COVID-19 vaccines and testing.
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine
-and-testing-survey> Take the survey on accessing COVID-19 vaccines and
testing.
Door Prizes:
We are accepting door prizes for the 2021 national convention. We learned a
lot about virtual door prizes at last year’s convention and recommend
sending cash donations to make it easier to create groups of prizes that can
be distributed from one location. Please make your checks payable to
National Federation of the Blind and write “Door Prizes” in the memo. You
should mail the check to National Federation of the Blind; 200 East Wells
Street; Baltimore, MD 21230; Attention: Fiscal Services - DP. By addressing
the check this way, we will easily identify it as a door prize and process
it accordingly. You can also send an email to <mailto:prize at nfb.org>
prize at nfb.org to let us know you are sending a contribution for the door
prizes and the full name of the organization that the contribution is from.
We want to make sure we recognize you on our thank-you list. You can contact
Bridgid Burke ( <mailto:bburke at nfb.org> bburke at nfb.org or extension 2271) or
Belinda Hooks ( <mailto:bhooks at nfb.org> bhooks at nfb.org or extension 2508)
with any questions. We are looking forward to another informative, fun, and
prize-filled convention.
Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research Highlight:
The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research is the first scholarly
journal created by blind people designed to address the real problems of
blindness. This month we are highlighting the article, “
<https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/jbir/jbir21/jbir110108abs.html>
Client-Centered Therapy versus Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy:
Applications in Adjustment-to-Blindness Training" by Justin M. H. Salisbury,
MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB, which discusses two types of therapy and how they
may apply to adjusting to blindness.
App Development Seminar:
On Monday, March 15, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. eastern, the National
Federation of the Blind, in collaboration with Google, is hosting an app
development seminar focused on accessibility. Anyone who develops or is
considering developing apps is encouraged to register for this Zoom event.
There are also limited opportunities to meet directly with Google engineers
to discuss your app and have your accessibility questions answered. The
registration page will be live shortly, check <http://www.nfb.org/cena>
www.nfb.org/cena for updates.
Accessibility Boutique—Utilizing Smartphone Accessibility Features:
On Tuesday, March 30, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. eastern, the National
Federation of the Blind is hosting an accessibility boutique that will be
based on utilizing smartphone accessibility features. We will cover iOS
accessibility features, Android accessibility features, and accessibility
applications on both systems. Take advantage of this free opportunity on
Zoom to learn the latest in smartphone accessibility. Register for the
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/tr
ainings/accessibility-boutiques/accessibility-boutique-registration>
accessibility boutique today!
Latest Blog Post— “So Much More than the Money: A Scholarship Story”:
The Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog highlights personal experiences and
stories of blind people. In the recent article, Cayte Mendez shares her
scholarship story. Read the blog,
<https://www.nfb.org/blog/so-much-more-money-scholarship-story> "So Much
More than the Money: A Scholarship Story.”
Reminders:
Complete the Diversity and Inclusion Survey by March 15:
The National Federation of the Blind is gathering information on diversity
and inclusion from members and leaders in the organization. Please take
approximately fifteen minutes to complete this important survey by March 15.
The survey includes a short, optional, confidential questionnaire about you.
Your perspective and experiences are needed to develop diversity and
inclusion initiatives for our movement.
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFB-Diversity-Inclusion> 2021 Diversity and
Inclusion Survey (English)
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFB-Diversidad-Inclusion> En Español: 2021
Encuesta sobre Diversidad e Inclusion
Dates to Keep in Mind:
(all times eastern)
* March 15: Scholarship Letters Training, 8:00 p.m.
* March 24-26: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium
* March 31:
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-p
rogram/scholarship-program-application-checklist> Scholarship application
deadline
* April 5: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m.
* April 15: <https://www.nfb.org/bolotin> Bolotin Awards nominations
deadline
* May 3: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m.
* June 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m.
* July 6-10: NFB National Convention, anywhere and everywhere
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.
COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phase 1D and Phase 2B, Centralized Vaccination
Scheduling Tool
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today
provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHASE 1D AND PHASE 2B VACCINATION ELIGIBILITY
In response to significant increase in the amount of vaccine coming into
Ohio, Governor DeWine today outlined the individuals who are included in
Phase 1D and Phase 2B of Ohio's vaccination plan, which will go into effect
on Thursday, March 11.
Phase 1D includes approximately 197,000 eligible Ohioans with certain
medical conditions not addressed in previous phases, including type 2
diabetes and end-stage renal disease.
Phase 2B will open vaccinations based on age for Ohioans ages 50 and older.
This group includes approximately 1.2 million eligible Ohioans.
VACCINATION SCHEDULING TOOL
Governor DeWine announced today that Ohio's centralized scheduling website
is now available at
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gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. The website will serve as a singular
location for Ohioans to confirm that they are eligible to be vaccinated,
identify nearby providers, and schedule their vaccine appointments.
"As we continue to receive more vaccines, having a centralized scheduling
website will streamline the process, reduce data lags, and provide real-time
information on vaccination progress across the state," said Governor DeWine.
The Ohio Department of Health will continue to work directly with vaccine
providers to integrate their current systems into the statewide system.
Providers will be expected to use this system or another electronic
scheduling system that interfaces with this portal.
The centralized scheduling website will also be used for scheduling
appointments at the
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mass vaccination clinics, including the
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BDUgyUHp14uTA8/s/1373045393/br/99597119746-l> FEMA site in Cleveland, that
were announced last week.
Outside partners, including the Area Agencies on Aging, will be available to
help Ohioans who do not have access to the internet with appointment
scheduling.
Governor DeWine announced the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
(ODJFS) has signed a contract with IBM to improve the unemployment call
center. ODJFS has additionally signed a contract with LexisNexis to assist
the department with on-going efforts to keep fraud out of the system.
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aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMDguMzY1NzgxMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
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Rq7TvwBpNjAkihig/s/1373045393/br/99597119746-l> Jeff Ficke, leader of the
ODJFS Public-Private Partnership Team (P-3 Team), joined Governor DeWine to
provide an update on improvements being made to Ohio's unemployment system.
Members of the ODJFS Public-Private Partnership Team include highly-skilled
experts, most of whom are on loan from some of Ohio's top banking and
insurance companies.
CURRENT CASE DATA
In total, there are 979,725 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19
reported in Ohio and 17,656 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total
of 50,965 people have been hospitalized throughout the pandemic, including
7,223 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by
visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign language
translation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube page.
For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit
coronavirus.ohio.gov
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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