[Ohio-Talk] Convention

[marianne at denningweb.com]

I attended a meeting to talk about how NFB can help individuals with
additional disabilities during convention. There have been steps taken to
help people with neurodivergent disabilities but they are only beginning to
talk about assistance for people with physical disabilities. I really liked
that most of the division meetings and other meetings that took place
outside of the general sessions were mostly on the 2nd floor. This made it
easier for people with physical disabilities and people who were assisting
them get to the meetings. I didn't like that you had to go to a hotel across
the street for the exhibit hall. I also found it to be a more difficult
crossing than I usually work because there were 2 sets of trolley tracks in
between the lanes of traffic. I did go back and forth across Canal Street
several times to get to the exhibit hall. I should have stayed away since I
spent too much money over there. 

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Subject: [Ohio-Talk] Convention

Hello Everyone,
It was really nice hearing some familiar voices. It didn't seem as loud and
boisterous as usual. It was nice to hear some of my favorite people. I
really did enjoy hearing Scott LaBarre doing a great job on PAC. I am sorry
Ryan Strunk wasn't able to participate. I am looking forward to the coverage
of other Meetings and Divisions in the Monitor.
I guess the hotel has a contract with Starbucks which prohibits them from
providing Coffee and tea for Room Service. It's even worse when your coffee
pot doesn't work.
The Agenda seemed really packed but having a whole day on Wednesday to pick
up Convention Packet, help in Independence Market if needed, and check out
some new products would be a below bit of Heaven.
APH never answers their phone and Dudley has trouble finding things online.
I usually skip lunch at National Convention because there is so much to do.
But it is sure worth it. 
It was wonderful to hear Mrs. Jernigan.
I figure it is only fair to let others know what you want to do if you need
someone to push your chair.
I really can't wait until next year.
I am going to make my Reservations as soon as I can so I can get in the Main
Hotel.
If you are in doubt about whether or not you have Covid please take the
test.
Colleen Roth


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