[Ohio-Talk] Ohio-Talk Digest, Vol 169, Issue 22
Berman, Joseph
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> 1. The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program! One
> of a kind! (Jordy Stringer)
> 2. Here is a sneak peek at the enclosed businesses that will be
> presented at the BLSA Mentoring and Outreach Informational
> Seminar (Suzanne Turner)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:43:39 -0400
> From: Jordy Stringer <jssocil at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>, Jordy Stringer <jssocil at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
> Program! One of a kind!
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> Good morning federation family, I hope this note finds you all well!
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> As we grow closer to the application deadline I wanted to share information
> about our annual National Scholarship Program. Please read on for further
> details. If you have any questions you should first consult the NFB
> Scholarship Facts Page at:
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> To apply you can visit: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fcivicrm%2Fscholarships%2Flogin&data=04%7C01%7Cberman%40ohio.edu%7C6c45606a2fee474f739108da08d71b42%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637832017225481724%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Br4haCPlTr0YPU25gwoeEo%2FvC538Rhls7UoLIJq9SxI%3D&reserved=0
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> to create an account and complete the application.
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> The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the
> largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award more than $120,000
> to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and
> Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional
> aspirations.
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>
>
> How to Apply
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> Please complete the application in full by March 31, 2022.
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> Eligibility
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> The following requirements apply to all applicants:
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> Must be legally blind in both eyes.
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> Must be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto
> Rico.
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> Must be 18 years of age by July 5, 2022.
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> Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course
> of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall of the year
> of application (one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time
> while attending school part-time).
>
> Must participate in the entire NFB National Convention and in all of its
> scheduled scholarship program activities (finalists will receive assistance
> to attend the national convention).
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> For more information regarding eligibility, we strongly encourage you to
> review our scholarship program FAQs.
>
> https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fscholarships-and-awards%2Fscholarship-program%2Fscholarship-program-faqs&data=04%7C01%7Cberman%40ohio.edu%7C6c45606a2fee474f739108da08d71b42%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637832017225481724%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=hJHE1T6Nugat%2FioKj1DK%2B%2FHKip5GOPqIDLVJ1HUsQgY%3D&reserved=0
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> NFB/HumanWare STEM Internship Opportunity
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> HumanWare is a leading assistive technology company that designs and
> manufactures products to help blind people participate equally in society.
> Due to the extraordinary circumstances brought about by the COVID-19
> pandemic, this internship opportunity has changed. This year, HumanWare
> will offer each of two winning candidates one new Brailliant BI40 and
> $1,000 to be used toward tuition fees. If you are a technically minded
> student with aspirations of a career in product testing and/or marketing,
> we invite you to fill out an additional application for the HumanWare/NFB
> STEM award.
>
>
>
> To apply, check the checkbox on the first page of the online application
> that says, ?Yes, I would like to complete an additional application for the
> 2021 HumanWare internship.? Once you have checked this box, you will
> continue to complete the NFB scholarship application. However, before you
> submit the application, there will be an additional page where you will be
> given an opportunity to complete the HumanWare award application. For more
> information, please review our scholarship program FAQs.
>
>
>
> For more information about the scholarship program, please contact our
> scholarship committee chairperson (email is preferred).
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>
>
> Cayte Mendez, Chairperson
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> NFB Scholarship Committee
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> Email: scholarships at nfb.org
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> Phone: 410-659-9314, extension 2415
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>
>
> --
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> Jordy D. Stringer, Executive Director
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> Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living, 418 South Broad Street
> Lancaster, OH 43130
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> E-mail: jssocil at gmail.com
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> Phone: (740) 689-1494 EXT (11)
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>
> "Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with
> love and reverence."
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> -Henry David Thoreau
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:15:34 -0400
> From: "Suzanne Turner" <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
> To: <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] Here is a sneak peek at the enclosed businesses
> that will be presented at the BLSA Mentoring and Outreach
> Informational Seminar
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> National Federation of the Blind,
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> Mentoring And Outreach Workgroup, Under Black Leaders Serving For
> Advancement
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>
>
> Introduce: Black Women Linking Opportunity And Potential In The Community
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>
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> Come and celebrate the numerous contributions of Black Women who are blind
> or have a strong blind mother who has left an indelible influence on their
> lives.
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> This informational seminar is inclusive, intergraded and will be quite
> edifying. These women are future focused, have a Memorable reputation and
> get results. Female maybe their trait, but their emphasis is removing
> barriers.
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>
>
> Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
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> Time: 7:00PM EST, 6:00PM CST, 5:00PM MST, 4:00PM PST
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> Where: On Zoom
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>
>
> We will welcome,
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> Christal Turner, C & D Financial Services "
>
> We Clearly Defined solutions for all of your financial needs" - Newly formed
> financial service business located in the Central Virginia region with the
> ability to service customers Nationwide. Currently providing services with
> income tax planning, income tax preparation, and notarial services. Our
> business is woman owned, with a vision to help support financial literacy,
> encourage wealth building through debt reduction, investments, and increase
> the availability of professional services by maintaining affordable rates.
>
>
>
> Bernice Jackson, Black Businesses Breakout (B3)
>
> We are a black owned company, that offers a vast variety of services, event
> planning, and personalized items for sale, that can include printed and
> Braille engraving. We serve customers across the United States.
>
> Contact us at: Blackbusinessbreakout at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Libra Robinson, N'Sight VIP Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired LLC
>
> N'Sight VIP Services was established in 2015 to provide technology training
> programs that we knew would ensure independence for the blind and visually
> impaired. The programs we have established include: "Jaws101", which
> involves using the screen reading software JAWS, "The Braille Club" and our
> "Smartphone Bootcamp". Along with our online store N'Sight Aids and Products
> which sells non visual and low vision items. We are continuing to strive
> towards promoting our mission of independence for blind and visually
> impaired individuals.
>
>
>
> LaTrice Jeter, Simplified Insurance Solutions, LLC
>
> Simplified Insurance Solutions, LLC is a Medicare Brokerage. We specialize
> in educating our clients so that they can make informed decisions about
> their healthcare needs as consumers. Along with educating the senior
> community, veterans and those with disabilities, we play an active role in
> community events and activities focused on their health, safety and social
> activities. We offer all major and most regional insurance carrier options
> and our robust product portfolio includes: Medicare Advantage, Medicare
> Supplement, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Hospital Indemnity,
> Long Term Care, Final Expense and other ancillary benefits.
>
>
>
> Joann Williams, Braille with Ann
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> We are an Educated, Skilled one on one Braille Instruction Business. Sign-up
> today. Classes are virtual or over the phone.
>
> contact Braille With Ann at: WilliamsJoann at outlook.com or by calling (216)
> 571-8260.
>
>
>
> Tassie Thompson, Shekinah Creations
>
> This is a business that operates under the Maryland's Business Enterprise
> Program (Bep). We are blind entrepreneurs who have been given a great
> opportunity to make our dreams a reality. We believe in ourselves and we
> also believe in our blind community. The Emerging leaders seeks great
> leadership opportunities for blind individuals who will serve and give back
> to their communities in a strong and powerful way. Success comes when you
> help others reach there goals and dreams.
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> These ladies will introduce their businesses and expound on how they became
> entrepreneurs.
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> Yes! There will be a Q/A Segment as well.
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> All are invited!
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> Suzanne Turner, Facilitator
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> Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup,
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> Shawn Callaway, Chair
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> Black Leaders Serving For Advancement
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