[Ohio-Talk] Ohio DEI Committee invite you to attend "A Discussion of the Experiences of Blindness and Additional Disabilities"

[Suzanne Turner]

A Discussion of the Experiences of Blindness and Additional Disabilities

Sunday, October 9, 2022

7:00 -8:30 P.M.

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Committee on Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion cordially invites you to an important discussion of the
experiences of members who are Blind and have additional disabilities. We
have scheduled this program on Sunday October 9 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. to
celebrate blind Equality Achievement Month.

 

The purpose of this program is to educate members of the National Federation
of the Blind and the community at large regarding the unique and diverse
experiences of Blind people with additional and secondary disabilities. By
the end of this program, participants will be able to:

*	Described the unique and varied ways in which additional
disabilities interact with Blindness and how these interactions affect the
life experiences of members of the Blind Community;
*	Discuss how members of the National Federation of the Blind can
create a hospitable and welcoming environment for members with additional
disabilities; and
*	Develop and implement policies to support Blind members of the
community with additional disabilities in all aspects of chapter, affiliate,
and division operations.

 

This discussion is moderated by Annette Anderson, Emily Kiehl, and
Christopher Sabine, members of the National Federation of the Blind of
Ohio's Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Additional time will
be available for others to share their own experiences with additional
disabilities.

 

This discussion will take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in the Ohio
Affiliate Zoom Room.

 

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Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

 

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