[Ohio-Talk] A Friendly Reminder

Tue Oct 8 15:36:27 UTC 2024

Ohio, Members and Friends,

Just a friendly reminder of the below dates!

The DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Westlake Hotel is where we will gather
for this empowering event. The hotel address is, 1100 Crocker Road,
Cleveland Westlake, Ohio 44145. You can make reservations by calling (800)
445-8667. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group, The
National Federation of the Blind, at the time the reservation is made in
order to receive the special group rate. The room rates are only $105.00,
taxes are 17.5%, which includes breakfast for 2 occupants per room.
Breakfast is from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. In the Sanctuary Restaurant. The last
date to reserve a room is Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The good news is that
when you make your reservations, funds are not deducted from your credit
card until you arrive at the hotel.

Online Pre-Registration and Hotel Registration: Online Pre-Registration is
open until November 4, 2024 at 11:59 AM. You can go to:
NFBOHIO.ORG/Convention and complete the process. Pre-Registration is $25.00,
and the Banquet is $55.00. Note: After November 4th at 11:59 AM. In-person
Registration is $30.00, and the Banquet is $60.00.

Hotel Pre-Registration packet pick-up and convention registration will take
place in the Pre-Function Area outside the Ball Rooms. Those who have
completed their registration prior to convention will form a line at the
Pre-Registration Table for a speedy process. Visit the Registration Table to
register for convention, or to purchase additional tickets to events. Both
tables will be open for two shifts on November 15 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
and 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM. We look forward to helping you register as quickly
as possible so you can be on your way to enjoying a great weekend of events.

Informational Seminar-Roung Table Event: The NFB of Ohio is inviting the
general community to participate in our opening roundtable, which is an
Informational Seminar that will educate and provide a snapshot on community
networks respective programs and services with a Q/A segment to learn what
can benefit the blind at home, work, and play. "We don't let vision loss
define our future! We envision the life we want!" This event will be held
November 14th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Doubletree Cleveland-Westlake
Hotel, Canterbury/Dover Room. The NFB of Ohio will welcome: The Ohio
State-Wide Independent Living Council, Ohio Civil Rights Commission,
Disability Rights Ohio, My Blindness & Me Peer Support Program, Convenient
Care Home Services, Linking Employment Abilities and Potential, Outdoor
Recreation Inclusion Cleveland Metroparks, and Accessible Ohio Services.
After the seminar, on hand for your experience, we invite you  to tour OOD'S
"Mobile Traveling Bus," and Cleveland Metroparks new "Inclusive/Adaptive
Equipment" that will be onsite.

Please share with your networks, family members and friends! You do not want
to miss this enlightening endeavor.

Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

Executive Board of Director

Ohio Legislative Director

Cleveland Chapter, President

(216P: ) 990-6199

W: NFBOhio.ORG

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Together, with love, hope, and determination, the members of the National
Federation of the Blind transform dreams into reality. You can live the life
you want, blindness does not hold you back.

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