[Ohio-Talk] EXT: Re: Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225

Tue May 13 15:11:54 UTC 2025

Good morning,

I put in the body of the email that if you have any problems to contact me.

The testimony was to be in by 11:00 AM this morning but email 

OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee at ohiohouse.gov <mailto:OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee at ohiohouse.gov> 

Tell them that you had problems filling out the form and the problems with it.

Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937/829/3368

 <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> Rchpay7 at gmail.com

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Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] EXT: Re: Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225

I have a question and having trouble opening the document as well

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Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] EXT: Re: Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225

Hello, I have been having some real trouble and trying to do this. When I open the document, nothing happens. I even tried it on my mobile device and it won’t let me edit any field. I am so very sorry. I am trying to work on this right now as we speak.

Has anyone else had troubles with this? Also, how have you filled it out. Does anybody have just a simple Microsoft Word version of this? Thank you so very much. I have just a little over an hour to get this done.

Andra 

On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Good morning,

You need to submit your testimony by 11:00 AM today please get this done.

Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937/829/3368

 <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> Rchpay7 at gmail.com

 <http://www.nfbohio.org/> www.nfbohio.org

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

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Subject: Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225

This email has the attachments.

On behalf of Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells and Representative Tom Young, I invite you to provide proponent testimony in support of House Bill 225 <https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225> , which phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities.

Hearing Details:

*	Committee: Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee

*	Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

*	Time: 11:00 a.m.

*	Location: Room 018, Ohio Statehouse

If you are interested in testifying, either in person or via submitted written remarks, please see below on the steps to take:

1.	Write your testimony. (Please use Rep. Jarrells's Testimony attached as an example)

1.	It is important to address the chair, vice chair, & ranking member. Ex; "Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lear, Ranking Member McNally, and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee."

2.	Fill out the Accessible Witness Information Form (Attached)

1.	This form will ensure that any accommodations are met and your information is correct.

3.	Submit Your Testimony

1.	You will need to email the Committee Email at OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee at ohiohouse.gov <mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee at ohiohouse.gov> . Be sure to cc Rep. Jarrells' Legislative Aide at Jersey.NaplerMcClendon at ohiohouse.gov <mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon at ohiohouse.gov> .

1.	In this email, you need to attach your testimony & the accessible witness information form.

4.	Wait for confirmation from their office that they received your testimony.

Due to the committee being next week it is imperative that your testimony is submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing.

Your voice and perspective would be incredibly valuable in demonstrating the broad support behind this meaningful and inclusive legislation.

Thank you for your continued advocacy, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with preparing testimony

CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER Do not click any links, open any attachments, or REPLY to the message unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe. 

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