[Ohio-Talk] National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2026 State Convention Assistance Form

[Richard Payne]

Good afternoon, members,
I am writing to share the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2026
State Convention Assistance Form, which is included in the body of this
message and attached for your convenience.
Purpose of the Assistance
The Board of Directors has set aside these funds to help members who are in
genuine need. This assistance is intended to provide support for
convention-related expenses; it should not be viewed as free money or as
funding that will cover all costs.
Who Should Consider Applying
*	Members who have a financial need are encouraged to consider
applying.
*	First preference will be given to first-time convention attendees.
*	Requests should be reasonable and based on actual need.
Please understand that the available funds will not cover your total
expenses, so make a reasonable request when completing the form.


National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2026 State Convention Assistance
Form

Convention Dates and Application Deadline
The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 2026 State Convention will take
place November 5 through November 8, 2026. Because affiliate resources are
limited, selected applicants will receive partial assistance only. Please
complete this form and submit all required letters by October 5, 2026.
Requests received after that date may not be considered. If you have
questions about the form or the process, please email rchpay7 at gmail.com or
call 937-829-3368.

Expectations for Assistance Recipients

Anyone who receives Convention Assistance is expected to volunteer and
attend all general sessions, as well as other meetings and workshops. By
accepting assistance from the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, you
agree to follow the Convention hotel's safety regulations, the National
Federation of the Blind safety regulations, and the Code of Conduct.

First-Time Convention Applicants

If this will be your first State Convention, please indicate that on the
application. You should also consult with your Chapter or Division President
about the process. Attach a letter explaining why you wish to attend the
Convention, what you hope to gain from attending, and any extraordinary
circumstances the committee should consider.

Extraordinary Need

All applicants for Convention Assistance have financial need. This section
asks only about extraordinary needs or circumstances. The Board of Directors
has set aside limited funds for Convention Assistance, and once those funds
are gone, no additional assistance will be available. Please submit your
request as early as possible.

Letters of Support and Member Participation

Please speak with your Chapter or Division President and ask them to send a
letter supporting your application. The letter should confirm your
involvement and state whether your chapter or division will provide any
assistance. If that decision has not yet been made, your application will be
held until the information is received. This information will weigh heavily
in the review process, so chapter and division presidents are encouraged to
assist members whenever possible. Applicants are expected to be active at
the local, state, and national levels. If you are not yet a member of the
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, please call 937-829-3368 to
schedule a phone interview.

Applicant Information

Name: 

Street Address: 

City, State, Zip: 

Phone:

Email: 

Number of adults:	Children: _____

Date of arrival: ____________________ Date of departure:
____________________

Hotel Assistance

Are you requesting assistance with your hotel room? ___ Yes ___ No. If no,
skip this section.
Have you made a room reservation? ___ Yes ___ No
If you are a single adult, are you able to share a room with one to three
people? ___ Yes ___ No

Note: Hotel assistance is based on half the cost of a double room. Finding
additional roommates may help your assistance go further.

Should a roommate know about any habits, accessibility needs, or
health-related concerns? ___ Yes ___ No. If yes, please explain:
__________________________________

Transportation Assistance

Are you requesting transportation assistance? ___ Yes ___ No

Are you planning to drive to the Convention? ___ Yes ___ No. If yes, how
much assistance are you requesting? $_________ 

If you have already made transportation arrangements, please explain them:
__________________________________

Miscellaneous Expenses

The banquet will cost approximately $55 if you preregister. Are you
requesting assistance with this fee? ___ Yes ___ No

We strongly encourage everyone to preregister.
Submission Instructions
Please submit all materials by email to rchpay7 at gmail.com
<mailto:rchpay7 at gmail.com> .


Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 
www.nfbohio.org <http://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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