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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">Hey OHIO Federation Members, Friends, and Allies!</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">This is our second week, making a general call for submissions and entries to</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></B><A HREF="mailto:nfbofohionewsletter@gmail.com"><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">NFB of Ohio Newsletter Email Link</FONT></U></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial"> in anticipation of our relaunching the NFB of Ohio Newsletter later this summer. </FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">A big enthusiastic thank you to those who have already submitted entries!! We like what we have and invite more of you to send entries to help us gain momentum for a strong relaunch! </FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">We are looking for letters from the editor but also articles that you have written at any point in time that speak to the interests, the mutual needs and the experiences of our Federation membership. We even welcome links to similar material written by others that can be included as a reprint. </FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">The newsletter is a reflection of a free press and it is our democratic opportunity to let your voice and your perspective be known. </FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">If you don't use word processing software you may use the form of communication that is easiest for you. We can receive your entry as braille, written directly into email or by text, an audio recording or if you need to dictate your thoughts- tell us and we will accommodate your communication method. Please respond by Sunday, JULY 21, 2024. Again, you may send your entries to</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></B><A HREF="mailto:nfbofohionewsletter@gmail.com"><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#467886" SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">NFB of Ohio Newsletter Email Link</FONT></U></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">Richard Payne, President</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">937/829/3368</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You ca</FONT><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">n live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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