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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio, Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Just a friendly reminder of the below dates!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>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 4<sup>th</sup> at 11:59 AM. In-person Registration is $30.00, and the Banquet is $60.00.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_heading=h.ek32e49mr5jk"></a><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 14<sup>th</sup> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please share with your networks, family members and friends! You do not want to miss this enlightening endeavor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Executive Board of Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216P: ) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W: NFBOhio.ORG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>