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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 and Legislative Team,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please read the Washington Seminar information below and become familiar with the factsheets. As you know all members are to assist with the NFB advocacy in DC and the neighborhood.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Legislative Team, please read through to its entirety and if you have any concerns, please reach out to a member of the 2025 Ohio Legislative Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric Duffy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>William Turner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shane Popplestone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fact Sheets<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Read the fact sheets below to learn more about our legislative priorities this year. Each fact sheet is available in various formats, including HTML, audio, BRF, and Word. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Websites are required by law to be accessible, but without implementing regulations most businesses and retailers have little understanding of what accessible means. The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act will define accessibility, provide technical assistance center to support accessibility, and enforce accessibility regulations. Read the entire fact sheet below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-priorities/websites-and-software-applications-accessibility">Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (HTML)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/websites_and_software_applications_accessibility_act.mp3">Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (Audio)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/2025-Washington-Seminar--Agenda-and-Fact-Sheets.brf" target="_blank">Download the legislative agenda and fact sheets (BRF)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/2025%20Websites%20and%20Software%20Applications%20Accessibility%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docx">Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (Word)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Advanced digital interfaces create barriers that prevent blind individuals from independently and safely operating home-use medical devices that are essential to their daily healthcare needs. The Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act will new and existing medical devices to meet nonvisual access standards and enforce accessibility standards. Read the entire fact sheet below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-priorities/medical-device-nonvisual-accessibility-act">Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (HTML)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/medical_device_nonvisual_accessibility_act.mp3">Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (Audio)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/2025-Washington-Seminar--Agenda-and-Fact-Sheets.brf" target="_blank">Download the legislative agenda and fact sheets (BRF)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/2025%20Medical%20Device%20Nonvisual%20Accessibility%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docx">Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (Word)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Americans Return to Work Act <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Current Social Security law contains policies that have the unintended consequence of discouraging blind Americans from maximizing their earnings potential. The Blind Americans Return to Work Act will eliminate the Social Security Disability Insurance earnings cliff and make other reforms to create true work incentives. Read the entire fact sheet below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-priorities/blind-americans-return-work-act">Blind Americans Return to Work Act (HTML)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/blind_americans_return_to_work_act.mp3">Blind Americans Return to Work Act (Audio)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/2025-Washington-Seminar--Agenda-and-Fact-Sheets.brf" target="_blank">Download the legislative agenda and fact sheets (BRF)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-01/2025%20Blind%20Americans%20Return%20to%20Work%20Act%20Fact%20Sheet.docx">Blind Americans Return to Work Act (Word)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>Schedule<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following is the agenda, schedule overview, and Great Gathering-In details. If you have questions, please connect with your state affiliate president.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Full 2025 Washington Seminar Agenda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The full Washington Seminar agenda is available in HTML, Word, and BRF below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/2025-full-washington-seminar-agenda">Access the full Washington Seminar agenda (HTML)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-12/2025-Washington-Seminar-Agenda.docx">Download the full Washington Seminar agenda (Word)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, February 3, 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00 – 4:00 p.m. eastern: First day activities of legislative briefings and preparation—includes the NFB Employment Committee Career Fair and National Association of Blind Students Winter Seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 p.m. eastern: the Great Gathering-In, the opening session of Washington Seminar to launch the powerful week with motivational remarks, unifying moments, and an atmosphere of collective action. This event will be live streamed. Captions and Spanish available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Join the Great Gathering-In Live Stream<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 992 4094 2968<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99240942968" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99240942968</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One-tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13017158592,,99240942968# US (Washington DC)<br>+13126266799,,99240942968# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or access in the following ways:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/nfb" target="_blank">Closed Captions via 1CapApp</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NationsBlind" target="_blank">YouTube Stream</a>, select the "Live" tab and the live video will start at the beginning of the release.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'>Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, February 4 through Thursday, February 6, 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each day includes congressional appointments that are scheduled meetings between Federationists and members of Congress or their staff to discuss the legislative priorities, share our lived experiences, and advocate for the nation’s blind. These appointments are organized through the National Federation of the Blind Advocacy and Policy department. Connect with your state affiliate president for more information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:00 PM: National Federation of the Blind Congressional Reception, a networking event between Federationists and Legislators. Remarks from leaders and light refreshments provided. Review full agenda for more details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trainings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To prepare for Washington Seminar, our Advocacy and Policy team is hosting four trainings via Zoom. The trainings include reviewing the legislative priorities, a mock meeting with a congressional representative, a tutorial on using the Washington Seminar portal.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 9 – Issue Training<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/7567531013?omn=92385488963" target="_blank">Join the January 9 training</a><br>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,7567531013# US <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 13 – Mock Meeting Training #1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/7567531013?omn=93284711354%20%C2%A0" target="_blank">Join the January 13 training</a><br>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,7567531013# US<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 15 – Washington Seminar Portal Training<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/7567531013?omn=96663279037" target="_blank">Join the January 15 training</a><br>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile :+13017158592,,7567531013# US<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January 23 – Mock Meeting Training #2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/7567531013?omn=93538869410" target="_blank">Join the January 23 training</a><br>Meeting ID: 756 753 1013 <br>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,7567531013# US<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Building and Location Descriptions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall Description</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For a brief description of the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall, the long-time host hotel for the Washington Seminar, please see the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol National Mall Description HTML page or Word document below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/holiday-inn-washington-capitol-national-mall">Holiday Inn Washington Capitol National Mall Description (HTML)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-01/Holiday%20Inn%20Washington%20Capitol%20description.docx">Holiday Inn Washington Capitol National Mall Description (Word)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>United States Capitol Complex<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The United States Capitol Complex is a large grouping of multiple buildings. If you are attending the Washington Seminar, knowing how to navigate these buildings in advance will make finding your meetings easier and quicker. For a brief description of the United States Capitol Complex, including all six of the Congressional Office Buildings, please see the United States Capitol Complex Description HTML page or Word document below:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/united-states-capitol-complex-0">United States Capitol Complex Description (HTML)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/Capitol%20Complex%20Description.docx">United States Capitol Complex Description (Word</a>) <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>More Information<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information, please contact Kyle Walls at 410-659-9314, extension 2223, or <a href="mailto:kwalls@nfb.org">kwalls@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=150 height=150 style='width:1.5625in;height:1.5625in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image001.png@01DB6145.D906C9A0" alt="National Federation of the Blind. Click to return to Homepage."></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>National Federation of the Blind</b><br>200 East Wells Street <i>at Jernigan Place</i><br>Baltimore, Maryland 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Phone</b> <a href="tel:+14106599314">410-659-9314</a><br><b>Email</b> <a href="mailto:nfb@nfb.org">nfb@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="https://www.charitywatch.org/charities/national-federation-of-the-blind#ratings-and-metrics" target="_blank"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=65 height=50 style='width:.677in;height:.5208in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image002.png@01DB6145.D906C9A0" alt="Charity Watch logo; "Charity Watch; TOP-RATED.""></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/imagineering-our-future"><b>Subscribe to Our E-newsletter</b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>