<div>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\u2019t let me edit any field. I am so very sorry. I am trying to work on this right now as we speak.</div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto">Andra </div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 8:27\u202fAM Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <<a href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You need to submit your testimony by 11:00 AM today please get this done.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Richard Payne, President
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white">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
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Richard Payne <<a href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com" target="_blank">rchpay7@gmail.com</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 12, 2025 10:49 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Announcement List' <<a href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:rchpay7@gmail.com" target="_blank">rchpay7@gmail.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424">On behalf of Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells and Representative Tom Young, I invite you to provide proponent testimony in support of <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225" title="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225" target="_blank">House
Bill 225</a>, which phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424">Hearing Details:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Committee: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Date: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Wednesday<b>,</b> May 14, 2025<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Time: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">11:00 a.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Location: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Room 018, Ohio Statehouse</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424">If you are interested in testifying, either in person or via submitted written remarks, please see below on the steps to take:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Write your testimony. (Please use Rep. Jarrells's Testimony attached as an example)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">This form will ensure that any accommodations are met and your information is correct.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Submit Your Testimony</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">You will need to email the Committee Email at <b><a href="mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee@ohiohouse.gov" title="mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee@ohiohouse.gov" target="_blank">OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee@ohiohouse.gov</a>.</b> Be
sure to cc Rep. Jarrells' Legislative Aide at <a href="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov" title="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov" target="_blank">Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">In this email, you need to attach your testimony & the accessible witness information form.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#242424"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Wait for confirmation from their office that they received your testimony.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424;background:yellow">Due to the committee being next week it is imperative that your testimony is submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing.</span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424">Your voice and perspective would be incredibly valuable in demonstrating the broad support behind this meaningful and inclusive legislation.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424">Thank you for your continued advocacy, and please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with preparing testimony</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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