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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) is looking for new members! If you or someone you know would like to apply,</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">the deadline is August 1, 2025.</FONT></B></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"> <FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">You can find more information at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://click.everyaction.com/k/110233556/553686028/462597896?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAxNy8xLzExNjE1NiIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI0ZTIzZTViNC1lMDUxLWYwMTEtOGY3Yy02MDQ1YmRmZThlOWMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogInJjaHBheTdAZ21haWwuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6_rwYWE06xJSf_BWhyPCP-bbHG7JfkGuY2KBjRgegOA=&emci=56d8a380-d651-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=4e23e5b4-e051-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=6971390"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0068A5" FACE="Lato">New Member Application | Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">The state budget is almost headed to Governor DeWine’s desk! The Conference Committee passed the final version in the middle of the night and is sending the bill to both the House and Senate for a final vote. You can watch updates at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://click.everyaction.com/k/110233558/553686031/377173152?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAxNy8xLzExNjE1NiIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI0ZTIzZTViNC1lMDUxLWYwMTEtOGY3Yy02MDQ1YmRmZThlOWMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogInJjaHBheTdAZ21haWwuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6_rwYWE06xJSf_BWhyPCP-bbHG7JfkGuY2KBjRgegOA=&emci=56d8a380-d651-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=4e23e5b4-e051-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=6971390"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0068A5" FACE="Lato">The Ohio Channel</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (OSILC) is partnering with DRO to host three advocacy trainings, and we would love to have you join! Click on the button below to a flyer where you can register.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Have a great rest of your week and weekend. Please reach out with any questions!</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Email:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0068A5" FACE="Lato">bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><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 COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Phone: 614-466-7264 ext. 113 </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><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><BR>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">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><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Helvetica">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Aptos">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, becaus</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4 FACE="Aptos">e low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) is looking for new members! If you or someone you know would like to apply,</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">the deadline is August 1, 2025.</FONT></B></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"> <FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">You can find more information at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://click.everyaction.com/k/110233556/553686028/462597896?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAxNy8xLzExNjE1NiIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI0ZTIzZTViNC1lMDUxLWYwMTEtOGY3Yy02MDQ1YmRmZThlOWMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogInJjaHBheTdAZ21haWwuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6_rwYWE06xJSf_BWhyPCP-bbHG7JfkGuY2KBjRgegOA=&emci=56d8a380-d651-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=4e23e5b4-e051-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=6971390"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0068A5" FACE="Lato">New Member Application | Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">The state budget is almost headed to Governor DeWine’s desk! The Conference Committee passed the final version in the middle of the night and is sending the bill to both the House and Senate for a final vote. You can watch updates at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://click.everyaction.com/k/110233558/553686031/377173152?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAxNy8xLzExNjE1NiIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI0ZTIzZTViNC1lMDUxLWYwMTEtOGY3Yy02MDQ1YmRmZThlOWMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogInJjaHBheTdAZ21haWwuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6_rwYWE06xJSf_BWhyPCP-bbHG7JfkGuY2KBjRgegOA=&emci=56d8a380-d651-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=4e23e5b4-e051-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=6971390"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0068A5" FACE="Lato">The Ohio Channel</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (OSILC) is partnering with DRO to host three advocacy trainings, and we would love to have you join! Click on the button below to a flyer where you can register.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Have a great rest of your week and weekend. Please reach out with any questions!</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Kindly,</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Brittanie</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#555555" FACE="Lato">Email:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0068A5" FACE="Lato">bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><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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