<div><div style="font-size:inherit"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:1px;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgb(0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif;font-size:inherit"><div style="font-size:inherit;font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif" dir="auto">Good morning DeafBlind Committee members and all participants,<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">I have an announcement.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Julia Felts, who used to work for Columbus Speech & Hearing before it closed, shared this information with me. She is now part of the DeafBlind Culture Workshop Committee.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">This workshop is not affiliated with the Ohio Affiliate DeafBlind Committee. It is simply another opportunity for DeafBlind individuals to receive information, connect with others, and attend a community event.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Columbus Speech & Hearing closed permanently and unexpectedly. The SSP Program is currently working to find a new home. In the meantime, a DeafBlind Culture Workshop will be held in Toledo on April 30, 2026.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">All are welcome to attend, and CEUs will be available for those who are interested.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">DeafBlind Culture Workshop \u2013 Toledo<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Location: <br style="font-size:inherit">Larc Lane Center Training Center (Door O) <br style="font-size:inherit">1155 Larc Lane, Toledo<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Date and Time: <br style="font-size:inherit">April 30, 2026 <br style="font-size:inherit">9:30 AM to 5:00 PM <br style="font-size:inherit">Check-in begins at 8:45 AM<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Cost: <br style="font-size:inherit">$20 cash or check <br style="font-size:inherit">Lunch included<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">CEUs: <br style="font-size:inherit">Interpreters: up to .5 CEUs <br style="font-size:inherit">Social Workers and Counselors: 5 ethics CEUs<br style="font-size:inherit"><br>Link for registration <div style="font-size:inherit;font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif"><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Sm-g5cQeAU2Pc-fdFfJhNPA3DT0iNVxCpUARQ6fNd1lURFdDWk1ESFA1Sk9COUhDWExBUVA3OEdGVC4u&origin=QRCode" style="font-size:inherit;font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif">https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Sm-g5cQeAU2Pc-fdFfJhNPA3DT0iNVxCpUARQ6fNd1lURFdDWk1ESFA1Sk9COUhDWExBUVA3OEdGVC4u&origin=QRCode</a></div><br><br><br style="font-size:inherit">Payment by check: <br style="font-size:inherit">Dr. Jamie L. McCartney <br style="font-size:inherit">Memo: DB Culture Workshop <br style="font-size:inherit">6606 Chesham Ave NE <br style="font-size:inherit">Canton, Ohio 44721<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Venmo: <br style="font-size:inherit">@Jamie-McCartney-9<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Schedule: <br style="font-size:inherit">9:30 AM to 10:30 AM \u2013 DeafBlind Simulation Activity <br style="font-size:inherit">10:45 AM to 1:45 PM \u2013 \u201cI\u2019m So Amazing\u201d Documentary with DeafBlind-led small group discussions <br style="font-size:inherit">1:45 PM to 2:30 PM \u2013 DeafBlind Panel Discussion <br style="font-size:inherit">2:45 PM to 4:00 PM \u2013 ProTactile Basics <br style="font-size:inherit">4:00 PM to 5:00 PM \u2013 CEU Survey and Closing<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Short Panelist Bios: <br style="font-size:inherit">Jimmy Reardon \u2014 DeafBlind community member and advocate <br style="font-size:inherit">Arthur Roehrig \u2014 DeafBlind advocate, presenter, and leader in the DeafBlind community <br style="font-size:inherit">Terrence \u201cTerry\u201d Blosser \u2014 DeafBlind leader, advocate, and board member <br style="font-size:inherit">Jason Judy \u2014 DeafBlind trainer, ProTactile presenter, and community advocate<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Important note: <br style="font-size:inherit">Cancellation by Friday, April 17, 2026 will result in a 100% refund. <br style="font-size:inherit">For questions or accommodations before April 17, contact <a href="mailto:jmccar15@kent.edu" target="_blank" style="font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif">jmccar15@kent.edu</a>.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Thank you </div><div style="font-size:inherit;font-family:"times new roman","new york",times,serif" dir="auto"><br></div></span><br></div><br style="font-size:inherit"></div>
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