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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Greetings!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">The link is the ASL version of the announcement below. This version is also captioned with voice over. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h_8NpRH_dw"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h_8NpRH_dw</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><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="#000000" FACE="Aptos">I am very excited to share that Vancro has been awarded the contract to provide Support Service Provider/Co-Navigator (SSP/CN) services for the State of Ohio, and we are officially getting started!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Over the coming weeks, our team will continue to meet with key stakeholders as we plan a community meet-and-greet, and prepare to host an SSP/CN training . Most importantly, we are now accepting applications for both SSP/Co-Navigators and DeafBlind program participants.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">The program is available to Ohioans who have both hearing and vision loss. Participants may use ASL or spoken English and may have limited vision or be completely blind. Services are individualized based on each person’s communication preferences, access needs, and goals.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">If you are unfamiliar with SSP/CN services and think you or someone you know may qualify for the program, this short video link provides a helpful introduction. It is in ASL with captions and voice over:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZv61MITar8"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZv61MITar8</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><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="#000000" FACE="Aptos">We have also included accessible PDF materials that provide additional information about the program, how to apply for services, and how to apply to become an SSP/CN. Please feel free to review and share these materials with anyone who may be interested. We will be sending Braille versions and hard copies out as soon as they are available. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">If you would like to apply to receive SSP/CN services or are interested in becoming an SSP/CN, you may submit an application using the appropriate form below. Once we receive your application we will reach out to onboard program participants and previously trained SSPs to start services right away. You may also contact us to sign up by email, text, voice, or videophone. We can also send this application in an email if that’s easier. Just let us know! </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">If you are a new SSP we will be announcing a training date very soon. Please submit an application now so that we can be planful in securing a training location. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">We are happy to answer any questions and assist with the application process. Just give us a call or send us a message! </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">We are honored and delighted to be serving Ohio! </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Form to apply for SSP/CN services:<BR>
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://airtable.com/appzLVoy4zyvPQq6p/pagXUeBTEmaeUHbGY/form"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">https://airtable.com/appzLVoy4zyvPQq6p/pagXUeBTEmaeUHbGY/form</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><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="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Form to apply to become an SSP/CN:<BR>
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="https://airtable.com/appzLVoy4zyvPQq6p/pagtRUyDA523Bdmqj/form"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">https://airtable.com/appzLVoy4zyvPQq6p/pagtRUyDA523Bdmqj/form</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><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="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Our Ohio SSP/CN team is available to help!!</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">We are truly excited to begin this work in Ohio and look forward to building a strong, responsive SSP/CN program in partnership with the DeafBlind community.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Cory, Mark, and Larry</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Contact information:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Mark Lucero-Muniz<BR>
Lead SSP/CN and Communication Facilitator Program Manager<BR>
Email:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:Mark.LuceroMuniz@vancro.com"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Mark.LuceroMuniz@vancro.com</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><BR>
<FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">VP: 505-445-6306<BR>
Text: 505-584-8195</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Cory Brunner<BR>
Senior Vice President – Program Oversight and Support<BR>
Email:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:Cory.Brunner@vancro.com"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Cory.Brunner@vancro.com</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><BR>
<FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Voice/Text: 702-329-7131<BR>
VP: 802-275-0104</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Larry Daniel III<BR>
SSP Program Scheduler<BR>
Email:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:Larry.Daniel@vancro.com"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">Larry.Daniel@vancro.com</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><BR>
<FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Aptos">VP: 505-378-6296<BR>
Text: 702-329-7133</FONT></SPAN></P>
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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><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="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Helvetica">937/829/3368</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></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><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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