Friday, November 6, 2026

8:30 AM to 10:15 AM - Convention Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up

Location Ballroom Foyer

 Join us on Zoom for the Board Meeting, General Sessions and the Banquet.Everyone will be muted!https://zoom.us/j/4081850851Meeting ID: 408 185 0851 

10:30 AM to Noon - Ohio Board of Directors Meeting

Location: Salon E.

 

12:15 PM to 1:45 PM P&G seminarBeyond the Agenda: Welcome Procter & Gamble!

 The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio is delighted to welcome Procter & Gamble (P&G) to our 80th State Convention. With a decade-long commitment to disability representation, accessibility, and inclusive innovation, Procter & Gamble has been working to make advertising, products, packaging, branding, recruitment, and product development more accessible and inclusive. We warmly invite you to attend the P&G seminar and discover how accessibility is shaping their work. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience about initiatives, participate in an engaging question-and-answer session, and explore accessible products and materials. Attendees can also take home stickers designed to add tactile symbols to their own products. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about innovations that can make everyday experiences more accessible. Please join us for this special seminar on Friday, November 6, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in the Tradewinds Room. We hope you’ll make plans to attend and be part of this exciting conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! Note: The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American international consumer goods corporation incorporated and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company was founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM - Social Security Administration (SSA) Presentation By popular demand, the 80th State of Ohio Convention is pleased to welcome the Social Security Administration (SSA)! Join us in the Kiefaber Room for an informative presentation covering:

  • Working While Disabled
  • The 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
  • Social Security programs and services for blind Ohioans and people with disabilities
  • Understanding benefits, work incentives, retirement, and policies

 Teresa Busher, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, will be on hand to share valuable information, explain complex policies in clear, accessible terms, and answer your questions. Whether you are considering employment, planning for retirement, exploring work incentives, or simply seeking a better understanding of Social Security policies and procedures, this session will provide helpful information to support your decisions about maintaining, transitioning from, or managing your benefits. Please bring your questions! All questions are welcome. However, to protect your privacy, please refrain from sharing personal or confidential information in this group setting. We look forward to seeing you there and providing this valuable opportunity to learn more about the programs and services available to our community. 

12:30 PM to 1:45 PM - Convention Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up

Location: Ballroom Foyer

Opening General Session

2:00 PM - Call to Order Richard Payne, President, NFB of Ohio 

Invocation: Rev., Dr. Carolyn Peters, President, Ohio Communities of Faith Division, and Member, Board of Directors, NFB of Ohio

2:05 PM - Opening ceremonies: 

  • Color Guard presentation
  • Singing of the national anthem

2:15 PM - Welcome to Dayton

Honorable Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss.

2:25 PM - Opening Remarks from the Host Chapters

Presented by the Miami Valley and Springfield Chapters.

2:35 PM - National Representative Report

Mark A. Riccobono, National President, National Federation of the Blind.

3:15 PM - HB 374: Prescription Drug Readers

Representative Mark Sigrist, Ohio House District 10.

3:40 PM - Opportunity for Ohioans with Disabilities

Kevin Miller, Director.

4:00 PM - State of Ohio ADA Coordinator

Chelsea Wonski-Morgan.

4:25 PM - Updates from Clovernook

Jen DuBois, CEO, Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

4:45 PM - Thriving, Not Retiring: The Aging Workforce, Contribution, Success, and Purpose

Nedra Johnson, DFAS Customer Support and Fiscal Services.

5:00 PM - Adjourn

General Session resumes at 9:00 AM Saturday.

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Hospitality

Come to Join in on the fun, food and social activities in the Tradewinds Room.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Ohio Community Service Division Meeting

Patricia McPherson, President.Location: Salon F.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users Division Meeting

Luann Bowers, President.Location: Salon G.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Resolutions Committee Meeting

Mike Bullis, Chair. All are welcome to attend. Resolutions adopted by the convention become the policy of the organization.Location: Salon H.

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Ohio Communities of Faith Division Meeting

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Peters, President. This diverse group of blind members represents many faith traditions. Join the business meeting, participate in elections, and learn about available resources.Location: Kiefaber Room.

7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Ohio At-Large Chapter Meeting

Colleen Roth, President.Location: Salon G.

8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - Blind Parents Meeting

Masquenada Douglas, Chair.Location: Salon F.

8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - Rookie Roundup

First-time convention attendees are invited to meet President Payne, members of the Ohio Board of Directors, and National President Mark Riccobono. Leaders will welcome attendees, answer questions, and preview weekend activities.Location: Salon H.

8:30 PM - Nominating Committee Meeting

This is a closed meeting.Location: River Park Room.

9:30 PM - Talent Showcase

If you have a unique skill or creative passion, share your artistry with fellow convention attendees. For more information, contact Jessica Stover, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Greater Akron Chapter, at 330-417-4935. Location: Location: Salon E.