Fall 2015 

Ohio Connection 

American Council of the Blind of Ohio 
3805 N. High St., Suite 305 
Columbus, OH 43214 
1-800-835-2226 

THE ADA IN EVERYDAY LIFE By Vicky Prahin 

Most of you already know that 25 
years ago President George H. 
W. Bush signed Public Law 336, recognized 
as the Americans With Disabilities 
Act (ADA), into law, an act crafted 
by the 101st Congress. 

 In summary, that law says: 

(1)To provide a clear and comprehensive 
national mandate for the elimination 
of discrimination against individuals 
with disabilities; 
(2)To provide clear, strong, consistent, 
enforceable standards addressing 
discrimination against individuals 
with disabilities; 
(3)To ensure that the Federal Government 
plays a central role in enforcing 
the standards established in this Act 
on behalf of individuals with disabilities; 
and 
(4)To invoke the sweep of congressional 
authority, including the power to 
enforce the fourteenth amendment 
and to regulate commerce, in order 
to address the major areas of discrimination 
faced day-to-day by people 
with disabilities. 

Prior to 1990 we were “handicapped” 
rather than disabled. I still haven’t decided 
which term I prefer, but my philosophy 
has always been that everyone 
has some kind of handicap or disability. 
It might be something obvious like 
blindness or a missing limb; it might be 
one of those hidden flaws such as the 
inability to do math or to draw a straight 
line. Some flaws just cause more trouble 
in daily life. 

It’s all too easy to focus on the negative, 
the “I can’t do it” way of life and 
take the approach that someone else 
picks up all of the pieces. Harder is 
finding the strength and determination 
to try, to try again after failing, and to try 
a different tactic and succeed. The ADA 
offers support to get necessary education, 
to help gain employment, to experience 
as much of life as possible, but 

ultimately you achieve your goals 
through your own endeavors. 

Martina Navratilova, winner of a record 
nine Wimbledons, said, “Disability is a 
matter of perception. If you can do just 
one thing well, you're needed by some
one.” Instead of thinking about all of the 
things you can’t do, focus on what you 
can and how you can. Make a difference 
in your own life and affect someone 
else’s at the same time. 

ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE 

By Katie Frederick 

In December, 2014, President Obama 
signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience 
(ABLE) Act of 2013 (S. 313/ 

H.R. 647). This legislation allows people 
with disabilities or their beneficiaries 
to create savings accounts helping cover 
disability-related expenses. Incorporated 
into the IRS’s 529 plan for education, 
the Act allows for tax-advantaged 
savings, up to a state’s 529 plan limit. 
Previously, the Social Security Administration 
stated those who receive assistance, 
such as Supplemental Security 
Income (SSI) or Medicaid must not 
exceed a $2,000 asset limit; however, 
an ABLE savings account holder is allowed 
to save up to $100,000 annually 
and still maintain their SSI/Medicaid 
benefits. 

Eligible expenses that may be funded 
through an ABLE account include home 
modifications, tuition, transportation, 
and assistive technology. To qualify for 

an ABLE account one must have a significant 
disability prior to age 26. Each 
state is responsible for implementing 
the ABLE Act; Ohio HB 155 is state legislation 
ensuring Ohio effectively handles 
implementation. 

The American Council of the Blind of 
Ohio participated in a meeting with the 
state treasurer’s office explaining how 
the Act will benefit Ohioans and answered 
staff questions about disability-
related expenses concerning blindness 
and visual impairment. The treasurer’s 
office is also seeking public comments 
on implementing the ABLE Act in Ohio. 

Please email comments to ABLEcomments@
tos.ohio.gov and visit 
www.ohiotreasurer.gov/Ohio_able for 
the most up-to-date information about 
Ohio’s implementation, helping Ohioans 
with disabilities achieve a better life 
experience. 

ACB OHIO & INDIANA STATE CONFERENCE 
INFORMATION By Leah Noble 

Look for an exciting convention with Indiana 
from November 6-8, 2015. Don’t 
delay; make your reservations today! 
Room reservations must be made on or 
before October 16th. 

The conference will be held at the Garfield 
Suites Hotel located in the heart of 
downtown Cincinnati at 2 Garfield 
Place, 45202. To make reservations 
call 513-421-3355. Room rates are 
$89.00 plus tax for a 1 bedroom suite 
(1 queen bed). For a 2 bedroom suite 

room rates are $119 per night plus tax. 
The hotel has a shuttle to and from the 
Greyhound station or the Megabus 
stop. When you arrive, call 513-4213355, 
extension 0. If you’d like more 
information about the hotel please visit 
their web site at 
www.garfieldsuiteshotel.com 

If you are bringing items to the auction, 
please let us know by October 25th 
(acbo.director@gmail.com or 1-800835-
2226). 

2015 SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR OFFICERS & 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

By Terry Olandese & Leah Noble, Nominating Committee 

As is the custom of ACBO, each year at our annual conference, we review, nominate 
and elect our slate of Officers and Directors the Board. Below is the proposed slate of 
candidates for 2015. We will vote on the morning of November 7, so give these candidates 
some thought. 

Officers: 
Robert Rogers, First Vice-president 
Jill Noble, Second Vice-president 
Karen Spry, Secretary 

Directors to serve a two-year term: 
Lita Wesley 
Mary Ann Donelan 

Theresa Carroll 

Ann Pimley 
Sue Wesley 

Deborah Lori Woodall 

ACBO CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS 

UPDATED 7/23/15 

This article serves as notice of proposed 
corrections/changes to ACBO’s 
constitution and bylaws. 

Note: View the full constitution and bylaws 
on our website: www.acbohio.org 
under the “About Us” link. 

These are proposals for changes to the 
constitution: 

Article 3.4: 

Current: by cooperating in and aiding 
all worthwhile programs of public and 
private institutions of and for blind and 
visually impaired persons; 

Proposed: by working in close cooperation 
on programs of mutual interest 
with other public and private organizations 
of and for blind and visually impaired 
persons; 

Article 3.5: 

Current: by conducting programs of education, 
for blind and visually impaired 
persons, and for the general public that 
focuses on improved understanding of 
capabilities and aspirations of blind and 
visually impaired persons; 

Proposed: by conducting educational 
programs for blind and visually impaired 
persons and the general public which 
focus on improved understanding of capabilities 
and aspirations of blind and 
visually impaired persons; 

Article 4: Proposed: 
MEETINGS 

4.0. This corporation shall hold an annual 
membership meeting in conjunction 
with its annual convention, as well as 
four quarterly board of directors meetings 
during the year, all scheduled by 
the president in consultation with the 
board and the Convention Committee. 
4.1. Annual Business Meeting: At the 
annual business meeting, reports shall 
be presented to the membership on corporate 
finances, events during the year, 
board activities for the year, and corporation 
policies. 
The membership assembled shall elect 
board members and vote on the corporation’s 
business and policies. 

4.2. One of the four board meetings 
shall be held immediately prior to the 
annual convention for the purpose of fi

nalizing business before the annual 
meeting. There may be an additional 
post-convention meeting in the final 
hours of the convention to finalize business 
for the year. 

4.3. Special meetings of the corporation 
or the board of directors may be called 
at any time the president and/or the 
board deems such necessary. The 
president shall notify all board members, 
chapter Presidents, and any others 
specifically concern, of the date, 
time and place of any special board 
meetings at least ten days in advance 
of such meeting. In the case of a full 
meeting of the corporation, at least a 30 
-day notice to the membership is required. 
4.4. A verifiable affirmative majority vote 
of the board is necessary for scheduling 
of special meetings. A vote by telephone 
will suffice. 
4.5. Procedure: In the absence of provisions 
contained herein or in the bylaws, 
all proceedings of this corporation shall 
be conducted according to the most recent 
edition of "Roberts Rules of Order." 
ARTICLE 6.0: Any person at least 18 
years of age and committed to promoting 
the goals and purposes of ACBO, 

upon payment of its dues, may become 
a voting member of ACBO and 
also of the national ACB through the 
appropriate annual payment of dues by 
ACBO to the national office. 

6.1. There are 2 types of voting members: 
chapter members and members 
at-large. 
6.1.1. Chapter Members: Chapter 
members are individuals who actively 
participate in activities of an ACBO 
chapter and pay dues to it. 
6.1.2. Member At-large: A member at-
large is one who is unable, for various 
reasons, including travel restrictions, to 
actively participate in meetings of a 
chapter. In such case, one may pay 
dues directly to the ACBO office. 
6.2. Member In Good standing: A 
member in good standing is one 
whose dues are current and who has 
no outstanding debts with ACBO. 
6.3. Any member in good standing with 
ACBO may vote at the annual meeting, 
may make and second motions, may 
serve on committees, and is eligible to 
serve on the board of directors. 
6.4. If, for some reason, an individual 
falls in arrears with dues payments to 

ACBO, that individual shall lose the 
privileges of full participation as designated 
in article 6.3 of this constitution 
until some agreement between that individual 
and the executive director is 
reached. The treasurer and/or president 
shall have knowledge of the situation 
and may choose to intervene. 

If such a situation occurs between an 
individual and a chapter, it is the responsibility 
of the chapter to work out a 
solution with that individual. ACBO 
shall not intervene in such chapter 
business except that ACBO membership 
dues for that individual must be 
kept current. 

Article 12.11: 

Current: All having access to the corporate 
accounts shall be bonded. 

Proposed: All having access to the 
corporate accounts shall be bonded at 
the expense of ACBO. 

These are proposals for changes to the 
bylaws: 

ARTICLE II: CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP 
RECORDS 

2.0. Each chapter may forward its 
membership information and corresponding 
dues assessments to the ACBO 
Executive Director’s office at any 
time during the year. 

2.1. If a member is to be represented 
by ACBO at the ACB national convention, 
dues and membership information 
for that member must reach the ACBO 
office no later than February 15. 
2.2. If a member is to have full rights of 
participation at the ACBO annual meeting, 
that member must be a member of 
record of ACBO no later than 30 days 
prior to the annual meeting. 
Article 3.7: Credentials Committee: 

It is proposed that we remove this article, 
eliminating the Credentials Committee. 
The duties described are already 
performed by the Membership 
Committee. 

ACB CONVENTION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE 

OF A FIRST TIMER 

By Jenna McCartney 

I was privileged to be chosen as the Alternate 
Delegate to represent ACBO at 
the National Convention. I was very excited 
about the opportunity and wanted 
to share with you some of my thoughts 
and experiences while in Dallas. It was 
impossible for me to attend everything I 
wished to in a week. I will describe 
some of the sessions I attended and 
highlight some decisions made by ACB. 

From the moment I stepped off the 
plane in Texas, a volunteer was there 
to help if needed, and the hotel staff 
was great. I got lost many times, and, 
although I could figure out where I'd 
gone wrong eventually, it was nice to 
know that volunteers were around if I 
needed them. I could also stop at the 
information desk, where our own president 
Vicky Prahin practically lived, and 
ask for directions. 

On Sunday, I attended the Scholarship 
Luncheon and was inspired by the winners, 
including the winner from Ohio, 
Cassandra Mendez. It was great to 
hear all that these students are accomplishing 
and plan to do in the future. 
That afternoon, I attended the session 

iOS App Swap, where I learned about 
many useful apps I hadn't known of before 
and gave my own suggestions of 
apps I find useful. There was a large 
variety of apps and topics covered. I 
recommend that anyone using an iPhone, 
iPad, or iPod check out the recording 
of this and other sessions on 
www.acb.org. 

One very unique session I attended 
was "Introduction to Laughter Yoga." I'll 
admit I misread (or misheard) the title 
of this session when I signed up online 
and thought it was an introduction to 
Yoga. This was not the case at all. 
Laughter Yoga is apparently beneficial 
if practiced regularly in lowering symptoms 
of depression and improving 
overall quality of life. We sat around in 
a fairly large group and laughed while 
pretending to perform tasks such as 
brushing our hair, karate chopping, petting 
a dog, or swimming. It was admittedly 
strange, but it was fun, and I'm 
glad I gave it a try. 

I attended a session on the Past, Present, 
and Future of Guide Dog Harnesses. 
Lukas Frank from The Seeing 

93-year-old concentration camp survivor Jack Repp 
shared his life story at the Dallas Holocaust Museum. 

Eye talked about early 
versions of guide dogs, 
and not even having a 
harness as well as how 
guide dog harnesses 
have changed over the 
years. I was able to explore 
harnesses from 
different schools, times 
throughout guide dog 
history, and even a British 
guide dog harness. 
It was very enjoyable 
and informative. 

On Wednesday, I was signed up to go 
to the Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, but 
this trip was unfortunately canceled due 
to rain, so I spent my time in the exhibit 
hall. I will make more time for this next 
time since I did not get to go to all of 
the booths. There were so many exhibitors 
I should have taken an entire afternoon, 
and not the last day they were 
open, to go through them all. 

During Thursday's general session, 
Chen Guangcheng, the author of the 
book The Barefoot Lawyer, told us his 
story of growing up blind in China and 
escaping to the United States. All I can 
say about that, without taking up several 
pages, is his book is on BARD. Go 
read it! It is well worth your time. 

That afternoon, I went on a trip to the 
Holocaust Museum, and while I obviously 
cannot call that a fun experience, 
it most definitely was a humbling one, 
and I learned a lot. My fellow ACB 
members and I heard about the Holocaust 
from the perspective of a survivor 
who was kind enough to share his story 
with us. There was not a dry eye in the 
room. We also were allowed to touch 
items such as the wooden shoes warn 
in the concentration camps and a helmet 
from a Nazi uniform. I was very 
moved by the experience and am glad I 
went. Although I attended general sessions 
throughout the week, and many 
topics were discussed and decisions 
made, I will highlight just a few of those. 

Low Vision 

This resolution talked about the fact 
that many devices have speech output, 
such as Voiceover or Talkback, to help 
people who use speech to access devices, 
and some App Developers recognize 
the need for accessibility with 
speech in apps. However, the needs of 
those with low vision are not being as 
adequately addressed due to not having 
a document explaining the needs of 
low vision users. This resolution asked 
the technology committee to work with 
CCLVI in order to develop a document 
that will clearly outline these needs 
when concerning the accessibility of 
applications. This document would be 
available on the ACB website and distributed 
to whomever the Information 
Access Committee deemed appropriate. 

Resolution 1015.11. 

This resolution discussed the fact that 
there is no current national credential 
for assistive technology professionals 
or trainers. In many places around the 
country, trainers are assumed to be 
competent in the use of assistive technology 
because of their visual impairment, 
informal reputation, or self-
proclaimed experience with assistive 
tech. ACB asked the Academy for Certification 
and Rehabilitation Education 
Professionals (ACBREP) to develop 

standards to ensure the competence of 
Assistive Technology Trainers. I hadn't 
really given this issue much thought 
before, but was excited that this resolution 
passed. It will help people all 
over the country to receive the same 
level of technology training and certification 
for trainers. 

Greyhound 

Greyhound provides transportation 
throughout the U.S. and Canada, and 
many of us who are blind, visually impaired, 
and/or have multiple disabilities 
use Greyhound to travel independently. 
It is not currently possible for someone 
who is blind to make ticket reservations 
on the website independently 
because the Greyhound websites are 
not accessible. Also, when using the 
phone as an alternative to using the 
internet, blind people have been 
charged an administrative fee for the 
assistance of booking a ride. These 
charges were not waived as a reasonable 
accommodation. ACB urged 
Greyhound to immediately make a 
plan to make its websites accessible 
and involve the disability committee, 
and immediately implement policies 
that allow people with disabilities who 
use the telephone to make reservations 
be given the same opportunities 
for discounts given to anyone using the 
websites. 

Proposed ACB Changes 

Along with the resolutions discussed 
above, ACB proposed several changes 
to ACB documentation. One of these 
changes involves the Board of Publications 
and the serving of partial terms. 
This sentence was added: "Any member 
of the Board of Publications, whether 
appointed or elected, who serves 
more than half of the assigned duration 
of a term shall have the term counted 
as a full term served." Terms are two 
years long. 

Another change had to do with the record 
date for voting at national convention: 
"Each voting member attending an 
annual conference and convention 
shall be entitled to one (1) vote, provided 
that the person was a member prior 
to the record date of the conference 
and convention, which shall be thirty 

(30) days prior to the opening session.” 
So, if you want to vote at convention, 
make sure you are a member before 
the month before convention. 
Overall, ACB Convention 2015 was a 
blast, and I learned a lot. I definitely 
wish to attend future conventions, and I 
hope this article has piqued the interest 
of those of you who have never been to 
the convention before. I highly recommend 
you give it a try. Maybe I will see 
you in Minnesota in 2016! 

SCHOLARSHIP 
UPDATES 

By Katie Frederick 

Have you ever wondered what has become 
of the ACB Ohio scholarship winners? 
In this edition we shine the spotlight 
on Jim Debus and Rachel Zeiter. 

Jim Debus, Linwood Walker 
Scholarship recipient 

James “Jim” Debus received the Linwood 
Walker scholarship. He started 
studies towards a Master's in Special 
Education with an emphasis in Orientation 
and Mobility; he is an online student 
at Texas Tech University. Jim has 
served twice as the USABA Body Mass 
Index Coordinator, working with blind 

and visually impaired athletes across 
the country. He mentored a student 
with Asperger’s and has worked as a 
Contract Management Specialist for 
CABVI and interned for Columbus Recreation 
and Parks as a Recreation Facilitator. 
Jim says, “Something I find 
very gratifying about the profession of 
O&M is that my daily responsibilities 
will be changing, depending on the 
needs and ability levels of my clients.” 

Rachel Zeiter, winner of the Nola 
Webb-McKinney Scholarship 

Rachel Zeiter received the Nola Webb-
McKinney scholarship. Attending Cedarville 
University, majoring in Special 
Education and minoring in Spanish, Bible, 
and Youth Ministry, Rachel actively 
participated in campus and community 

activities. She helped at her church, 
volunteered at Nationwide Children’s 
Hospital, served as a mentor at the 
Green County Juvenile Detention Center, 
and served as an officer in Chi Delta 
Epsilon, a student organization for 
education majors on campus. 

After graduation Rachel hopes to work 
in an inner city public school, teaching 
students who may be economically disadvantaged. 
Rachel chose her minors 
so she could work at her church during 
the summer, helping youth and adults 
during her free time. 

Receiving a scholarship during the 
2014 National Conference and Convention 
gave Rachel the chance to 
learn more about the council, network 
with other teachers who are blind or 
visually impaired, learn about assistive 
technology, and make new friends; she 
looks forward to becoming more involved 
with ACB in the future. 

CROSSWALKS TO CIVIL RIGHTS 

By Mary Hiland 

[The following writer received a cash 
prize for this contribution to the essay 
contest which was part of the Columbus 
celebration of the 25th anniversary 
of the ADA.]EDITORS NOTE: The second 
prize winning essay will appear in 
a future issue. 

In 1963, it was terrifying to cross a 
street. Unsure if the light had changed, 
as a blind student; I waited on the curb, 
drew a deep breath, and took my 
chances. Audible pedestrian signals 
had not been invented, and para transit 
was unheard-of. There were no offices 
for students with disabilities. Life as a 
blind student was a constant challenge. 

Now I ponder the impact that the Americans 
with Disabilities Act has had on 
my life as I wait for the light to change 
and cross the street into my present 
life. 

I’m on my way to work. I use a computer 
with a screen-reader that allows me 
to perform my tasks as efficiently as my 
sighted co-workers. The elevators in 
my building are marked with braille. 
Our restrooms have accessible stalls, 
large enough for a wheelchair or a ser

vice dog. Parking spots near the front 
door of the building are designated for 
use by those whose disabilities prevent 
their walking any great distance. 

On my lunch hour, I use an ATM to get 
some cash for lunch. Now, because all 
ATM’s are fully accessible with audio 
output, nobody else has to know my 
business. When we get to the restaurant, 
I’m offered a braille menu. These 
days, I am never refused entrance to a 
restaurant with my guide dog. This was 
not always the case, before the passage 
of the ADA. Sadly, many cab drivers 
deny potential passengers with 
guide dogs. But the ADA puts teeth into 
the law that anywhere the public is allowed, 
so also are service animals. 

Tonight, after paying some bills, using 
the brailed utility and credit card statements, 
I’m going to see a movie. Many 
theaters are now equipped with technology 
required to bring audio description 
to movie patrons who are blind, 
and closed caption for those who are 
deaf. The ADA has brought empowerment 
for the civil rights of Americans 
with disabilities, from being able to 
cross a street safely to being able to 

fully participate in social activities. 

The ADA sets a standard for assuring 
civil rights that once were considered a 
dream. Making accessible everything 
from restrooms to textbooks to technology 
to TV programs is now a reality. 
What once were considered special 
services are now our civil rights. 

Today, it’s not terrifying to cross a 
street. I push a button on a pole, which 
houses the audible pedestrian signal. 
Then my dog guide and I head to the 
edge of the street that no longer has a 
curb. Instead, there are little bumps in 
the pavement called tactile warnings. 
Thanks to the ADA, this corner can now 
be crossed easily by a person in a 
wheelchair. More importantly to me as 
a blind person, I am confident that I’m 
standing in the right spot. Now a clear 
and loud voice announces, “Walk sign 
is on,” and I give my dog the command 
to go forward into an even brighter future. 

ACBO Community Shares 
Campaign Codes 

State of Ohio 19003 
City of Columbus 60240 
Franklin County 60240 
Ohio State University 60240 
Columbus State1061 

BITS & BYTES 

Prevent Blindness and CDC are working 
to raise awareness about the dangers 
of smoking relative to one’s vision, 
by providing education, tools and resources 
to help smokers quit. You’ll find 
additional free information on a variety 
of eye health topics such as AMD, cataracts, 
and diabetic retinopathy as well 
as tips on how leading a healthy lifestyle 
can help save sight. Find a free to 
download at: 
www.preventblindness.org/smoking 

Computers for the Blind offers a variety 
of free or low-cost technology and software 
to the visually-impaired community. 
See details here: http:// 
www.computersfortheblind.net/ 
weprovide.html 

Did you ever suspect your abilities as a 
job applicant, particularly if you have a 
disability? Well then, please read this 
thought-provoking post addressing any 
self-doubts: “Dear Hiring Manager: All 
the Disability-Related Skills I Can't Put 
on My Resume” 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarahblahovec/
dear-hiring-manager-all-thedisability-
related-skills-i-cant-put-on-my 
-resume_b_6732922.html 

Work From Home: While work is work, 
this blog gives thoughtful consideration 
and some great resources for those 
https:// 
usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2015/04/ 
03/getting-hired-for-work-at-home-is-adifferent-
process/ 

Learning Ally: If you're a college student 
who is blind or visually impaired, 
Learning Ally can help you start the 
next school year strong. In partnership 
with the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, 
Learning Ally is piloting The College 
Success Program, a research-based 
program designed specifically for college 
students who are blind or visually 
impaired. The program offers an online 
curriculum that includes articles, interviews, 
podcasts, quizzes and more to 
help you on the college journey. Start 
by checking out the resources on 
LearningAlly.org/collegesuccess and 

signing up to receive mentoring in the 
2015 fall semester. All of our mentors 
are blind or visually impaired and have 
recently completed college. They understand 
the barriers you might be facing 
and are ready to share their wisdom 
and advice with you. To learn 
more about our program, visit 
www.learningally.org/ 
collegesuccess. 

"Section 8" Scams Cheat People 
Looking for Housing Assistance” 

People looking for Housing Choice 
Voucher Program ("Section 8") housing 
assistance should know that scammers 
sometimes use websites that claim to 
offer registration for public housing 
waiting lists. The sites may ask you 
to pay a fee, when no fee is actually required 
to apply for the Housing Choice 
Voucher program. Some of these fake 
websites even ask you to pay the first 
month's rent up front. Apply for housing 
assistance through your local U.S. Department 
of Housing and Urban Development 
Public Housing Agency. Need 
help finding affordable housing or want 

to learn more about your housing 
rights? Check out Disability.gov's 
Housing Guide. 

Blind Ability: Here is the link to the remarkable 
video on “Blind Ability” from 
the ACB National Convention: https:// 

www.youtube.com/watch? 
v=5e5payf2QMc&feature=youtu.be 

RespectAbility Report: This new 
online publication presents Nonpartisan 
Political Commentary on 2016 Elections, 
with a Focus on candidates and 
Disability issues:
www.TheRespectAbilityReport.org. 

Study Abroad: As part of the Generation 
Study Abroad initiative to increase 
opportunity to study abroad, MIUSA and 
the study abroad provider CIEE has 
partnered to offer full scholarships to 

U.S. college students with disabilities. 
While Spring scholarships were 
due September 1, additional scholarships 
are due October 1 and later. 
Scholarships are available for 2016 to 
study abroad on one of CIEE’s four-
week summer programs or during the 
spring semester at the new Global Institute 
in Berlin, Germany. Details 
here: http://list-manage.us1.listmanage.
com/track/click? 
u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=a 
04bdbeb8c&e=hFIk44cJLE For direct 
application, see http://www.ciee.org/ 
study-abroad/miusa/ 

Theresa Carroll 
Editor 

Michelle Spillan 
Assistant Editor 

Thanks to the contributors: Katie 
Frederick, Mary Hiland, Jenna 
McCartney, Leah Noble, Terry 
Olandese and Vicky Prahin. 

The Ohio Connection is a quarterly 
publication of the American Council 
of the Blind of Ohio. Please submit 
your material in print or through email. 
Please include your name, 
address and phone number. Send 
items for the next issue to ac-
bo.newsletter@gmail.com by November 
15. 

American Council of the Blind of Ohio 
3805 N. High St., Suite 305 
Columbus, Ohio 43214 

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