[blindkid] 2011 National Federation of The Blind Convention Ajenda!
Carol Castellano
carol.joyce.castellano at gmail.com
Mon May 23 23:50:43 UTC 2011
Darian, I'm with you. This will be number 22 for
me and I'm STILL excited! See you all there!
Carol
At 12:59 PM 5/23/2011, you wrote:
>Penny, I don't think the nerves and
>excitement ever go away. This Is convention
>number 6 (not by any sense a large number) and
>I love it and still get the mix of nerves
>and anticipation. It's like mixing business
>with pleasure, family with work, but in the best
>possible way! I'm not a parent, but i always
>love the energy of the parents division, and I
>so want to check out all of the exciting things
>that are going on and meet all of you amazing
>folks! Can't wait to see you all
>there! Darian On 5/23/11, Penny Duffy
><pennyduffy at gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you
>Darian. > > I know i hadn't seen it yet. I was
>prepared to be 'overwhelmed' and this > didnt'
>disappoint. Wow... a little scared but so
>excited. > > > > -- > --Penny > ---------- >
>Adventures with Abby -
>visionfora.blogspot.com > > > On Sun, May 22,
>2011 at 9:11 PM, Darian Smith
><dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello
>all, >> appoligies if you've already recieved
>this, but I wanted to make >> sure that everyone
>got a hold of the ajenda for national
>convention! >> I'm atatching this to
>this E-mail and it also shall be posted in >>
>the body of this message for ease of
>access. >> Thanks so much andI look forward to
>seeing all of you there! >> -
>Darian >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 2011 ANNUAL
>CONVENTION >> >> ORLANDO,
>FLORIDA >> >> JULY 3 to
>JULY 8 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> NFB
>Pledge >> >> I pledge to participate
>actively in the effort of the National >>
>Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
>opportunity, and security >> for the blind; to
>support the policies and programs of the
>Federation; >> and to abide by its
>constitution. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> THE
>MEMBERS OF THE >> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE
>BLIND OF FLORIDA >> WELCOME YOU TO THE >> 71st
>ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE >> NATIONAL FEDERATION
>OF THE BLIND >> >> Marc Maurer, President >>
>National Federation of the Blind >> 200 East
>Wells Street at Jernigan Place >> Baltimore,
>Maryland 21230 >> >> Mary Ellen Jernigan,
>Chairwoman >> Convention Organization and
>Activities >> >> Dan Hicks, President >>
>National Federation of the Blind of Florida >>
>504 South Armenia Avenue, #1319-B >> Tampa,
>Florida 33609 >> >> Rosen Shingle Creek >> 9939
>Universal Boulevard >> Orlando, Florida 32819 >>
>(866) 996-9939 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
>Welcome to the 71st annual convention of the
>National Federation of >> the Blind being held
>in Orlando at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel.
>An >> article giving a detailed description of
>the layout of the hotel >> appeared in the May
>Monitor. That article is reprinted
>immediately >> after the “Convention Notes,â€
>which are at the conclusion of the >> program
>listings. Check the “Notes†for further
>information about a >> variety of convention
>topics. When you check in to the hotel, you
>will >> be asked to confirm your departure date.
>If you decide to leave >> earlier than the
>departure date you confirm when you check in,
>there >> will be a $50 change fee. >> >> ROOKIE
>ROUNDUP >> All first-time convention
>attendees are cordially invited to >> attend a
>reception from 8:00 to 10:00 pm on Sunday in the
>Panzacola >> F-1 Ballroom, Level 1. President
>Maurer and other Federation leaders >> will be
>on hand to welcome you to the convention and
>preview the >> week’s activities. Veteran
>conventioneers should urge all first-timers >>
>to attend this special event. Also, first-time
>rookies are invited to >> join an informal, fun
>gathering on Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 2:00
>pm >> in the Affiliate Action Suite
>14230. >> >> REGISTRATION &
>PREREGISTRATION >> Registration
>activities take place in the Sebastian
>Ballroom >> Pre-function area, Level 1 beginning
>at 9:00 am on Monday; at 8:30 am >> on Tuesday;
>and at other times as listed throughout the
>week. The fee >> for registration at convention
>is $20 per person. All those attending >> the
>convention (both local and out of town people)
>are asked to >> register. Convention
>registration is a requirement for door prize >>
>eligibility and a number of other convention
>activities. We condition >> rates for hotel
>rooms on proof of registration, including the
>showing >> of an NFB registration badge if
>requested. >> >> EXHIBITS AND NFB
>INDEPENDENCE MARKET >> Exhibits and the
>NFB Independence Market are on display in >>
>Sebastian >> K and L Ballrooms, Level 1. There
>is a special Sponsor-level >> exhibitors preview
>for convention attendees on Monday morning
>from >> 9:00 to 11:00. >> Exhibit hall hours of
>operation are: >> Monday (Sponsors only)
>9:00 to 11:00 am >> Monday 11:00
>am to 5:00 pm >> Tuesday 8:30 am
>to 5:00 pm >> Wednesday Noon to
>1:45 pm and from 7:00 to 10:00
>pm >> Thursday Noon to
>1:45 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm >> >> >>
>Independence Market hours of operation
>are: >> Monday 9:00 am to 5:00
>pm >> Tuesday 8:30 am to 5:00
>pm >> Wednesday Noon to 1:45
>pm >> Thursday Noon to
>1:45 pm (final time slot to visit >> the
>Market) >> >> >> >> NFB BLIND DRIVER TEST
>TRACK >> Participate in the research
>behind the building of nonvisual >> interfaces
>empowering a blind person to drive. Test the
>current NFB >> Blind Driver Challenge™
>interfacess on a simulator operated by
>graduate >> students at Virginia Tech and
>complete a short survey. Visit Sebastian >> L-1
>Ballroom, Level 1 (near the exhibit hall) during
>the following >>
>hours: >> Sunday 10:00 am to
>noon and 1:00 to 5:00
>pm >> Monday 9:00 am to noon
>and 1:00 to 5:00
>pm >> Tuesday 8:00 to 11:00
>am >> Wednesday Noon to 1:45 pm
>and 6:30 to 8:30
>pm >> Thursday Noon to
>1:45 pm >> >> K-NFB’S BLIO READER >> MAKING
>BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE! >> Blio fulfills
>our dream: “Same book, same time, same
>priceâ€; equal >> access for everyone including
>the blind. Blio is free e-reader >> software
>designed for presentation of digital media,
>developed and >> distributed by K-NFB Reading
>Technology, Inc. Shop the Blio bookstore >> and
>know that any book you buy you can read with no
>transcription or >> conversion for accessibility
>required. Enjoy access to more than >> three
>million free books using Blio, the new
>touchstone in e-book >> reading technology. To
>learn more, come to one of our demonstration >>
>sessions listed in the agenda on Sunday, Monday,
>and Thursday or visit >> Blio.com on a computer
>near you. >> >> SPECIAL ATTENTION ITEMS >> >> •
>The Presidential Suite (13217), the Convention
>Orgganization and >> Activities Suite (13216),
>the Affiliate Action & Rookie Activities >>
>Suite (14230), and the Florida Affiliate Suite
>(14231) are all open >> during much of the
>convention. All are welcome to come to these
>suites >> to visit. Appointments to meet with
>Dr. Maurer may be made at the >> Presidential
>Suite. >> >> >> >> • Banquuet tickets ($60.00)
>may be purchased at registration. No >> tickets
>will be available after 2:00 pm on Wednesday. At
>the Banquet >> Exchange Table you may make
>arrangements to reserve a specific seat >> for
>yourself or for a group of up to ten people. On
>the evening of the >> banquet, tickets will be
>collected at the tables. >> >> • Generral
>Sessions will be held in Sebastian I and J
>Ballrooms, Level 1. >> >> • NLS Oral History
>Program—MaryBeth Wi Wise of the National
>Library >> Service for the Blind and Physically
>Handicapped is interviewing >> clients of the
>NLS for an oral history of the service at
>convention >> this year. If you are interested
>in being interviewed, please call >> Ms. Wise at
>(301) 651-6861. >> >> • Individduals needing to
>conduct business with the NFB Treasurer may >>
>do so by going to Wekiwa 9, Level 2 on Wednesday
>between 5:30 and 7:30 >> pm, or on Thursday
>between noon and 2:00
>pm. >> >> >> >> CONVENTION
>AGENDA >> SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 >> >> 7:30 -
>8:45 am—AMATEUR RADIO DIVIISION EMERGENCY
>PREPAREDNESS >> Suwannee 11, Level 2 >> Discuss
>convention frequencies, hotel architectural
>features, and >> distributing special FM
>receivers for the hearing-impaired and >>
>Spanish-speaking attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby
>(ka0vba), President >> >> 7:30 am - 4:45
>pm—”WHEN I GROW UP
A Conference for Families
>and >> Teacheers of Blind/Visually Impaired
>Children >> Panzacola F-1, Level 1 >> 7:30
>to 8:45 am—Registration: adults $330; children
>(5 to 18) $15 >> 9:00 to 11:00
>am—Confference >> 11:00 am to 4:45
>pm—Concurrent Workshops ((see agenda
>listings) >> Sponsored by the NFB’s National
>Organization of Parents of Blind >> Children
>Division (NOPBC); Laura Weber, President >> >>
>7:30 am - 5:00 pm—SSTRUCTURED DISCOVERY: THE
>HISTORY, THE LEGACY, AND >> THE FUTURE—TENTH
>ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION
>AND MOBILITY >> CONFERENCE >> Panzacola F-2
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> 7:30 to 8:30
>am—Registration; 8:30 am—Confereerence
>begins >> NBPCB Fees (includes lunch):
>Students $75; Professionals $100 >> 12:00
>noon to 2:00 pm—NBPPCB Awards Luncheon in
>Panzacola F-4. >> Sponsors: National Blindness
>Professional Certification Board (NBPCB); >>
>National Association of Blind Rehabilitation
>Professionals (NABRP); >> and the Professional
>Development & Research Institute on Blindness >>
>(PDRIB) at the Louisiana Tech University.
>Chairperson: Dr. Edward Bell >> >> 8:30
>am—”CHILD-CARE (Preregistration by June 15 was
>required) >> Suwannee 14, 15, 16, and 17, Level
>2 >> Please see “Convention Notes†for
>further information. >> >> 8:30 - 11:30 am—A
>FIRST LOOK AT JAWS 13—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC >> P>
>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1 >> Join Eric
>Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for a session
>covering the new >> details surrounding JAWS
>development. In addition to many >>
>demonstrations of JAWS 12 with Settings Center
>and support for IE 9, >> this will also be the
>first look at JAWS 13 scheduled for public
>beta >> in September 2011. >> >> SUNDAY, JULY
>3, Continued >> >> 8:30 am - 5:00 pm—NFB
>JERRNIGAN INSTITUTE’S (NFBJI) ACCESS
>TECHNOLOGY >> SEMINARS >> Wekiwa 6, Level
>2 >> 8:30 - 10:00 am—Accessibiliity for
>Androids: finding the accessibility >>
>and >> barriers in Android-driven
>devices; >> 10:00 am - 12:00 noon—eBook
>Accessibility: covering Blio, Kindle foor >>
>PC, >> Adobe Digital Editions, and other
>platforms; >> 1:30 - 3:00 pm—There’s an
>Accessible Appp for That, You Know: making
>the >> most of the apps on your phone for
>productivity, home automation, >>
>etc.; >> 3:30 - 5:00 pm—How to Build an
>Accessible Web Site: outlining simple >>
>ways >> to make your Web site accessible
>and easy to navigate. >> >> 9:00 am - 3:00
>pm—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR >> Wekiwa 9,
>Level 22 >> Recession? Jobless
>recovery? Seventy percent unemployment rate
>among >> the blind? None of it matters if you
>know how to find a job in >> today’s
>environment. The rules are changing, and if
>you’re smart, you >> can make your own. Come
>to the seminar and find out how. Dick Davis, >>
>Chairperson >> >> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—ARTWORKKS
>AND ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES >> Panzacola H-4
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> Author/editor Debbie Kent
>Stein and author/artist Ann Cunningham host >> a
>drop-in art room featuring a variety of artworks
>available for >> exploration by touch. Also art
>materials are on hand, so visitors may >> work
>on their own creations—at no charge—and keep tp
>their finished >> design. So stop by, create,
>and enjoy! >> >> 10:00 am - 12:00 noon—GW MICRO
>PRODUCT TRAINING: WINDOW-EYES, ORABIS, >> AND
>VOCATEX PLUS (To register call 260-489-3671; Fee
>is $10.00) >> Panzacola H-2 Ballroom, Level 1 >>
>Check out the innovative new features in
>Window-Eyes 7.5 including a >> brand new user
>interface, hundreds of free apps, built-in
>remote >> assistance and more. Also learn about
>the Orabis and Vocatex Plus, >> the world’s
>first talking CCTV solutions. Refreshments
>provided. >> Presenter: Marc Solomon. >> >>
>10:00 am - 12:00 noon—NFB BLIND DRIVER TEST
>TRACK >> Sebastian L-1 Balllroom, Level
>1 >> >> >> >> SUNDAY, JULY 3, Continued >> >>
>10:45 am - 12:15 pm—GET IN THE GAME—NFB YOUTH
>TRACKACK (Ages 11-18) >> Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level
>2 >> Jump into Youth Track by doing fun
>icebreakers with friends. Sign up >> for “The
>Amazing Race†taking place off-site on Tuesday
>(fee is $7). >> The Youth Track is sponsored by
>the NFBJI Education Team and is >> designed to
>foster positive attitudes about blindness among
>the youth. >> Coordinator: Natalie
>Shaheen. >> >> 11:00 am - 12:15 pm—NOPBC
>COONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
>TEACHERS >> The Right to Literacy for
>Young Blind/Visually Impaired
>Children >> Suwannee 18, Level
>2 >> Instructors: Ann Burgess and Barbara
>Bailey >> >> Technology and the
>IEP >> Suwannee 19, Level
>2 >> Instructor: Dr. Matt
>Maurer >> >> IDEA is Over—but Liife for
>Your Adult Child with Additional >> Disabilities
>is >> Just
>Beginning >> Suwannee 20, Level 2 >>
>Instructor: Carol Akers >> >> Get a Life—A
>Sociaal Life, That Is >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >>
>Instructor: Mary Fernandez >> >> 1:00 - 3:00
>pm—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC: HHANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS
>OF OPENBOOK >> 9, PEARL, AND SARA CE >>
>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1 >> Featuring the
>OpenBook/PEARL combination and the new SARA CE
>reading >> appliance, followed by some time to
>try it out for yourself. Bring the >> materials
>you typically scan. If you have a laptop, bring
>it with you. >> We will install OpenBook, and
>you can try it out with your machine and >> the
>provided PEARL cameras. >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NFB
>BLIND DRIIVER TEST TRACK >> Sebastian L-1
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> >> >> >> SUNDAY, JULY 3,
>Continued >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—ACCCESSIBLE
>eBAY >> Wekiwa 7, Level 2 >> If you’re
>interested in buying and selling on eBay but
>find the eBay >> site challenging, this
>presentation is for you. Learn how to
>research >> items, place bids, list items for
>sale, and discover how enhanced >> accessibility
>features make the world’s largest on-line
>marketplace >> more available to blind shoppers
>and sellers than ever before. >> >> 1:00 - 5:00
>pm—HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER
>GROUPSS >> Wekiwa 5, Level 2 >> 1:00 pm: GPS
>travel with the Breeze; 2:00 pm: BrailleNote;
>3:00 pm: >> Victor Stream; and 4:00 pm:
>Achieving Braille literacy with portable >>
>audio devices. Join HumanWare to learn about new
>updates and share >> product tips. Give us your
>suggestions and ask questions about your >>
>favorite HumanWare product. >> >> 1:00 - 6:00
>pm—KRAFTERS DIVISION CRAFT SHOW >> Sebasstian
>I-4 Ballroom, Level 1 >> If you are interested
>in crafts and appreciate hand-made items,
>this >> is the place to be! Come and meet some
>very talented Federation >> crafters and
>purchase their beautiful items for sale. Joyce
>Kane, >> President >> >> 1:30 - 2:45
>pm—EXPERIENCE THHE BLIO READER: MAKING THE
>WORLD’S BOOKS >> ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND
>ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE! >> Wekiwa 3, Level 2 >>
>Presented by James Gashel >> >> 1:30 - 4:30
>pm—THE BLLIND LIFE: YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (AGES
>11-18). >> Wekiwa 1, Level 2—youth ages 11-14 >>
>Wekiwa 2, Level 2—youth th ages 14-18 >> Games
>designed to entertain and stretch your ideas
>about >> blindness—Test your skills through
>JENNGA; let your inner actor/actress >> out
>through Get A CLUE; take a RISK; and play the
>game of LIFE. >> >> 1:30 - 4:30 pm—SENIORS
>SEMINAR: FINDING SOLUTIONS >> Wekiwa 4, Level
>2 >> 1:30 pm—Registration; 2:00 pm—Seminar be
>begins >> This seminar will focus on problem
>solving, ways to spread our >> message, and new
>ways of accomplishing old tasks. If you are a
>senior >> who has recently lost some vision or
>wants ideas to take home to >> others, you will
>want to join us. Please come and share your >>
>solutions. Judy Sanders, President >> SUNDAY,
>JULY 3, Continued >> >> 2:00 - 3:15 pm—NOPBC
>CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
>TEACHERS >> Age-Appropriate
>Expectations >> Suwannee 18, Level
>2 >> Instructor: Dr. Ruby
>Ryles >> >> Behavior: Who’s in Control
>Here Anyway? >> Suwannee 19, Level
>2 >> Instructor: Dr. Jerry
>Petroff >> >> Preparing for
>College >> Suwannee 20, Level 2 >>
>Instructor: Barbara Mathews and College Student
>Panel >> >> Tools and Techniques for the
>Classroom >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >>
>Instructors: Dr. Lillian Rankel, Marilyn
>Winograd, Dr. Cary Supalo, >> and Dr. Andrew
>Greenberg >> >> 3:00 - 4:45 pm—EXXPERIENCE THE
>BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS >>
>ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO
>EVERYONE! >> Wekiwa 3, Level 2 >> Presented by
>James Gashel >> >> 3:30 - 4:30 pm—ROMAN CATHOLIC
>MASS >> Sebastian I-1 Ballroom, Levell 1 >>
>Father Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant >> >> 3:30
>- 4:45 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
>AND TEACHEERS >> Issues in Standardized
>Testing >> Suwannee 18, Level
>2 >> Instructor: Pat
>Renfranz >> >> Behavior: Who’s in
>Control Here Anyway? >> Suwannee 19,
>Level 2 >> Instructor: Dr. Jerry
>Petroff >> >> >> SUNDAY, JULY 3,
>Continued >> >> NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS,
>Cont’d >> An Independent Life:
>Equipping Your Child with
>Skills >> Suwannee 20, Level 2 >>
>Instructor: Melody Roane >> >> Out and About:
>Independent Mobility for Your Child >> Suwannee
>21, Level 2 >> Instructor: Denise
>Mackenstadt >> >> 3:30 - 6:00 pm—COMMUNITY
>SERVICES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING >> Wekiwa 9,
>Level 2 >> Come join fellow service-minded
>Federationists as we begin the first >> step to
>opening doors for the organized blind in the
>field of >> community service. All are welcome.
>Let’s get involved! Darian Smith, >>
>Coordinator >> >> 5:00 - 7:00 pm—SPANISH
>SEMINAR >> Wekiiwa 4, Level 2 >> Blindness is
>blindness, no matter what the language. Meet
>new and old >> friends; learn about Federation
>philosophy and the truth about >> blindness—inn
>Spanish. Moderator: Alpidio Rolón >> >> 5:00 -
>8:00 pm—MIX-AND-MINGLE RECEPTION FOR
>REHABILITATION PROFESSIONNALS >> Panzacola F-4
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> >> 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL
>ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU)
>ANNNUAL >> BUSINESS MEETING >> Panzacola H-3
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> 6:00 pmRegistration; 7:00
>pmMeeting begins >> >> Updates on Division
>initiatives, including the Education and
>Advocacy >> Hotline, legal cases, affiliate
>division reports, elections, and guide >> dog
>training program reports. Marion Gwizdala,
>President >> >> 6:30 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL
>ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS >>
>Suwannee 19, Level 2 >> 6:30 pmRegistration;
>7:00 pm “Meeting begins >> Learn about new
>technology and how blind telephone operators, >>
>receptionists, customer service reps, Braille
>transcribers and >> proofreaders, and other
>office workers solve problems and challenges >>
>in the office setting. Lisa Hall,
>President >> SUNDAY, JULY 3, Continued >> >>
>7:00 - 8:30 pm—LIVING HISTORY GROUP >>> Suwannee
>20, Level 2 >> Dedicated to recording,
>preserving, and appreciating Federation >>
>history. Michael Freholm, Chairperson >> >> 7:00
>- 9:00 pm—NOPBC FAMILY HOSPPITALITY NIGHT >>
>Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2 >> Relax and chat in an
>informal atmosphere. This is a great
>opportunity >> to meet new families and connect
>with old friends. Veteran parents >> will be on
>hand to welcome you and share information. >> >>
>7:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONN OF BLIND
>VETERANS >> Suwannee 18, Level 2 >> How can we
>better serve our veterans and show them our
>appreciation at >> the same time? Join us to
>find out about the Wounded Warrior >> Initiative
>program we have begun and how you can become
>involved. We >> are also holding our annual
>elections. Let’s grow the NABV like never >>
>before! Dwight Sayer, President >> >> 8:00 -
>9:00 pm—WHITE CANEE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE
>COMMITTEE >> Wekiwa 4, Level 2; Alpidio Rolón,
>Chairperson >> >> 8:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB LIOONS
>GROUP >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >> NFB members who
>would like to join a Lions Club or are already
>Lions >> are urged to meet to share ideas and
>experiences. Please wear your >> shirts or
>vests for a photo. Co-Chairpersons: Ramona
>Walhof and Milton >> Ota >> >> 8:00 - 10:00
>pm—ROOKKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTION >> Panzacola F-1
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> First-time convention
>attendees—don’t miss this
>eveent! President >> Maurer and former rookies
>will be on hand to welcome you and answer >>
>questions about the week’s activities. Casual
>dress. Coordinator: Pam >> Allen, Director of
>the Louisiana Center for the Blind and President
>of >> the NFB of Louisiana >> >> 8:00 pm -
>midnight—KARAOKE NIGHT♫♫ (Admission:
>$5.00) >> Panzacola F-3 Ballroom, Level 1 >>
>Enjoy music, door prizes, and a cash bar; meet
>BLIND, Incorporated’s >> students and alumni
>and share their experiences from
>training. Here’s >> your chance to sing like
>a rock star; Braille song lists are >>
>available. Hosted by BLIND,
>Incorporated. >> SUNDAY, JULY 3,
>Continued >> >> 9:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB AMBASSSADORS
>COMMITTEE MEETING >> Wekiwa 10, Level 2 >>
>Angela Wolf, Chairperson >> >> 9:00 pm -
>midnight—STUDENTS OPENN HOUSE >> Affiliate
>Action Suite 14230 >> Students of all ages are
>invited to this informal open house gathering >>
>sponsored by the National Association of Blind
>Students Division. Come >> to meet and mingle
>with other blind students and young
>professionals! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011 >> >> 9:00 am
>- 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET
>SALES ($60); >> Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function
>Area, Level 1 >> >> 9:00 - 11:00
>am—SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS PREVIEW >> Sebastian
>K Ballroom, Level 1 >> The exhibit hall opens
>its doors and is dedicated solely to >>
>sponsor-level exhibitors. Come to say “thank
>you†to our sponsors and >> enjoy their
>interesting offers and demonstrations. Our
>Convention >> Sponsors are: >> Title: eBay
>Inc. >> Platinum: HumanWare; UPS >> Gold:
>Oracle; Market Development Group, Inc.; Ingram
>Content Group and >> VitalSource
>Technologies >> Silver: Freedom Scientific >>
>Bronze: IBM; National Industries for the Blind;
>Research in Motion >> White Cane: GW Micro,
>Inc.; Toyota; HIMS; Sendero Group; Learning
>Ally >> (formerly Recording for the Blind &
>Dyslexic); LevelStar; >>
>Independence >> Science; C AND P (Chris
>Park Design); En-Vision America. >> >> 9:00 -
>11:00 am—INDEPENDENCE MARKET >> Sebastian L
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> >> 9:00 am - 12:00 noon—NFB
>BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK >> Sebastian L-1
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> >> 11:00 am 5:00
>pm—EXHIBITS AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET >> Sebastian
>K and L Ballrooms, Level 1 >> >> 12:00 noon -
>4:30 pm—AUTO SHHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND
>SPECIAL >> INTEREST VEHICLES) >> Event Parking
>Lot Area >> Presented by the NFB CARS Division;
>Joe Naulty, President >> >> 1:00 - 3:00 pm—eBAAY
>SELLING STRATEGIES: BEYOND ACCESSIBILITY >>
>Suwannee 20, Level 2 >> Discover the benefits of
>joining the 92-million-member eBay community. >>
>What’s selling and at what price? What does it
>take to create a >> listing that attracts top
>bids? Whether you want to clear out >>
>Grandma’s attic or develop a thriving
>business, join us to learn >> strategies for
>eBay selling success. >> >> MONDAY, JULY 4,
>Continued >> >> 1:00 - 3:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE®::
>MORE TO CHOOSE THAN NEWS! >> Suwannee 18, Level
>2 >> Learn about the NFB’s free audible
>newspaper service for the blind, >> with
>specific information on the enhanced
>job-listings feature, our >> newest access
>method the NFB- NEWSLINE® NLS Digital
>Talking-Book >> Downloader, and the variety of
>content available to subscribers. >> >> 1:00 -
>4:00 pm—BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP >> Suwannee 19,
>Level 2 >> Share ideas and tips and network
>with other blind musicians. >> Linda Mentink,
>Chairperson >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—ARTWORKS AND
>ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES >> Panzacolla H-4
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> Author/editor Debbie Kent
>Stein and author/artist Ann Cunningham host >> a
>drop-in art room featuring a variety of artworks
>available for >> exploration by touch. Also art
>materials are on hand, so visitors may >> work
>on their own creations--at no charge--and keep
>their finished >> design. So stop by, create,
>and enjoy! >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NOTE TAKER &
>DAISY PLAYEER TECHNOLOGY FROM HIMS >> Wekiwa 9,
>Level 2 >> Learn about the latest note taker
>technology including social >> networking with
>Twitter and Google Talk, PDF and EPUB support,
>iDevice >> connectivity and new integrated
>dictionary and thesaurus. Also >> discover
>exciting and unique features of HIMS BookSense
>DAISY players! >> To register go to
>www.hims-inc.com. >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL
>CERTIIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB) >>
>OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS ONE AND TWO >>
>Wekiwa 3, Level 2 >> Particiipants must have
>preregistered. Exam sections three and four >>
>are on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Sponsored by the
>National Blindness >> Professional Certification
>Board >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> MONDAY, JULY 4,
>Continued >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NFB BLIND DRIVER
>TEST TRACK >> Sebastian L-1 Baallroom, Level
>1 >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—THE SEEING EYE
>“œCELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE†>> ICE CREAM
>PARTY >> Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1 >>
>Celebrate independence with The Seeing
>Eye! Seeing Eye® grads and >> others
>interested in guide dog travel are invited to
>share your tales >> and tails at this ice cream
>party. The Seeing Eye is the most >> experienced
>guide dog school in the world. Independence
>with >> dignity—and ice cream. >> >> 1:00
>- 5:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE® DEMONSTRATION OPEN
>HOUSE >> Wekiiwa 7, Level 2 >> Stop by and learn
>about NFB’s free audio information service and
>get >> hands-on experience with access methods
>(including the NLS Digital >> Talking Book
>Downloader) and our enhanced job-listings
>feature. >> >> 1:00 - 9:00 pm—SELF-DEFENSE
>CLASS; SPORTS & REC DIVIISION >> Panzacola F-3
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> Back by popular demand! We
>are hosting several self-defense workshops >>
>instructed by internationally renowned Sensei
>Stephen Nikols. Space >> is limited, so contact
>Lisamaria Martinez to sign up—call (510) >>
>289-2577 or e-mail lmartineez217 at gmail.com.
>Lisamaria Martinez, >> President >> >> 1:30
>pm—RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE >> Sebastian J
>Ballroom, Leevel 1 >> Sharon Maneki,
>Chairperson >> >> 1:30 - 2:45 pm—EXPERIENCE
>THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS >>
>ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO
>EVERYONE! >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >> Presented
>by James Gashel >> >> 3:00 - 4:45 pm—EXPERIENCE
>THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLDâ’S BOOKS >>
>ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO
>EVERYONE! >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >> Presented
>by James Gashel >> >> >> >> MONDAY, JULY 4,
>Continued >> >> 4:00 - 5:00 pm—WRITING YOUR
>SCRIPT: NFB YOUTH TRACK (ages 11-18) >> Wekiwa
>8, Level 2 >> Whether you are an aspiring writer
>or just want to brush up on the >> basics, join
>members of the Writers Division for a fun and
>informative >> workshop. >> >> 4:00 - 6:00
>pm—FEDERATION REGENERATION >> Suwwannee 18,
>Level 2 >> Learn how to develop quality programs
>in your state while regenerating >> your
>Federation spirit. Sponsored by the NFB Jernigan
>Institute; >> Natalie Shaheen, Coordinator >> >>
>4:15 - 5:45 pm—FOURTEENTH ANNNUAL MOCK
>TRIAL—National Association of >> Blind Lawyerrs;
>Scott LaBarre, President >> Panzacola G-1
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> Admission:
>$5.00. Federation lawyers are pitted against
>each other >> reenacting an old Federation case
>with the audience serving as the >>
>jury. Although the subject matter is very
>serious, the courtroom >> portrayers are very
>entertaining. >> >> 5:00 - 6:30 pm—NFB RESEAARCH
>ROUNDUP >> Affiliate Action Suite 14230 >> The
>NFB Jernigan Institute and the editors of the
>Journal of Blindness >> Innovation and Research
>invite you to a networking gathering for >>
>current and future researchers interested in
>topics related to the >> blind. Spark new
>collaborations and ways to share information
>about >> research projects to be undertaken.
>Contact: Mark Riccobono, Executive >> Director
>for the Jernigan Institute >> >> 6:00 - 7:30
>pm—NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS
>SEMINAR >>> Wekiwa 5, Level 2 >> All affiliate
>presidents and treasurers are asked to attend
>this >> session. Topics include internal
>controls, state charitable >> registrations,
>end-of-year preparations, and discussing
>individual >> state issues with facilitators
>Charlie Brown, Ron Gardner, Bridgid >> Burke,
>and Nick Lambright >> >> 6:00 - 8:00 pm—STORY
>TIME IDOL—NFB WRITERS DIVISION >> Suwannee 18,
>LLevel 2 >> Tell and/or listen to tall and scary
>stories (suitable for all ages). >> Cost is
>$5.00 at the door and $1.00 to tell a
>story. Idol winners >> share in the take!
>Robert Leslie Newman,
>President >> >> >> MONDAY, JULY 4,
>Continued >> >> 6:15 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL
>ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS (NABS) >>
>Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> 6:15pmRegistration ($5.00); 7:00
>pmMeeting ng >> Students, young professionals,
>parents, teachers, and anyone >> interested in
>learning about issues affecting blind students
>are >> welcome to attend. >> Arielle Silverman,
>President >> >> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
>DIIVISION >> Suwannee 19, Level 2 >> Ivan Weich,
>President >> >> 7:30 - 9:00 pm—LIBRARY SERVICES
>COMMITTEE >> Suwannnee 20, Level 2 >> David
>Hyde, Chairperson >> >> 7:30 - 9:30 pm—BLIND
>PARENTS GROUP >> Wekiwa 10, Level 2 >> Bliind
>parents share their experiences around
>child-raising issues, >> such as learning infant
>care, coping with printed homework >>
>assignments, finding print/Braille books,
>dealing with the public’s >> misconceptions,
>and more. >> Deborah Kent Stein,
>Chairperson >> >> 7:30 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE
>FOR THE PROMOTION, EVALUATION, AND >>
>ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY >> Suwannee 11, Level
>2 >> Hear exhibitors explain briefly what they
>are exhibiting and where >> they are located in
>the exhibit hall. We will also evaluate the >>
>effectiveness of what our Committee is doing now
>and consider programs >> for the coming year.
>Gary Wunder, Chairperson >> >> 8:00 - 9:00
>pm—JUDAISM MEETINGG >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >>
>David Stayer, Chairperson, NFB in Judaism
>Group >> >> >> >> >> >> >> MONDAY, JULY 4,
>Continued >> >> 8:00 - 9:30 pm—MEMBERSHIP
>COMMITTEE: FIINDING, ATTRACTING, AND KEEPING >>
>NEW MEMBERS IN OUR CHAPTERS AND AFFILIATES >>
>Wekiwa 5, Level 2 >> The NFB is a dynamic and
>thriving organization—achieved entirely by >>
>the sheer determination and creativity of its
>members, present and >> past. Please join us to
>discuss new ideas to increase our membership >>
>further, such as “at large†chapters and how
>they work. Ron Gardner, >> Chairperson; J.W.
>Smith, >> Co-Chairperson >> >> 9:00 - 10:00
>pm—SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE >> Suwannee 18,
>Level 22 >> We provide simultaneous translation
>into Spanish during the general >> sessions of
>the convention. Please join us if you would
>like to help >> with this effort. Norman
>Gardner,
>Chairperson >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
>TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011 >> >> 8:00 - 11:00 am—NFB
>BLIND DRIVER TESTT TRACK >> Sebastian L-1
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> >> 8:30 am - 5:00
>pm—EXHIBITS AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET >>
>Sebastian K and L Ballrooms, Level 1 >> >> 8:30
>am - 5:00 pm—REGIISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET
>SALES ($60); >> Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function
>Area, Level 1 >> >> 9:00 11:30 am—NFB BOARD OF
>DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all) >> Sebasttian I
>and J Ballrooms, Level 1 >> >> 11:30 am - 12:30
>pm—BLIND APPRENTICE: YOUTH TRACK (ages
>11-18) >> Suwannee 11, Level 2 >> Want to be a
>lawyer? Do you plan to teach or work in the
>human >> services field? Are you unsure what
>career to consider? No matter how >> you
>answered these questions, gather with us to hear
>from members of >> the NFB’s various divisions
>as they describe their division to find >> the
>one that is right for you. >> >> 12:00 noon -
>2:00 pm—FIRST-TIME NFB CONVENTION ATTENDEES >>
>AAffiliate Action Suite 14230 >> Is this your
>first National Federation of the Blind
>convention? If so, >> please bring your own
>lunch and participate in a fun gathering;
>meet >> some friendly people and have your
>convention questions answered by >> experienced
>Federationists. >> >> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—DIABETES
>ACTION NETWORK (DAN) SEMINAR >> SSuwannee 20,
>Level 2 >> 12:30 pmRegistration; 1:00
>pmmMeeting begins >> Learn about new,
>accessible diabetess equipment coming to
>market. Mike >> Freeman, President >> >> 12:30
>- 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWWYERS
>(NABL) >> Panzacola F-2 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> 12:30 pm - Registration; 1:00 pm -
>Meeting begins >> Examine laws affecting blind
>people and others with disabilities; >> address
>ongoing struggles to gain equal access to Web
>sites, >> employment, legal texts and exams.
>Scott LaBarre, President >> >> >> TUESDAY,
>JULY 5, Continued >> >> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NFB IN
>COMPUTER SCIENCE >> Wekiwa 6, Leevel
>2 >> 12:30 pmRegistration; 1:00 pmMeeting
>begbegins >> Some of the topics include
>nonvisual access to software used by >>
>Information Technology professionals, Accessible
>Network >> Administration Tools, and much
>more. Curtis Chong, President >> >> 12:30 -
>5:00 pm—NATIONALL ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND IN
>COMMUNITIES OF FAITH >> Suwannee 19, Level
>2 >> 12:30 pmRegistration; 1:00 pm–Meeting
>begins >> The theme is “Meeting Challenges:
>Gaining Opportunities.†Speakers >> tell how
>their faith has helped them face and overcome
>challenges; >> also hear representatives from
>various faith-based libraries and >> publishing
>houses describe what their organizations do;
>elections. Tom >> Anderson, President >> >>
>12:30 - 9:00 pm—SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION
>MEETING >> Panzacolla F-3 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> 12:30 pmRegistration; 1:000 pmMeeting
>begins >> Our division meeting is quite ann
>experience. Wear your sweats and be >>
>comfortable so you can move! Get ready to row
>your way into fitness >> and fun with indoor row
>machines. Lisamaria Martinez, President >> >>
>1:00 3:00 pm—PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
>MMEETING & SEMINAR >> Suwannee 13, Level 2 >>
>Don’t wait for the media to discover you—come
>and share ideas and >> strategies on how to
>harness the power of the media! Members of
>the >> committee and the newly created NFB Press
>Corps, as well as others >> interested in
>getting our message out, are encouraged to
>attend. Chris >> Danielsen, Chairperson >> >>
>1:00 - 3:30 pm—PROFESSIONALS IN BLIINDNESS
>EDUCATION >> Wekiwa 2, Level 2 >> All
>professionals working with students (from birth
>to age 21) are >> welcome and encouraged to join
>us for this informative and interactive >>
>meeting. Come network and collaborate! Annee
>Hartzell, Chairperson >> >> 1:00 - 4:00
>pm—PERFORMINGG ARTS DIVISION >> Suwannee 21,
>Level 2 >> General meeting with elections, an
>introduction to our new state >> divisions, and
>speakers. Dennis H.R. Sumlin,
>President >> TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued >> >>
>1:00 - 4:00 pm—NOPBC ANNNUAL DIVISION MEETING:
>OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES >> Panzacola H-3
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> Presenting the
>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children
>winner, >> special guest speakers, blind
>students panel, and more! Laura Weber, >>
>President >> >> 1:00 - 4:30 pm—NATIONAL
>ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS >> Wekiwa 1,
>Level 2 >> 1:00 pmRegisstration; 1:30
>pmMeeting begins >> Blind teachers discuuss
>techniques they use in their classrooms; >>
>participants also meet in groups specific to
>grade level and content >> areas of interest to
>create a network of mentors. If you teach or
>are >> considering a career in teaching at any
>level, please join us. Sheila >> Koenig,
>President >> >> 1:00 5:00 pm—NATIONAL
>ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHHANTS
>REVOLUTIONIZING >> RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD: CREATING
>NEW, ROBUST, AND DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESS >>
>OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND >> Panzacola H-2
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> 1:00 pm–Registration;
>1:30 pmMeeting begins >> The title sayss it
>all. Let’s continue to protect and defend
>the >> Randolph-Sheppard Program. The need to
>expand business opportunities >> and to develop
>new business initiatives for the blind of
>America is >> pressing. >> Nicky Gacos,
>President >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL
>CERTIFICATION IN LIITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB) >>
>OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR >>
>Wekiwa 3, Level 2 >> Participants must have
>preregistered. Sponsored by the National >>
>Blindness Professional Certification Board >> >>
>1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
>REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS >> Wekiwa 5, Level
>2 >> 1:00 pmRegistration; 2:000 pmMeeting
>begins >> Network, share mutual interests,, find
>placement strategies, and >> examine and discuss
>concerns and current issues. Melody Lindsey, >>
>President >> >> >> >> TUESDAY, JULY 5,
>Continued >> >> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—“SENIORS IN
>CHARGE‗NFB SENIORS DIVISION MEETEETING AND >>
>(SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION >> Wekiwa 4, Level
>2 >> Join us to hear enthusiastic seniors share
>ideas about what they are >> doing; find out
>ways (gathered at our seminar) to spread our
>message >> of hope to seniors who have recently
>become blind. And then, of >> course, we are
>also having our very popular not-so-silent
>auction. >> Judy Sanders, President >> >> 1:00 -
>5:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLLINE® DEMONSTRATION OPEN
>HOUSE >> Wekiwa 7, Level 2 >> Stop by and learn
>about NFB’s free audio information service and
>get >> hands-on experience with access methods
>(including the NLS Digital >> Talking Book
>Downloader) and our enhanced job-listings
>feature. >> >> 1:00 - 6:00 pm—HUMAN SERVICES
>DIVISION >> Suwannee 11, Level
>2 >> 1:00Registration; 2:00Meeting begins;
>5:00—Mingle anle and network >> Psychologists;
>social workers; counselors; and music, art, or
>dance >> therapists meet to discuss topics and
>network. David Stayer, >> President >> >>
>1:30 3:00 pm—CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND
>INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COOMMITTEE >> Wekiwa 10,
>Level 2 >> Diane McGeorge, Chairperson >> >>
>1:30 - 4:30 pm—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS
>MEETTING >> Wekiwa 9, Level 2 >> Updating
>members on division business, announcing the
>2011 winners of >> the youth and adult writing
>contests, listening to an expert on BLOGS, >>
>holding elections, and planning for the future.
>Robert Leslie Newman, >> President >> >> 2:00 -
>3:00 pm—NATIIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
>ENTREPRENEURS >> Room location—contact James
>Bonerbo, Division president, at the
>hotel. >> All interested persons are welcome to
>join in an open discussion. >> >> 2:30 - 5:30
>pm—TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION >> Suwannee 18,
>Level 2 >> Topic of discussion: travel with
>blind consumers and blind travel >>
>professionals. Don Gillmore,
>President >> >> TUESDAY, JULY 5,
>Continued >> >> 3:15 - 5:15 pm—NATIONAL
>ASSOCIATION OF BLLIND PIANO TECHNICIANS >>
>Suwannee 13, Level 2 >> What does a piano
>technician do? Is piano technology uniquely
>suited >> to the blind? How do new technologies
>like electronic keyboards affect >> piano
>technology? Get answers to these questions to
>help you find a >> possible career. Hear how a
>piano is tuned; get hands-on experience. >> Don
>Mitchell, President >> >> 5:00 - 6:30
>pm—NATIONAL ASSOOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS (NABL)
>RECEPTION >> Panzacola F-2 Ballroom, Level 1 >>
>For NABL members and seminar participants only
>to promote networking >> and fellowship within
>our membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar >>
>available. >> Scott LaBarre, President >> >>
>5:00 - 7:00 pm—BRRAILLE BOOK FAIR >> Panzacola
>H-4 Ballroom, Level 1 >> A book lover’s dream!
>Browse tables of new and used Braille and >>
>print/Braille books. Volunteers will box your
>books and deliver them >> to the post office for
>Free Matter shipment. Books are free, and >>
>donations are encouraged to help support our
>Braille programs. >> Cosponsored by NOPBC and
>NAPUB. Coordinator: Barbara Cheadle >> >> 5:30
>- 7:00 pm—KURZWEIL 1000™ USERS’
>CONTINGENT >> >> Wekiwa 10, Level 2 >> Join us
>for the Kurzweil 1000 Users’ Contingent! Meet
>with Stephen >> Baum, Vice President of
>Engineering, and share with your fellow
>users. >> Kurzweil 1000 is our state-of-the-art,
>text-to-speech and life >> navigation software
>for blind and visually impaired readers. >> >>
>6:00 - 8:00 pm—NEWSLETTER
>PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE >> Suwannee 18, Level
>2 >> Newsletters rule! But---what about e-mail
>lists, Web sites, social >> media, and the
>future of communication? Robert Leslie Newman,
>Chairman >> >> 6:00 - 9:00 pm—BACK TO BASICS:
>FOUNDATIONNS IN MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER >>
>DEVELOPMENT >> Panzacola H-2 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> Topics: replacing agenda-driven meetings
>with project-oriented >> meetings, mechanics of
>running a chapter, building membership, >>
>fundraising, Federation >> TUESDAY, JULY 5,
>Continued >> >> philosophy, and using at-large
>chapters effectively. Special >> recognition
>will be given to chapter presidents. Presented
>by the NFB >> Affiliate Action Team >> >> 6:00 -
>10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG
>USERS (NAGDU) >> SEMINAR; 6:00 pmRegistration;
>7:00 pmSeminar begins >> P> Panzacola H-3
>Ballroom, Level 1 >> The blind traveler: Your
>Guide Dog and In-flight Emergency Procedures, >>
>presenter is Peg Slater, a flight attendant
>trainer; and Screening >> Blind Passengers,
>presenter is Rhonda Basha, Director, Office
>of >> Disability Policy and Outreach,
>TSA. Also, test-drive a guide dog! >> Marion
>Gwizdala, President >> >> 6:30 - 9:30 pm—SCIENCE
>AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONN >> Suwannee 21, Level
>2 >> 6:30 pmRegistration; 7:000 pmMeeting
>begins >> John Miller, President >> >> 6:330 -
>10:00 pm—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS
>DIVISION >> Suwannee 19, Level 2 >> 6:30
>pmRegistration; 7:00 pmmMeeting begins >>
>Topics: determining the right note ttaker for
>your student; plunging >> without fear into
>Windows 7 with Cathyanne Murtha of Access
>Technology >> Institute; Jsay Pro; and teaching
>the Mac. Michael Barber, President >> >> 7:00 -
>8:30 pm—“NEVER TOO LATE,†a pllay by Jerry
>Whittle (Admission: >> $5.00; Second performance
>is at 9:00 pm) >> Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> A romantic comedy which follows Cassie
>Jamison, a young woman who is >> enrolled in
>Center training to enhance her skills of
>blindness. In the >> end, Cassie is not the only
>one learning new and challenging life >>
>lessons. Performed by the Louisiana Center for
>the Blind (LCB) >> Players; proceeds go to the
>LCB’s summer training program for blind >>
>children. >> >> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—NFB GRANT
>WWRITING WORKSHOP >> Suwannee 13, Level 2 >>
>Learn to plan, write, and submit a strong grant
>application; discover >> key points and
>strategies about how to identify appropriate
>funders >> and submit a winning proposal. A
>brief overview of the Imagination >> Fund grant
>program will also be included. Coordinator:
>Seth Lamkin, >> NFB Jernigan
>Institute >> >> TUESDAY, JULY 5,
>Continued >> >> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—CLASSICS,
>ANTIQUES, AND RODS (CARS) DIVISION SSEMINAR >>
>AND BUSINESS MEETING >> Wekiwa 9, Level 2 >>
>Come and hear speakers from automobile clubs
>talk about their >> activities and participate
>in the division business meeting. Joseph B. >>
>Naulty, President >> >> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—COMMITTEE
>TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS >> Weekiwa 2,
>Level 2 >> If you are feeling underserved, come
>and let your voice be heard! Ron >> Brown,
>Chairperson >> >> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NATIONAL
>ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE THE UUSE OF BRAILLE >>
>(NAPUB) SEMINAR >> Wekiwa 1, Level 2 >> Learn
>about Braille-related research, discuss current
>projects with >> vendors who produce Braille
>through hard copy and technology, >> experience
>the enthusiasm of some of our Braille Readers
>Are Leaders >> winners, and develop strategies
>for strengthening our division. Sandy >>
>Halverson, President >> >> 7:00 pm -
>midnight—SALSA DANCE LESSIONS AND PARTY (Fee:
>$5.00) >> Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1 >> Get
>into the “rhythm†of the convention—learn
>the salsa! Group and >> individual instructions
>provided at any level of proficiency; two new >>
>lessons have been added this year. Fee of $5.00
>benefits the NFB >> Spanish Translation
>Committee (Norman Gardner, Chairperson). Cash
>bar. >> Coordinator: Conchita Hernandez. >> >>
>8:00 - 9:30 pm—WEBMASTERS MEETING >> Suwannee
>20, Levvel 2 >> A meeting for all NFB affiliate
>and division Webmasters to discuss the >>
>importance of an informative, accessible, and
>visually attractive >> Website. >> Gary Wunder,
>Chairperson, Webmasters Group >> >> 8:15 - 9:15
>pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING >> Suwannee 11,
>Level 2 >> All convention delegates involved in
>or interested in twelve-step >> recovery
>programs are invited to attend. A second
>Friends of Recovery >> meeting will be on
>Thursday at 8:00 pm. Coordinator: Gary
>Ray >> >> >> TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued >> >>
>8:30 - 10:30 pm—eBAY SELLING STRATTEGIES: BEYOND
>ACCESSIBILITY >> Suwannee 18, Level 2 >>
>Discover the benefits of joining the
>92-million-member eBay community. >> What’s
>selling and at what price? What does it take to
>create a >> listing that attracts top bids?
>Whether you want to clear out >> Grandma’s
>attic or develop a thriving business, join us to
>learn >> strategies for eBay selling
>success. >> >> 9:00 - 10:30 pm—“NEEVER TOO
>LATE,†a play by Jerry Whittle (Fee: $5.00) >>
>Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level 1 >> A romantic
>comedy which follows Cassie Jamison, a young
>woman who is >> enrolled in Center training to
>enhance her skills of blindness. In the >> end,
>Cassie is not the only one learning new and
>challenging life >> lessons. Performed by the
>Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) >> Players;
>proceeds go to the LCB’s summer training
>program for blind >>
>children. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011 >> >> 8:00 -
>8:45 am—DEVOTIONS >> Wekkiwa 1, Level 2 >> >>
>8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20);; BANQUET
>TICKET SALES ($60) >> Sebastian Ballroom
>Pre-function Area, Level 1 >> >> >> >> OPENING
>GENERAL SESSION >> >> 9:30
>am INVOCATION >> >> 9:35
>am WELCOMING CEREMONIES >> >> 9:55 am
>CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS
>RECOGNIZED >> Dwight Sayer,
>President, National Association of Blind >>
>Veterans, >> National
>Federation of the Blind; Winter Gardens, >>
>Florida >> >> 10:05 am ROLL CALL OF
>STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF
>NOMINATING >> COMMITTEE >> >> 11:45
>am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS >> >> 12:00
>pm ADJOURN >> >> >> >> 12:00 noon 12:30
>pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20);
>FINAL >> BANQUETT TICKET SALES ($60)—Sebastian
>Ballroom Pre-function Areea, Level >> 1 >> >>
>12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—EXHIBITS AND IINDEPENDENCE
>MARKET >> Sebastian K and L Ballrooms, Level
>1 >> >> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—BLIND DRIVER TEST
>TRACK >>> Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> >> >> >> >> WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,
>Continued >> >> 12:15 - 1:45 pm—LOUISIANA
>CCENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI LUNCHEON >>
>Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1 >> All LCB
>alumni and those interested in learning more
>about how >> training at the Louisiana Center
>for the Blind will change your life >> are
>welcome. Pam Allen, Director >> >> >> >> GENERAL
>SESSION >> >> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER >> >> 2:05
>pm PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, MARC
>MAURER >> >> 3:00 pm GETTING AN EDUCATION FOR
>BLIND CHILDREN AND >> ADULTS: HOW
>TO SURVIVE WITH
>PROPER >> EXPECTATIONS AND
>ACCESSIBILITY >> Moderator: Anil Lewis, Director
>of Strategic Communications, National >>
>Federation of the Blind; Baltimore,
>Maryland >> >> The Honorable
>Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary, Office
>of >> Special Education and
>Rehabilitative Services, United >>
>States >> Department of
>Education; Washington,
>D.C. >> >> Gaeir Dietrich,
>Director of the High Tech Center Training >>
>Unit, >> California Community
>Colleges; Chair, Advisory
>Commission >> On Accessible
>Instructional Materials in
>Postsecondary >> Education for
>Students with Disabilities, Convened by
>the >> Secretary of Education,
>United States Department of >>
>Education; >> Cupertino,
>California. >> >> Peter Osborne,
>Head of International Partnerships and >>
>Development, >> Royal National Institute of
>Blind People; Peterborough, United >>
>Kingdom >> >> 3:55 pm THE AMERICAN
>SPIRIT IN ACTION: CREATING OPPORTUNITY, >>
>RESPONSIBILITY, AND
>FAITH >> Harris Rosen, President
>and Chief Operating Officer of >> Rosen >>
>Hotels >> and Resorts; Orlando,
>Florida >> >> WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,
>Continued >> >> 4:15 pm THE FIRST BLIND
>DRIVER ON THE DAYTONA SPEEDWAY: A PROGRAM >>
>INITIATED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE
>BLIND >> Mark Riccobono, Executive Director,
>National Federation of the Blind >> Jernigan
>Institute; Baltimore, Maryland >> >> Dr. Dennis
>Hong, Associate Professor, Mechanical
>Engineering; >> Director, Robotics and
>Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa), Virginia Tech >>
>University; Blacksburg, Virginia >> >> 4:55
>pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS >> >> 5:00
>pm ADJOURN >> >> >> >> 5:30 - 6:30
>pm—NOMINATING COMMITTEE >> Suwannee 11, Level
>2 >> >> 5:30 - 6:30 pm—NFB-LINK, OUR ONLINE
>MENTORING PROGRAM >> Affiliate Action Suite
>14230 >> Attention current and future NFB-Link
>mentors! Join the Affiliate >> Action team for
>training and mentoring tips unique to the >>
>Internet-based mentoring experience. NFB-LINK is
>our online mentoring >> program, and by becoming
>a mentor, you will see how a little time on >>
>the computer can make a huge difference. >> >>
>6:00 - 9:00 pm—DEAF BLIND DIVISION BUSINESS
>MEETING >> Wekiwa 3, Levvel 2 >> 6:00
>pmRegistration; 7:00 pmMeeting begingins >>
>Burnell Brown, President >> >> 6:30 - 8:30
>pm—eBAYY SELLING STRATEGIES: BEYOND
>ACCESSIBILITY >> Suwannee 19, Level 2 >>
>Discover the benefits of joining the
>92-million-member eBay community. >> What’s
>selling and at what price? What does it take to
>create a >> listing that attracts top bids?
>Whether you want to clear out >> Grandma’s
>attic or develop a thriving business, join us to
>learn >> strategies for eBay selling
>success. >> >> >> WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,
>Continued >> >> 6:30 - 8:30 pm—NFB BLINDD DRIVER
>TEST TRACK >> Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> >> 6:30 - 9:00 pm—COLORADO CENTER FOR THE
>BLIND OPEN HOOUSE >> Panzacola H-4 Ballroom,
>Level 1 >> Join us to discover what the Colorado
>Center is all about. Meet our >> staff and
>students during this interactive open
>house. Pick up a >> Braille recipe, learn about
>rock climbing, and hear about the latest >>
>technology being used at the Center. We look
>forward to seeing you! >> Julie Deden,
>Director >> >> 7:00 - 8:15 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT
>SESSIONS FFOR PARENTS AND
>TEACHERS >> IEPs for Rookies: The Law,
>Evaluations, Goals, Strategies >> Wekiwa
>1, Level 2 >> Instructor: Carlton
>Walker >> >> VR Services? What’s
>That? >> Wekiwa 2, Level
>2 >> Instructor: Dick
>Davis >> >> Will and Estate Planning for
>Families with Special Needs
>Children >> Wekiwa 4, Level
>2 >> Instructor: to be announced >> >>
>7:00 - 8:30 pm—BOOKSHARE MEMBER PARTY AT NFFB >>
>Wekiwa 5, Level 2 >> Enjoy snacks and
>refreshment. Plan to have fun with contests, >>
>drawings, and interacting with your fellow
>members. Meet the Bookshare >> staff. This is
>your opportunity to talk with us and share your
>ideas. >> We’re here to listen, and we look
>forward to meeting you. >> >> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NFB
>KRAFTERS DIVISIONN BUSINESS MEETING >> Suwannee
>18, Level 2 >> Unveiling new craft initiatives,
>including discussion on classes >> available via
>telephone conference and information on our
>Monday night >> nationwide chats. We are seeking
>teachers and students for crafting >>
>classes. >> Joyce Kane,
>President >> >> >> WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,
>Continued >> >> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—LEGISLATIVE
>STRATEGIES SEMINAR: MOVING LEGISSLATION ON >>
>THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL >> Suwannee 13,
>Level 2 >> Each affiliate should send one
>representative. Learn the best methods >> of
>increasing support for our legislative
>priorities. Changing lives >> through laws is
>our business. Led by Jesse Hartle and Lauren
>McLarney >> >> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE®
>DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSE >> Wekiwa 7, Level
>2 >> Stop by and learn about NFB’s free audio
>information service and get >> hands-on
>experience with access methods (including the
>NLS Digital >> Talking Book Downloader) and our
>enhanced job-listings feature. >> >> 7:00 -
>10:00 pm—EXHIBITS ONLY >> Sebasttian K Ballroom,
>Level 1 >> >> 7:00 - 10:00 pm—MINUTE TOO SWIM
>IT: YOUTH TRACK (ages 11-18) >> Pool Area >>
>Come enjoy an evening of swimming and wacky
>games based on the popular >> game show
>“Minute to Win It.†You don’t want to
>miss an evening that >> is sure to be full of
>laughs and great memories! >> >> 8:00 - 10:00
>pm—COMMITTEEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT >>
>Suwannee 11, Level 2 >> For the most part,
>technological developments tend to exclude
>blind >> people. Developers must change the
>ways future technologies are >> designed. Join
>us—perhaps youu can suggest a technology or
>approach >> that nobody else has
>considered. Hai Nguyen Ly, Chairperson >> >>
>8:00 pm - midnight—FLORIDA (INDOOR) BEACH
>PARTY! >> Panzacolaa G-1 and G-2 Ballrooms,
>Level 1 >> Come and take part in a real welcome
>to the Sunshine State hospitality >> evening
>hosted by the Florida affiliate. Catch up with
>your old >> friends and make new ones in an
>evening as fun as you choose to make >> it:
>dancing to tunes played by a DJ, cash bar, and
>other surprises! >> >> >> >> >> >> WEDNESDAY,
>JULY 6, Continued >> >> 8:30 - 9:45 pm—NOPBC
>CONCCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
>TEACHERS >> IEPs for “Veteransâ€:
>Getting a Good Plan in Place >> Wekiwa 1,
>Level 2 >> Instructor: Carlton
>Walker >> >> The ABCs of
>Braille >> Wekiwa 2, Level
>2 >> Instructors: Gail Wagner and Vickie
>Buchignani >> >> Finding Summer and
>Part-time Jobs >> Wekiwa 4, Level
>2 >> Instructors: Dick Davis and Panel of
>Blind
>Adults >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
>THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011 >> >> 8:00 - 8:45
>am—DEVOTIONS >> Wekiwwa 1, Level 2 >> >>
>8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20)——Sebastian
>Ballroom Pre-function Area, >> Level
>1 >> >> >> >> GENERAL SESSION >> >> 9:00
>am INVOCATION >> >> 9:05 am FINANCIAL
>REPORT >> >> 9:55 am ELECTIONS >> >> 10:25
>am DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL
>OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE THROUGH >>
>EBAY >> Mary Ellen Gabias, Director of
>Online Entrepreneurship, National >> Federation
>of the Blind; Kelowna, British Columbia,
>Canada >> >> Rick Willison, eBay
>Entrepreneur; Vancouver, Washington >> >> 10:50
>am AN ACCESSIBLE ANDROID
>PDA >> Marc Mulcahy, President,
>LevelStar; Louisville, Colorado >> >> 11:05
>am QUIET CARS, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AND
>PROTECTION FOR >> THE
>ENVIRONMENT: A PANEL
>DISCUSSION >> Moderator, John G.
>Paré, Jr., Executive Director for >>
>Strategic >> Initiatives,
>National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, >>
>Maryland >> >> The Honorable
>David Strickland, Administrator, National >>
>Highway >> Traffic Safety
>Administration, United States Department
>of >> Transportation; Washington,
>D.C. >> >> REPORT FROM GENERAL MOTORS >> Douglas
>B. Moore, Vehicle Performance Owner, General
>Motors; Milford, >>
>Michigan >> >> >> THURSDAY, JULY 7,
>Continued >> >> REPORT FROM
>TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION >> Kevin
>Ro, National Manager, Technical & Regulatory
>Affairs, >> Toyota Motor North
>America, Inc.; Washington, D.C. >> >> 11:50
>am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS >> >> 12:00
>pm ADJOURN >> >> >> >> 12:00 noon 12:30
>pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($200) >>
>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level
>1 >> >> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—EXHIBITS AND
>INDEPENDENCE MARKET ((Final time for >>
>Independence Market) >> Sebastian K and L
>Ballrooms, Level 1 >> >> 12:00 noon - 1:45
>pm—BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK (Final time) >>
>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level
>1 >> >> >> >> GENERAL SESSION >> >> 2:00
>pm CALL TO ORDER >> >> 2:05 pm STRATEGIC
>INITIATIVES REPORT >> >> 2:40 pm EQUAL ACCESS TO
>TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS IN >> THE
>UNITED STATES >> David M.
>Capozzi, Esq., Executive Director, United
>States >> Architectual and
>Transportation Barriers Compliance
>Board; >> Washington, D.C. >> >>
>2:55 pm THE BRAILLE MONITOR >> >> 3:00 pm
>REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESS >> >>
>5:00 pm ADJOURN >> >> THURSDAY, JULY 7,
>Continued >> >> 6:00 - 8:00 pm—AMERRICAN
>FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND AND AccessWorld >>
>PRESENT AN ACCESSIBLE CELL PHONE ROUNDUP >>
>Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1 >> You are
>invited to an informational reception featuring
>presentations >> by AccessWorld staff and
>hands-on opportunities with our top choices >>
>of phones for nonvisual and low vision use. We
>also look forward to >> greeting AFB’s old
>friends and making new ones. >> >> 7:00 - 8:15
>pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
>THE WORLD’S BOOKS >> ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND
>ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE! >> Suwannee 21, Level
>2 >> Presented by James Gashel >> >> 7:00 9:00
>pm—EXHIBITS ONLY >> Sebastian K Ballroom, Level
>1 >> >> 7:00 9:00 pm—“SOCIAL SECURIITY AND
>SSI: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, >> AND
>RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW†SEMINAR >> Suwannee
>11, Level 2 >> Topics: Social Security and SSI
>benefits, including eligibility >> criteria, the
>application process, reporting obligations, and
>appeals >> process. Also get information on the
>Medicare prescription drug >> benefit income
>subsidy program. >> Presenter: Daniel B. Frye,
>J.D., Social Security Advocate/Consultant >> >>
>7:00 - 9:00 pm—IEP TRAINING FOR NFB VOLUNTEER
>ADVOCATES >> Suwannee 18, Level 2 >> Attorneys
>Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum and Carlton Anne Cook
>Walker instruct >> this workshop to provide an
>overview of the IEP legal framework, >> discuss
>how to deal with typical issues, and offer
>advice and tips for >> being an effective NFB
>volunteer advocate at IEP meetings for
>families >> with blind children. >> >> 7:00 -
>9:00 pm—ACCESSIBLEE MATH FOR STUDENTS WITH PRINT
>DISABILITIES >> Wekiwa 10, Level 2 >> Come
>preview Pearson products that make college math
>more accessible! >> You’ll work with JAWS on
>both an online homework system and readable >>
>eBook to provide us with feedback and your
>suggestions for future >>
>enhancements. Facilitators: Rick Clinton,
>Marlene Thom, and Heijung >>
>Kim >> >> >> THURSDAY, JULY 7, Continued >> >>
>7:00 - 11:00 pm—ELEVENTH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF
>TALENNT—Fee: $5.00 >> Panzacola G-1 Ballroom,
>Level 1 >> Regiister early by contacting
>Performing Arts Division leaders at the >>
>convention by Tuesday. Proceeds benefit the
>division’s scholarship >> program and other
>programs. Sponsored by the Performing Arts
>Division; >> Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President >> >>
>7:30 - 9:00 pm—THE IMPACT OF ORACCLE PRODUCTS IN
>EDUCATION AND THE >> WORKPLACE >> Wekiwa 2,
>Level 2 >> Oracle technologies, platforms, and
>applications are installed at over >> 370,000
>organizations worldwide, creating significant
>opportunities >> for people with disabilities.
>Learn about the latest developments in >> our
>key products, and hear from Oracle’s own
>employees who rely on >> these technologies for
>their jobs. >> >> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—FRIENDS OF
>RECOVERY MEETING >> Suwanneee 19, Level 2 >> All
>convention delegates involved in or interested
>in twelve-step >> recovery programs are invited
>to attend. Gary Ray, Coordinator >> >> 8:00 -
>11:30 pm—MONTE CARLO NIGHT >> Wekiwa 8, Level
>2 >> Try your luck at any of the usual card
>games found on a casino floor. >> Sponsored by
>the National Association of Blind Students
>Division >> >> 8:30 - 9:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE
>BLIO REAADER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS >>
>ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO
>EVERYONE! >> Suwannee 21, Level 2 >> Presented
>by James
>Gashel >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
>FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011 >> >> 8:00 - 8:45
>am—DEVOTIONS >> WWekiwa 1, Level 2 >> >>
>8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($200)—Final
>opportunity to register. >> Sebastian
>Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level 1 >> >> >> >>
>GENERAL SESSION >> >> 9:00 am INVOCATION >> >>
>9:05 am NO MORE SUBMINIMUM WAGES: THE TIME IS
>NOW! >> Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.;
>Research Professor; San Diego State >>
>University; Vienna, Virginia >> >> 9:25 am
>CONDITIONS FOR THE BLIND IN THE WORKSHOP DURING
>THREE DECADES >> Stancil Tootle, Board
>Member, National Federation of the Blind of >>
>Georgia; Employee, Georgia Industries for the
>Blind; Bainbridge, >> Georgia >> >> 9:40 am
>REPORT ON DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY FROM
>THE >> UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
>OF LABOR >> The Honorable
>Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, >>
>Office >> of >> Disability
>Employment Policy, United States Department
>of >> Labor; >> Washington,
>D.C. >> >> 9:55 am VALUABLE WORK AND VALUABLE
>WORKERS: A REPORT FROM THE CHICAGO >> LIGHTHOUSE
>FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY
>IMPAIRED >> Dr. Janet Szlyk, President
>and Executive Director, The Chicago >>
>Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually
>Impaired; Chicago, >> Illinois >> >> 10:10
>am CHANGES IN POLICY IN EMPLOYMENT
>PROGRAMS FOR >> THE
>BLIND >> Jim Kesteloot, Member,
>Committee for Purchase From
>People >> Who Are Blind or
>Severely Disabled; Chicago,
>Illinois >> >> FRIDAY, JULY 8, Continued >> >>
>10:25 am ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN THE
>WORKPLACE: THE >> PROMISE OF
>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY >> The
>Honorable Jacqueline Berrien, Chair, United
>States >> Equal >> Employment
>Opportunity Commission; Washington, D.C. >> >>
>10:45 am A BLIND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ONE
>OF THE LARGEST >> STATES IN
>AMERICA >> The Honorable Governor
>David A. Paterson; New York, New >> York >> >>
>11:00 am BUILDING ACCESSIBLE TOOLS FOR
>KNOWLEDGE: A >> COMMITMENT BY A
>COMPUTER GIANT >> Dr. Alan
>Eustace, Senior Vice President, Knowledge;
>Google; >> Mountain View,
>California >> >> 11:20 am LIBRARY
>SERVICES TO THE BLIND OF THE NATION AND ACCESS
>TO >> DIGITAL MATERIAL FROM THE LIBRARY OF
>CONGRESS >> Dr. Deanna B. Marcum,
>Associate Librarian for Library Services, The >>
>Library of Congress; Washington, D.C. >> >>
>11:40 am QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION >> >>
>11:45 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS >> >>
>12:00 pm ADJOURN >> >> >> >> 12:00 noon -
>1:45 pm—AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION BUSINESS
>MEETING >> Suwannnee 11, Level 2 >> D. Curtis
>Willoughby (ka0vba), President >> >> 12:00 noon
>- 1:45 pm—RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS >> Weekiwa 5,
>Level 2 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> FRIDAY, JULY 8,
>Continued >> >> >> >> GENERAL
>SESSION >> >> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER >> >> 2:05
>pm EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION: THE URGENCY
>AND >> THE LAW >> Daniel Goldstein, Esq.,
>Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP; >>
>Baltimore, Maryland >> >> 2:20 pm THE ACCESSIBLE
>CAMPUS IN CALIFORNIA: AN EXAMPLE FOR THE
>NATION >> Peter M. Siegel, Chief
>Information Officer and Vice Provost, >>
>Information and Educational Technology;
>University of California >> Davis; Davis,
>California >> >> 2:40 pm CIVIL RIGHTS FOR
>DISABLED AMERICANS >> Samuel
>Bagenstos, Esq., Principal Deputy Assistant
>Attorney >> General, Civil Rights
>Division, United States Department
>of >> Justice; Washington,
>D.C. >> >> 2:55 pm TRANSCENDENT IDEAS, THE MAN
>TO MAKE THEM CURRENT, AND A >> PARTNERSHIP
>EXPANDING ACCESS FOR ALL >> Ray Kurzweil,
>President and Chief Executive Officer, K-NFB
>Reading >> Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills,
>Massachusetts >> >> 3:15 pm BLIO: PROVIDING
>ACCESS TO THREE MILLION BOOKS AND
>GROWING >> James Gashel, Vice President
>of Business Development, K-NFB Reading >>
>Technology, Inc.; Denver, Colorado >> >> 3:30 pm
>A PARTNERSHIP FOR ACCESS: COMMENTS FROM THE
>MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR >> OF BOOKS IN THE UNITED
>STATES >> Robert Nelson, President,
>Digital Group, Baker & Taylor; Charlotte, >>
>North Carolina >> >> >> >> >> FRIDAY, JULY 8,
>Continued >> >> 3:45 pm BASEBALL, HALL OF FAME,
>BLINDNESS >> Ron Brown, Second Vice
>President, National Federation of the Blind; >>
>Indianapolis, Indiana >> >> 4:00 pm DR. JACOB
>BOLOTIN AWARD >> James Gashel,
>Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award
>Committee; >> Secretary, National Federation of
>the Blind; Denver, Colorado >> >> 4:35 pm
>REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS >> >> 5:00 pm
>ADJOURN >> >> >> >> 7:00 pm—BANQUET >>>
>Sebastian I and J Ballrooms, Level 1 >>
>INVOCATION >> MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K.
>Schroeder >> INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS >>
>BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer >> RECOGNIZING A
>CHAMPION IN THE STRUGGLE BY THE BLIND FOR
>FULL >> PARTICIPATION: THE HONORABLE CLIFFORD
>STEARNS, UNITED >> STATES HOUSE OF
>REPRESENTATIVES, 6TH
>CONGRESSIONAL >> DISTRICT; FLORIDA >>
>SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS >> >> 11:00 pm—SCIENCE
>FICTION MEETING >> All persons interessted in
>science fiction and fantasy are welcome to >>
>join in an open discussion. Please contact Ed
>Meskys for room >> location. >> >> >> >>
>CONVENTION NOTES: >> >> Note 1. A Federation
>Information Desk is in the registration area >>
>from Monday morning through Friday if you have
>questions or need >> assistance. The Florida
>affiliate also maintains a table near the >>
>hotel check in desk in the main lobby to provide
>assistance and >> hospitality during much of the
>convention. >> >> Note 2. Rosen Shingle Creek
>room rates are: singles and doubles, $63; >>
>triples and quads, $67. In addition to the room
>rates, there is a 12.5 >> percent occupancy tax.
>There is no charge for children under sixteen >>
>in the room with parents as long as no extra bed
>is required. Proof of >> convention registration
>is necessary, including the showing of an NFB >>
>registration badge if requested. Otherwise,
>regular hotel rates must >> be paid. This is a
>non-smoking hotel; smoking is permitted only
>at >> specified areas outside. >> >> Note
>3. Dog Relief Areas: There are two guide dog
>relief areas at the >> Shingle Creek hotel. The
>one closest to the sleeping room section is >>
>located outside lower lobby level at the rear
>side of the hotel toward >> the outdoor function
>space and pool area. The one closest to the >>
>meeting room section is located in the
>Panzacola-Sebastian wing on >> level one. Go
>past the Sebastian K and L Ballrooms (exhibits
>and >> Independence Market), exit through the
>doors across the end of the >> wing that lead to
>the event parking lot, and turn left. >> >> Note
>4. All requests for announcements by President
>Maurer during >> General Sessions must be
>submitted in Braille. >> >> Note 5. Raffle
>tickets will not be sold in the registration
>area, and >> no raffles or other such drawings
>will take place during convention >> sessions or
>at the banquet. The single exception will be
>that national >> divisions may (if they request
>it in advance) conduct drawings during >> the
>sessions or at the banquet. Groups or affiliates
>wishing to >> conduct their drawings (or any
>person wishing to know the winners) may >> go at
>12:00 noon on Friday to the Wekiwa 5 Room, Level
>2. >> >> Note 6. Child-care services for
>children between the ages of six >> weeks and
>ten years are available during convention
>sessions, most >> meetings, and the
>banquet. Preregistration and payment by June
>15 >> were required for child-care. Child-care
>is organized and supervised >> by Carla
>McQuillan, the executive director of Main Street
>Montessori >> Association. Alison McQuillan
>serves as the activities and staff >>
>coordinator. Please note that child-care
>provides morning and >> afternoon snacks, but
>parents are required to provide lunch for
>their >> child(ren) every day. >> >> Times
>listed are the opening and closing times for
>child-care. A late >> fee of $10 per
>quarter-hour per child will be assessed for
>late >> pickups. Child-care hours
>are: >> Sunday, 7/3 8:30 am
>to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30
>pm >> Monday,
>7/4 Closed >> Tuesday,
>7/5 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to
>5:30 pm >> Wednesday, 7/6 8:30
>am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30
>pm >> Thursday, 7/7 8:30 am to
>12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm >> Friday,
>7/8 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and
>1:30 to >> 5:30 >> pm and >> Banquet
>7/8 6:30 pm to 30 minutes after
>banquet ends >> >> Note 7. Divisions,
>Committees, and Groups: The Federation carries
>on >> its business through affiliated divisions,
>committees, and groups, >> which are listed
>below along with their presidents or
>chairpersons. >> >> Divisions: >> Agriculture
>and Equestrian: Fred Chambers, President; >>
>Assistive Technology Trainers: Michael Barber,
>President; >> Classics, Antiques, and Rods or
>Special Interest Vehicles
>(CARS): >> Joseph B. Naulty,
>President; >> Deaf-Blind: Burnell Brown,
>President; >> Diabetes Action Network for the
>Blind: Michael Freeman, President; >> Human
>Services: David Stayer, President; >> National
>Association of the Blind in Communities of
>Faith: Tom Anderson, >> President; >>
>National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs:
>James R. Bonerbo, Pres. >> National Association
>of Blind Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President; >>
>National Association of Blind Merchants: Nicky
>Gacos, President; >> National Association of
>Blind Office Professionals: Lisa Hall,
>President; >> National Association of Blind
>Piano Technicians: Don Mitchell, President; >>
>National Association of Blind Rehabilitation
>Professionals: Melody >> Lindsey,
>President; >> National Association of Blind
>Students: Arielle Silverman, President; >>
>National Association of Blind Veterans: Dwight
>Sayer, President; >> National Association of
>Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President; >>
>National Association to Promote the Use of
>Braille: Sandy Halverson, >> President; >>
>National Federation of the Blind Amateur Radio:
>D. Curtis Willoughby, >> Pres. >> National
>Federation of the Blind in Computer Science:
>Curtis Chong, Pres. >> National Federation of
>the Blind Krafters: Joyce Kane, President; >>
>National Federation of the Blind Seniors: Judy
>Sanders, President; >> National Organization of
>Blind Educators: Sheila Koenig, President; >>
>National Organization of Parents of Blind
>Children: Laura Weber, >> President; >>
>Performing Arts: Dennis H.R. Sumlin,
>President; >> Public Employees: Ivan Weich,
>President; >> Science and Engineering: John
>Miller, President; >> Sports and Recreation:
>Lisamaria Martinez, President; >> Travel and
>Tourism: Don Gillmore, President; >> Writers:
>Robert Leslie Newman, President. >> >>
>Committees: >> Ambassadors: Angela Wolf,
>Chairperson; >> Blind Educator of the Year
>Award: David Ticchi, Chairperson; >> Committee
>on Assistive Technology (COAT): Curtis Chong,
>Chairperson; >> Committee on Automobile and
>Pedestrian Safety (CAPS): Deborah
>Kent >> Stein, Chairperson; >> Committee
>to Empower Underserved Populations (CEUP): Ron
>Brown, >> Chairperson; >> Cultural
>Exchange and International Program: Diane
>McGeorge, >> Chairperson; >>
>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award:
>Cathy Jackson, >> Chairperson; >>
>Employment: Dick Davis, Chairperson; >> Genetic
>Education: Barbara Pierce, Chairperson; >>
>Imagination Fund: Parnell Diggs, Chairperson; >>
>Jacobus tenBroek Award: Ramona Walhof,
>Chairperson; >> Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund:
>Gary Mackenstadt, Chairperson; Joy
>Harris, >> Co-Chairperson; >> Kenneth
>Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson; >>
>Library Services: David Hyde, Chairperson; >>
>Loan Fund: Donald C. Capps, Chairperson; >>
>Membership: Ron Gardner, Chairperson; J.W.
>Smith, Co-Chairperson; >> Newel Perry Award:
>Allen Harris, Chairperson; >> Newsletter
>Publications: Robert Leslie Newman,
>Chairperson; >> PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre,
>Chairperson; Carlos Serván and Doug Trimble,
>Co- >> Chairpersons >> Planned Giving:
>John Halverson, Chairperson; >> Promotion,
>Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: Gary
>Wunder, >> Chairperson; >> Public
>Relations: Christopher Danielsen,
>Chairperson; >> Research and Development: Hai
>Nguyen Ly, Chairperson; >> Resolutions: Sharon
>Maneki, Chairperson; >> Scholarship: Patti
>Chang, Chairperson; >> Shares Unlimited in NFB
>(SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson; >> Spanish
>Translation: Norman Gardner, Chairperson; >>
>White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio
>Rolón, Chairperson. >> >> >> Groups: >> Blind
>Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson; >> Blind
>Parents: Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson; >>
>Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth
>Campbell and Bryan
>Bashin, >> Co-Chairpersons; >> Educators
>of Blind Children: Gail Wagner, Chairperson; >>
>Legislative Initiatives Discussion: Don Burns,
>Coordinator; >> Living History: Michael Freholm,
>Chairperson; >> NFB in Judaism: David Stayer,
>Chairperson; >> NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and
>Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons; >> Orientation and
>Mobility: Edward C. Bell, Chairperson; >>
>Professionals in Blindness Education: Annee
>Hartzell, Chairperson >> Webmasters: Gary
>Wunder, Chairperson. >> >> NAVIGATING THE
>HOTEL >> (An article by Mary Ellen Jernigan
>reprinted from the May Monitor) >> >> In
>recent years I have written a description of the
>layout of the >> convention hotel. Although I
>have tried, I haven’t been able to come >> up
>with an image as memorable as “a high top
>tennis shoe lying on its >> side†to picture
>the footprint of the Hotel. Nor can I speak
>easily >> in terms of north, south, east, and
>west, because if you were to walk >> in the
>front door with compass in hand (which I did),
>you would find >> that you were heading not
>south, not east, or even southeast, but a >>
>little east of southeast—120 degrees to be
>exact. >> >> The first thing to understand about
>the Hotel is that the meeting >> rooms are
>located in an area that is totally separate from
>the part of >> the Hotel that contains the
>sleeping rooms. The sleeping room >> elevators
>do not go to the meeting room levels. This means
>that the >> starting place to find any meeting
>room is always the main lobby. >> >> When you
>have come in the front door, the Hotel
>registration desk is >> located to your left
>along the same wall as the front door.
>Directly >> across from the front door toward
>the far side of the lobby you will >> find the
>Birdcage. The Birdcage is a tall, free-standing
>structure >> about three feet across filled with
>colorful, chirping, tropical >> birds, and is
>used by Hotel staff and guests alike as a major
>landmark >> and meeting place. Just beyond the
>Birdcage is a balcony railing >> overlooking the
>level below. Since the odd compass orientation
>of the >> Hotel makes speaking of facing,
>turning, or walking north, south, >> east, or
>west not particularly meaningful, I will use the
>following >> terms in describing the lobby:
>front door side of the lobby, balcony >> side of
>the lobby, facing the balcony, facing the front
>door, and >> standing at the Birdcage. >> >>
>There are two sets of elevators in the main
>lobby. One set serves the >> lobby level, the
>lower lobby level, and floors 1 through 10.
>These >> elevators are located inside of a
>short, free-standing elevator >> corridor which
>is perpendicular to and directly across from the
>Hotel >> check-in desk. The corridor has an
>opening at both ends—one end >> oopening toward
>the Hotel check-in desk, and the other end
>opening >> toward the balcony side of the
>lobby. If you turn right as you exit >> the
>elevator corridor at the balcony end of the
>corridor, you will be >> heading directly toward
>the Birdcage. >> >> The second set of elevators
>serves the lobby level, the lower lobby >>
>level, and floors 10 through 14. To find this
>set of elevators from >> the front door, cross
>the lobby to the Birdcage (at this point you >>
>will be facing the balcony rail overlooking the
>lower level) and turn >> right, walking until
>you dead end at a display case outside of the >>
>entrance to the Cala Bella restaurant. The
>elevators are now >> immediately on your
>right. >> >> The numbering system for the
>sleeping rooms is based on the floor >> and >>
>the wing in which the room is located, with the
>floor number given >> first followed by the wing
>designation and then the room number. On >>
>each sleeping room floor as you leave the
>elevator area there is a >> tactile placard on
>the wall giving a diagram of the wing
>layout. The >> letters and numbers can be read
>tactilely. >> >> If you are standing at the
>Birdcage facing the balcony rail, the >>
>staircase leading down to the lower level will
>be to your right along >> the balcony
>rail. Farther to your right is the fine dining
>Italian >> bistro Cala Bella. If you are facing
>the balcony rail and turn left >> at the
>Birdcage you will be walking along the balcony
>side of the >> lobby. You would pass the
>opening into the 1 to 10 elevator corridor >> on
>your left, and then continuing on you would find
>the Concierge on >> your right. Immediately
>beyond the Concierge’s desk is a small
>single >> elevator which serves only the lobby
>level, the lower lobby level, and >> sleeping
>rooms located on the third floor. Just beyond
>this elevator >> is the entrance into the
>spa. In this corner of the lobby you will >>
>also find men’s and women’s rest rooms and a
>staircase leading to the >> third floor sleeping
>rooms. >> >> Located on the lower level of the
>lobby is the large Café Osceola, >> which is
>open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering
>both buffets >> and ala carte menu options. Also
>on this level is the 18 Monroe Street >>
>Market. This market is open 24 hours a day and
>is a combination of >> convenience store and
>quick-service restaurant. The restaurant
>part >> of the operation opens at 6:30 a.m. and
>continues well into the >> evening, offering hot
>and cold deli-style sandwiches, salads,
>pizza, >> hot entrées and desserts either for
>dine-in or take-out to your room >> or the
>outside eating area near the pools. This is a
>large area >> containing tables and chairs. The
>Hotel fitness room is also located >> on the
>lower lobby level. >> >> The Hotel swimming
>pools and hot tubs, outdoor function space,
>and >> recreation areas, and the Cat-tails Pool
>Bar and Grille are all >> accessed from the
>lower lobby level. All of this outdoor space
>is >> located on the rear side. >> >> Outside on
>the front entrance side at the lobby level is a
>stand-alone >> facility housing a restaurant
>called A Land Remembered, and the >> Shingle
>Creek Clubhouse Grille. As you leave the Hotel,
>a long covered >> walkway to the right of the
>front entrance leads to these
>restaurants. >> The Clubhouse Grille is open
>for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. >> A Land
>Remembered is open for dinner only. >> MEETING
>SPACE >> The meeting space is connected
>to the main lobby and sleeping room >> section
>by a wide passageway accessed only from the
>lobby level. >> Standing at the Birdcage facing
>the front door side of the Hotel, >> walking
>forward across the lobby, and making a left turn
>just before >> going out the front door places
>you at the entrance to the passageway >>
>connecting the lobby and meeting space. Or if
>you are coming into the >> Hotel through the
>front door, making a right turn immediately
>after >> passing the bell stand will place you
>at the entrance to this >> passageway. >> >>
>Along both sides of the passageway are
>restaurants and shops. Walking >> toward the
>meeting space, the first thing on your left will
>be Smooth >> Java, a full-service coffee bar
>featuring Starbucks coffees; followed >> by The
>Headwaters Lounge which serves appetizers,
>salads, and >> sandwiches, as well as beverages;
>and finally the Banrai Sushi >> Restaurant. The
>right side of the passageway as you walk toward
>the >> meeting space has a Guest Services
>counter where you can obtain >> tickets and
>transportation to various local attractions or
>arrange for >> an Enterprise rental car,
>followed by a number of retail shops, and >> the
>Tobias Flats and Watering Hole serving soups,
>salads, grilled >> flatbread sandwiches, and
>desserts. >> >> After passing by the retail
>shops and eateries, you come to a large >>
>Rotunda which serves as the entryway to the
>Hotel’s meeting space >> sometimes referred to
>as the “Convention Center.†Continuing
>straight >> ahead, crossing the Rotunda to the
>far side, you will find a wide, >> short flight
>of steps leading up to Level 2 of the meeting
>space. At >> the base of the steps to the right
>and the left are escalators and >> staircases
>leading down to Level 1 of the meeting space.
>The escalator >> and staircase on your right
>take you to the Panzacola-Sebastian wing >> of
>the meeting space on Level 1. All of our
>meetings and activities >> on Level 1 are in the
>Panzacola-Sebastian wing. The escalator and >>
>staircase on your left lead to the Gatlin wing
>of the Level 1 meeting >> space. A small
>escalator located to the right of the steps also
>leads >> up to Level 2 of the meeting
>space. >> >> None of our meetings or activities
>takes place in the Gatlin wing. >> Should you go
>down that escalator or staircase on your left,
>you >> cannot get to our meeting space in the
>Panzacola-Sebastian wing except >> by coming
>back up to the Rotunda and taking the other
>escalator or >> staircase leading to the
>Panzacola-Sebastian wing. >> >> With respect to
>the escalator and staircase, the staircase is
>located >> between the up escalator and the down
>escalator. A small elevator also >> serves the
>meeting space in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing on
>Level 1, >> the Rotunda, and the meeting space
>on Level 2. Please note that there >> is also a
>small elevator that goes from Level 2 to the
>Rotunda and to >> the Gatlin wing on Level
>1. This means that should you happen to take >>
>the Gatlin wing elevator from Level 2, you would
>need to get off at >> the Rotunda. Remember, if
>you end up in the Gatlin wing (either by >>
>taking the wrong elevator, the wrong staircase,
>or the wrong >> escalator), you need to return
>to the Rotunda to get to the >>
>Panzacola-Sebastian wing. Level 2 of the meeting
>space is also served >> by two short escalators
>going only between the Rotunda and Level
>2—the >> down escalator being fouund near the
>small elevator serving the >>
>Panzacola-Sebastian wing, and the up escalator
>being found near the >> small elevator serving
>the Gatlin wing. >> >> If you continue straight
>ahead after you reach the top of the short >>
>flight of steps leading to Level 2, you enter a
>corridor containing >> the ten Wekiwa meeting
>rooms. These rooms are along both sides of
>the >> corridor with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the
>right, and 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 >> on the
>left. >> >> If at the top of the steps you were
>to turn left and continue walking >> until you
>cannot go farther and then turn right, you enter
>a corridor >> containing the eleven Suwannee
>meeting rooms. These rooms are along >> both
>sides of the corridor with 11, 12, 13, 14, and
>15 on the right >> side, and 21, 20, 19, 18, 17,
>and 16 on the left. There are restrooms >> just
>ahead of you before you make the right turn into
>the Suwannee >> meeting room
>corridor. >> >> Also located on Level 2
>are the St. John’s meeting rooms, but we do >>
>not use the St. John’s rooms for any of our
>meetings. >> >> The General Sessions, the
>Board meeting, the Banquet, the Exhibit >> Hall
>(which this year includes the Independence
>Market), Registration >> and Preregistration,
>Resolutions Committee meeting, and a number
>of >> our other activities and meetings are
>located on Level 1 in the >> Panzacola-Sebastian
>wing. The Panzacola-Sebastian wing contains
>the >> Panzacola ballroom and the Sebastian
>ballroom—both off which divide up >> into many
>smaller meeting room >> >> sections. The names
>of the sections of the Panzacola ballroom
>begin >> with F, G, or H. The sections of the
>Sebastian ballroom begin with I, >> J, K, or
>L. >> >> As you enter the Panzacola-Sebastian
>wing from the escalator, >> staircase, or small
>elevator you are entering an L-shaped
>passageway. >> As you continue walking straight
>ahead, you are walking along the >> short arm of
>the ‘L.’ The Panzacola meeting rooms F-4,
>F-3, F-2, and >> F-1 (in that order) will be on
>your left. There will be no rooms on >> your
>right. This short arm of the ‘L’ is about
>200 feet long and ends >> at the Panzacola
>registration counter. (We are not using the >>
>Panzacola registration counter, but it is a good
>landmark to use to >> find the intersection of
>the long and short arms of the
>‘L.’) Turning >> left at the Panzacola
>registration counter, you enter the very long >>
>(about 500 feet) arm of the ‘L.’ Along the
>left side of the long arm >> of the ‘L’
>passageway (also known as the
>Panzacola-Sebastian >> Pre-function area) will
>be entryways (in this order) to the Panzacola >>
>G and H rooms, and the Sebastian I, J, K, and L
>rooms. Along the >> right side of the
>passageway are glass doors and windows to the >>
>outside of the Hotel, restrooms, and the
>Sebastian registration >>
>counter. Preregistration on Monday, July 4,
>will be at the Sebastian >> registration
>counter. Registration on Monday, July 4, for
>those who >> have not preregistered will be
>farther down the ‘L’ beyond the >> Sebastian
>registration counter. Later in the week, all
>registration >> will be at the Sebastian
>registration counter. During much of the >>
>convention, the Hotel plans to offer buffet-type
>fast food service >> (quick breakfasts,
>beverages, soups, sandwiches, salads, chips,
>and >> perhaps some hot entrées) in the
>Panzacola-Sebastian Pre-function >> area. >> >>
>General Sessions will be held in Sebastian I and
>J. The Exhibit Hall >> will be in Sebastian K
>and L, which is the last section of the >>
>Sebastian ballroom at the very far end of the
>500-foot passageway. >> Doors across the far end
>of the passageway lead outside to the Event >>
>Parking Lot, where the CARS Division Auto Show
>and the Blind Driver >> Challenge demonstrations
>will take place. Exiting these doors and >>
>turning left will lead to another dog relief
>area. >> >> As I bring this article to a close,
>I offer one final navigation tip. >> If after
>studying this material you remember only one
>thing—it should >> be this: To go to any
>meeting of any kind from inside the Hotel you >>
>must get yourself to the Rotunda. >> >> See you
>at the Rotunda! >> >> Thank
>You... >> >> The National Federation of
>the Blind acknowledges with gratitude >> our >>
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