[Cabs-talk] Cabs-talk Digest, Vol 55, Issue 16
Aziza C
daydreamingncolor at gmail.com
Sun May 31 07:38:50 UTC 2009
Glad you'll be there for a little while Mike. *smile*
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> 1. International Copyright Concerns for Blind Readers (Frye, Dan)
> 2. Membership Meeting (Aziza C)
> 3. Re: Membership Meeting (Michael Peterson)
> 4. Updated NFB National Convention Agenda (David Andrews)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 14:30:56 -0500
> From: "Frye, Dan" <DFrye at nfb.org> (by way of David Andrews
> <dandrews at visi.com>)
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] International Copyright Concerns for Blind
> Readers
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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> Colleagues:
>
> I am circulating a lengthy post regarding efforts to limit an
> international treaty that would allow for rules that parallel
> existing domestic exceptions to the copyright law for blind people to
> govern in an international context. Please help bring pressure on
> authorities by letting President Obama know that these provisions
> would be useful, and ask him to direct his representatives to abandon
> their hostile posture toward aspects of the treaty that would be
> helpful. You may Email your concerns to:
>
> <mailto:President at whitehouse.gov>President at whitehouse.gov
>
> The post follows:
>
>
> Right now, in Geneva, at the UN's World Intellectual Property
> Organization, history is being made. For the first time in WIPO
> history, the body that creates the world's copyright treaties is
> attempting to write a copyright treaty dedicated to protecting the
> interests of copyright users, not just copyright owners.
>
> At issue is a treaty to protect the rights of blind people and people
> with other disabilities that affect reading (people with dyslexia,
> people who are paralyzed or lack arms or hands for turning pages).
> This should be a slam dunk: who wouldn't want a harmonized system of
> copyright exceptions that ensure that it's possible for disabled
> people to get access to the written word?
>
> The USA, that's who. The Obama administration'
>
> US negotiators have joined with a rogue's gallery of rich country
> trade representatives to oppose protection for blind people. Other
> nations and regions opposing the rights of blind people include
> Canada and the EU.
>
> Update: Also opposing rights for disabled people: Australia, New
> Zealand, the Vatican and Norway.
>
> Activists at WIPO are desperate to get the word out. They're tweeting
> madly from the negotiation (technically called the 18th session of
> the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights) publishing
> editorials on the Huffington Post, etc.
>
> Here's where you come in: this has to get wide exposure, to get cast
> as broadly as possible, so that it will find its way into the ears of
> the obscure power-brokers who control national trade-negotiators.
>
> I don't often ask readers to do things like this, but please, forward
> this post to people you know in the US, Canada and the EU, and ask
> them to reblog, tweet, and spread the word, especially to government
> officials and activists who work on disabled rights. We know that
> WIPO negotiations can be overwhelmed by citizen activists -- that's
> how we killed the Broadcast Treaty negotiation a few years back --
> and with your help, we can make history, and create a world where
> copyright law protects the public interest.
>
> I am attending a meeting in Geneva of the World Intellectual Property
> Organization (WIPO). This evening the United States government, in
> combination with other high income countries in "Group B" is seeking
> to block an agreement to discuss a treaty for persons who are blind
> or have other reading disabilities.
>
> The proposal for a treaty is supported by a large number of civil
> society NGOs, the World Blind Union, the National Federation of the
> Blind in the US, the International DAISY Consortium, Recording for
> the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D), Bookshare.Org, and groups representing
> persons with reading disabilities all around the world.
>
> The main aim of the treaty is to allow the cross-border import and
> export of digital copies of books and other copyrighted works in
> formats that are accessible to persons who are blind, visually
> impaired, dyslexic or have other reading disabilities, using special
> devices that present text as refreshable braille, computer generated
> text to speech, or large type. These works, which are expensive to
> make, are typically created under national exceptions to copyright
> law that are specifically written to benefit persons with disabilities.
>
> ..
>
> The opposition from the United States and other high income countries
> is due to intense lobbying from a large group of publishers that
> oppose a "paradigm shift,"
>
> where treaties would protect consumer interests, rather than expand
> rights for copyright owners.
>
> The Obama Administration was lobbied heavily on this issue, including
> meetings with high level White House officials. Assurances coming
> into the negotiations this week that things were going in the right
> direction have turned out to be false, as the United States
> delegation has basically read from a script written by lobbyists for
> publishers, extolling the virtues of market based solutions, ignoring
> mountains of evidence of a "book famine" and the insane legal
> barriers to share works.
>
> Obama Joins Group to Block Treaty for Blind and Other Reading
> Disabilities COPYRIGHT EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Twitter feed for #sccr18
>
>
>
> With Kind Regards,
>
>
> ***********************
> Daniel B. Frye, J.D.
> Associate Editor
> The Braille Monitor
> National Federation of the Blind
> Office of the President
> 1800 Johnson Street
> Baltimore, Maryland 21230
> Telephone: (410) 659-9314 Ext. 2208
> Mobile: (410) 241-7006
> Fax: (410) 685-5653
> Email: <mailto:DFrye at nfb.org>DFrye at nfb.org
> Web Address: <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org
> "Voice of the Nation's Blind"
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 16:59:34 -0700
> From: Aziza C <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] Membership Meeting
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
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> Hello all,
> I'd like to remind everyone that we will be having our CABS membership
> meeting at 5 Pm, this Sunday, May 31. It should be lots of fun, Joe
> Orozco is scheduled to speak to the membership on a surprise topic.
> I hope to see you their.
> Aziza
>
> Date: Sunday, May 31 2009
> Time: 5 Pm
> Call in Number: (616) 347-8400
> Pass code: 184220*
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 02:10:05 -0700
> From: "Michael Peterson" <its_mike at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] Membership Meeting
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
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> Hi Aziza. I will try to make it but will have to leave about 5:35 5:40
> and won't be back until about 7:30.
> But I'll be there as much as I can.
> Sounds like it will be pretty interesting.
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aziza C" <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com>
> To: <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 4:59 PM
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] Membership Meeting
>
>
>> Hello all,
>> I'd like to remind everyone that we will be having our CABS membership
>> meeting at 5 Pm, this Sunday, May 31. It should be lots of fun, Joe
>> Orozco is scheduled to speak to the membership on a surprise topic.
>> I hope to see you their.
>> Aziza
>>
>> Date: Sunday, May 31 2009
>> Time: 5 Pm
>> Call in Number: (616) 347-8400
>> Pass code: 184220*
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 11:09:11 -0500
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] Updated NFB National Convention Agenda
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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> Minor updates have been made to the 2009 NFB
> convention agenda. Please see below.
>
>
> In addition it was converted to text before being
> pasted in this e-mail message, so those of you
> who had e-mail problems with it previously
> shouldn't have them this time. If you wish to
> download the full Microsoft Word document, go to the link below.
>
>
> http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention.asp
>
>
>
> 2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION
>
> DETROIT, MICHIGAN
>
> JULY 3 to JULY 8
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> THE MEMBERS OF THE
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MICHIGAN
> WELCOME YOU TO THE
> 69th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
> Marc Maurer, President
> National Federation of the Blind
> 1800 Johnson Street
> Baltimore, Maryland 21230
>
> Mary Ellen Jernigan
> Executive Director for Operations and
> Chairwoman, Convention Organization and Activities
>
> Fred Wurtzel, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 1212 North Foster Avenue
> Lansing, Michigan 48912-3309
>
> Detroit Marriott? at the Renaissance Center
> Renaissance Center
> (313) 568-8000
>
> Courtyard by Marriott?
> 333 E. Jefferson Avenue
> (313) 222-7700
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> DETROIT MARRIOTT
> The 69th annual convention of the National
> Federation of the Blind is being held in Michigan
> at the Detroit Marriott? at the Renaissance
> Center. As usual, our hotel rates are very good:
> singles and doubles $62, triples $66, and quads
> $68. In addition to the room rates, there is a 15
> percent sales tax. There is no charge for
> children under eighteen 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.
>
> The Detroit Marriott is a seventy-two story
> round hotel in the middle of a larger complex of
> buildings known as the Renaissance Center. The
> lowest level is the Motor Lobby where people
> arriving by taxis and automobiles enter the
> hotel. There are bellmen at this entrance and
> elevators going directly to the main lobby of the
> hotel, which is located on Level Three. All
> hotel meeting rooms, ballrooms, and the exhibit
> hall are on Levels Three, Four, and Five. A bank
> of twelve elevators is located in the center of
> the hotel in a corridor oriented along the
> east-west axis of the building. The first six
> elevators at the west end of the corridor (three
> on each side) serve floors one, three, four,
> five, and forty through seventy. The next six
> elevators (three on each side) serve floors one,
> three, four, five, and nine through forty. Just
> beyond each end of the elevator corridor a set of
> escalators serves Levels Three, Four, and
> Five. To reach the main hotel lobby you should
> leave the elevator corridor heading west. The
> hotel restaurant (Forty-two Degrees North) and
> Volt (a bar which also serves an extensive array
> of food) can be entered from the main
> lobby. Many other food outlets including a large
> food court are located on Levels A, One, and Two
> in the Renaissance Center complex. The easiest
> way to exit the hotel proper into other parts of
> the Renaissance Center Complex is to use an
> escalator located near the Coach Insignia
> Restaurant elevator at the south end of Level
> Three of the hotel. The Detroit Marriott has a smoke-free policy.
>
> COURTYARD MARRIOTT
> The Courtyard Marriott is connected to
> Level Two of the Renaissance Center Complex by an
> enclosed overhead walkway. It may also be
> reached by leaving the Renaissance Center at
> Level One through the Jefferson Lobby. We are
> using both sleeping rooms and meeting space in the Courtyard Marriott.
>
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>
> ?MOTOR CITY? MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE:
> SUPPORTING OUR IMAGINATION FUND CAMPAIGN
> On Monday, July 6, we open the convention
> with our spectacular third March for
> Independence. Marching through downtown Detroit,
> we will celebrate our liberty among friends,
> family members, and supporters. Please gather
> for this fundraising and ?friend-raising?
> walk-a-thon and rally at 6:45 Monday morning in
> the Wintergarden on Level A of the Detroit
> Marriott. Most of the route is along the
> beautiful RiverWalk promenade and culminates with
> a rally in Rivard Plaza. Marcher drop-in
> briefing sessions are on Sunday, July 5, from
> 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Let?s walk together to make
> the Motor City March a truly magnificent event.
>
> NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE!
> Our host affiliate invites you to celebrate
> with them by renewing old friendships and/or
> forming new ones on Monday, July 6, at 7:00 pm in
> the Ambassador Ballroom, Level 3. Entertainment
> by ?Nine,? a nine-piece band that will perform
> Motown, soul, classic rock, pop, and old
> standards?guaranteed to create an exciting
> atmosphere and stir pleasant memories.
>
> ROOKIE ROUNDUP
> All first-time convention attendees
> are cordially invited to attend a reception from
> 8:00 to 10:00 pm on Friday, July 3, in the
> Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3. 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
> Sunday, July 5, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Affiliate Action Suite
> 6801.
>
> REGISTRATION & PREREGISTRATION
> Registration activities take place in the
> Renaissance Foyer, Level 4 beginning at 9:00 am
> on Saturday, July 4; at 8:30 am on Sunday, July
> 5; and at other times as listed throughout the
> week. The fee for registration at convention is
> $20 per person (if you preregistered before May
> 31, the fee was $15), and 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. Therefore,
> please register as soon as possible after arrival.
>
> EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET
> Exhibits and the NFB Independence Market
> are located in the Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3. The exhibit hall hours
> are:
> Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
> Sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
> Monday Noon to 1:45 pm; sponsors only from 7:00-10:00 pm
> Tuesday Noon to 1:45 pm?Note: This is the final time that
> Independence Market and Literature will be open.
> Tuesday 7:00 to 10:00 pm?Exhibit Hall only; Independence
> Market and Literature closed)
> There is a special event for sponsor-level
> exhibitors only on Monday, July 6, from 7:00 to
> 10:00 pm (see ?Special Attention? section and
> agenda listing for more information). Sign up
> for NFB-NEWSLINE? at the NEWSLINE table, check
> the agenda for times to visit Room 6401 to learn
> about it, or call local number (313) 483-1147 to
> use NEWSLINE at convention. Any alterations in
> the general session schedule which may occur
> during the convention will result in conforming
> shifts in the exhibit schedule and will be
> announced in the exhibit areas. A number of
> affiliated NFB divisions and committees have
> tables. Many new electronic devices are
> demonstrated, as well as a special exhibit of
> materials and resources for the deaf-blind.
>
> MEETINGS
> General sessions of the convention are being
> held in the Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 on
> Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The morning
> sessions convene at 9:30 am on Monday, and 9:00
> am on Tuesday and Wednesday. The convention
> adjourns promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July
> 8. Please note that all requests for
> announcements by Dr. Maurer during general
> sessions must be submitted in Braille.
>
> BANQUET AND BANQUET TICKET EXCHANGE
> The banquet is being held in the Renaissance
> Ballroom, Level 4 at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July
> 8. Banquet tickets purchased at convention are
> $40.00 (the cost was $35 if purchased before May
> 31) and are on sale during registration on
> Saturday and Sunday, and from noon to 12:30 and
> 1:30 to 2:00 pm on Monday. No banquet tickets
> will be available for purchase after Monday.
> It will be necessary to have your banquet ticket
> with you to attend the banquet; it will be
> collected at the banquet table. Arrangements
> should be made for reserved table assignments by
> taking the ticket(s) you purchase to the Banquet
> Exchange Table in the registration area, where
> you may exchange either an individual ticket or a
> group of tickets for reserved seating. Banquet tables seat ten people.
>
>
> RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
> On Sunday, July 5, Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., will
> celebrate a Roman Catholic Mass at 7:15 am in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level
> 3.
>
> Also on Sunday at 11:45 am services for the
> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will
> be held in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3.
>
> Devotional services will be held in Ambassador
> Ballroom One, Level 3, at 7:30 am on Tuesday, and
> 8:00 am on Wednesday. Please note there is no
> service on Monday morning. Services are
> nonsectarian and will end at least fifteen
> minutes prior to morning convention sessions.
>
> knfbReader MOBILE
> THE CELL PHONE THAT READS PRINT
> With the power of digital photography and
> unique cell phone software, reading print on the
> go wherever you are is now possible for blind
> people. Come and learn about this fabulous,
> life-changing technology in the exhibit hall and
> at demonstration and training sessions planned in
> the afternoon on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and
> in the evening on Tuesday. Go totally mobile and
> join the reading revolution today!
>
> SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED
> TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
> ? A Federation Information Desk will be in the
> registration area from Saturday morning, July 4,
> through Wednesday, July 8, if you have questions
> or need assistance. The Michigan affiliate will
> also maintain a table near the hotel check in
> desk in the main lobby to provide assistance and
> hospitality during much of the convention.
>
> ? When you register, you will be given a badge.
> Please wear it at all times during the convention.
>
> ? The room number for the Presidential Suite is
> 7010. Someone will be on hand in the
> Presidential Suite throughout most of the
> convention to greet you and make appointments for
> you with the President or anyone else you wish to
> see. The Presidential Suite will not be open
> during the business sessions of the convention,
> the Sunday morning Board of Directors meeting,
> Monday morning (due to the Independence March),
> or the Wednesday evening banquet. Come to the
> Presidential Suite. You will be most welcome.
>
>
> ? The room number for Mary Ellen Jernigan,
> Chairwoman of Convention Organization and
> Activities, is 6910. Questions concerning hotel
> rooms, meeting rooms, banquet, scheduling,
> registration, and other matters dealing with
> convention arrangements should be referred to the
> Chairwoman of Convention Organization and Activities.
>
> ? Individuals needing to conduct business with
> the NFB Treasurer may do so by going to the
> DaVinci Room, Level 4 on Monday, July 6, between
> 5:30 and 7:30 pm, or on Tuesday, July 7, between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.
>
> ? The Michigan Suite (Fred Wurtzel, President) is 6805.
>
> ? The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities
> Suite (Joanne Wilson and Pam Allen, Coordinators) is 6801.
>
> ? We are again offering NFB Camp (child-care
> services) for children six weeks through ten
> years of age in Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5
> during convention sessions, most meetings, and
> the banquet. Preregistration and payment by June
> 15 were required for NFB Camp.
>
> NFB Camp is organized and supervised by Carla
> McQuillan, the executive director of Main Street
> Montessori Association. Alison McQuillan, camp
> worker and teacher since 1998, is the activities
> director. Please note that NFB Camp 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 NFB Camp. A late fee of $10
> will be assessed for all late pickups.
>
> NFB Camp hours:
> Friday, 7/3 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
> Saturday, 7/4 Closed
> Sunday, 7/5 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 to 5:30 pm
> Monday, 7/6 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Tuesday, 7/7 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Wednesday, 7/8 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Banquet 7/8 6:30 pm to 30 minutes after closing
>
> ? A Special Evening For Sponsor-Level
> Exhibitors: Again this year, the exhibit hall
> will reopen from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Monday, July
> 6, for a very special evening dedicated solely to
> Sponsor-Level Exhibitors listed here. Come and
> bring a guest to say ?thank you? to our sponsors
> and to enjoy their interesting offers and
> demonstrations. Our convention sponsors
> are?Platinum: HumanWare and UPS; Gold: Deque
> Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle;
> Silver: En-Vision America, Intel?, and Wal-Mart;
> Bronze: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools
> (CUSDGS), IBM, Independent Living Aids (ILA), and
> Microsoft; Exhibit Hall: GW Micro, J&B Medical
> Supply, National Industries for the Blind,
> ReadHowYouWant, and Roche Diagnostics.
>
> ? The ever-popular Showcase of Talent is back
> again at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, presented by
> the Performing Arts Division. Admission price is
> $5.00. If you would like to participate in the
> Showcase, make sure to sign up early by
> contacting Beth Allred at the convention.
>
> ? 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
> to this rule will be that national divisions may
> (if they request it in advance) conduct such
> drawings during the convention or at the
> banquet. LaSalle A Room, Level 5 will be set
> aside at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 8, for all
> other drawings. Any group or affiliate wishing to
> conduct drawings at this time (or any person
> wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on Wednesday to the LaSalle A
> Room.
>
> AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND GROUPS
> The Federation carries on its business through
> divisions, committees, and groups. The meetings
> of some of these have been scheduled for
> particular times and are listed in the agenda.
> Others have not been formally scheduled but will
> meet at the call of their chairpersons or
> presidents. If you have matters that you would
> like to discuss with any of the following
> divisions, committees, or groups, you should contact:
>
> 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: Melissa Riccobono, President;
> ? National Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson,
> President;
> ? National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs: James R. Bonerbo,
> President;
> ? National Association of Blind Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President;
> ? National Association of Blind Merchants: Kevan Worley, 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: Terri Rupp, 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 (NAPUB): Nadine Jacobson, President;
> ? National Federation of the Blind in Computer
> Science: Curtis Chong, President;
> ? 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 (NOPBC): Carol Castellano,
> President;
> ? Performing Arts: Dennis Holston, 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: Joyce Scanlan,
> Chairperson;
> ? Employment: Buna Dahal, Chairperson;
> ? Imagination Fund: Kevan Worley, Chairperson;
> ? Jacobus tenBroek Award: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson;
> ? Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tami Jones, Chairperson;
> ? Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
> ? Library Services: David Hyde, Chairperson;
> ? Loan Fund: Donald C. Capps, Chairperson;
> ? Membership: Ron Gardner, Chairperson;
> ? Newel Perry Award: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
> ? Newsletter Publications: Norma Crosby, Chairperson;
> ? NFB-NEWSLINE? Program Steering: David DeNotaris, Chairperson;
> ? PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson;
> ? Planned Giving: John Halverson, Chairperson;
> ? Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: Gary Wunder,
> Chairperson;
> ? Public Relations: Barbara Pierce, Chairperson;
> ? Research and Development: Curtis Chong, Chairperson;
> ? Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson;
> ? Scholarship: Anil Lewis, Chairperson;
> ? Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson;
> ? Spanish Translation: Norman Gardner, Chairperson;
> ? White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rol?n, 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;
> ? Geordi's Engineers: Lorraine Rovig, Chairperson;
> ? Legislative Initiatives Discussion: Don Burns, Coordinator;
> ? Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson;
> ? NFB Ham Radio: D. Curtis Willoughby, 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: Heather Field, Chairperson;
> ? Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson.
>
>
> CONVENTION AGENDA
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
>
> 7:30 - 8:45 am?HAM RADIO GROUP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> Discuss hotel frequencies and architectural
> features and distributing special FM receivers
> for the hearing-impaired and Spanish-speaking
> attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby (KA0VBA), Chairperson
>
> 7:45 am - 6:30 pm?THE FUTURE IS OURS?AND THEIRS
> Parent, Rehabilitation, and Orientation &
> Mobility Joint Conference for Families and
> Rehabilitation Professionals (7:45 - 8:45
> am?Registration and coffee; 12:00 to 2:00
> pm?NBPCB Awards Luncheon, Ambassador Three Ballroom)
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> NOPBC Fees: Adults $30; Youth (13-18) $20; Children (5-12) $10
> NABRP Fees (includes lunch): Students $75; Professionals $100
> Note: Conference admission included with either registration above.
> Sponsors: National Organization of Parents of
> Blind Children (NOPBC); 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.
> Chairpersons: Carol Castellano and Edward Bell
>
> 8:00 am - 4:30 pm?PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> Heather Field, Chairperson
>
> 8:30 am?NFB CAMP: IT?S MORE THAN CHILD?S PLAY (CHILD CARE)
> Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5
> Please see ?Special Attention? section of agenda
> for further information. (Preregistration by June 15 was required.)
>
> 8:30 - 11:30 am?WHAT?S NEW IN JAWS 10 AND MAGic
> 11, AND A FIRST LOOK AT JAWS 11?FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
> Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
> Join Eric Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for an
> exciting and informative session covering all of
> the new details surrounding JAWS and MAGic
> development. This will also be the first look at
> JAWS 11 scheduled for public beta in August and
> includes a demo of Windows 7. Bring questions!
>
>
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 8:30 am - 5:00 pm?IBTC?S ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS
> Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
>
> 8:30 - 10:00 am?Mobile productivity on cell phones.
> 10:30 am - noon?Create DAISY books from your desktop.
> 1:30 - 3:00 pm?Web 2.0 features with screen access software.
> 3:30 - 5:00 pm?Lesser-known names in screen access software.
>
> 9:00 am - 12:00 noon?GW MICRO: BRAILLE SENSE PLUS
> AND VOICE SENSE?Registration $10; Refreshments provided.
> Nicolet A Room, Level 5
> The Braille Sense Plus is the lightest note taker
> with a 32-cell Braille display, and the Voice
> Sense is the smallest note taker. Learn about
> the features of GW note takers including the GW Sense Navigation GPS.
> Presenters: Raul Gallegos and Chris Park. To register, call (260) 489-3671.
>
> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm?NFB YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (ages 14-18)
> Sponsored by NFB Jernigan Institute; Mary Jo Thorpe, Coordinator
>
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> 9:00 - 10:15 am?PARENTS-REHAB SEMINAR
>
> Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> 10:30 am - 12:00 noon?ALL ABOUT ME
> Help shape the future of youth outreach for the NFB.
>
> 2:00 - 3:00 pm?BACK & BICEPS, CHEST & TRICEPS
> Learn the ?ropes? about working out in a gym.
>
> 3:30 - 5:00 pm?ME AND YOUTUBE
> An interactive YouTube activity for teens.
>
> 9:00 am - 10:00 pm?NFB-NEWSLINE? PRESENTATIONS
> Room 6401, 64th floor
> 9:00-11:00 am, 2:00-6:00 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pm?Learn about NEWSLINE
> In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
> 11:30 am -1:30 pm?Affiliate presidents? gathering. Learn about NFB-
> NEWSLINE Online and how to promote NEWSLINE.
> 6:30 - 8:00 pm?Exhibit for parents and their blind children (ages
> 10+).
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 10:00 am - 5:00 pm?EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR
> Richard B Room, Level 5
> 10:00 am?Registration; 10:30 am?Seminar begins
> Key strategies for job hunting: How? Where? What?
> Remember, innovation and authenticity produce
> abundant opportunities. Gain the secrets of
> obtaining and maintaining employment. Buna Dahal, Chairperson
>
> 10:15 am - 12:00 noon?NOPBC BRAILLE CARNIVAL (ages 5-13)
> Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
>
> 1:00 - 3:00 pm?PAC MATE, BEYOND NOTE TAKING?FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
> Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
> Join Jonathan Mosen as we explore the power of
> PAC Mate Omni, from beaming your KNFB Reader
> Mobile documents to be read in Braille, to
> watching TV right from your PAC Mate Omni. See
> our new StreetTalk VIP GPS solution in action.
>
> 1:00 - 3:00 pm?WRITERS DIVISION WORKSHOP ($5.00 fee)
> Room 6405, 64th floor
> Visit with a published author. Robert Leslie Newman, President
>
> 1:00 - 4:00 pm?SWIM CLINIC; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> Pool, Courtyard Marriott
> Annie Sawicki, part of the AdapTap team (that
> designed an award-winning device by blind
> swimmers), is conducting a swimming workshop.
> Take a break with a cool dip in the pool. Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm?HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS
> LaSalle A and B Rooms, Level 5
> Sessions: 1:00 Breeze; 2:00 BrailleNote; 3:00 Stream; 4:00 Mobile Devices
> Join HumanWare and other users to learn about
> recent updates and share product tips. Ask
> questions and give us your suggestions for your
> favorite HumanWare product. Door Prizes for every session!
>
> 1:30 - 2:45 pm?knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 2:00 - 3:30 pm?NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
>
> One-Two Buckle My Shoe, Three-Four Out the Door
> Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Developmental timelines from preschool through elementary.
> Instructors: Debbi Head, Heather Field, Annee Hartzell
>
> Show Me the Technology: Middle School/High School
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> What is needed, how to work with the school to get it, and what
> to do when all else fails. Instructors: Dr. Matt Maurer and Al Lovati
>
> Literacy for All
> Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott
> Large print? Braille? Both? How to tell what is best for your child.
>
> Great Expectations: Mobility Instruction and
> Blind Children with Additional Disabilities
> Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott
> High expectations, real life goals, and how to
> achieve them in the area of independent travel. Instructor: Denise
> Mackenstadt
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm?NOPBC TRIP TO PENRICKTON CENTER
> Meeting place to be announced
> Parents of children with significant multiple
> disabilities can visit this center which uses the
> Active Learning techniques of Lilli Nielsen.
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm?NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
> (Note to parents: Volunteers will accompany the
> children from one workshop to the other.)
>
> Not-so-mad Scientists: Hands-on Chemistry Experiments:
> Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructors: Dr. Andrew Greenberg, Cary Supalo, Marilyn
> Winograd, and Dr. Lillian Rankel
> 2:00 ? 3:30 pm?For Kindergarten through Grade 5
> 3:30 ? 5:00 pm?For Grades 6 through 12
>
>
>
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Cont?d.
>
> Tactile Drawings and Representations:
> Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructors: Ann Cunningham and Debbie Kent Stein
> 2:00 ? 3:30 pm?For Grades 6 through 12
> 3:30 ? 5:00 pm?For Kindergarten through Grade 5
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm?GW MICRO: WINDOW-EYES TRAINING
> (Registration $10; Refreshments provided)
> Nicolet A Room, Level 5
> Explore the power of Window-Eyes with advanced
> scripting support, Office 2007, Windows Vista,
> and Windows 7. Come to see the best support for
> the Internet in a screen reader. Presenters: Raul
> Gallegos and Chris Park. To register, call (260) 489-3671.
>
> 2:00 - 7:00 pm?KRAFTERS KORNER
> Richard A Room, Level 5
> Meet some talented Federation crafters and
> purchase their beautiful hand-made items for
> sale. Joyce Kane, Krafters Division President
>
> 3:00 - 4:30 pm?MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN
> INSTITUTE (Workshop One; Workshop Two is on Saturday at 4:00 pm)
> Brul? A Room, Level 5
> Attendees will learn the latest information about
> the Institute and about how they can utilize its
> programs to build the organization at the local
> level. We expect the discussion to spark new,
> imaginative ideas for future programs. Led by
> Mark Riccobono, Jernigan Institute Executive Director.
>
> 3:00 - 4:45 pm? knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
>
> 3:00 - 5:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOC. OF BLIND ENTREPRENEURS
> Brul? B Room, Level 5
> James R. Bonerbo, President
>
>
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 3:30 - 4:50 pm?NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
>
> Access for Everyone
> Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott
> Learn how blind and low-vision children of all abilities can access
> education and information in school and in the world.
> Instructor: Dr. Denise Robinson
>
> Braille Music for Dummies
> Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott
> Just enough to stay one step ahead of the
> kids. Instructors: Jennifer Dunnam and Kyle Conley
>
> Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Birthday Parties
> Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Manners, cafeterias, games, playgrounds, and friends (Pre-K
> and Elementary)
> Instructors: Debbi Head and Emily Gibbs
>
> Bring Me to the Mall?Text Me Later
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> Manners, food courts, and friends (middle and high school)
> Instructors: Eric Guillory and Deja Powell
>
> 5:00 - 6:30 pm?PARENTS AND REHABILITATION
> PROFESSIONALS JOINT CONFERENCE RECEPTION
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS BUSINESS MEETING
> Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
> 6:00 pm?Registration; 7:00 pm?Meeting begins
> Topics: airline emergency procedures and
> evacuation; creating and growing state
> associations of guide dog users; and protecting
> the rights of guide dog users through advocacy
> and education. Marion Gwizdala, President
>
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> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 6:30 - 10:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> 6:30 pm?Registration; 7:00 pm?Meeting begins
> Featuring a hands-on Braille proofreading
> workshop. Guest speaker is from Seedlings
> Braille Books for Children. Lisa Hall, President
>
> 7:30 - 10:00 pm?NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT
> Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Drop in, relax, and chat in an informal atmosphere.
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm?NFB LIONS GROUP
> Room 6405, 64th floor
> NFB members who are also Lions are urged to meet
> to share ideas and experiences. Co-Chairpersons: Ramona Walhof and Milton
> Ota
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm?ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTION?GAINING INSIGHT FOR FIRST-TIMERS
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> First-time conventioneers, don't miss this
> event! President Maurer and former rookies will
> be on hand to welcome you and answer
> questions. Coordinator: Pam Allen, Director of
> the Louisiana Center for the Blind and President of the NFB of Louisiana
>
> 8:00 pm - midnight?KARAOKE NIGHT??
> Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
> Admission: $5.00. You'll have a great time.
> Braille song lists available. Hosted by BLIND, Incorporated
>
> 9:00 - 10:00 pm?NFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Angela Wolf, Chairperson
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> SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
>
> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm?REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET
> TICKET SALES ($40); Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
> 9:00 am 5:00 pm?EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
> MARKET AND LITERATURE?Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
> 1:00 - 3:00 pm?WHAT?S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE?
> Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
> Presentational seminar about the world?s largest
> audible newspaper service for the blind and
> visually impaired. Topics cover newest online
> initiatives and improvements to the service.
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm?EXPLORING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS
> IN MOBILE REFRESHABLE BRAILLE AND TACTILE GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES
> Richard A Room, Level 5
> 1:00-2:00?ALVA Braille Controller: more than just a Braille display.
> 2:00-3:00?Talking Tactile Tablet: exploring
> tactile images, interactive games.
> 3:00-4:00?Reading On the Go!: read books, texts, etc. using a cell phone.
> 4:00-5:00?Mobile Geo: a new GPS solution for accessible cell phones.
> Larry Lewis, President, Flying Blind, Inc.
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm?NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
> BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION?SECTIONS ONE AND TWO
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
> Participants must have preregistered. Exam
> Sections Three and Four are on Sunday, July 5
> (see agenda listing). Sponsored by the National
> Blindness Professional Certification Board
>
> 1:30 pm?RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
> Renaissance Cartier Ballroom, Level 4
> Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
>
> 1:30 - 2:45 pm? knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
>
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm?NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
>
> Braille Beats
> Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Kids get into Braille music in a fun way. Instructor: Kyle Conley
> 2:00 ? 3:30 pm?For Kindergarten through Grade 5
> 3:30 ? 5:00 pm?For Grades 6 through 12
>
> You Want to Move It, Move It
> Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Judo expert Lisamaria Martinez and friends get you moving!
> 2:00 ? 3:30 pm?For Grades 6 through 12
> 3:30 ? 5:00 pm?For Kindergarten through Grade 5
>
> 2:30 - 4:30 pm?TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> Don Gillmore, President
>
> 3:00 - 4:45 pm?knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
>
> 3:30 - 10:00 pm?NFB-NEWSLINE? PRESENTATIONS
> Room 6401, 64th floor
> 3:30-6:00 pm and 8:30-10:00 pm?Learn about
> NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
> 6:30-8:00 pm?Gathering for professionals in
> the field of work with the blind for an evening
> of presentations and possibilities.
>
> 4:00 - 5:30 pm?MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN INSTITUTE
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> Attendees will learn the latest information about
> the Institute and about how they can utilize its
> programs to build the organization at the local
> level. We expect the discussion to spark new,
> imaginative ideas for future programs. Led by
> Mark Riccobono, Jernigan Institute Executive Director.
>
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 4:00 - 6:00 pm?SPANISH SEMINAR
> Brul? B Room, Level 5
> Conducted entirely in Spanish. Learn about the
> Federation, hear from some of our leaders, and
> network with other Hispanic
> members. Facilitators: Rosy Carranza and A.Z. Martinez
>
> 4:30 - 5:30 pm?WAL-MART AND NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE: FUTURE INNOVATIONS FORUM
> Brul? A Room, Level 5
> Join a town hall meeting on Equal Access at the
> Pharmacy Counter. Discuss emerging issues, best
> practices, and preferences as a blind or
> low-vision consumer. Influence future work
> through the NFB Jernigan Institute to encourage
> innovative Pharmacy practices and take the
> opportunity for the world's largest retailer to hear your voice.
>
> 4:30 - 6:00 pm?TWELFTH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL?National
> Association of Blind Lawyers; Scott LaBarre, President
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> Admission: $5.00. Federation lawyers are pitted
> against each other reenacting an old Federation
> case with the audience serving as the jury.
>
> 6:00 - 7:30 pm?NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
> DaVinci Room, Level 4
> Covering state newsletters, formatting a good
> publication, and publishing in accessible formats. Norma Crosby,
> Chairperson
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
> Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
> 6:00 pm?Registration ($5.00) & Meet-and-Greet; 7:00 pm?Meeting
> Happy 42nd birthday to NABS! Remember to bring
> your contact information on a Brailled index card
> for registration. Terri Rupp, President
>
> 6:45 - 7:45 pm?IMAGINATION FUND TRAINING MEETING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Kevan Worley, Facilitator
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> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS SEMINAR
> Nicolet A Room, Level 5
> Affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to
> attend this seminar about state financial
> programs, financial data, and planning the end of
> 2009 and beginning of 2010. Topics include:
> 990s, state charitable registrations, end-of-year
> preparations, and other issues. Facilitators: Bridgid Burke and Charlie
> Brown
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION
> Richard A Room, Level 5
> Ivan Weich, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS (CARS) DIVISION
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> Joseph B. Naulty, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm??KEYS TO INDEPENDENCE,? NATIONAL
> ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO TECHNICIANS SEMINAR
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> Learn how to have a career in piano tuning and
> repair; it can enhance your independence. Don Mitchell, President
>
> 7:30 - 9:30 pm?MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> The more we educate, the more we grow. Ron Gardner, Chairperson
>
> 7:30 - 10:00 pm?BLIND PARENTS GROUP
> Brul? B Room, Level 5
> Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm?WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> Alpidio Rol?n, Chairperson
>
> 8:00 - 9:30 pm?WEBMASTERS WORKSHOP
> Greco Room, Level 4
> A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division Webmasters.
> Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group
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> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm?COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY SERVICES
> Duluth A Room, Level 5
> David Hyde, Chairperson
>
> 9:00 - 10:00 pm?SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> Norman Gardner, Chairperson
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> 7:15 - 8:15 am?ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant
>
> 8:00 am - 10:00 pm?NFB-NEWSLINE? PRESENTATIONS
> Room 6401, 64th floor
> 8:00-11:00 am, 1:30-5:30 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pm?Learn about NEWSLINE
> In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
> 6:00-7:00 pm?Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology
> Committee gathering. Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE?s revolutionary new
> online initiatives.
>
> 8:30 am - 5:00 pm?REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET
> TICKET SALES ($40); Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
> 8:30 am 5:00 pm? EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
> MARKET AND LITERATURE?Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
> 9:00 11:30 am?NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all)
> Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4
>
> 11:45 am - 12:45 pm?THE DIVISION FOR ME?NFB YOUTH TRACK
> Greco Room, Level 4
> A meet-and-greet with NFB division
> representatives. Coordinator: Mary Jo Thorpe.
> Co-sponsored by NOPBC and NFB Jernigan Institute.
>
> 11:45 am - 1:15 pm?CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE CHURCH
> OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>
> 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm?ROOKIE ROUNDUP GATHERING
> Affiliate Action Suite 6801
> Attention rookies! Participate in a gathering of
> fun for first-time conventioneers. This is a
> great opportunity to meet new people and have
> your convention questions answered by experienced Federationists.
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> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 12:30 - 4:00 pm?DIABETES ACTION NETWORK FOR THE BLIND
> Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
> 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Keynote speaker is Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE,
> a diabetes educator with much experience with
> diabetic issues. Mike Freeman, President
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS
> Richard A Room, Level 5
> 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
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm?NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
> LaSalle B Room, Level 5
> 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Discuss recent releases, concerns of information
> technology professionals, and other topics. Curtis Chong, President
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm??OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THROUGH
> COURAGE AND DETERMINATION??National Association
> of the Blind in Communities of Faith
> Cadillac A Room, Level 5
> 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins; Tom Anderson,
> President
>
> 12:30 5:00 pm?REVOLUTIONIZING RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS MEETING
> Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
> 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:30 pm ? Meeting begins
> Those involved in the Randolph-Sheppard program
> or who operate a similar business discuss
> protection of the priority and the creation of
> new business opportunities and outreach. Kevan Worley, President
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm?SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION
> Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott
> 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on
> presentations in yoga and much more! Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 12:45 - 4:30 pm?MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG ADVENTURE! (Ages 9-14)
> Meet (and return) at back of Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
> Hang out as a group and have fun exploring with
> blind mentors Michael Freholm and Garrick Scott.
>
> 1:00 - 3:00 pm?BLIND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS GROUP
> Duluth A Room, Level 5
> Elizabeth Campbell, Chairperson
>
> 1:00 3:00 pm?CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> Diane McGeorge, Chairperson
>
> 1:00 3:00 pm??GRABBING HEADLINES FOR YOUR
> AFFILIATE? SEMINAR?PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
> Nicolet B Room, Level 5
> Topics: locating press contacts; drafting press
> releases; developing relationships with reporters
> and editors; working effectively with the media.
> Barbara Pierce, Chairperson; Seminar conducted by
> Chris Danielsen and Jessica Freeh, NFB Public Relations
>
> 1:00 - 3:00 pm?NOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING:
> MAKING THEIR FUTURE DREAMS COME TRUE
> Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
> Carol Castellano, President
>
> 1:00 - 4:00 pm?PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
> DaVinci Room, Level 4
> Unveiling the ?Music of the Movement?
> album. Hear from an artist recruiter about a
> media company paving the way for blind audio
> professionals. Dennis Holston, President
>
> 1:00 - 4:00 pm?WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> Robert Leslie Newman, President
>
>
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 1:00 - 4:30 pm?NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS
> Brul? B Room, Level 5
> 1:00 pm ? Registration; 1:30 pm ? Meeting begins
> Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in
> their classrooms; meeting in groups specific to
> grade level and content areas of interest to
> create a network of mentors. Sheila Koenig, President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm?AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES)
> Location to be announced. Joe Naulty, CARS Division President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm?NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
> BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION?SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR
> Cascade C and D Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
> Participants must have preregistered. Sponsored
> by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
> Brul? A Room, Level 5
> 1:00 pm ? Registration; 2:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Network, share mutual interests, find placement
> strategies, and examine and discuss concerns and
> current issues. Melody Lindsey, President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm??SENIORS IN CHARGE?
> NFB SENIORS DIVISION MEETING & (SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION
> Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
> Find out ways to spread our message of hope to
> newly blind seniors. We?re also having our
> popular not-so-silent auction. Judy Sanders, President
>
> 1:00 - 6:00 pm?HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MEETING
> Nicolet A Room, Level 5
> 1:00 pm ? Registration; 2:00 pm ? Meeting begins; 5:00 pm ? Networking
> Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and
> music or dance therapists meeting to network and
> ask questions. Melissa Riccobono, President
>
>
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 1:30 - 4:45 pm?knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Session One: 1:30 - 2:45 pm; Session Two: 3:00 - 4:45 pm
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
>
> 3:00 - 4:30 pm?NOPBC PARENT POWER WORKSHOP
> Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
> Parent leaders from around the country share
> their experiences. Moderator: Barbara Mathews
>
> 3:15 - 4:45 pm?MEET THE BLIND MONTH ACTIVITIES
> AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SEMINAR: PLANS AND ACTION EQUAL SUCCESS
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> October is ?Meet the Blind Month.? Find out about
> events that are entertaining and fun and
> encouraging chapters to try new types of
> fundraising and meet-and-greet events. Jerry Lazarus, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> 5:00 - 6:30 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS RECEPTION
> Richard B Room, Level 5
> For NABL members and seminar participants to
> promote networking and fellowship within our
> membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.
> Scott LaBarre, President
>
> 5:00 - 7:00 pm?BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
> Happy Birthday, Louis Braille! Browse tables of
> new and used Braille and print/Braille
> books. UPS volunteers will ship the books to
> your home free of charge. Donations requested to
> support the Braille Readers are Leaders
> program. Cake and snacks for
> browsers. Cosponsored by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Peggy Chong
>
> 5:00 - 8:00 pm?JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott
> Join USA Judo and paralympian bronze medal winner
> Greg DeWall to learn about judo from people
> involved in the sport. See you on the mat! Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 5:30 - 7:00 pm?KURZWEIL 1000 USERS? MEETING
> Richard A Room, Level 5
> Join the Kurzweil 1000 Users? Contingent! Meet
> with Steve Baum, Vice President of Engineering,
> and share some Kurzweil 1000
> experiences. Kurzweil 1000 is our
> state-of-the-art, text-to-speech and life
> navigation software for blind and visually impaired readers.
>
> 5:30 - 7:30 pm?AGRICULTURE AND EQUESTRIAN DIVISION
> Duluth A Room, Level 5
> Fred Chambers, President
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm?BACK TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN
> MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT
> Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
> Topics: running a purposeful chapter meeting,
> community projects and chapter fundraising, and
> weaving Federation philosophy into local meetings. NFB Affiliate Action
> Team
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm?DEAF BLIND DIVISION
> Nicolet B Room, Level 5
> 6:00 pm ? Registration; 7:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Burnell Brown, President
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS SEMINAR
> 6:00 pm ? Registration; 7:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Brul? A Room, Level 5
> Topics: Islam, the Koran, and guide dogs;
> Training Centers and Guide Dogs: a panel
> discussion; and massage for dogs. You can also
> ?test drive? a guide dog! Marion Gwizdala, President
>
> 6:30 - 9:00 pm?ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> 6:30 pm ? Registration; 7:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> Note-taking devices to recommend to clients and
> what to do about students who are seemingly
> ?unteachable.? Michael Barber, President
>
>
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 6:30 - 9:30 pm?SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
> Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
> 6:30 pm ? Registration; 7:00 pm ? Meeting begins
> John Miller, President
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?LIVING HISTORY GROUP
> Nicolet A Room, Level 5
> Dedicated to recording, preserving, and
> appreciating Federation history. Michael Freholm, Chairperson
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm??SOMETIMES TRUTH REPELS? a play by
> Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00; Second Performance is at 9:00 pm)
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> A play about the teaching career of Louis Braille
> performed by the Louisiana Center for the Blind
> Players. Proceeds go to the Louisiana Center for
> the Blind?s summer training program for blind children.
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
> LaSalle B Room, Level 5
> Ron Brown, Chairperson
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?FEDERATION RE-GENERATION
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> Do you need to rejuvenate and kick-start your
> affiliate with fresh ideas? Re-generate! Get a
> new generation involved. Join the NFB Jernigan
> Institute Education Team to learn more about program possibilities.
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> Cadillac A Room, Level 5
> Unveiling new craft initiatives, including plans
> for a new Web site and information on our Monday
> night nationwide chats. Joyce Kane, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE
> THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB) SEMINAR
> Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
> Celebrating Louis Braille?s 200th
> birthday! Receive information about the
> commemorative Louis Braille silver dollar, the
> NFB Share Braille Web site project, and more. Nadine Jacobson, President
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS
> LaSalle A Room, Level 5
> Guest speakers; reviewing access technology;
> unveiling the 2009 NABV pin. Pay dues and
> receive an NABV-3 shirt. Dwight Sayer, President
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm?MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE MARCHER
> DROP-IN BRIEFINGS (THREE SEPARATE SESSIONS)
> Brul? B Room, Level 5
> Session One: 7:00-8:00 pm; Session Two
> 8:00-9:00 pm; Session Three 9:00-10:00 pm. Drop
> in anytime and help us lead the 2009 March for
> Independence. Facilitator: Kevan Worley
>
> 7:30 - 9:00 pm?DADS? NIGHT OUT
> Contact Brad Weatherd for location
> All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Sponsored by the NOPBC
>
> 7:30 - 9:00 pm?NFB IN JUDAISM MEETING
> Room 6405, 64th Floor
> David Stayer, Chairperson
>
> 7:30 - 10:00 pm?COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION,
> EVALUATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY; Gary Wunder, Chairperson
> Greco Room, Level 4
>
> 8:00 - 9:30 pm?MAKING BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
> Make Braille books at home that will inspire your
> child to read and explore. Sponsored by
> NOPBC. Instructors: Carlton Walker and Krystal Guillory
>
> 9:00 - 10:30 pm??SOMETIMES TRUTH REPELS,? a play
> by Jerry Whittle (Second Performance) Admission: $5.00
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> A play about the teaching career of Louis Braille
> performed by the Louisiana Center for the Blind
> Players. Proceeds go to the Louisiana Center for
> the Blind?s summer training program for blind children.
>
> 9:30 - 10:30 pm?FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> Coordinator: Gary Ray
>
> MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
>
> 6:45 am?MOTOR CITY MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE RALLY!
> Please gather in the Wintergarden on Level A of
> the Detroit Marriott for a 7:00 am start.
>
> NOTE: Because of the March for Independence,
> there are no registration, devotions,
> Independence Market and Literature, or Exhibit
> Hall activities on Monday morning.
>
>
>
> 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 BANQUET TICKET SALES
> ($40)?Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
> 12:00 noon 1:45 pm?EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
> MARKET AND LITERATURE?Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
>
>
>
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 12:15 - 2:00 pm?LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI LUNCHEON
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
> Contact: Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
>
> 2:05 pm PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, Marc Maurer
>
> 3:00 pm POLICIES TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSION, SAFETY,
> AND PRODUCTIVITY
> The Honorable John D. Dingell, Member of Congress, 15th
> Congressional District; Michigan
>
> 3:20 pm PROMOTING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: A PRIORITY FOR MANUFACTURERS
> The Honorable Dave McCurdy, President and CEO,
> Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; McLean, Virginia
>
> 3:40 pm THE JOURNEY OF BRAILLE: FROM THE HANDS OF THE
> CREATOR TO EARTH ORBIT
>
> 4:00 pm THE VALUE OF A COIN, OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND
> OF A CLASS OF HUMAN BEINGS
> Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D., Research Professor,
> San Diego State University; Vienna, Virginia
>
> 4:25 pm PROVIDING THE FUNDAMENTAL TOOLS: BRAILLE BOOKS
> Brian A. McDonald, President, National Braille Press; Boston,
> Massachusetts
>
> 4:40 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 5:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 5:30 - 6:30 pm?NOMINATING COMMITTEE; Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
> Cadillac A Room, Level 5
>
> 6:00 - 8:00 pm?AFB INTRODUCES ACCESSIBLE WALKING
> DIRECTIONS AND NEW CareerConnect FEATURES
> Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
> The American Foundation for the Blind?s reception
> introduces Mapquest Accessible Walking Directions
> and new CareerConnect offerings. Be the first to
> try a free online directions service. Join up as
> a CareerConnect leader or mentor. We look
> forward to reconnecting with old friends.
>
> 6:00 - 9:00 pm?INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard Marriott
> Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy
> lifestyle using an accessible rowing
> machine. Prizes plus plenty of fun! Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> 6:30 - 8:00 pm?GUITAR SEMINAR
> LaSalle B Room, Level 5
> Learn about the guitar; get advice from a
> professional musician, Cameron Strife; $5
> donation. Presented by the NFB Performing Arts Division
>
> 6:30 - 10:00 pm?NFB-NEWSLINE? PRESENTATION
> Room 6401, 64th floor
> Drop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket,
> Web News on Demand, and other new features.
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS:
>
> IEPs: Evals, Goals, Strategies, the Law
> Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructor: Carlton Walker
>
> The Science of Getting in on Science
> Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructors: Cary Supalo, Marilyn Winograd, Dr. Lillian Rankel
>
> Mental Mapping: Using Environmental Sounds and Clues
> Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructor: Daniel Kish
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?BOOKSHARE AT NFB MEMBER PARTY
> LaSalle A Room, Level 5
> Enjoy snacks and refreshments while meeting the
> Bookshare staff. This is your opportunity to talk
> with us and share your ideas; we?re here to
> listen. Plan to have fun with contests,
> drawings, and interacting with your fellow
> members. We look forward to seeing you.
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS: THE INITIATIVE FOR CHANGE
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> One representative from each affiliate should
> attend this session. Help to ensure Braille
> literacy for all by learning about the exciting
> developments and discuss strategies for promoting
> Louis Braille bicentennial coins.
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?MOVING LEGISLATION ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR
> Cadillac B Room, Level 5
> 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, NFB Strategic Initiatives Staff
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm?A SPECIAL EVENING FOR SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS
> Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
> The exhibit hall reopens for an evening dedicated
> solely to sponsor-level exhibitors. Come and
> bring a guest to say ?thank you? to our sponsors
> and to enjoy their interesting offers and
> demonstrations. Our convention sponsors
> are?Platinum: HumanWare and UPS; Gold: Deque
> Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle;
> Silver: En-Vision America, Intel?, and Wal-Mart;
> Bronze: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools
> (CUSDGS), IBM, Independent Living Aids (ILA), and
> Microsoft; Exhibit Hall: GW Micro, J&B Medical
> Supply, National Industries for the Blind,
> ReadHowYouWant, and Roche Diagnostics.
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm?NOPBC CHILDREN?S ACTIVITY (ages 5-13)
> A UNIVERSALLY FUN TIME
> Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Drop in and explore the universe with Noreen
> Grice; volunteers led by Michael Freholm
>
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 7:00 - midnight?NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE
> Ambassador Ballroom, Level 3
> ? ?There may be trouble ahead?but while there?s
> moonlight and music and love and romance?let?s
> face the music and dance!?? Join our host
> affiliate to enjoy dancing or simply listening to
> some really good music. Entertainment provided by
> ?Nine,? a nine-piece band performing Motown,
> soul, classic rock, pop, and old standards.
>
> 7:30 - 8:30 pm?NFB YOUTH TRACK MEETINGS
>
> ME AND THE GOSSIP GIRLS (ages 14-18)
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Girls?bring your questions and thoughts about makeup, dating, or
> just how to get more involved in your school.
>
> ME AND THE GUYS (ages 14-18)
> Renoir Room, Level 4
> Guys?talk about cars, dating, school, or how to nail that perfect job
> to make a little extra money.
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm?COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE AND
> PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS); Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
> Nicolet A Room, Level 5
>
> 8:30 - 10:00 pm?NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS
>
> Pro to Pro to Parent to Para?Learn How Your Child?s ?Team? Can
> Work Together
> Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructors: Dr. Denise Robinson and Gail Wagner
>
> Taking the Headaches Out of Adapting in Math
> Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructors: Eric and Krystal Guillory
>
> Summer Jobs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Volunteering
> Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Instructor: Jan Bailey
>
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009
>
> 7:30 - 8:15 am?DEVOTIONS
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>
> 8:00 8:30 am?REGISTRATION ($20)
> Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 9:00 am INVOCATION
>
> 9:05 am FINANCIAL REPORT
>
> 10:00 am ELECTIONS
>
> 10:30 am EXPANDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION FOR THE
> BLIND
> Gilles Pepin, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare; Drummondville, Canada
>
> 10:50 am A BLIND ATHLETE IN THE PARALYMPICS
> Tyler Merren, 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team Member,
> Men?s Goalball; Kalamazoo, Michigan
>
> 11:05 am DEVELOPMENTS AT THE FIRST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
> FOR THE BLIND IN THE UNITED STATES, PERKINS
> Steven M. Rothstein, President, Perkins School for the Blind;
> Watertown, Massachusetts
>
> 11:25 am THE FEDERATION IN THE WORLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE
> OF THE WORLD BLIND UNION
> Maryanne Diamond, President, World Blind Union; Melbourne,
> Australia
>
> 11:40 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 12:00 pm ADJOURN
>
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00
> pm?REGISTRATION ($20) Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
> 12:00 noon 1:45 pm?EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
> MARKET AND LITERATURE?(Final Time Period for
> Independence Market and Literature)
> Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
>
> 2:05 pm STRATEGIC INITIATIVES REPORT
> John Par?, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives, National
> Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> 2:35 pm REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
>
> 5:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm?IT WASN'T ME, A MURDER MYSTERY AT THE CLUB
> Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
> Play along as guests at a dance club while
> private investigators try to solve a
> murder. Early arrivers are assigned a character
> role to play for the evening. Latecomers won't
> be able to play along but are welcome to watch
> the game and enjoy the experience. Presented by NFB Youth Track.
>
> 6:30 - 9:00 pm?COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE
> Brul? A and B Rooms, Level 5
> Discover how good training can change your life. Julie Deden, Director
>
> 6:30 - 9:30 pm?NOPBC CHILDREN?S ACTIVITY (Ages 5-14)
> WE WILL NOT LET CONVENTION ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT
> Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Led by Michael Freholm
>
>
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 6:30 - 10:00 pm?NFB-NEWSLINE? PRESENTATION
> Room 6401, 64th floor
> Stop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket,
> Web News on Demand, and other new features.
>
> 7:00 - 8:15 pm?knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP BUSINESS MEETING
> Duluth B Room, Level 5
> Linda Mentink, Chairperson
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm?NINTH ANNUAL RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
> RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
> Richard B Room, Level 5
> Socialize, network, and learn more about
> Randolph-Sheppard and other business
> opportunities we can create through our work in
> the NFB. Kevan Worley, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm?COUNCIL OF U.S. DOG GUIDE SCHOOLS (CUSDGS) RECEPTION
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
> Learn how a dog guide can impact your life from
> featured speaker Michael Hingson, a World Trade
> Center survivor. Meet representatives from
> participating schools and learn about their
> programs. You can even schedule a ?Juno? walk for later in the week.
>
> 7:00 9:00 pm??SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
> SECURITY INCOME: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, AND
> RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW? SEMINAR
> Cadillac B Room, Level 5
> Information on Social Security and SSI benefits,
> including the income subsidy program for those
> receiving the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
> Presenter: Dan Frye, Attorney and Associate Editor of the Braille Monitor
>
>
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 7:00 10:00 pm?EXHIBITS ONLY (Independence Market
> and Literature Closed)?Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
> 7:00 - 11:00 pm?ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENT?Admission $5.00
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> Register early by contacting Beth Allred at the
> convention. Proceeds benefit the scholarship
> program in memory of Mary Ann Parks. Sponsored by
> the Performing Arts Division; Dennis Holston, President
>
> 7:00 - 11:00 pm?HUMANWARE LOW VISION PRODUCTS SEMINAR
> Nicolet B Room, Level 5
> Come and learn about HumanWare?s exciting low
> vision products in a hands-on, interactive
> seminar: myReader 2 video magnifier; SmartView
> desktop units; portable handheld devices; and a
> distance viewing system. Presenter: Ed Wikdall
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm?COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
> LaSalle A Room, Level 5
> If you have an interest in new technologies and
> believe that spectacular accomplishments are
> possible when blind people themselves are
> involved?then join our meeting. Curtis Chong, Chairperson
>
> 8:00 - 11:30 pm?MONTE CARLO NIGHT
> Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
> Try your luck at any of the usual card games
> found on a casino floor. Prizes go to the top
> three winners holding the most chips at the end
> of the evening. Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students
>
> 8:30 - 9:45 pm?knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Use your cell phone to read print?it?s really
> that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
> life-changing technology can work for you. Go
> totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
>
> 9:30 - 10:30 pm?FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> Coordinator: Gary Ray
>
>
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009
>
> 8:00 - 8:45 am?DEVOTIONS
> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>
> 8:30 9:00 am?REGISTRATION ($20)?Final opportunity to register.
> Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 9:00 am INVOCATION
>
> 9:05 am THE NEAR-PERFECT AUDIO BOOK: HOW WE DO IT
> Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and
> Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.
>
> Mary Beth Wise, Quality Assurance Specialist, National Library
> Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of
> Congress; Washington, D.C.
>
> 9:25 am QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
>
> 9:30 am THE DEMAND, THE CRISIS, THE SOLUTION IN EDUCATION FOR
> THE BLIND
> Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, Professional Development and
> Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston,
> Louisiana
>
> 9:45 am THE THEORY AND THE PRACTICE: EDUCATION FOR THE
> BLIND IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
> Denise M. Robinson, Ph.D., Teacher and Coordinator of
> Programming for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Yakima,
> Washington
>
> 10:00 am WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE THAT CHILD BLIND?
> Carol Castellano, President, National Organization of Parents of
> Blind Children, National Federation of the Blind; Madison, New
> Jersey
>
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
> 10:20 am TEACHING AN ESSENTIAL SKILL: BRAILLE
> Jerry Whittle, Teacher-Counselor, Louisiana Center for the Blind;
> Ruston, Louisiana
>
> April Davis, Coordinator of Summer Programs for
> Blind Children, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana
>
> James Mays, Industrial Arts Teacher, Louisiana
> Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana
>
> Deja Powell, Cane Travel Instructor, Utah
> Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Salt Lake City,
> Utah
>
> Anil Lewis, President, National Federation of the Blind of Georgia;
> Atlanta, Georgia
>
> Terri Rupp, President, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada;
> Las Vegas, Nevada
>
> 10:50 am FROM THE CENTER OF HISTORY: FIVE YEARS INTO THE
> FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
> JERNIGAN INSTITUTE
> Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National
> Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> 11:10 am FRONTIER CAREERS FOR THE BLIND INCLUDE ENGINEERING
> Leigh R. Abts, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor of Engineering
> and Education, University of Maryland; College Park, Maryland
>
> 11:25 am NFB NEWSLINE: FROM PHONE TO COMPUTER TO PODCAST
> TO POCKET
> Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology, National Federation
> of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> 11:40 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 12:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm?HAM RADIO GROUP BUSINESS MEETING
> Raphael Room, Level 4
> We will consider the amendment of the division
> constitution that we adopted last year. D. Curtis
> Willoughby (KA0VBA), Chairperson
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm?NFB CAMP TOY SALE
> Marquette A Room, Level 5
> Everything must go?30 to 70 percent off toys purchased for NFB Camp.
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm?RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS
> LaSalle A Room, Level 5
>
> 12:15 - 1:45 pm?EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NLS
> Nicolet B Room, Level 5
> A question-and-answer session with Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, and staff of
> the
> National Library Service for the Blind and
> Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
>
> 2:05 pm SHAPING THE STANDARD FOR THE LEGAL
> COMMUNITY: THE NECESSITY FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR ALL
> Daniel Goldstein, Esq., Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP;
> Baltimore, Maryland
>
> 2:25 pm NEGOTIATING ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC BOOKS:
> A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING, A SMASHING SUCCESS
> Jack Bernard, Esq., Chair, Counsel for Disability Concerns, and
> Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan; Ann Arbor,
> Michigan
>
> 2:45 pm THE COMMITMENT OF MICROSOFT TO ACCESSIBLE
> TECHNOLOGY
> Rob Sinclair, Director of Accessibility, Microsoft Corporation;
> Redound, Washington
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
> 3:05 pm TRANSCENDING THE BARRIERS OF YESTERDAY,
> ANTICIPATING THE ROMANCE OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
> WITH THE TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW
> Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive
> Officer, KNFB-Reading Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
>
> 3:25 pm REPRESENTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO
> Patti Chang, Esq., Senior Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago;
> Chicago, Illinois
>
> 3:45 pm DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARD
> Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin
> Award Committee, and Secretary, National
> Federation of the Blind; Columbia, Missouri
>
> 4:15 pm THE RIGHT OF THE PEDESTRIAN TO BE SAFE IN THE WORLD
> Ronald Medford, Acting Deputy Administrator, National Highway
> Traffic Safety Administration; Washington, D.C.
>
> 4:30 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 5:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
>
> 7:00 pm?BANQUET
> Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4
> INVOCATION
> MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder
> INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
> BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer
> SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
>
> 10:00 pm - midnight?AFTER BANQUET PARTY
> Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
>
> 10:00 pm?SCIENCE FICTION MEETING
> All persons interested in science fiction and
> fantasy are welcome to join in an open
> discussion. Please contact Ed Meskys for room location.
>
> Thank You...
>
> The National Federation of the Blind would
> like to give a special thank you to VBrick
> Systems for donating the technology and Internet
> services to allow full streaming of all general
> sessions of the convention, the meeting of the
> board of directors, and the annual
> banquet. Through this contribution, more
> individuals will learn about the outstanding work
> that comes out of the largest gathering of the blind in the world.
>
> The National Federation of the Blind
> acknowledges with gratitude our Platinum, Gold,
> Silver, Bronze, and Exhibit Hall Convention
> Sponsors below. Their messages follow.
>
> Platinum Sponsors:
> HumanWare
> UPS
>
> Gold Sponsors:
> Deque Systems, Inc.
> Freedom Scientific
> Oracle
>
> Silver Sponsors:
> En-Vision America
> Intel?
> Wal-Mart
>
> Bronze Sponsors:
> Adobe
> Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS)
> IBM
> Independent Living Aids (ILA)
> Microsoft
>
> Exhibit Hall Sponsors:
> GW Micro
> J&B Medical Supply
> National Industries for the Blind
> ReadHowYouWant
> Roche Diagnostics
>
>
>
>
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