<div dir="ltr"><h3 style="margin:0in;font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk42176583"></a><a name="_Hlk502220741"><u>THURSDAY, JULY 8, </u></a><u>2021</u> </h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk11157670"><b> </b></a></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72245629"></a><a name="_Hlk44511920">8:00 - 9:00 AM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—APH: OUR HIGH-TECH BRAILLE
JOURNEY CONTINUES</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95465515159" style="color:blue">954 6551 5159</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">APH made several
significant announcements about its Braille product portfolio in early 2020.
What followed was an unforgettable year of Braille innovation in a year best
forgotten. Join us and learn about our innovative journey, the year that was,
and the year that is to come.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Greg Stilson,
Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00
- 9:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—THE ART OF
NSITE</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93373627283" style="color:blue">933 7362 7283</a></p>
<p class="gmail-xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This session will provide insight into how discovery,
creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship become the catalysts to
strengthening workforce opportunities for people who are blind or visually
impaired; and how mutualistic growth and replication can reduce unemployment.</p>
<p class="gmail-xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jonathan Lucus, NSITE</p>
<p class="gmail-xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00
AM - 10:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup>
SUPERHIGHWAY TO INFORMATION</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98783313084" style="color:blue">987 8331 3084</a></p>
<p class="gmail-xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Learn about a tool for information success,
NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0. We will review new features, such as new article presentation,
my queue, article sharing on social media, and KNFB Reader Basic. Share your
ideas for new features and content with NFB-NEWSLINE staff.</p>
<p class="gmail-xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00
AM - 10:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—COMMITTEE
FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF BRAILLE</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97043401206" style="color:blue">970 4340 1206</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
committee will discuss developments in the teaching and delivery of Braille,
research priorities, Braille-related policy, strategies for bringing
improvements where needed, and resources and activities across our
organization. All are welcome!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jennifer Dunnam, Chair</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:30 AM - 10:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95579532854" style="color:blue">955
7953 2854</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The annual meeting of
the NFB Employment Committee will address current initiatives, NFB member and
job seeker needs, and future plans. Everyone is welcome!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dick Davis, Chair</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk10474181"></a><a name="_Hlk10474244"></a><a name="_Hlk509819723"></a><a name="_Hlk44511981">9:00 AM - 10:00 AM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—APH’S QUEST FOR THE HOLY
BRAILLE</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91723728256" style="color:blue">917 2372
8256</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join APH on the Quest
for the Dynamic Tactile Device. This session will investigate the history
behind the initiative, our goals, and how you can get involved. We will also
explore the global efforts to update electronic book standards to support this
revolutionary tool.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Greg Stilson,
Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:00
AM - 10:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—DIGITAL
ACCESSIBILITY INSIGHTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99981477825" style="color:blue">999 8147 7825</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hear directly from top
enforcement officials, including the acting assistant secretary for the Office
of Civil Rights, on OCR’s digital accessibility work. Learn how OCR resolves
hundreds of these investigations annually and how entities can comply with
Section 504 and ADA Title II.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Suzanne Goldberg, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Mary Lou Mobley
and Judith Risch, OCR National Digital Access Team</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:30 AM
-
10:30 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—ACCESSIBLE
PHARMACY & BE MY EYES: MED MANAGEMENT</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal"></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93033920184" style="color:blue">930 3392 0184</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and Be My Eyes will discuss
how they collaborate to support blind and low-vision patients with medication
and diabetes management.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Andy Burstein, CEO, Accessible Pharmacy; and Will Butler, VP of
Community, Be My Eyes</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:30 AM - 10:30 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—TEXT2VOTE</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal"></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97532582779" style="color:blue">975
3258 2779</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Everyone should be able to
vote without any limitations, period! Our cutting-edge, patented solution will
enable blind and low-vision voters to vote the same as everyone else. Please
join us to hear more about the future of elections, right on your smartphone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Lee Durham, CEO, Global Mobile</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00 AM - 11:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK
SESSIONS </span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Registration
required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" style="color:blue">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:00 AM – 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLIND REHABILITATION</span></h4>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:normal">PROFESSIONALS</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95601705562" style="color:blue">956
0170 5562</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Topics will include mentoring, transitioning
from virtual to in-person training and services, the new employment landscape, professional
ethics, and planning our future goals in our division. We can decide what
rehabilitation feels like together.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Amy Porterfield, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk42176535">11:00 AM - 1:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—COMMUNITY SERVICE DIVISION:
COLORS OF HOPE</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96849346071" style="color:blue">968
4934 6071</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We
have been hopeful and expecting brighter days! Can you sense the vibrant colors
of hope appearing everywhere? Life is like a rainbow; you need both rain and
sun to make its colors appear. Come be inspired as we triumphantly celebrate
the bright and popping colors of hope.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jeanetta
Price, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:00 AM - 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION
BUSINESS MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97475511274" style="color:blue">974
7551 1274</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Amateur radio can
be a fun and rewarding hobby. Come find out how you can get on the air and how
you can use the hobby to serve. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Karen Anderson (ke0cdq), President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72183269">11:00 AM - 1:30 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS
MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94313705770" style="color:blue">943
1370 5770</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come join the Writers Division, learn of its future,
and be a part of the new leadership team for next term. Enjoy readings by our
contest winners and other division members.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Shelley Alongi,
President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:00 AM - 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB DEAFBLIND DIVISION
BUSINESS MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95501050902" style="color:blue">955
0105 0902</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Get updates on
national issues affecting the deafblind community, technology, and the division’s
business matters and elections. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Alice Eaddy,
President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> 11:00 AM—Registration ($5)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72182950"></a><a name="_Hlk41399218">11:00 AM - 2:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95038422172" style="color:blue">950 3842 2172</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">"Get it Done in 21" Three ways to look at
business: inside the box, outside the box, or the way we look at business—no box
at all. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Nicky Gacos, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:00
AM - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SPORTS AND RECREATION
DIVISION MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96933768719" style="color:blue">969 3376 8719</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk41399256">Join us for a
high-energy meeting where we will discuss the business of the division and
provide information, tools, and motivation to help you live the life you want
through health and wellness.</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jessica Beecham, President<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72180566">11:00 AM - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93018099496" style="color:blue">930
1809 9496</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Enhancing
nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind
information and computer technology professionals to compete in today’s world.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Brian Buhrow, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:00 AM - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB IN COMMUNITIES OF
FAITH</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97505798225" style="color:blue">975
0579 8225</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Publishers of faith-based literature will
provide an update regarding the work of their respective organizations. Other
speakers will describe how their faith has helped them to overcome challenges.
We will have a business meeting and hold elections for division officers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Tom Anderson, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:00 AM- 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION
BUSINESS MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98384946170" style="color:blue">983
8494 6170</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Welcome to our thirteenth year of the
Krafters Division! Little bit of business and more crafts. Register for door
prizes at<span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"> </span><a href="mailto:krafters.division.president@gmail.com" style="color:blue">krafters.division.president@gmail.com</a>. Craft vendors can be found at <a href="http://www.krafterskorner.org" style="color:blue">www.krafterskorner.org</a>. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Tammy Freitag, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk44512079">11:00 AM - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
LAWYERS DIVISION MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93586180919" style="color:blue">935
8618 0919</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Examine legal issues arising out of the
COVID-19 pandemic for the blind; address ongoing struggles to gain equal access
to websites, employment, legal texts, and exams; share practice tips and
technology tools for blind lawyers. Please go to <a href="http://www.blindlawyers.net" style="color:blue">www.blindlawyers.net</a> to register for the meeting. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Scott LaBarre, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72180962">11:00 AM - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC MEETING: JOURNEY TO
EMPOWERMENT</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" style="color:blue">414
052 0261</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Keynote address by
the 2021 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children; mix and mingle with vendors,
blind mentors, and other parents; learn about cutting-edge products and
programs for our youth; Parent Power and kids’ panels; business meeting;
elections; and much more! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Carlton Cook Walker, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72181812">11:00 AM - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION &
AUDIO DESCRIBING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97396132138" style="color:blue">973
9613 2138</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come prepared to network with other
performers! Join us for our annual business meeting followed by a panel all
about audio description, discussing the field as both a blind consumer and
describer.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Katelyn MacIntyre,
President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk43905192"></a><a name="_Hlk72182706">11:00 AM </a>-
3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—</span><span style="font-weight:normal">PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES DIVISION</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93844944218" style="color:blue">938 4494 4218</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This is our annual
meeting of persons employed by federal, state, or municipal governments as well
as employees of public utilities. We discuss issues affecting blind public
servants.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Gary Van Dorn, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72180670">11:30 AM - 2:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND
EDUCATORS</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92132839913" style="color:blue">921
3283 9913</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Blind teachers
discuss techniques they use in their classrooms. Participants meet in groups
specific to grade level and content area to create a network of colleagues and
mentors. If you teach or are considering a career in teaching, please join us.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cayte Mendez,
President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72182864">12:00 - 2:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—SENIORS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97770727700" style="color:blue">977
7072 7700</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will elect
officers and board members. Hear about our virtual retreats. We’ll discuss
Accessible Pharmacy and accessible phones and a guest speaker shares his
thoughts on agism. Must be dues-paying member to be eligible to win door
prizes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">President, Ruth
Sager </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"> </span></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:00 - 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99013203657" style="color:blue">990
1320 3657</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are a diverse group of blind
professionals and students who have a passion for working with people. Please
join us for our annual meeting which includes our business meeting and guest
speakers. To register, email <a href="mailto:chapman.candicel@gmail.com" style="color:blue">chapman.candicel@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Candice Chapman, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:00 - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
TRAINERS DIVISION</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96386326253" style="color:blue">963
8632 6253</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Current and aspiring tech trainers: join us for professional
development, networking, and fellowship. We’ll explore what it takes to become
a great trainer, how to help our students build sustainable digital literacy
skills, and strategies for remote training.<span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Chancey Fleet, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72180395">12:00 - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96735721028" style="color:blue">967
3572 1028</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk509821802">All veterans are
invited. We will conduct our annual business meeting after a short networking
period. We will be holding elections this year. Remember your dues must be paid
in full to vote. </a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:00 PM—Networking</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:00 PM—Business Meeting</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Vernon Humphrey,
President</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoEndnoteText" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72180479">12:00 - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95229006407" style="color:blue">952
2900 6407</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come
learn about diabetes from a doctor, interact with a panel of insulin pump
users, learn the ins and outs of accessibility, and hear from blind people who
live daily with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Debbie
Wunder, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:00 - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF GUIDE DOG USERS</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99797729606" style="color:blue">997
9772 9606</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come learn how the current Department of
Transportation regulations have impacted air travel for guide dog users. Get
current updates from our legal counsel about matters pertaining to guide dog
users. Find out what NAGDU has been up to over the past year and elect our
leaders!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Raul Gallegos, President</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoEndnoteText" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72181574">1:00 - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98526333208" style="color:blue">985
2633 3208</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">All professionals serving students from
birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative
and interactive meeting. Come network and collaborate, sharing and learning
with colleagues and future educators. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Eric Guillory, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk72182789">1:00 - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96814511786" style="color:blue">968
1451 1786</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Learn how the blind operate in a
microbiology lab, how to operate laboratory equipment remotely, about the
project to survey the blindness accessibility of higher-level education, how
the blind work in an electronics laboratory, and methods of teaching STEM to
the blind. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">John Miller,
President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk515375565">3:00 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS </span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" style="color:blue">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
</span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:15 - 4:15 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—LOUISIANA
CENTER FOR THE BLIND: CHANGING LIVES AND EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93949767662" style="color:blue">939 4976 7662</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We look forward to gathering virtually with our
LCB alumni and those interested in learning about our life-changing programs.
Join us as we celebrate and share. Learn how LCB training will help you live
the life you want! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Pam Allen, Executive Director</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:0in;text-align:center;font-size:18pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">OPENING GENERAL SESSION</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97379331900" style="color:blue">973
7933 1900</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>5:00 PM</b> CALL TO ORDER AND
INVOCATION</h5>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk73530844"> </a></p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>5:05
PM</b> WELCOMING CEREMONIES: UNIFYING
OUR MOVEMENT FROM WHERE THE FEDERATION FLAG FLIES HIGHEST TO EVERY CORNER OF
OUR NATION</h5>
<h6 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">2021
National Convention Host Committee: </h6>
<h6 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Ronza
Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore,
Maryland </h6>
<h6 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Juhi
Narula, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland </h6>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;text-indent:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>5:35 PM</b> CELEBRATION
OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED<b></b></h5>
<h6 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Vernon Humphrey, President,
National Association of Blind Veterans, a Division of the National Federation
of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia</h6>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>5:55 PM</b> ROLL CALL OF
STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE<span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-weight:normal"></span></span></h5>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>7:25 PM</b> LEADERSHIP AND COMMON BONDS:
TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUNDING FROM MARYLAND’S SEVENTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT</h5>
<h6 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN">The Honorable </span>Kweisi Mfume<span lang="EN">, United States House of Representatives,
Seventh Congressional District; Maryland</span><span lang="EN"> </span></h6>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>7:45 PM</b> REPORTS
AND RESOLUTIONS<span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt"></span></span></h5>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></span></p>
<h5 style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 1in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt">7:</span></span><span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt">50</span></span><span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt"> PM</span></span><span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt"> </span></span>ADJOURN<span class="gmail-Heading3Char" style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-weight:normal"></span></span></h5>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk44512281"> </a></h4>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </h4>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </h4>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00
– 9:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SAFETY AND
SUPPORT TRAINING: ALLYSHIP AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" style="color:blue">664 561 4114</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please join us to learn about the important role of an ally or actively
engaged bystander, learn tools and strategies to be the most effective
ally/actively engaged bystander possible, and become empowered to contribute to
creating a culture of safety and inclusion for all.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p>
<h4 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00
- 9:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—FRIENDS OF
RECOVERY MEETING</span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91326780107" style="color:blue">913 2678 0107</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">All convention
attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our
confidential meeting. For more information, call 828-505-0338. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Gary R., Coordinator</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </p></div>