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TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued</b></h3> <br class="">
3:55 pm EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DISCOVERING TALENT:
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A JOURNEY FROM DISCRIMINATION TO PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS RESEARCH<br class="">
Jamie Principato, Undergraduate Physics and Math Student, University of
Colorado Boulder; Boulder, Colorado<br class="">
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4:45 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br class="">
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5:00 pm ADJOURN<br class="">
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7:00 pmBANQUET<br class="">
<b class="">Sebastian Ballrooms I and J, Level 1<br class="">
</b>INVOCATION<br class="">
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Marc Maurer<br class="">
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS<br class="">
BANQUET ADDRESS: Mark Riccobono<br class="">
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">CONVENTION NOTES:</b></h2> <br class="">
<b class="">Note 1:</b> A Federation information desk is in the registration area
from Friday morning through Tuesday in case you have questions or need
assistance.<br class="">
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<b class="">Note 2:</b> Rosen Shingle Creek room rates are: singles and doubles,
$83; triples and quads, $89. In addition to the room rates, there is a
13.5 percent tax. There is no charge for children under seventeen in the
room with parents as long as no extra bed is required. Proof of
convention registration is necessary, including the showing of an NFB
registration badge, if requested. Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be
paid. This is a non-smoking hotel; smoking is permitted only in specified
areas outside.<br class="">
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<b class="">Note 3:</b> Guide Dog Relief Areas:<br class="">
There are two guide dog relief areas at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.
The one closest to the sleeping room section is located outside lower
lobby level at the rear side of the hotel, toward the outdoor function
space and pool area. The one closest to the meeting room section is
located in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing on level one. Go past the
Sebastian Ballrooms K and L (Exhibit Hall and Independence Market), exit
through the doors across the end of the wing that lead to the event
parking lot, and turn left.<br class="">
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<b class="">Note 4:</b> All requests for announcements by President Riccobono
during General Sessions must be submitted in Braille<i class="">.<br class="">
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<b class="">Note 5:</b> Raffle tickets will not be sold in the registration area,
and no raffles or other such drawings will take place during convention
sessions or at the banquet. The single exception will be that national
divisions may (if they request it in advance) conduct drawings during the
sessions or at the banquet. Groups or affiliates wishing to conduct their
drawings (or any person wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on
Tuesday to Wekiwa 5, Level 2.<br class="">
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<b class="">Note 6:</b> Child care for children between the ages of six weeks and
twelve years is available during convention sessions, most meetings, and
the banquet. Preregistration and payment by June 15 are required for
child care. Child care is organized and supervised by Carla McQuillan,
the executive director of Main Street Montessori Association. Duncan
McQuillan serves as the activities and staff coordinator. Please note
that child-care services 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. A late fee of $10 per
quarter-hour per child will be assessed for late pickups. Child-care
services hours are:<br class=""><br class="">
Thursday, June
30
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm<br class="">
Friday, July
1
Closed<br class="">
Saturday, July
2
8:30 am to noon and 12:45 to 5:30 pm<br class="">
Sunday, July
3
9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br class="">
Monday, July
4
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm<br class="">
Tuesday, July
5
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <i class="">and<br class="">
</i>Banquet, July
5
6:30 pm to 30 minutes after the banquet ends<br class="">
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<b class="">Note 7:</b> Divisions, Committees, and Groups: The Federation carries
on its business through the affiliated divisions, committees, and groups
listed below: <br class="">
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<h3 class=""><b class="">DIVISIONS:</b></h3> <br class="">
Amateur Radio, NFB: <i class="">Rachel Olivero (AD9O), President<br class="">
</i>Assistive Technology Trainers: <i class="">Nancy Coffman, President<br class="">
</i>Communities of Faith, National Association of the Blind in: <i class="">Tom
Anderson,<br class="">
President<br class="">
</i>Computer Science, NFB in: <i class="">Curtis Chong, President<br class="">
</i>Community Service, NFB<i class="">: Darian Smith, President<br class="">
</i>Deaf-Blind: <i class="">Alice Eaddy, President<br class="">
</i>Diabetes Action Network for the Blind: <i class="">Michael Freeman,
President<br class="">
</i>Human Services: <i class="">Merry Schoch</i>,<i class=""> President<br class="">
</i>Educators, National Organization of Blind: <i class="">Cayte Mendez,
President<br class="">
</i>Guide Dog Users, National Association of: <i class="">Marion Gwizdala,
President<br class="">
</i>Krafters, NFB: <i class="">Joyce Kane, President<br class="">
</i>Lawyers, National Association of Blind: <i class="">Scott LaBarre,
President<br class="">
</i>Merchants, National Association of Blind: <i class="">Nicky Gacos,
President<br class="">
</i>National Association to Promote the Use of Braille: <i class="">Steve Booth,
President<br class="">
</i>Office Professionals, National Association of Blind: <i class="">Lisa Hall,
President<br class="">
</i>Parents of Blind Children, National Organization of: <i class="">Kim
Cunningham, President<br class="">
</i>Performing Arts: <i class="">Julie McGinnity, President<br class="">
</i>Professionals in Blindness Education, National Organization of:
<i class="">Eric Guillory, President<br class="">
</i>Public Employees: <i class="">Ivan Weich, President<br class="">
</i>Rehabilitation Professionals, National Association of Blind:
<i class="">Melody Roane, President<br class="">
</i>Science and Engineering: <i class="">John Miller, President<br class="">
</i>Seniors, NFB: <i class="">Ruth Sager, President<br class="">
</i>Sports and Recreation: <i class="">Lisamaria Martinez, President</i> <br class="">
Students, National Association of Blind: <i class="">Sean Whalen, President<br class="">
</i>United Blind Industrial Workers of America: <i class="">Sandy Halverson,
President<br class="">
</i>Writers: <i class="">Eve Sanchez, President<br class="">
</i>Veterans, National Association of Blind: <i class="">Dwight Sayer,
President<br class=""><br class="">
</i><h3 class=""><b class="">COMMITTEES:</b></h3> <br class="">
Ambassadors: <i class="">Dan Burke, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Automobile and Pedestrian Safety: <i class="">Maurice Peret, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Autonomous Vehicles and Innovations in Transportation: <i class="">Sachin
Pavithran, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Blind Educator of the Year Award: <i class="">Edward Bell, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Blind Federal Employees: <i class="">Ronza Othman, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Cash and Caring: <i class="">Ramona Walhof, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Communications: <i class="">Corbb O'Connor, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: <i class="">Carla McQuillan,
Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Employment: <i class="">Dick Davis, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Empower Underserved Populations: <i class="">Ron Brown, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Genetic Education<i class="">: Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni, Chairperson</i> <br class="">
Imagination Fund: <i class="">Everette Bacon</i>, <i class="">Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Jacobus tenBroek Award: <i class="">Marc Maurer, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: <i class="">James Brown, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Kenneth Jernigan Fund: <i class="">Allen Harris, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Library Services: <i class="">David Hyde and Marci Carpenter,
Co-Chairpersons<br class="">
</i>Membership: <i class="">Jeannie Massay, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Newel Perry Award: <i class="">Allen Harris, Chairperson <br class="">
</i>PAC Plan: <i class="">Scott LaBarre, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: <i class="">Mark
Jones,<br class="">
Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Public Relations: <i class="">Chris Danielsen, Chairperson <br class="">
</i>Research and Development: <i class="">Rachel Olivero and Chancey Fleet, <br class="">
Co-Chairpersons<br class="">
</i>Resolutions: <i class="">Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Scholarship: <i class="">Patti Gregory-Chang, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): <i class="">Sandy Halverson, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Spanish Translation: <i class="">Conchita Hernandez, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>White Cane and Affiliate Finance: <i class="">Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson<br class="">
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<h3 class=""><b class="">GROUPS:</b></h3> <br class="">
Blind Cancer Survivors Support: <i class="">Isaiah Nelson, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Blind Musicians: <i class="">Linda Mentink, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Blind Parents: <i class="">Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Blind Professional Journalists: <i class="">Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan
Bashin,<br class="">
Co-Chairpersons<br class="">
</i>Careers in Automotive Related Specialties: <i class="">Marcus Simmons,
Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Legislative Initiatives: <i class="">Don Burns, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Living History: <i class="">Michael Freholm, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>NFB in Judaism: <i class="">David Stayer, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>NFB Lions: <i class="">Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons<br class="">
</i>Orientation and Mobility: <i class="">Edward Bell</i>, <i class="">Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Piano Technology: <i class="">Don Mitchell, Chairperson<br class="">
</i>Travel and Tourism: <i class="">Amy Baron, President<br class="">
</i>Webmasters: <i class="">Gary Wunder, Chairperson<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">NAVIGATING THE HOTEL </b></h2>(Adapted from an article by Mary
Ellen Jernigan in the May 2011 <i class="">Braille</i> <i class="">Monitor</i>)<br class="">
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In recent years I have written a description of the layout of the
convention hotel. Although I have tried, I haven’t been able to come up
with an image as memorable as “a high top tennis shoe lying on its side”
to picture the footprint of the hotel. Nor can I speak easily in terms of
north, south, east, and west, because if you were to walk in the front
door with compass in hand (which I did), you would find that you were
heading not south, not east, or even southeast, but a little east of
southeast120 degrees to be exact.<br class="">
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The first thing to understand about the hotel is that the meeting rooms
are located in an area that is totally separate from the part of the
hotel that contains the sleeping rooms. The sleeping room elevators do
not go to the meeting room levels. This means that the starting place to
find any meeting room is always the main lobby.<br class="">
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When you have come in the front door, the hotel registration desk is
located to your left along the same wall as the front door. Directly
across from the front door toward the far side of the lobby you will find
the Birdcage. The Birdcage is a tall, free-standing structure about three
feet across filled with colorful, chirping, tropical birds, and is used
by hotel staff and guests alike as a major landmark and meeting place.
Just beyond the Birdcage is a balcony railing overlooking the level
below. Since the odd compass orientation of the hotel makes speaking of
facing, turning, or walking north, south, east, or west not particularly
meaningful, I will use the following terms in describing the lobby: front
door side of the lobby, balcony side of the lobby, facing the balcony,
facing the front door, and standing at the Birdcage.<br class="">
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There are two sets of elevators in the main lobby. One set serves the
lobby level, the lower lobby level, and floors 1 through 10. These
elevators are located inside of a short, free-standing elevator corridor,
which is perpendicular to and directly across from the hotel check-in
desk. The corridor has an opening at both endsone end opening toward the
hotel check-in desk, and the other end opening toward the balcony side of
the lobby. If you turn right as you exit the elevator corridor at the
balcony end of the corridor, you will be heading directly toward the
Birdcage.<br class="">
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The second set of elevators serves the lobby level, the lower lobby
level, and floors 10 through 14. To find this set of elevators from the
front door, cross the lobby to the Birdcage (at this point you will be
facing the balcony rail overlooking the lower level) and turn right,
walking until you dead end at a display case outside of the entrance to
the Cala Bella restaurant. The elevators are now immediately on your
right.<br class="">
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The numbering system for the sleeping rooms is based on the floor and the
wing in which the room is located, with the floor number given first
followed by the wing designation and then the room number. On each
sleeping room floor as you leave the elevator area there is a tactile
placard on the wall giving a diagram of the wing layout. The letters and
numbers can be read tactilely.<br class="">
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If you are standing at the Birdcage facing the balcony rail, the
staircase leading down to the lower level will be to your right along the
balcony rail. Farther to your right is the fine dining Italian bistro
Cala Bella. If you are facing the balcony rail and turn left at the
Birdcage you will be walking along the balcony side of the lobby. You
would pass the opening into the 1 to 10 elevator corridor on your left,
and then continuing on you would find the concierge on your right.
Immediately beyond the concierge’s desk is a small single elevator which
serves only the lobby level, the lower lobby level, and sleeping rooms
located on the third floor. Just beyond this elevator are the entrances
into the spa and fitness center. In this corner of the lobby you will
also find men’s and women’s restrooms and a staircase leading to the
third floor sleeping rooms.<br class="">
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Located on the lower level of the lobby is the large Café Osceola, which
is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering both buffets and á la
carte menu options. Also on this level is the 18 Monroe Street Market.
This market is open 24 hours a day and is a combination of convenience
store and quick-service restaurant. The restaurant part of the operation
opens at 6:30 am and continues well into the evening, offering hot and
cold deli-style sandwiches, salads, pizza, hot entrées and desserts
either for dine-in or take-out to your room or the outside eating area
near the pools. This is a large area containing tables and chairs.<br class="">
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The hotel swimming pools and hot tubs, outdoor function space, and
recreation areas, and the Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille are all
accessed from the lower lobby level. All of this outdoor space is located
on the rear side.<br class="">
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Outside on the front entrance side at the lobby level is a stand-alone
facility housing a restaurant called A Land Remembered, open for dinner
only. As you leave the hotel, a long covered walkway to the right of the
front entrance leads to A Land Remembered.<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">MEETING SPACE</b></h2>The meeting space is connected to the main
lobby and sleeping room section by a wide passageway accessed only from
the lobby level. Standing at the Birdcage facing the front door side of
the hotel, walking forward across the lobby, and making a left turn just
before going out the front door places you at the entrance to the
passageway connecting the lobby and meeting space. Or if you are coming
into the hotel through the front door, making a right turn immediately
after passing the bell stand will place you at the entrance to this
passageway.<br class="">
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Along both sides of the passageway are restaurants and shops. Walking
toward the meeting space, the first thing on your left will be Smoooth
Java, a full-service coffee bar featuring Starbucks coffees; followed by
Headwaters Lounge, which serves appetizers, salads, and sandwiches, as
well as beverages; and finally the Banrai Sushi restaurant. The right
side of the passageway as you walk toward the meeting space has a guest
services counter where you can obtain tickets and transportation to
various local attractions or arrange for an Enterprise rental car,
followed by a number of retail shops, as well as the Tobias Flats &
Watering Hole, serving soups, salads, grilled flatbread sandwiches, and
desserts. New since our last visit is Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria, serving
guacamole prepared tableside, a variety of Mexican dishes, and specialty
margaritas.<br class="">
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After passing by the retail shops and eateries, you come to a large
rotunda, which serves as the entryway to the hotel’s meeting space
sometimes referred to as the “Convention Center.” Continuing straight
ahead, crossing the Rotunda to the far side, you will find a wide, short
flight of steps leading up to Level 2 of the meeting space. At the base
of the steps to the right and the left are escalators and staircases
leading down to Level 1 of the meeting space. The escalator and staircase
on your right take you to the Panzacola-Sebastian wing of the meeting
space on Level 1. All of our meetings and activities on Level 1 are in
the Panzacola-Sebastian wing. The escalator and staircase on your left
lead to the Gatlin wing of the Level 1 meeting space. A small escalator
located to the right of the steps also leads up to Level 2 of the meeting
space.<br class="">
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None of our meetings or activities takes place in the Gatlin wing. Should
you go down that escalator or staircase on your left, you cannot get to
our meeting space in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing except by coming back
up to the Rotunda and taking the other escalator or staircase leading to
the Panzacola-Sebastian wing.<br class="">
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With respect to the escalator and staircase, the staircase is located
between the up escalator and the down escalator. A small elevator also
serves the meeting space in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing on Level 1, the
Rotunda, and the meeting space on Level 2. Please note that there is also
a small elevator that goes from Level 2 to the Rotunda and to the Gatlin
wing on Level 1. This means that should you happen to take the Gatlin
wing elevator from Level 2, you would need to get off at the Rotunda.
Remember, if you end up in the Gatlin wing (either by taking the wrong
elevator, the wrong staircase, or the wrong escalator), you need to
return to the Rotunda to get to the Panzacola-Sebastian wing. Level 2 of
the meeting space is also served by two short escalators going only
between the Rotunda and Level 2the down escalator being found near the
small elevator serving the Panzacola-Sebastian wing, and the up escalator
being found near the small elevator serving the Gatlin wing.<br class="">
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If you continue straight ahead after you reach the top of the short
flight of steps leading to Level 2, you enter a corridor containing the
ten Wekiwa meeting rooms. These rooms are along both sides of the
corridor with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the right, and 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 on
the left.<br class="">
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If at the top of the steps you were to turn left and continue walking
until you cannot go farther and then turn right, you enter a corridor
containing the eleven Suwannee meeting rooms. These rooms are along both
sides of the corridor with 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 on the right side, and
21, 20, 19, 18, 17, and 16 on the left. There are restrooms just ahead of
you before you make the right turn into the Suwannee meeting room
corridor.<br class="">
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Also located on Level 2 are the St. John’s meeting rooms, but we do not
use the St. John’s rooms for any of our meetings.<br class="">
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The General Sessions, the Board meeting, the Banquet, the Exhibit Hall
and Independence Market, Registration and Preregistration, Resolutions
Committee meeting, and a number of our other activities and meetings are
located on Level 1 in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing. The
Panzacola-Sebastian wing contains the Panzacola Ballroom and the
Sebastian Ballroomboth of which divide up into many smaller meeting room
sections. The names of the sections of the Panzacola Ballroom begin with
F, G, or H. The sections of the Sebastian Ballroom begin with I, J, K, or
L.<br class="">
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As you enter the Panzacola-Sebastian wing from the escalator, staircase,
or small elevator you are entering an L-shaped passageway. As you
continue walking straight ahead, you are walking along the short arm of
the ‘L.’ The Panzacola meeting rooms F-4, F-3, F-2, and F-1 (in that
order) will be on your left. There will be no rooms on your right. This
short arm of the ‘L’ is about 200 feet long and ends at the Panzacola
registration counter. (We are not using the Panzacola registration
counter, but it is a good landmark to use to find the intersection of the
long and short arms of the ‘L.’) Turning left at the Panzacola
registration counter, you enter the very long (about 500 feet) arm of the
‘L.’ Along the left side of the long arm of the ‘L’ passageway (also
known as the Panzacola-Sebastian Pre-function area) will be entryways (in
this order) to the Panzacola G and H rooms and the Sebastian I, J, K, and
L rooms. Along the right side of the passageway are glass doors and
windows to the outside of the hotel, restrooms, and the Sebastian
registration counter. Preregistration on Friday, July 1, will be at the
Sebastian registration counter. Registration on Friday, July 1, for those
who have not preregistered, will be farther down the ‘L,’ beyond the
Sebastian registration counter. Later in the week, all registration will
be at the Sebastian registration counter. During much of the convention,
the hotel plans to offer buffet-type fast food service (quick breakfasts,
beverages, soups, sandwiches, salads, chips, and perhaps some hot
entrées) in the Panzacola-Sebastian Pre-function area.<br class="">
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General Sessions will be held in Sebastian I and J. The Exhibit Hall will
be in Sebastian K and L, which is the last section of the Sebastian
Ballroom at the very far end of the 500-foot passageway. Doors across the
far end of the passageway lead outside to the event parking lot. Exiting
these doors and turning right will lead to another dog relief area.<br class="">
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As I bring this article to a close, I offer one final navigation tip. If
after studying this material you remember only one thingit should be
this: To go to any meeting of any kind from inside the hotel you must get
yourself to the Rotunda.<br class="">
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See you at the Rotunda!<br class="">
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Thank You.<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">The National Federation of the Blind acknowledges with gratitude
our convention sponsors listed below. Their messages
follow.</b></h2> <br class=""><br class="">
<h3 class=""><b class="">Elite Champions:</b></h3>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.<br class="">
<br class=""><br class="">
<h3 class=""><b class="">Platinum:</b></h3>Cardtronics, Inc.<br class="">
Delta Air Lines<br class="">
Google, Inc.<br class="">
Oracle<br class="">
Target<br class="">
UPS<br class="">
VFO (Freedom Scientific/Optelec)<br class="">
<br class=""><br class="">
<h3 class=""><b class="">Gold:</b></h3>Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP<br class="">
JPMorgan Chase & Co.<br class="">
Market Development Group, Inc.<br class="">
Microsoft<br class="">
Sprint<br class="">
Uber Technologies, Inc.<br class="">
<br class=""><br class="">
<h3 class=""><b class="">Silver:</b></h3><a href="http://amazon.com" class="">Amazon.com</a>, Inc.<br class="">
AT&T<br class="">
Dropbox, Inc.<br class="">
HumanWare<br class="">
Pearson <br class="">
<br class=""><br class="">
<h3 class=""><b class="">Bronze:</b></h3>Facebook<br class="">
IBM<br class="">
National Industries for the Blind <br class="">
VitalSource Technologies<br class="">
<br class=""><br class="">
<h3 class=""><b class="">White Cane:</b></h3>Ai Squared<br class="">
BAUM (USA) Inc.<br class="">
HIMS, Inc.<br class="">
Learning Ally<br class="">
OrCam<br class=""><br class="">
<h2 class=""><b class="">SPONSORS:</b></h2> <br class="">
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to 5 different devices at the same time, or use in notetaker mode to
access the suite of productivity apps. Show special: $100 of VarioUltra
ordered at our booth. Plus, entry into our free drawing for a chance to
get 25%, 50%, 75%, or even 100% off the purchase price. More info:
<a href="http://go.baumusa.com/nfb16" class="">http://go.baumusa.com/nfb16</a>
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Brown, Goldstein Levy ad: Your vote counts. In this election year, make
your voice heard! The right of blind Americans to vote is guaranteed by
the United States Constitution. Brown, Goldstein & Levy supports the
right of voters with disabilities to cast the same secret ballot that is
enjoyed by other Americans. Brown Goldstein Levy, 120 E. Baltimore St.,
Ste. 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202. (410) 962-1030.
<a href="http://www.browngold.com/" class="">www.browngold.com</a>. Access for All.
Internet, Accessible Kiosks, Braille Access to Mobile Platforms, Section
508, Health Information Technology, eBooks, Accessible ATMs, Support of
Blind Parents, Accessible Workplace Technology, Fair Wages, Whispercast,
SMART Act, Accessibility in Higher Education, Randolph-Sheppard, K-12
Education.<br class="">
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Cardtronics ad: Voice guided ATM demonstration. Experience how voice
guidance on Cardtronics ATMs is evolving to better serve blind users.
Come by the Cardtronics/NCR booth for a voice guided ATM demonstration
and to experience the future of ATMs on the NCR Kalpana touch screen ATM.
<a href="http://www.cardtronics.com/" class="">www.cardtronics.com</a><br class="">
<br class="">
Delta Air Lines ad: There’s no stop in you. Only go. Keep climbing.
Delta.<br class="">
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HIMS ad: AT Products Proven to Support Excellence in Education and
Opportunities in Employment. Braille Sense U2 Notetakers, perfect for
students and professionals. Smart Beetle 14-cell Braille display with six
simultaneous connections. Blaze EZ/ET Multi-players with OCR, DAISY,
Wi-Fi, recording and more. GoVision 24" HD transportable video
magnifier with speech. Visit our booth for exclusive specials and enter
to win $500 in GoTravel giveaways! HIMS Lifestyle Innovation. (888)
520-4467. <a href="http://www.hims-inc.com/" class="">www.hims-inc.com</a>.<br class="">
<br class="">
Humanware ad: BrailleNote Touch. The future is so close you can touch it.
Introducing BrailleNote Touch, the note taker of the future. More than
ever, students and professionals who are blind require an intelligent
device that combines the simplicity and accessibility of a note taker
with the power and efficiency of a modern smartphone or tablet. Our
latest solution is the groundbreaking BrailleNote Touch, the first
Android All in One Braille tablet providing Play Store access. Contact us
for a free demonstration. (800) 722-3393.
<a href="http://www.humanware.com/" class="">www.humanware.com</a>. Humanware. see
things. differently.<br class="">
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IBM ad: IBM. Technology made human. IBM Accessibility. In the new
cognitive era of computing, IBM Accessibility is creating human-centric
solutions that help personalize experiences on any device–so everyone can
make more informed decisions about their health, wealth, and overall
happiness. Learn more at
<a href="http://www.ibm.com/able" class="">ibm.com/able</a> or
<a href="http://www.ageandability.com/" class="">ageandability.com</a>. <br class="">
<br class="">
JPMorgan Chase & Co. ad: Commitment to Access and Inclusion. JPMorgan
Chase & Co. We proudly support the National Federation of the Blind
in developing innovative education, technology and training programs that
create pathways to independence and success for their constituents. <br class="">
<br class="">
Learning Ally ad: Learning Ally’s College Success Program for Students
Who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Learning Ally–formerly Recording for
the Blind & Dyslexic–developed its College Success Program to help
students who are blind or visually impaired get the support they need to
make the most of their college experience. Through this program students
have: Access to mentors who know the challenges; Resources online, 24/7;
Tools to help you thrive in college. In the first year of the program 48
students have been mentored and more than 450 have benefited from
valuable online resources. Find out more at
<a href="http://www.learningally.org/collegesuccess" class="">
learningally.org/collegesuccess</a>. Learning Ally. Together it’s
possible.<br class="">
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Market Development Group ad: Congratulations to the National Federation
of the Blind on another successful convention! Market Development Group,
Inc. A full-service marketing company. John Alahouzos, executive vice
president. 1832 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA. (202)
298-8030. <a href="http://www.mdginc.org/" class="">www.mdginc.org</a>.<br class="">
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Microsoft ad: Empowerment. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person
and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We are passionate
about living our mission and helping ensure technology benefits people of
all abilities.
<a href="http://microsoft.com/accessibility" class="">
http://microsoft.com/accessibility</a>. Microsoft. <br class="">
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Oracle ad: Integrated Cloud Applications & Platform Services. Oracle
delivers accessibility. Transparent accessibility reporting.
International accessibility standards development. Comprehensive
accessibility implementation guidance. The world’s top governments,
states, cities, and universities run Oracle. “Oracle is committed to
creating accessible technologies and products that enhance the overall
workplace environment and contribute to the productivity of our
employees, our customers, and our customers’ customers.” Safra Catz, CEO,
Oracle. For more information about Oracle’s accessible products, go to:
<a href="http://www.oracle.com/accessibility" class="">oracle.com/accessibility</a>
. Oracle.<br class="">
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OrCam ad: OrCam. See for yourself. Try it yourself! Individual demo of
OrCam MyEye. Friday, July 1<sup class="">st</sup>. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Room: Wekiwa
4. Book your appointment in advance at the OrCam table in the Exhibit
Hall. Read text. Identify products. Recognize faces. OrCam gives
independence. (800) 713-3741.
<a href="http://www.orcam.com/" class="">www.orcam.com</a>.<br class="">
<br class="">
Pearson ad: Pearson. Pearson, the world’s learning company, is proud to
be a sponsor of the National Federation of the Blind’s 76<sup class="">th</sup>
National Convention. Pearson is committed to making education accessible
for all. Please stop by our booth when you visit the exhibit hall.<br class="">
<br class="">
Sprint ad: Sprint. New Plan for Blind and Low Vision Customers. $45
monthly service plan, includes Unlimited Talk and Text with 2 GB Data
while on the Sprint network. Req. new-line activation or eligible upgrade
on non-discounted phone. Other monthly charges apply.
<a href="http://www.sprint.com/accessnow" class="">Sprint.com/accessnow</a>.
Contact our Sprint Support for Customers with Disabilities at (855)
885-7568 or email
<a href="mailto:sprintaccessibility@sprint.com" class="">
sprintaccessibility@sprint.com</a>. Fine print: **Monthly charges
exclude taxes & Sprint Surcharges [incl. USF charge of up to 17.9%
(varies quarterly), up to $2.50 Admin. & 40¢ Reg. /line/mo. &
fees by area (approx. 5 -20%)]. Surcharges are not taxes. See
<a href="http://sprint.com/taxesandfees" class="">sprint.com/taxesandfees</a>. Activ. Fee: Up to $30/line. Credit approval req.
Blind/Low Vision Custom Plan: Offer ends 07/07/16. Customer may be asked
to certify their blind or low vision eligibility for this plan. Includes
unlimited domestic Long Distance calling, texting and 2G/mo./line
on-network data allowance. Add’l data: 1.5¢/MB. Third-party
content/downloads are add’l charge. Third-party content/downloads are
add’l charge. Int’l svcs are not included. Pricing may vary for existing
customers. For discounted phones, an additional $20.00/mo./line applies.
Prohibited network use rules apply. See <a href="http://sprint.com/termsandconditions" class="">sprint.com/termsandconditions</a>.
Usage Limitations: To improve data experience for the majority of users,
throughput may be limited, varied or reduced on the network. Sprint may
terminate service if off-network roaming usage in a month exceeds: (1)
800 min. or a majority of min.; or (2) 300MB or a majority of KB.
Prohibited network use rules apply–see <a href="http://sprint.com/termsandconditions" class="">sprint.com/termsandconditions</a>.
Other Terms: Offers and coverage not available everywhere or for all
phones/networks. No discounts apply. Restrictions apply. See
<a href="http://www.sprint.com/accessnow" eudora="autourl" class="">
www.sprint.com/accessnow</a> for details. © 2016 Sprint. All rights
reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are
the property of their respective owners.<br class="">
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Target ad: Target for all. At Target, we believe everyone should be able
to easily shop at <a href="http://target.com" class="">Target.com</a> and in our stores. We want to learn from
you. Come meet the members of the Target Digital Accessibility Team. Demo
our digital experiences, give us feedback, and pick up some swag. Room
Suwannee 21. Friday, July 1, 1:30-8:30PM. Sunday, July 3, 6:00-9:00PM.
Learn more
<a href="http://www.target.com/accessibility" class="">Target.com/accessibility</a>
. Contact us
<a href="mailto:accessibility@target.com" class="">accessibility@target.com</a>
.<br class="">
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Uber ad: Uber. Uber is committed to changing the way the world moves,
driving economic opportunity and ensuring reliable access to
transportation, for everyone, everywhere. Uber is proud to sponsor the
National Federation of the Blind.
<a href="http://www.uber.com/" class="">www.uber.com</a>.<br class="">
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UPS ad: Supporting great causes: a commitment that’s as much a part of
UPS as our brown trucks. UPS is proud to support the National Federation
of the Blind and the National Convention.
<a href="http://www.ups.com/" class="">ups.com</a>. <br class="">
<br class="">
Vanda Pharmaceuticals ad: Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising
awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the
blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting
up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24
experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness,
which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due
to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the
24-hour day. Come visit us at our booth to learn about Non-24 and sign up
for additional information! Call a health educator toll-free at
1-855-856-2424. 24 hours a day, every day. Visit us online at
<a href="http://www.non-24.com/" class="">www.non-24.com</a>.<br class="">
<br class="">
VFO ad: Discover what’s new from Freedom Scientific and Optelec. VFO is a
proud sponsor of the NFB National Convention. Convention Highlights.
Available to NFB conference registrants in the exhibit hall only! Home
Use Program: JAWS, OpenBook, and MAGic – less than $100 each; Software
Maintenance Agreement (SMA) - $100; 20% discount on all hardware.
Clearview C Speech Desktop Video Magnifier: Text-to-speech; View an
entire page and navigate quickly; Point and read touchscreen. ElBraille –
First Windows 10 Notetaker with JAWS and Focus Blue: 20 hours battery
life; Bluetooth, 3G, WiFi capable. The notetaker you've been waiting for.
VFO. 11800 31<sup class="">st</sup> Court North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716. (800)
444-4443.
<a href="http://www.freedomscientific.com/" class="">www.freedomscientific.com</a>.
<a href="http://www.optelec.com/" eudora="autourl" class="">www.optelec.com</a>
.<br class="">
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Vitalsource ad: Vitalsource. Learning Matters. What’s on your Bookshelf?
Our Bookshelf e-textbook reader supports accessibility goals on all of
our platforms, delivering rich, highly functional applications in the
browser, as well as with native applications for Windows, Macintosh, iOS,
Android, Kindle Fire and Chromebook. We have recently been awarded a 100%
conformance to baseline ePub tests. We are committed to delivering
authoring and editing systems for content creation workflows that fully
support accessibility requirements, and lead the industry on the ability
for users to create highly interactive, engaging, reflowable, and
accessible content.<br class="">
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