[Ct-nfb] NFB RI state convention

Tue Sep 11 13:23:42 UTC 2012

Hello,

I'm passing along the agenda for the NFB of Rhode Island's state convention for anyone who might be interested.

Radisson Airport Hotel

2081 Post Road

Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

(401)739-3000

The Radisson is on a bus line and thus accessible by the Ride Program. For Ride reservations call 461-9760

Room Reservations:  Reservations should be made in advance. Please mention the NFBRI when making reservation to ensure room rate. Room rates are $99.00 plus 13% hotel tax.  

National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island

Grace Pires, President

P.O. Box 14404, East Providence, RI 02914

Ph: (401)433-2606                                   

Email: info at nfbri.org 

www.nfbri.org

Deadline for convention reservations is October 6, 2012.  

Constitutional Officers

President, Grace Pires 

Vice President, John Pimentel

Treasurer, Kenneth Bryant

Secretary, Richard Costa

Board of Directors

Jennifer Aberdeen 

Michelle Mitchell

Richard Gaffney

Angelina Stabile

Robert Pires 

NFB Pledge

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. 

Friday, October 12, 2012

Apple iOS - Apps and Accessibility Seminar - Gaspee Room

This 2.5 hour presentation will introduce and discuss the accessibility features built into the iOS devices (iPod touch, iPod Nano, iPad and iPhone).  We will explore accessible apps that increase independence at work, at school, at home and at play.  We will focus on apps that are compatible with VoiceOver and Zoom.

Gloria Stuart, Assistive Technology Consultant, Blind/Low Vision Technology Specialist, Tech Access of RI, Warwick RI

12:30 to 1:00 Registration, 1:00 to 4:00 Seminar

R.S.V.P.: Seating is limited. Please call the office at (401)433-2606 or email info at nfbri.org by October 6th.

Refreshments will be available during the seminar.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Come and meet this year's exhibitors, New England Low Vision and the Secretary of State Office.  Since elections are just around the corner, take this opportunity to become familiar with the Auto-Mark voting system (live demos available until 1pm).

Door prizes will be awarded throughout the convention and banquet.  You must be present to win

The congressional delegation, Governor Chafee and other dignitaries have been invited to attend.

MORNING SESSION - Gaspee Room

8:30 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM - called to order, Affiliate Board Meeting and Introduction of Special Guests: Grace Pires, President, NFBRI

9:35 AM - Treasurer's Report: Kenneth Bryant, Treasurer, NFBRI

9:40 AM - Chapter Reports: Rob Pires, President, Mount Hope Chapter and Rui Cabral, President, Greater Providence Chapter

9:50 AM - Nominating Committee report: Angelina Stabile, chairperson

·        Floor nomination speech

·        Nominated Candidate Speech

10:00 AM - Elections  

10:15 AM - Voter Id and Accessible Elections, Rob Rock, Secretary of State Office, Providence RI    

10:35 AM - Election Results, Installation of Officers and Board members

10:50 AM - Needs Assessment Survey for Rhode Island Statewide Independent Living Council (RISILC), Rick Costa, Secretary, NFBRI

11:00 AM - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Myths and Misconceptions of Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Melanie Sbardella, MACRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

11:20 AM - Macular Degeneration Grant and New Services Offered, Lorna Ricci, Executive Director, Ocean State Center for Independent Living 

11:40 AM - Update on services at Insight, Chris Butler, Executive Director, In-sight

12:00 PM - Buffet Lunch

AFTERNOON SESSION - Gaspee Room

1:00 PM - Presidential Report, Grace Pires, President, NFBRI

1:15 PM - An Update from our National Representative, Pamela Allen, President NFB of Louisiana, Treasurer, NFB, Ruston Louisiana 

1:45 PM - My experience as a 2-time Golf Champion, Michael McKone, CPA, Michael McKone Consulting, Warwick RI

2:00 PM - Two concurrent sessions:

·        Various Options for Downloading and Accessing Newsline, Rob Pires, President, Mount Hope Chapter, Board Member, NFBRI 

·        New England Low Vision Highlights Unique Low Vision products, Scott Krug, Worcester, MA   

3:15 PM - Blindness Skills: the Key to Success, Pamela Allen, President, NFB of Louisiana, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) Ruston Louisiana  

3:45 PM - Training is the Key to Success: panelists discuss training, strategies and resources for gaining employment

·        Leslie Fairall, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Veterans Administration, 

·        Sachin Pavithran, MS, NFB Fellow, Program Director/Disability Policy Analyst, Utah State University, Logan, Utah  

·        Corbb O'Connor, NFB Fellow, President, O-Consulting, Alexandria Virginia

·        Deja M. Powell, MA, NOMC, NFB Fellow, National Orientation and Mobility Instructor, St. George, Utah 

4:45 PM - Closing remarks, Grace Pires, President, NFBRI

EVENING BANQUET - Goddard Room

5:30 PM - Opening Remarks 

·        Master of Ceremonies: John Pimentel, Vice President, NFBRI 

·        Keynote Address, Pamela Allen, President, NFB of Louisiana, Treasurer, NFB, Ruston Louisiana

·        Scholarship Presentation, Michele Mitchell, Scholarship Committee Chairperson

8:30 PM - Remarks and adjournment

CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM

Deadline for convention reservations is October 6 2012.  

Please complete this form and return it with your check or money order payable to NFBRI and sent it to: 

NFBRI

P.O. Box 14404

East Providence, RI 02914

or you can also register online at:  www.nfbri.org/register

Prices per Person:

All day convention price is $35.00, which includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and sit-down dinner

Name(s):                                                                                                             

                                                                   # Attending:  _________

Registration, no meals:     $ 5.00             X ________                 = ________

Buffet lunch only:              $18.00            X ________                 = ________

Banquet Dinner only:        $25.00            X ________                 = ________

Both lunch and dinner:      $35.00            X ________                 = ________

                                                                                             Total:   = ________ 

Please indicate your dinner choice(s) below: 

Stuffed Breast of Chicken ________

Baked Scrod ________
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