[Electronics-talk] 2009 NFB Convention Agenda
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Sun May 24 03:54:42 UTC 2009
Actually, I didn't post a jpg file. I pasted the
text from a word document into the body of an
e-mail message, and some mail programs seemed to
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I am sorry this happened to you -- you can get the agenda on the nfb.org site.
Dave
At 05:06 PM 5/23/2009, you wrote:
>How to read a JPG file with a screen reader? David Andrews posted the NFB
>Convention Agenda in JPG file.
>Paul Leung
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>2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION
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>DETROIT, MICHIGAN
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>JULY 3 to JULY 8
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>THE MEMBERS OF THE
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MICHIGAN
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>WELCOME YOU TO THE
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>69th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
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>Marc Maurer, President
>National Federation of the Blind
>1800 Johnson Street
>Baltimore, Maryland 21230
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>Mary Ellen Jernigan
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>Executive Director for Operations and
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>Chairwoman, Convention Organization and Activities
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>Fred Wurtzel, President
>National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>1212 North Foster Avenue
>Lansing, Michigan 48912-3309
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>Detroit Marriott® at the Renaissance Center
>Renaissance Center
>(313) 568-8000
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>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.
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> 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 three
>through forty. The next six elevators (three on
>each side) serve floors three, four, five, and
>forty through seventy. 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.
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>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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>A group of Whozits marching together.
> “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.
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>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
>standardsguaranteed to create an exciting
>atmosphere and stir pleasant memories.
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>ROOKIE ROUNDUP
>Rookie Roundup Logo
> 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.
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> 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.
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> EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET
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>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 pmNote: This is the final time that
> Independence Market and Literature will be
>open.
> Tuesday 7:00 to 10:00 pmExhibit 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.
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>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.
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> 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.
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>RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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>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!
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>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.
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>• When you register, you will be given a badge.
>Please wear it at all times during the convention.
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>• 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.
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>• 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.
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>• 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.
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>• The Michigan Suite (Fred Wurtzel, President) is 6805.
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>• The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities
>Suite (Joanne Wilson and Pam Allen, Coordinators) is 6801.
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>• 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.
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> 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.
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>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
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>• 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
>arePlatinum: 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.
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>• 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.
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>• 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.
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>AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND GROUPS
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> 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:
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>Divisions:
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>• 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;
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>• 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.
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>Committees:
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>• 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 Rolón, Chairperson.
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>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.
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> CONVENTION AGENDA
>Whozit
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
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>7:30 - 8:45 amHAM 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
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>7:45 am - 6:30 pmTHE FUTURE IS OURS
AND THEIRS
>Parent, Rehabilitation, and Orientation &
>Mobility Joint Conference for Families and
>Rehabilitation Professionals (7:45 - 8:45
>amRegistration and coffee; 12:00 to 2:00
>pmNBPCB 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
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>8:00 am - 4:30 pmPROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION
>Duluth B Room, Level 5
>Heather Field, Chairperson
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>8:30 amNFB 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.)
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>8:30 - 11:30 amWHAT’S NEW IN JAWS 10 AND MAGic
>11, AND A FIRST LOOK AT JAWS 11FREEDOM 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!
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>Whozit
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
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>8:30 am - 5:00 pmIBTC’S ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS
>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
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> 8:30 - 10:00 amMobile productivity on cell phones.
> 10:30 am - noonCreate DAISY books from your desktop.
> 1:30 - 3:00 pmWeb 2.0 features with screen access software.
> 3:30 - 5:00 pmLesser-known names in screen access software.
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>9:00 am - 12:00 noonGW MICRO: BRAILLE SENSE PLUS
>AND VOICE SENSERegistration $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.
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>9:00 am - 5:00 pmNFB YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (ages 14-18)
>Sponsored by NFB Jernigan Institute; Mary Jo Thorpe, Coordinator
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> Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
> 9:00 - 10:15 amPARENTS-REHAB SEMINAR
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> Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> 10:30 am - 12:00 noonALL ABOUT ME
> Help shape the future of youth outreach for the NFB.
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> 2:00 - 3:00 pmBACK & BICEPS, CHEST & TRICEPS
> Learn the “ropes” about working out in a gym.
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> 3:30 - 5:00 pmME AND YOUTUBE
> An interactive YouTube activity for teens.
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>9:00 am - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATIONS
>Room 6401, 60th floor
> 9:00-11:00 am, 2:00-6:00 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pmLearn about NEWSLINE
> In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
> 11:30 am -1:30 pmAffiliate presidents’ gathering. Learn about NFB-
> NEWSLINE Online and how to promote NEWSLINE.
> 6:30 - 8:00 pmExhibit for parents and their blind children (ages
>10+).
>Whozit
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
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>10:00 am - 5:00 pmEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR
>Richard B Room, Level 5
> 10:00 amRegistration; 10:30 amSeminar 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
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>10:15 am - 12:00 noonNOPBC BRAILLE CARNIVAL (ages 5-13)
>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
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>1:00 - 3:00 pmPAC MATE, BEYOND NOTE TAKINGFREEDOM 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.
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>1:00 - 3:00 pmWRITERS DIVISION WORKSHOP ($5.00 fee)
>Room 6405, 60th floor
>Visit with a published author. Robert Leslie Newman, President
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>1:00 - 4:00 pmSWIM 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
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>1:00 - 5:00 pmHUMANWARE 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!
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>1:30 - 2:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
>Greco Room, Level 4
>Use your cell phone to read printit’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!
>Whozit
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
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>2:00 - 3:30 pmNOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
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> 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 pmNOPBC 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 pmNOPBC 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 pmFor Kindergarten through Grade 5
> 3:30 5:00 pmFor Grades 6 through 12
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>
>Whozit
> 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 pmFor Grades 6 through 12
> 3:30 5:00 pmFor Kindergarten through Grade 5
>
>2:00 - 5:00 pmGW 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 pmKRAFTERS 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 pmMAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN
>INSTITUTE (Workshop One; Workshop Two is on Saturday at 4:00 pm)
>Brulé 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 printit’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 pmNATIONAL ASSOC. OF BLIND ENTREPRENEURS
>Brulé B Room, Level 5
>James R. Bonerbo, President
>
>
>Whozit
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
>3:30 - 4:50 pmNOPBC 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 MallText 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 pmPARENTS AND REHABILITATION
>PROFESSIONALS JOINT CONFERENCE RECEPTION
>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
>
>6:00 - 10:00 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS BUSINESS MEETING
>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
> 6:00 pmRegistration; 7:00 pmMeeting 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
>
>
>
>
>Whozit
> FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
>6:30 - 10:00 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
>Renoir Room, Level 4
> 6:30 pmRegistration; 7:00 pmMeeting begins
>Featuring a hands-on Braille proofreading
>workshop. Guest speaker is from Seedlings
>Braille Books for Children. Lisa Hall, President
>
>7:30 - 10:00 pmNOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT
>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
>Drop in, relax, and chat in an informal atmosphere.
>
>8:00 - 10:00 pmNFB LIONS GROUP
>Room 6405, 60th 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 pmROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTIONGAINING 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 - midnightKARAOKE 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 pmNFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING
>
>
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>Greco Room, Level 4
>
>Angela Wolf, Chairperson
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>
>Whozit
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
>
>9:00 am - 5:00 pmREGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET
>TICKET SALES ($40); Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
>9:00 am 5:00 pmEXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
>MARKET AND LITERATUREOntario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
>1:00 - 3:00 pmWHAT’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 pmEXPLORING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS
>IN MOBILE REFRESHABLE BRAILLE AND TACTILE GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES
>Richard A Room, Level 5
> 1:00-2:00ALVA Braille Controller: more than just a Braille display.
> 2:00-3:00Talking Tactile Tablet: exploring
>tactile images, interactive games.
> 3:00-4:00Reading On the Go!: read books, texts, etc. using a cell phone.
> 4:00-5:00Mobile Geo: a new GPS solution for accessible cell phones.
>Larry Lewis, President, Flying Blind, Inc.
>
>1:00 - 5:00 pmNATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
>BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS 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 pmRESOLUTIONS 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 printit’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!
>
>
>Whozit
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
>2:00 - 5:00 pmNOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
>
> Braille Beats
>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
> Kids get into Braille music in a fun way. Instructor: Kyle
>Conely
> 2:00 3:30 pmFor Kindergarten through Grade 5
> 3:30 5:00 pmFor 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 pmFor Grades 6 through 12
> 3:30 5:00 pmFor Kindergarten through Grade 5
>
>2:30 - 4:30 pmTRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION
>Raphael Room, Level 4
>Don Gillmore, President
>
>3:00 - 4:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
>Greco Room, Level 4
>Use your cell phone to read printit’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 pmNFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATIONS
>Room 6401, 60th floor
> 3:30-6:00 pm and 8:30-10:00 pmLearn about
>NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
> 6:30-8:00 pmGathering for professionals in
>the field of work with the blind for an evening
>of presentations and possibilities.
>
>4:00 - 5:30 pmMAKING 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.
>
>
>Whozit
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
>4:00 - 6:00 pmSPANISH SEMINAR
>Brulé 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 pmWAL-MART AND NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE: FUTURE INNOVATIONS FORUM
>Brulé 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 pmTWELFTH ANNUAL MOCK TRIALNational
>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 pmNEWSLETTER 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 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
> 6:00 pmRegistration ($5.00) & Meet-and-Greet; 7:00 pmMeeting
>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 pmIMAGINATION FUND TRAINING MEETING
>Greco Room, Level 4
>Kevan Worley, Facilitator
>
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>
>Whozit
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
>7:00 - 8:30 pmNFB 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 pmPUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION
>Richard A Room, Level 5
>Ivan Weich, President
>
>7:00 - 9:00 pmCLASSICS, 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 pmMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
>
>
>
>Duluth B Room, Level 5
>
>The more we educate, the more we grow. Ron Gardner, Chairperson
>
>7:30 - 10:00 pmBLIND PARENTS GROUP
>Brulé B Room, Level 5
>Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
>
>8:00 - 9:00 pmWHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
>Raphael Room, Level 4
>Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson
>
>8:00 - 9:30 pmWEBMASTERS WORKSHOP
>Greco Room, Level 4
>A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division Webmasters.
>Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group
>
>
>Whozit
> SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
>8:00 - 10:00 pmCOMMITTEE ON LIBRARY SERVICES
>Duluth A Room, Level 5
>David Hyde, Chairperson
>
>9:00 - 10:00 pmSPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE
>Raphael Room, Level 4
>Norman Gardner, Chairperson
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>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009
>
>7:15 - 8:15 amROMAN CATHOLIC MASS
>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant
>
>8:00 am - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATIONS
>Room 6401, 60th floor
> 8:00-11:00 am, 1:30-5:30 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pmLearn about NEWSLINE
> In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
> 6:00-7:00 pmPromotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology
> Committee gathering. Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE’s revolutionary new
> online initiatives.
>
>8:30 am - 5:00 pmREGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET
>TICKET SALES ($40); Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
>8:30 am 5:00 pm EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
>MARKET AND LITERATUREOntario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
>9:00 11:30 amNFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all)
>Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4
>
>11:45 am - 12:45 pmTHE DIVISION FOR MENFB 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 pmCHURCH SERVICES FOR THE CHURCH
>OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>
>12:00 noon - 2:00 pmROOKIE 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.
>
>
>
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>12:30 - 4:00 pmDIABETES 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 pmNATIONAL 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 pmNFB 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 pmREVOLUTIONIZING 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 pmSPORTS 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
>
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>12:45 - 4:30 pmMIDDLE 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 pmBLIND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS GROUP
>
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>Duluth A Room, Level 5
>
>Elizabeth Campbell, Chairperson
>
>1:00 3:00 pmCULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
>Duluth B Room, Level 5
>Diane McGeorge, Chairperson
>
>1:00 3:00 pm“GRABBING HEADLINES FOR YOUR
>AFFILIATE” SEMINARPUBLIC 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 pmNOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING:
>MAKING THEIR FUTURE DREAMS COME TRUE
>Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
>Carol Castellano, President
>
>1:00 - 4:00 pmPERFORMING 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 pmWRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
>Renoir Room, Level 4
>Robert Leslie Newman, President
>
>
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>1:00 - 4:30 pmNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS
>Brulé 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 pmAUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES)
>Location to be announced. Joe Naulty, CARS Division President
>
>1:00 - 5:00 pmNATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
>BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS 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 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
>Brulé 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 pmHUMAN 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
>
>
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>1:30 - 4:45 pmknfbReader 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 printit’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 pmNOPBC 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 pmMEET 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 pmNATIONAL 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 pmBRAILLE 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 pmJUDO 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
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>5:30 - 7:00 pmKURZWEIL 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 pmAGRICULTURE AND EQUESTRIAN DIVISION
>Duluth A Room, Level 5
>Fred Chambers, President
>
>6:00 - 10:00 pmBACK 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 pmDEAF BLIND DIVISION
>Nicolet B Room, Level 5
> 6:00 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Meeting begins
>Burnell Brown, President
>
>6:00 - 10:00 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS SEMINAR
> 6:00 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Meeting begins
>Brulé 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 pmASSISTIVE 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
>
>
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>6:30 - 9:30 pmSCIENCE 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 pmLIVING 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 pmCOMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
>LaSalle B Room, Level 5
>Ron Brown, Chairperson
>
>7:00 - 9:00 pmFEDERATION 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 pmNFB 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 pmNATIONAL 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
>
>Whozit
> SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
>7:00 - 9:00 pmNATIONAL 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 pmMARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE MARCHER
>DROP-IN BRIEFINGS (THREE SEPARATE SESSIONS)
>Brulé 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 pmDADS’ NIGHT OUT
>Contact Brad Weatherd for location
>All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Sponsored by the NOPBC
>
>7:30 - 9:00 pmNFB IN JUDAISM MEETING
>Room 6405, 60th Floor
>David Stayer, Chairperson
>
>7:30 - 10:00 pmCOMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION,
>EVALUATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY; Gary Wunder, Chairperson
>Greco Room, Level 4
>
>8:00 - 9:30 pmMAKING 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 pmFRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
>Raphael Room, Level 4
>Coordinator: Gary Ray
>
>A group of Whozits marching together.
> MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
>
>6:45 amMOTOR 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
>pmREGISTRATION ($20); FINAL BANQUET TICKET SALES
>($40)Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
>12:00 noon 1:45 pmEXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
>MARKET AND LITERATUREOntario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
>12:00 noon - 1:30 pmNFB CHAPTER PRESIDENTS MEETING
>AFFILIATE ACTION SUITE 6801
>Informal gathering for NFB chapter presidents
>only to discuss issues of interest to
>Federationists at the grassroots level. Chapter
>presidents attending this convention should not miss this important meeting.
>Whozit
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
>12:15 - 2:00 pmLOUISIANA 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
>
>
>Whozit
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
>5:30 - 6:30 pmNOMINATING COMMITTEE; Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
>
>
>
>Cadillac A Room, Level 5
>
>
>6:00 - 8:00 pmAFB 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 on-line directions service. Join up as
>a CareerConnect leader or mentor. We look
>forward to reconnecting with old friends.
>
>6:00 - 9:00 pmINDOOR 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 pmGUITAR 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 pmNFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATION
>Room 6401, 60th floor
>Drop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket,
>Web News on Demand, and other new features.
>
>7:00 - 8:30 pmNOPBC 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
>Whozit
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
>7:00 - 8:30 pmBOOKSHARE 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 pmBRAILLE 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 pmMOVING 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 pmA 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
>arePlatinum: 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 pmNOPBC 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
>
>
>
>Whozit
> MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
>7:00 - midnightNFB 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 pmNFB YOUTH TRACK MEETINGS
>
> ME AND THE GOSSIP GIRLS (ages 14-18)
> Greco Room, Level 4
> Girlsbring 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
> Guystalk about cars, dating, school,
>or how to nail that perfect job
> to make a little extra money.
>
>8:00 - 10:00 pmCOMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE AND
>PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS); Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
>Nicolet A Room, Level 5
>
>8:30 - 10:00 pmNOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
>PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS
>
> Pro to Pro to Parent to ParaLearn 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
>
>Whozit
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009
>
>7:30 - 8:15 amDEVOTIONS
>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>
>8:00 8:30 amREGISTRATION ($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
>
>Whozit
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
>12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00
>pmREGISTRATION ($20) Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
>
>12:00 noon 1:45 pmEXHIBITS 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 Paré, 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 pmIT 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 pmCOLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE
>Brulé A and B Rooms, Level 5
>Discover how good training can change your life. Julie Deden, Director
>
>6:30 - 9:30 pmNOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (Ages 5-14)
>WE WILL NOT LET CONVENTION ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT
>Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
>Led by Michael Freholm
>
>
>Whozit
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
>6:30 - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATION
>Room 6401, 60th floor
>Stop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket,
>Web News on Demand, and other new features.
>
>7:00 - 8:15 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
>Greco Room, Level 4
>Use your cell phone to read printit’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 pmBLIND MUSICIANS GROUP BUSINESS MEETING
>Duluth B Room, Level 5
>Linda Mentink, Chairperson
>
>7:00 - 8:30 pmNINTH 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 pmCOUNCIL 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
>
>
>Whozit
> TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
>7:00 10:00 pmEXHIBITS ONLY (Independence Market
>and Literature Closed)Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
>
>7:00 - 11:00 pmANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENTAdmission $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 pmHUMANWARE 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 pmCOMMITTEE 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
>involvedthen join our meeting. Curtis Chong, Chairperson
>
>8:00 - 11:30 pmMONTE 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 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
>Greco Room, Level 4
>Use your cell phone to read printit’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 pmFRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
>Raphael Room, Level 4
>Coordinator: Gary Ray
>
>
>Whozit
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009
>
>8:00 - 8:45 amDEVOTIONS
>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
>
>8:30 9:00 amREGISTRATION ($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
>
>Whozit
> 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
>
>
>Whozit
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
>12:00 noon - 1:45 pmHAM 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 pmNFB CAMP TOY SALE
>Marquette A Room, Level 5
>Everything must go30 to 70 percent off toys purchased for NFB Camp.
>
>12:00 noon - 1:45 pmRAFFLES AND DRAWINGS
>LaSalle A Room, Level 5
>
>12:15 - 1:45 pmEVERYTHING 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;
> Redmond, Washington
>Whozit
> 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 pmBANQUET
>
>
>
>Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4
>
>INVOCATION
>MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder
>INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
>BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer
>SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
>
>10:00 pm - midnightAFTER BANQUET PARTY
>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
>
>10:00 pmSCIENCE 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.
>
>Whozit
> 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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>David Andrews and white cane Harry.
>
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