[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] You are invited to join Massachusetts today for the first day of our convention and share widely

Thu Mar 31 12:30:28 UTC 2022

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> From: "Shara Winton, NFBMA Cambridge Chapter via Chapter-Presidents" <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Date: March 31, 2022 at 7:09:01 AM EDT
> To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: sharawinton at gmail.com
> Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] You are invited to join Massachusetts today for the first day of our convention and share widely
> Reply-To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 
> Welcome to day one, the kickoff of our 2022 National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts state convention! Today consists of exciting breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, including employment, technology and advocacy. You can find today's full schedule below.  
> Important reminders:
> All sessions today are virtual. The Zoom information is below.
> 
> Please note that the museum tour has its own Zoom link. On Thursday there will be three consecutive sessions from 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM. We will call them Zoom Room 1, 2, & 3.
> 
> Virtual attendees, if you need assistance during the convention, or if your name gets pulled for a door prize and you cannot raise your hand on Zoom, please call our help line at 617-356-7465.
> 
> Now, here is today's schedule of events.
> 
> THURSDAY, March 31, 2022
> (All Thursday Sessions are virtual only)
> 
> 3:15 PM
> Virtual Tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: We will be a virtual part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American History. Enter the meeting house and step back to rebellious 1773 Boston.  Storm aboard an 18th-centry sailing vessel and take part in the “Destruction of Tea.” Explore the vessel and learn about life at sea in the 18th century. Once the fate of the tea is sealed, venture inside the museum to learn the ramifications of your bold actions. Witness the debates between Patriots and Loyalists, and experience the start of the American Revolution with “Let it Begin Here” a film connecting the Boston Tea Party and the “shot heard ‘round the world” and the beginning of the American Revolution. For this Session there is a different Zoom link than any of the other events. So, please pay close attention. 
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9984319273?pwd=N0JiL1plZDZaV09FQVJvOTl2TFArdz09
> 
> Meeting ID: 998 431 9273
> Passcode: 630417
> 
> One tap mobile
> +16465588656,,9984319273,,,,630417
> 
> 5:00 PM
> SESSION 1: Be a Champion of Your Employment
> Join Zoom Room 1
> https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09
> 
> Tired of low employment expectations? You may have more opportunities than you think. This session features Joe Buizon, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind’s employment services supervisor, presenting an overview of internships, mentoring, customized employment, employer engagement and other tools MCB uses to support employment success. Jen Bose, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Institute for Community Inclusion, will talk about the employment section of Charting the Life Course, a resource created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life.
> 
> SESSION 2: Meet You at the Finish Line
> Join Zoom Room 2
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411
> 
> Join Chaz Davis (United In Stride, Athlete Manager) and Jessica Beecham, (President of the National Association of Blind Athletes) to discuss community resources, simple tools, tips, and tricks you can use in your fitness journey. Hear their stories, ask questions, and get motivated to move toward your personal finish line. 
> 
> SESSION 3: iPhone Knowledge Swap
> Join Zoom Room 3
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09
> 
> Join fellow convention attendees and presenters to get tips on both using your Apple iOS device like an iPhone, as well as the most useful apps in 2022. We will cover how to be more efficient and productive with your Apple device and apps with an emphasis on using these devices with the Voiceover screen reader.
> 
> 6:00 PM
> SESSION 1: Parents Meeting
> Join Zoom Room 1
> https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blind parents are fully capable and have been successfully raising children for generations.   We also welcome parents, relatives, educators, blind adults, and others interested in promoting opportunities for blind children.
> 
> SESSION 2: SHINE On
> Join Zoom Room 2
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411
> 
> Mary Ruhl, Program Manager for the Boston SHINE program We will provide an overview of Medicare, when to sign up and make changes, and the ways to supplement Medicare.  We will cover public benefits programs as well as other resources for help with health insurance or prescription drug costs.
> 
> SESSION 3: Primer on Clubhouse and WhatsApp
> Join Zoom Room 3
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09
> 
> Both of these communication platforms have some similarities and key differences. Learn about how to get started with these tools that you can use to communicate with both old and new friends.
> 
> 7:00PM
> SESSION 1: How to Become a Self-advocate
> Join Zoom Room 1
> https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09
> 
> Debbi Malone author of “The Expert Advocate: self-advocacy for people with disabilities” She will discuss how advocating begins one step at a time.
> 
> SESSION 2: Training Center Info Session
> Join Zoom Room 2
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411
> 
> BLIND, Inc. (Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions, Incorporated), The Colorado Center for the Blind and The Louisiana Center for the Blind.: We will hear from representatives from these three training centers for the blind, which offer a variety of programs for all ages that help build blindness skills and encourage independence. 
> 
> SESSION 3: Smart Home: Getting Started with Home Automation
> Join Zoom Room 3
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09
> 
> Learn about key platforms for automating and remote controlling your home. With Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Amazon devices. view live demonstrations of home automation devices. Learn how to start making your home smarter even on a budget.
> 
> 8:00 PM – Musical Chair
> Zoom room
>  
> See you at the convention,
>  
>  
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