<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "Shara Winton, NFBMA Cambridge Chapter via Chapter-Presidents" <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 31, 2022 at 7:09:01 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> sharawinton@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Chapter-Presidents] You are invited to join Massachusetts today for the first day of our convention and share widely</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">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. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Important reminders:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">All sessions today are virtual. The Zoom information is below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Now, here is today's schedule of events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:13.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><u><span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black">THURSDAY, March 31, 2022</span></u></b><span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(All Thursday Sessions are virtual only)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">3:15 PM</span></u></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:13.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:13.5pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:#0432FF"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9984319273?pwd=N0JiL1plZDZaV09FQVJvOTl2TFArdz09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9984319273?pwd=N0JiL1plZDZaV09FQVJvOTl2TFArdz09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Meeting ID: 998 431 9273<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:13.5pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Passcode: 630417<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">+16465588656,,9984319273,,,,630417<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">5:00 PM</span></u></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 1: Be a Champion of Your Employment</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09">https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black"> the </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 2: Meet You at the Finish Line</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 3: iPhone Knowledge Swap</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">6:00 PM</span></u></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 1: Parents Meeting</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09">https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blind parents are fully capable and have been successfully raising children for generations. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>We also welcome parents, relatives, educators, blind adults, and others interested in promoting opportunities for blind children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 2: SHINE On</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 3: Primer on Clubhouse and WhatsApp</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">7:00PM</span></u></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 1: How to Become a Self-advocate</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09">https://zoom.us/j/9798687370?pwd=ZWZSVHdNdzBNVVpENW1kZjdLLzdvQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Debbi Malone author of “The Expert Advocate: self-advocacy for people with disabilities” She will discuss how advocating begins one step at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 2: Training Center Info Session</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239685411</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION 3: Smart Home: Getting Started with Home Automation</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Join Zoom Room 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82006074236?pwd=eVVOREtrWXRZdFdLZEVsaEh3RGtlZz09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black">8:00 PM</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black"> – Musical Chair</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black">Zoom room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal;min-height:23px"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;font-stretch:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black">See you at the convention,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-stretch:normal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Chapter-Presidents mailing list</span><br><span>Chapter-Presidents@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/chapter-presidents_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Chapter-Presidents:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/chapter-presidents_nfbnet.org/dbrown8827%40aol.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>