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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText> The National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Of Kansas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 56th Annual State Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Agenda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> November 1-3, 2024 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> "Growing Together in the Blind Movement"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Friday, November 1, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:00 PM— Vendors Hall, Regency B and C <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 5:00 PM—Registration, Hallway <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 5:00-7:00 PM—Hospitality, Regency B and C <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 7:00 PM—Resolutions immediately following the nominating committee will meet, Regency A <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 7:00-10:00 PM—Game night for the youth; Brazilian A <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Saturday, November 2, 2024 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (General Session, Regency A)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 8:00 AM—Registration, Hallway <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 9:00 AM—Presentation of flags, NFB Pledge, Welcome by Mayor, and Opening remarks <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 9:15 AM—National Report, Pam Allen National Rep. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 10:00 AM—State Report, Tom Page Affiliate President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 10:45 AM—Talking Books, Michael Lang <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 11:00 AM— Legislators <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 11:15 AM— NFBKS legislative update, Rob Tabor <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 11:25 AM—Q and A <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 11:30 AM—Introduction of the Board Officers <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 11:45 AM—Resolutions and Nominating Committee Reports <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 12:00-1:15 PM—Lunch, Regency C <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Senior Division lunch and business meeting, Regency B <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (Break Out Session for the Youth, Brazilian A) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1:15 PM— Vocational and Rehabilitation Services update, Dan Decker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1:30 PM— Disability Rights Center (DRC) Voting rights, Mike Burgis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1:45 PM—Kansas School for the Blind (KSSB), Jon Harding and Christian Puett <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:05 PM—The ABC's of the NFB, Rob Tabor <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:35 PM—Introduction of the general board members <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:45 PM— Blindness skills what are they and why do we need them? the Louisiana Center for the Blind, Pam Allen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 3:00 PM—Navilens, What is it and what can it do? Frank and Mary Webber <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 3:10 PM— Social events development of game night and descriptive movies, Don and Jody Mulik <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 3:20 PM— How to approach your Pharmacist, Emily Schlenker <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 3:35 PM— Have You Ever, Open Discussion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:05 PM—Sports and Recreation Division, Amy Wilson and Michael Nava <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:15 PM— Introduction of Chapter and Division Presidents<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:30 PM—Review of proposed changes to the NFB of Kansas constitution, Sharon Luka <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:45 PM— Nominating and Resolutions Committee reports and closing remarks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 5:00 PM—Adjourn <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Youth Seminar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (Brazilian A)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> "Navigating blindness requires alternative thinking"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 12:30 PM—registration <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1:15 PM—Introductions, Opening remarks, and The NFB Who we are and what we do.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1:30 PM—Representative from Wichita State University (WSU); Admission standards and requirements, Financial aid, and How to pick a major, John Jones<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:00 PM—Blindness skills, what are they and why do you need them, Pam and Roland Allen <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:15 PM—High and low tech, Accessible curriculum, Demonstration of alternative techniques braille, screen readers, Apps. And etc., Brandon Murphy and Luther Fuller <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 2:45 PM— Self-advocacy, Emily Schlenker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 3:00 PM—Safety and self defense, Amy Wilson <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 3:15 PM—Hobbies and Leisure Activities; games, video gaming, Music Production sports and recreation, and etc. Brandon Murphy, Luther Fuller, Matt Mitchel and Michael Nava <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:00 PM—Working through the system to be a successful blind person, Rowan Gorello<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:15 PM—Careers and Opportunities, Alison Roets, Emily Schlenker, Loren Bush and Renee Morgan <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 4:45 PM—closing remarks <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 5:00 PM—Adjourn <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> NFBKS policy: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend NFBKS seminars, programs, and events. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> November 2, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (Regency B and C)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 6:00 PM—Happy Hour (cash bar) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 7:00 PM—Banquet, Keynote Address and awarding of scholarships<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 9:00 PM—Entertainment by Easy Pieces <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Sunday, November 3, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (General Session, Regency A) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 7:00 AM—Blind Christians Group business meeting, Regency A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 9:00 AM—Opening of Business Meeting <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Noon—State Convention Adjourn <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Vendors <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> NanoPac Inc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Guiding Paws <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Kansas Library Services <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Newsline <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Audio Reader <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Safety Positive Foundation <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Braille Bibles International <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> NFBKS <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Lutheran Braille Workers <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Massage fund raiser Emily Schlenker <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Envision <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Alpha Pointe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Navilens <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Independence Inc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> MLV Foundation (My Limitless Vision) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br /><table style="border-top: 1px solid #D3D4DE;"><tr><td style="width: 55px; padding-top: 13px;"><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank"><img src="https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif" alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"/></a></td><td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 12px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Virus-free.<a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a></td></tr></table><a href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"> </a></div></body></html>