[Iabs-talk] Fwd: Accommodations for NFB National Convention

[Denise R Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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> From: NFB DB Division <nfb.db.division at gmail.com>
> Date: June 6, 2017 at 1:07:34 PM CDT
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: Accommodations for NFB National Convention
> 
> Hello, everyone.
> 
> I'd like to provide an update on requesting accommodations at the upcoming National Convention. 
> 
> As you know, we recently sent a form you can use to request accommodations (such as an FM system or sign language interpreters). This form also asks for the specific workshops and seminars that you'd like to attend. Unfortunately, the agenda hasn't been published yet, which has led to many questions as to how accommodations can be requested by the original deadline date of June 9.  To resolve this issue, I'd like to suggest that you complete and submit the form - a sample is attached, and you may use it - with the general activities that you may want to attend. These activities include: 
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> Tuesday, 7/11/17 Deaf-Blind Division Workshops
> Wednesday, 7/12/17 Deaf-Blind Division Business Meeting
> Thursday, 7/13/17 Opening Session
> Friday, 7/14/17 Business Session
> Saturday, 7/15/17 Banquet
> 
> I've also attached the flyer of the Deaf-Blind Division's activities during the week (and it appears below my signature, as well). We will continue to update you, and please reply with any questions you may have.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Alice Eaddy, President
> Deaf-Blind Division
> 
> 
>  
>  DeafBlind: Strength in Numbers Creates Change
> National Convention Program
>  
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> Tuesday, July 11
> Workshops      12:30 – 5:00 p.m.
> Room #: TBA
>  
> Registration                12:30 p.m.
>  
> Roles & Responsibilities of DeafBlind Individuals in Using SSPs                  1:00 p.m.               
> Real-life problems and solutions to define the relationship, roles, and responsibilities of the DeafBlind individual and the SSP.
>  
> Flying High!                  2:30 p.m.
> Panel presentation & discussion regarding the freedom to fly for DeafBlind individuals. Reps from TSA, DOT, and an airline carrier will discuss effective advocacy and communication with airport staff, as well as how to file a complaint for refusal to fly. Communication cards relevant to safe travel will also be shown.
>  
> Solutions to Employment Accommodations    4:00 p.m.
> Knowing ADA and available accessibility tools will lead to positive results. Come and inspire others with your employment accommodations success stories!
>  
> Wednesday, July 12
> Room #: TBA
> Business Meeting      1:00 p.m.        
> Updates on national issues, technology, and the Division’s business matters, including elections.
>  
> Thursday, July 13
> DeafBlind Social          7:30 p.m.        
> Cat Tails Pool Bar
> 
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> COMMUNICATIONS ACCOMMODATIONS – such as ASL interpreters, CART & assistive listening devices – must be submitted using the attached form to Anil Lewis: ALewis at nfb.org by June 9, 2017. Requests received after this date may not be granted.
>  
> Please send questions and/or correspondence to: Janice.toothman at verizon.net
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