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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=goodfolks@charter.net href="mailto:goodfolks@charter.net">Fred</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 23, 2009 9:34 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Chapter-presidents] NFB 2009 Convention
Agenda</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fred Olver</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=mkindrick@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:mkindrick@sbcglobal.net">Mary
Kindrick</A> </DIV>
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title=chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org
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list'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 23, 2009 8:20
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Chapter-presidents] NFB
2009 Convention Agenda</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=953431413-23052009><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Hi,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=953431413-23052009><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=953431413-23052009><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>This is Mary Kindrick, President Abilene, Texas
chapter.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=953431413-23052009><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I tried to book a room at the Marriott, but could not
because the block was entirely taken up. Stephanie (hotel director)
suggested that whoever had negotiated the original contract call back and
contract for more rooms at the same rate. Please have this person think
this through carefully. The room rate goes from $62, to $199. per
room. Since it is possible to make this arrangement, I think that this
should be followed up. Otherwise, we may loose more members attending
the convention.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> chapter-presidents-bounces@nfbnet.org
[mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>David
Andrews<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 22, 2009 4:19 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
david.andrews@nfbnet.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Chapter-presidents] NFB 2009
Convention Agenda<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION<BR> <BR>DETROIT,
MICHIGAN<BR> <BR>JULY 3 to JULY 8<BR></DIV> <BR> <BR>
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<BR> <BR>THE MEMBERS OF THE<BR>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF
MICHIGAN<BR><BR><BR></DIV>
<H3><B>WELCOME YOU TO THE</B></H3>
<DIV align=center>69<SUP>th </SUP>ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE<BR>NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<BR> <BR><I>Marc Maurer,
President<BR></I></DIV>National Federation of the Blind<BR>1800 Johnson
Street<BR>
<DIV align=center>Baltimore, Maryland 21230<BR> <BR><BR><BR></DIV>
<H4><B>Mary Ellen Jernigan<BR><BR><BR>Executive Director for Operations
and<BR><BR><BR>Chairwoman, Convention Organization and Activities</B></H4>
<DIV align=center><BR><I>Fred Wurtzel, President<BR></I>National Federation of
the Blind of Michigan<BR>1212 North Foster Avenue<BR>Lansing, Michigan
48912-3309<BR> <BR><I>Detroit Marriott<SUP>®</SUP> at the Renaissance
Center<BR></I>Renaissance Center<BR>(313) 568-8000<BR> <BR><I>Courtyard
by Marriott<SUP>®<BR></SUP></I>333 E. Jefferson Avenue<BR>(313)
222-7700<BR> <BR></DIV> <BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR>
<DIV align=center><B>DETROIT MARRIOTT
<BR></B></DIV> The
69<SUP>th </SUP>annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind is
being held in Michigan at the Detroit Marriott<SUP>®</SUP> 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.
<BR> <BR> 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. <BR> <B> <BR>
<DIV align=center>COURTYARD MARRIOTT <BR></B></DIV>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. <BR>
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<B>“MOTOR CITY” MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE: <BR>
<DIV align=center>SUPPORTING OUR IMAGINATION FUND CAMPAIGN<BR></B></DIV>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.<BR><B> <BR>NFB OF MICHIGAN
HOSPITALITY DANCE! <BR></B>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.<BR> <BR>
<DIV align=center><B>ROOKIE ROUNDUP<BR></B></DIV><IMG height=101
alt="Rookie Roundup Logo" src="cid:0CA0053D39FE465FB239A538C907B7D7@Dell1501"
width=114> </B> 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.
<BR> <BR><B>
REGISTRATION & PREREGISTRATION
<BR></B> 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. <BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<H1><B>
EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET </B></H1>Exhibits and
the NFB Independence Market are located in the Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level
3. The exhibit hall hours are:
<BR>
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
<BR>
Sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
<BR>
Monday Noon to 1:45 pm; sponsors only from
7:00-10:00 pm <BR>
Tuesday Noon to 1:45 pmNote: This is the final
time
that<BR>
Independence Market and Literature will be
open.<BR>
Tuesday 7:00 to 10:00 pmExhibit Hall only;
Independence<BR>
Market and Literature closed)<BR>There is a special event <I>for sponsor-level
exhibitors</I> <I>only</I> 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<SUP>® </SUP>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. <BR><B> <BR>
<DIV align=center>MEETINGS
<BR></B></DIV> 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.<BR><B>
<BR>
BANQUET AND BANQUET TICKET EXCHANGE
<BR></B> 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.<BR> 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.<BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<H1><B><BR><BR><BR>RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
</B></H1> 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.<BR> <BR><B>
</B>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.<BR> <BR>
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. <BR> <BR>
<DIV align=center>knfbReader MOBILE <BR>THE CELL PHONE THAT READS
PRINT<BR></DIV>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!<BR><B>
<BR>
<DIV align=center>SPECIAL ATTENTION IS
CALLED<BR></DIV>
TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS<BR></B>• 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. <BR> <BR>• When
you register, you will be given a badge. Please wear it at all times during
the convention.<BR> <BR>• 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.<BR> <BR> <BR>• 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.
<BR> <BR>• 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.<BR> <BR>• The Michigan Suite (Fred Wurtzel, President) is
6805.<BR> <BR>• The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities Suite (Joanne
Wilson and Pam Allen, Coordinators) is 6801.<BR> <BR>• 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.
<BR> <BR> 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.<BR> <BR>NFB Camp hours: <BR>Friday,
7/3
8:30 am to 5:30 pm <BR>Saturday,
7/4
Closed<BR>Sunday,
7/5
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 to 5:30 pm <BR>Monday,
7/6
9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <BR>Tuesday,
7/7
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <BR>Wednesday,
7/8
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm<BR>Banquet
7/8
6:30 pm to 30 minutes after closing <BR> <BR>• 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 are<B>Platinum</B>:
HumanWare and UPS; <B>Gold</B>: Deque Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and
Oracle; <B>Silver</B>: En-Vision America, Intel<SUP>®</SUP>, and Wal-Mart;
<B>Bronze</B>: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS), IBM,
Independent Living Aids (ILA), and Microsoft; <B>Exhibit Hall</B>: GW Micro,
J&B Medical Supply, National Industries for the Blind, ReadHowYouWant, and
Roche Diagnostics. <BR> <BR>• 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. <BR> <BR>• 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.<BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<H1><B>AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND
GROUPS</B></H1> 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:<BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Divisions: </B></H6>• Agriculture and Equestrian: <I>Fred Chambers,
President</I>;<BR>• Assistive Technology Trainers: <I>Michael Barber,
President;<BR></I>• Classics, Antiques, and Rods or Special Interest Vehicles
(CARS): <BR> <I>Joseph
B. Naulty, President;<BR></I>• Deaf-Blind: <I>Burnell Brown,
President</I>;<BR>• Diabetes Action Network for the Blind: <I>Michael Freeman,
President</I>;<BR>• Human Services: <I>Melissa Riccobono, President</I>;<BR>•
National Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith: <I>Tom Anderson,
<BR> President</I>;<BR>•
National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs: <I>James R. Bonerbo,
<BR> President</I>;<BR>•
National Association of Blind Lawyers: <I>Scott LaBarre, President</I>;<BR>•
National Association of Blind Merchants: <I>Kevan Worley, President</I>;<BR>•
National Association of Blind Office Professionals: <I>Lisa Hall,
President</I>;<BR>• National Association of Blind Piano Technicians: <I>Don
Mitchell, President</I>;<BR> <BR>• National Association of Blind
Rehabilitation Professionals:
<I>Melody<BR> Lindsey,
President;<BR></I>• National Association of Blind Students: <I>Terri Rupp,
President</I>;<BR>• National Association of Blind Veterans: <I>Dwight Sayer,
President</I>;<BR>• National Association of Guide Dog Users: <I>Marion
Gwizdala, President</I>;<BR>• National Association to Promote the Use of
Braille (NAPUB): <I>Nadine Jacobson, President</I>;<BR>• National Federation
of the Blind in Computer Science: <I>Curtis Chong, President</I>;<BR>•
National Federation of the Blind Krafters: <I>Joyce Kane, President</I>;<BR>•
National Federation of the Blind Seniors: <I>Judy Sanders, President</I>;<BR>•
National Organization of Blind Educators: <I>Sheila Koenig,
President;<BR></I>• National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
(NOPBC): <I>Carol Castellano, <BR>President</I>;<BR>• Performing Arts:
<I>Dennis Holston, President;<BR></I>• Public Employees: <I>Ivan Weich,
President</I>;<BR>• Science and Engineering: <I>John Miller,
President</I>;<BR>• Sports and Recreation: <I>Lisamaria Martinez,
President</I>;<BR>• Travel and Tourism: <I>Don Gillmore, President</I>;<BR>•
Writers: <I>Robert Leslie Newman, President</I>.<BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Committees: </B></H6>• Ambassadors: <I>Angela Wolf,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Blind Educator of the Year Award: <I>David Ticchi,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Committee on Assistive Technology (COAT): <I>Curtis
Chong, Chairperson;<BR></I>• Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety
(CAPS): <I>Deborah Kent
<BR> Stein,
Chairperson;<BR></I>• Committee to Empower Underserved Populations (CEUP):
<I>Ron Brown,<BR>
Chairperson;<BR></I>• Cultural Exchange and International Program: <I>Diane
McGeorge, Chairperson; <BR></I>• Distinguished Educator of Blind Children
Award: <I>Joyce Scanlan, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Employment<I>: Buna Dahal,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Imagination Fund: <I>Kevan Worley, Chairperson</I>;<BR>•
Jacobus tenBroek Award: <I>Ramona Walhof, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Jacobus
tenBroek Memorial Fund: <I>Tami Jones, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Kenneth Jernigan
Fund: <I>Allen Harris, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Library Services: <I>David Hyde,
Chairperson; <BR></I>• Loan Fund: <I>Donald C. Capps, Chairperson</I>;<BR>•
Membership: <I>Ron Gardner, Chairperson; <BR></I>• Newel Perry Award: <I>Allen
Harris, Chairperson; <BR></I>• Newsletter Publications: <I>Norma Crosby,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• NFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>®</SUP> Program Steering: <I>David
DeNotaris, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• PAC Plan: <I>Scott LaBarre, Chairperson;
<BR></I>• Planned Giving: <I>John Halverson, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Promotion,
Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: <I>Gary
Wunder,<BR>
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Public Relations: <I>Barbara Pierce, Chairperson;
<BR></I>• Research and Development: <I>Curtis Chong, Chairperson</I>;<BR>•
Resolutions: <I>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Scholarship: <I>Anil
Lewis, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): <I>Sandy
Halverson, Chairperson; <BR></I>• Spanish Translation: <I>Norman Gardner,
Chairperson;<BR></I>• White Cane and Affiliate Finance: <I>Alpidio Rolón,
Chairperson</I>.<BR><B> <BR>Groups: <BR></B>• Blind Musicians: <I>Linda
Mentink, Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Blind Parents: <I>Deborah Kent Stein,
Chairperson;<BR></I>• Blind Professional Journalists: <I>Elizabeth Campbell
and Bryan Bashin,
<BR>
Co-Chairpersons; <BR></I>• Educators of Blind Children: <I>Gail Wagner,
Chairperson; <BR></I>• Geordi's Engineers: <I>Lorraine Rovig,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• Legislative Initiatives Discussion: <I>Don Burns,
Coordinator;<BR></I>• Living History: <I>Michael Freholm,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• NFB Ham Radio: <I>D. Curtis Willoughby,
Chairperson</I>;<BR>• NFB in Judaism: <I>David Stayer, Chairperson</I>;<BR>•
NFB Lions: <I>Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons</I>; <BR>•
Orientation and Mobility: <I>Edward C. Bell</I>, <I>Chairperson;<BR></I>•
Professionals in Blindness Education: <I>Heather Field, Chairperson;<BR></I>•
Webmasters: <I>Gary Wunder,
Chairperson.<BR></I> <BR><BR><B>
CONVENTION AGENDA<BR></B><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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</B> <B>FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009 <BR> <BR>7:30 - 8:45
am</B>HAM RADIO GROUP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS <BR><B>Raphael Room, Level
4 <BR></B>Discuss hotel frequencies and architectural features and
distributing special FM receivers for the hearing-impaired and
Spanish-speaking attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby (KA0VBA),
Chairperson<BR> <BR>7:45 am - 6:30 pmTHE FUTURE IS OURS…AND THEIRS
<BR>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)<BR>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
<BR> NOPBC Fees: Adults
$30; Youth (13-18) $20; Children (5-12) $10
<BR> NABRP Fees
(includes lunch): Students $75; Professionals $100
<BR> Note: Conference
admission included with either registration above.<BR>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<BR> <BR><B>8:00 am - 4:30
pm</B>PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION<BR><B>Duluth B Room, Level
5<BR></B>Heather Field,
Chairperson<BR>
<BR><B>8:30 am</B>NFB CAMP: IT’S MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY (CHILD
CARE)<BR><B>Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5 <BR></B>Please see “Special
Attention” section of agenda for further information. (Preregistration
by June 15 was required.)<BR> <BR><B>8:30 - 11:30 am</B>WHAT’S NEW
IN JAWS 10 AND MAGic 11, AND A FIRST LOOK AT JAWS 11FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC,
INC.<BR><B>Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5 <BR></B>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!<BR><BR> <BR><IMG height=33
alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <BR> <BR>8:30 am - 5:00
pm</B>IBTC’S ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS <BR><B>Mackinac West Ballroom,
Level 5
<BR>
<BR> 8:30 - 10:00 am</B>Mobile productivity on cell
phones.<BR><B> 10:30 am - noon</B>Create DAISY books from your
desktop.<BR><B> 1:30 - 3:00 pm</B>Web 2.0
features with screen access software.<BR><B>
3:30 - 5:00 pm</B>Lesser-known names in screen access software.
<BR> <BR>9:00 am - 12:00 noonGW MICRO: BRAILLE SENSE PLUS AND VOICE
SENSERegistration $10; Refreshments provided.<BR>Nicolet A Room, Level 5
<BR>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.<BR>Presenters: Raul Gallegos and Chris Park. To register, call (260)
489-3671.<BR> <BR>9:00 am - 5:00 pmNFB YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (ages
14-18)<BR>Sponsored by NFB Jernigan Institute; Mary Jo Thorpe,
Coordinator<BR> <BR>
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level
3<BR>
9:00 - 10:15 amPARENTS-REHAB
SEMINAR<BR>
<BR> Cascade B Ballroom,
Courtyard
Marriott<BR>
10:30 am - 12:00 noonALL ABOUT ME
<BR>
Help shape the future of youth outreach for the
NFB.<BR>
<BR>
2:00 - 3:00 pmBACK & BICEPS, CHEST &
TRICEPS<BR>
Learn the “ropes” about working out in a gym.
<BR>
<BR>
3:30 - 5:00 pmME AND
YOUTUBE<BR>
An interactive YouTube activity for teens.<BR> <BR>9:00 am - 10:00
pmNFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>® </SUP>PRESENTATIONS<BR><B>Room 6401, 60<SUP>th</SUP>
floor<BR></B> 9:00-11:00 am, 2:00-6:00 pm, and
8:30-10:00 pmLearn about
NEWSLINE<BR> In Your
Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
<BR> 11:30 am -1:30 pmAffiliate presidents’
gathering. Learn about
NFB-<BR> NEWSLINE Online
and how to promote NEWSLINE. <BR> 6:30 - 8:00
pmExhibit for parents and their blind children (ages 10+).<BR><IMG
height=33 alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501"
width=36> <B>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <BR></B> <BR>10:00 am
- 5:00 pmEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR <BR><B>Richard B Room, Level 5
<BR></B> 10:00 am–Registration; 10:30 am–Seminar begins<BR>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<BR> <BR>10:15 am -
12:00 noonNOPBC BRAILLE CARNIVAL (ages 5-13)<BR>Ambassador Two Ballroom,
Level 3 <BR> <BR><B>1:00 - 3:00 pm</B>PAC MATE, BEYOND NOTE
TAKINGFREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.<BR><B>Mackinac East Ballroom, Level
5<BR></B>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. <BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 3:00 pm</B>WRITERS
DIVISION WORKSHOP ($5.00 fee)<BR><B>Room 6405, 60<SUP>th</SUP> floor
<BR></B>Visit with a published author. Robert Leslie Newman,
President<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 4:00 pm</B>SWIM CLINIC; SPORTS & REC
DIVISION<BR><B>Pool, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 5:00
pm</B>HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS<BR><B>LaSalle A and B
Rooms, Level 5 <BR></B>Sessions: 1:00 Breeze; 2:00 BrailleNote; 3:00
Stream; 4:00 Mobile Devices<BR>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! <BR><B> <BR></B>1:30 - 2:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE
DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room, Level 4 <BR>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!<BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36> <B>FRIDAY,
JULY 3, Continued <BR></B> <BR><B>2:00 - 3:30 pm</B>NOPBC
CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
PARENTS<BR> <BR>
One-Two Buckle My Shoe, Three-Four Out the
Door<BR><B> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR>
</B>Developmental timelines from preschool through
elementary.<BR>
Instructors: Debbi Head, Heather Field, Annee
Hartzell<BR> <BR>
Show Me the Technology: Middle School/High
School<BR><B> Renoir
Room, Level 4<BR></B>
What is needed, how to work with the school to get it, and what
<BR> to do when all else
fails. Instructors: Dr. Matt Maurer and Al Lovati
<BR> <BR> Literacy
for All<BR><B> Skyline B
Room, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Large print? Braille? Both? How to tell what
is best for your child.<BR> <BR>Great Expectations: Mobility Instruction
and Blind Children with Additional Disabilities<BR><B>Skyline A Room,
Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>High expectations, real life goals, and how to
achieve them in the area of independent travel. Instructor: Denise
Mackenstadt<BR> <BR>2:00 - 5:00 pmNOPBC TRIP TO PENRICKTON
CENTER<BR>Meeting place to be announced<BR>Parents of children with
significant multiple disabilities can visit this center which uses the Active
Learning techniques of Lilli Nielsen.<BR><B> <BR>2:00 - 5:00
pm</B>NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH <BR>(Note to parents:
Volunteers will accompany the children from one workshop to the other.)
<BR> <BR>
Not-so-mad Scientists: Hands-on Chemistry
Experiments:<BR><B>
Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B>
Instructors: Dr. Andrew Greenberg, Cary Supalo,
Marilyn<BR> Winograd,
and Dr. Lillian Rankel<BR><B> 2:00 – 3:30
pm</B>For Kindergarten through Grade 5<BR><B>
3:30 – 5:00 pm</B>For Grades 6 through
12<BR><B> <BR>
<BR></B> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36> <B>FRIDAY,
JULY 3, Continued <BR></B> <BR>NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND
YOUTH,
Cont’d.<BR><B> <BR>
</B>Tactile Drawings and Representations:<BR><B>Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR>
</B>Instructors: Ann Cunningham and Debbie Kent Stein <BR> <B>2:00 –
3:30 pm</B>For Grades 6 through 12<BR><B> 3:30 –
5:00 pm</B>For Kindergarten through Grade 5<BR> <BR>2:00 - 5:00
pmGW MICRO: WINDOW-EYES TRAINING (Registration $10; Refreshments
provided)<BR>Nicolet A Room, Level 5<BR>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.<BR> <BR>2:00 - 7:00 pmKRAFTERS KORNER<BR>Richard A Room,
Level 5<BR>Meet some talented Federation crafters and purchase their beautiful
hand-made items for sale. Joyce Kane, Krafters Division
President<BR> <BR>3:00 - 4:30 pmMAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN
INSTITUTE (Workshop One; Workshop Two is on Saturday at 4:00 pm)<BR>Brulé A
Room, Level 5 <BR>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. <BR> <BR>3:00 - 4:45 pm knfbReader
MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room, Level 4 <BR>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!<BR> <BR><B>3:00 - 5:00
pm</B>NATIONAL ASSOC. OF BLIND ENTREPRENEURS <BR><B>Brulé B Room, Level
5 <BR></B>James R. Bonerbo,
President<BR> <BR><B> <BR></B><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
</B> <B>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <BR> <BR>3:30 - 4:50
pm</B>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS<BR> <BR>Access for
Everyone<BR><B>Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Learn how blind and
low-vision children of all abilities can access<BR>education and information
in school and in the world.<BR>Instructor: Dr. Denise
Robinson<BR> <BR>Braille Music for Dummies<BR><B>Skyline B Room,
Courtyard Marriott <BR></B>Just enough to stay one step ahead of the
kids. Instructors: Jennifer Dunnam and Kyle
Conley<BR> <BR>
Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Birthday
Parties<BR><B> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B>
Manners, cafeterias, games, playgrounds, and friends
(Pre-K<BR> and
Elementary)<BR>
Instructors: Debbi Head and Emily Gibbs
<BR><B> <BR>
</B>Bring Me to the MallText Me
Later<BR><B> Renoir
Room, Level 4 <BR>
</B>Manners, food courts, and friends (middle and high
school)<BR> Instructors:
Eric Guillory and Deja Powell<BR> <BR><B>5:00 - 6:30 pm</B>PARENTS
AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS JOINT CONFERENCE RECEPTION<BR>Ambassador
Three Ballroom, Level 3<BR><B> <BR>6:00 - 10:00 pm</B>NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS BUSINESS MEETING <BR><B>Mackinac West Ballroom,
Level 5 <BR></B> 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<BR>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<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36> <B>FRIDAY,
JULY 3, Continued <BR> <BR>6:30 - 10:00 pm</B>NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS <BR><B>Renoir Room, Level 4
<BR></B> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<BR>Featuring
a hands-on Braille proofreading workshop. Guest speaker is from
Seedlings Braille Books for Children. Lisa Hall,
President<BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 10:00 pm</B>NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY
NIGHT<BR><B>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott <BR></B>Drop in,
relax, and chat in an informal atmosphere.<BR><B> <BR>8:00 - 10:00
pm</B>NFB LIONS GROUP <BR>Room 6405, 60<SUP>th</SUP> floor<BR>NFB members
who are also Lions are urged to meet to share ideas and experiences.
Co-Chairpersons: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota<BR><B> <BR>8:00 - 10:00
pm</B>ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTIONGAINING INSIGHT FOR
FIRST-TIMERS<BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3<BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>8:00 pm -
midnight</B>KARAOKE<B> </B>NIGHT <BR><B>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
<BR></B>Admission: $5.00. You'll have a great time. Braille song lists
available. Hosted by BLIND, Incorporated
<BR>
<BR>9:00 - 10:00 pmNFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING<BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Greco Room, Level 4 </B></H6>Angela Wolf,
Chairperson<BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009 <BR></B> <BR><B>9:00 am - 5:00
pm</B>REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET SALES ($40); <B>Renaissance
Foyer, Level 4<BR> <BR>9:00 am 5:00 pm</B>EXHIBITS AND NFB
INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND LITERATURE<B>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level
3<BR> <BR>1:00 - 3:00 pm</B>WHAT’S NEW WITH
NFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>®<BR></SUP><B>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level
5<BR></B>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.<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 5:00
pm</B>EXPLORING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN MOBILE REFRESHABLE BRAILLE AND
TACTILE GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES<BR>Richard A Room, Level 5<BR>
1:00-2:00ALVA Braille Controller: more than just a Braille
display.<BR> 2:00-3:00Talking Tactile Tablet: exploring tactile
images, interactive games.<BR> 3:00-4:00Reading On the Go!: read
books, texts, etc. using a cell phone. <BR> 4:00-5:00Mobile Geo: a
new GPS solution for accessible cell phones. <BR>Larry Lewis, President,
Flying Blind, Inc.<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 5:00 pm</B>NATIONAL
CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL
EXAMINATIONSECTIONS ONE AND TWO<BR>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level
3<BR>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 <BR><B> <BR>1:30
pm</B>RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE<BR><B>Renaissance Cartier Ballroom, Level
4 <BR></B>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<BR> <BR>1:30 - 2:45
pm knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room, Level
4 <BR>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!<BR><BR> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <BR> <BR>2:00 - 5:00
pm</B>NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
<BR> <BR><B>
</B>Braille Beats <BR><B>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR> </B>Kids
get into Braille music in a fun way. Instructor: Kyle Conely
<BR> <B>2:00 – 3:30 pm</B>For Kindergarten
through Grade 5<BR><B> 3:30 – 5:00 pm</B>For
Grades 6 through
12<BR> <BR><B>
</B>You Want to Move It, Move
It<BR><B> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B> Judo
expert Lisamaria Martinez and friends get you
moving!<BR><B> 2:00 – 3:30 pm</B>For Grades 6
through 12<BR><B> 3:30 –
5:00 pm</B>For Kindergarten through Grade 5<BR> <BR><B>2:30 - 4:30
pm</B>TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION <BR><B>Raphael Room, Level 4
<BR></B>Don Gillmore, President<BR> <BR>3:00 - 4:45 pmknfbReader
MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room, Level 4 <BR>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!<BR> <BR>3:30 - 10:00
pmNFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>® </SUP>PRESENTATIONS<BR>Room 6401, 60<SUP>th</SUP>
floor<BR> 3:30-6:00 pm and 8:30-10:00 pmLearn about
NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
<BR> 6:30-8:00 pmGathering for professionals in the
field of work with the blind for an evening of presentations and
possibilities. <BR> <BR>4:00 - 5:30 pmMAKING THE MOST OF YOUR
JERNIGAN INSTITUTE <BR>Duluth B Room, Level 5<BR>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. <BR><BR><BR><IMG height=33
alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <BR></B> <BR><B>4:00 - 6:00
pm</B>SPANISH SEMINAR <BR>Brulé B Room, Level 5 <BR>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 <BR> <BR><B>4:30 - 5:30 pm</B><I>WAL-MART AND NFB
JERNIGAN INSTITUTE</I>:<I> FUTURE INNOVATIONS FORUM</I> <BR><B>Brulé A Room,
Level 5<BR></B>Join a town hall meeting on Equal Access at the Pharmacy
Counter<B><I>. </I></B>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 <I>Pharmacy<B>
</I></B>practices and take the opportunity for the world's largest retailer to
hear your voice.<BR> <BR>4:30 - 6:00 pmTWELFTH ANNUAL MOCK
TRIALNational Association of Blind Lawyers; Scott LaBarre,
President<BR>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <BR>Admission: $5.00.
Federation lawyers are pitted against each other reenacting an old Federation
case with the audience serving as the jury. <BR><B> <BR>6:00 - 7:30
pm</B>NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE <BR><B>DaVinci Room, Level 4
<BR></B>Covering state newsletters, formatting a good publication, and
publishing in accessible formats. Norma Crosby,
Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>6:00 - 10:00 pm</B>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLIND STUDENTS <BR><B>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3<BR></B>
6:00 pm–Registration ($5.00) & Meet-and-Greet; 7:00 pm–Meeting <BR>Happy
42<SUP>nd</SUP> birthday to NABS! Remember to bring your contact
information on a Brailled index card for registration. Terri Rupp,
President<BR><B> <BR>6:45 - 7:45 pm</B>IMAGINATION FUND TRAINING
MEETING<BR><B>Greco Room, Level 4<BR></B>Kevan Worley,
Facilitator<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <BR> <BR>7:00 - 8:30
pm</B>NFB<B> </B>AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS
SEMINAR<BR><B>Nicolet A Room, Level 5<BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 8:30 pm</B>PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION
<BR><B>Richard A Room, Level 5 <BR></B>Ivan Weich,
President<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS
(CARS) DIVISION<BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Renoir Room, Level 4 </B></H6>Joseph B. Naulty,
President<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>“KEYS TO INDEPENDENCE,”
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO TECHNICIANS SEMINAR<B> <BR>Ambassador One
Ballroom, Level 3<BR></B>Learn how to have a career in piano tuning and
repair; it can enhance your independence. Don Mitchell,
President<BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 9:30 pm</B>MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE<BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Duluth B Room, Level 5 </B></H6>The more we educate, the more we
grow. Ron Gardner, Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 10:00
pm</B>BLIND PARENTS GROUP<BR><B>Brulé B Room, Level 5 <BR></B>Deborah
Kent Stein, Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>8:00 - 9:00 pm</B>WHITE CANE AND
AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE<BR><B>Raphael Room, Level 4 <BR></B>Alpidio Rolón,
Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>8:00 - 9:30 pm</B>WEBMASTERS
WORKSHOP<BR>Greco Room, Level 4 <BR>A meeting for all <I>NFB</I>
<I>affiliate</I> <I>and division</I> Webmasters.<BR>Gary Wunder, Chairperson,
Webmasters Group<BR><BR><BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <BR> <BR></B>8:00 - 10:00
pmCOMMITTEE ON LIBRARY SERVICES<BR><B>Duluth A Room, Level 5
<BR></B>David Hyde, Chairperson<BR> <BR><B>9:00 - 10:00
pm</B>SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE<BR><B>Raphael Room, Level 4
<BR></B>Norman Gardner,
Chairperson<BR><BR><BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><IMG
height=33 alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501"
width=36> <B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009 <BR> <BR>7:15 - 8:15
am</B>ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS<BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level
3<BR></B>Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant<BR><B> <BR></B>8:00 am - 10:00
pmNFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>® </SUP>PRESENTATIONS<BR>Room 6401, 60<SUP>th</SUP>
floor<BR> 8:00-11:00 am, 1:30-5:30 pm, and 8:30-10:00
pmLearn about
NEWSLINE<BR> In Your
Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features. <BR>
6:00-7:00 pmPromotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of
Technology<BR> Committee
gathering. Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE’s revolutionary
new<BR> online
initiatives. <BR><B> <BR>8:30 am - 5:00 pm</B>REGISTRATION ($20);
BANQUET TICKET SALES ($40); <B>Renaissance Foyer, Level
4<BR></B> <BR><B>8:30 am 5:00 pm</B> EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET AND LITERATURE<B>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<BR> <BR>9:00
11:30 am</B>NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all)
<BR><B>Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 <BR> <BR>11:45 am -
12:45 pm</B>THE DIVISION FOR MENFB YOUTH TRACK <BR><B>Greco Room,
Level 4<BR></B>A meet-and-greet with NFB division representatives.
Coordinator: Mary Jo Thorpe. Co-sponsored by NOPBC and NFB Jernigan
Institute.<BR><B> <BR>11:45 am - 1:15 pm</B>CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS<BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom,
Level 3 <BR> <BR>12:00 noon - 2:00 pm</B>ROOKIE ROUNDUP
GATHERING<BR>Affiliate Action Suite 6801<BR>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. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><IMG
height=33 alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501"
width=36> <B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR>12:30 - 4:00
pm</B>DIABETES ACTION NETWORK FOR THE BLIND <BR><B>Mackinac East
Ballroom, Level 5 <BR></B> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm –
Meeting begins<BR>Keynote speaker is Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE, a diabetes
educator with much experience with diabetic issues. Mike Freeman,
President<BR><B> <BR>12:30 - 5:00 pm</B>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLIND LAWYERS<BR><B>Richard A Room, Level 5 <BR></B>
12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins<BR>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<BR><B> <BR>12:30 - 5:00 pm</B>NFB IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE<BR><B>LaSalle B Room, Level 5 <BR></B> 12:30
pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins <BR>Discuss recent releases,
concerns of information technology professionals, and other topics.
Curtis Chong, President<BR><B> <BR>12:30 - 5:00 pm</B>“OVERCOMING
OBSTACLES THROUGH COURAGE AND DETERMINATION”National Association of the
Blind in Communities of Faith <BR>Cadillac A Room, Level 5<BR>
12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins; Tom Anderson,
President<BR><B> <BR>12:30 5:00 pm</B>REVOLUTIONIZING
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD <BR>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
MEETING<BR><B>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3 <BR></B> 12:30 pm –
Registration; 1:30 pm – Meeting begins<BR>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<BR><B> <BR>12:30 - 5:00
pm</B>SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION <BR><B>Skyline A Room, Courtyard
Marriott <BR></B> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting
begins<BR>Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on presentations in yoga
and much more! Lisamaria Martinez,
President<BR><B> <BR></B> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR>12:45 - 4:30
pm</B>MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG ADVENTURE! (Ages 9-14)<BR><B>Meet (and return) at
back of Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Hang out as a
group and have fun exploring with blind mentors Michael Freholm and Garrick
Scott. <BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 3:00 pm</B>BLIND PROFESSIONAL
JOURNALISTS GROUP<BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Duluth A Room, Level 5 </B></H6>Elizabeth Campbell,
Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>1:00 3:00 pm</B>CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE<BR><B>Duluth B Room, Level 5 <BR></B>Diane
McGeorge, Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>1:00 3:00 pm</B>“GRABBING HEADLINES
FOR YOUR AFFILIATE” SEMINARPUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE<BR><B>Nicolet B
Room, Level 5<BR></B>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 <BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 3:00
pm</B>NOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING: MAKING THEIR FUTURE DREAMS COME TRUE
<BR><B>Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Carol Castellano,
President<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 4:00 pm</B>PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
<BR>DaVinci Room, Level 4 <BR>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<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 4:00 pm</B>WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS
MEETING <BR><B>Renoir Room, Level 4 <BR></B>Robert Leslie Newman,
President<BR><B> <BR> <BR></B> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR>1:00 - 4:30
pm</B>NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS <BR><B>Brulé B Room, Level
5 <BR></B> 1:00 pm – Registration; 1:30 pm – Meeting
begins<BR>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<BR><B> <BR>1:00 -
5:00 pm</B>AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST
VEHICLES)<BR>Location to be announced. Joe Naulty, CARS Division
President<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 5:00 pm</B>NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN
LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS THREE AND
FOUR<BR>Cascade C and D Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott<BR>Participants must
have preregistered. Sponsored by the National Blindness Professional
Certification Board <BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 5:00 pm</B>NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS <BR><B>Brulé A Room, Level 5
<BR></B> 1:00 pm – Registration; 2:00 pm – Meeting
begins<BR>Network, share mutual interests, find placement strategies, and
examine and discuss concerns and current issues. Melody Lindsey,
President<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 5:00 pm</B>“SENIORS IN CHARGE” <BR>NFB
SENIORS DIVISION MEETING & (SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION<BR><B>Mackinac West
Ballroom, Level 5 <BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>1:00 - 6:00 pm</B>HUMAN SERVICES
DIVISION SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MEETING<BR><B>Nicolet A Room, Level 5
<BR></B> 1:00 pm – Registration; 2:00 pm – Meeting begins; 5:00 pm
– Networking<BR>Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and music or dance
therapists meeting to network and ask questions. Melissa Riccobono,
President<BR><B> <BR> <BR></B> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR></B>1:30 - 4:45
pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room, Level
4 <BR>Session One: 1:30 - 2:45 pm; Session Two: 3:00 - 4:45 pm<BR>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!<BR><B> <BR>3:00 -
4:30 pm</B>NOPBC PARENT POWER WORKSHOP<BR><B>Cascade A and B Ballrooms,
Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Parent leaders from around the country share their
experiences. Moderator: Barbara Mathews<BR><B> <BR></B>3:15 - 4:45
pmMEET THE BLIND MONTH ACTIVITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SEMINAR: PLANS
AND ACTION EQUAL SUCCESS<BR>Duluth B Room, Level 5 <BR>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<BR><B> <BR>5:00 - 6:30
pm</B>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS RECEPTION<BR><B>Richard B
Room, Level 5 <BR></B>For NABL members and seminar participants to promote
networking and fellowship within our membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
available.<BR>Scott LaBarre, President<BR><B> <BR>5:00 - 7:00
pm</B>BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET <BR><B>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level
3 <BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>5:00 - 8:00 pm</B>JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC
DIVISION<BR><B>Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR></B><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR>5:30 - 7:00
pm</B>KURZWEIL 1000 USERS’ MEETING <BR><B>Richard A Room, Level 5
<BR></B>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.<BR><B> <BR>5:30 - 7:30
pm</B>AGRICULTURE AND EQUESTRIAN DIVISION<BR><B>Duluth A Room, Level 5
<BR></B>Fred Chambers, President<BR><B> <BR>6:00 - 10:00 pm</B>BACK
TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT<BR><B>Ambassador
Two Ballroom, Level 3<BR></B>Topics: running a purposeful chapter meeting,
community projects and chapter fundraising, and weaving Federation philosophy
into local meetings. NFB Affiliate Action Team<BR><B> <BR>6:00 -
10:00 pm</B>DEAF BLIND DIVISION <BR>Nicolet B Room, Level 5
<BR> 6:00 pm – Registration; 7:00 pm – Meeting begins <BR>Burnell
Brown, President<BR><B> <BR>6:00 - 10:00 pm</B>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF GUIDE DOG USERS SEMINAR<BR> 6:00 pm – Registration; 7:00
pm – Meeting begins<BR><B>Brulé A Room, Level 5<BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>6:30 - 9:00 pm</B>ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION<BR><B>Renoir Room, Level 4 <BR></B> 6:30 pm
– Registration; 7:00 pm – Meeting begins<BR>Note-taking devices to recommend
to clients and what to do about students who are seemingly
“unteachable.” Michael Barber,
President<BR><B> <BR> <BR> <BR></B><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR>6:30 - 9:30
pm</B>SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION <BR><B>Cascade A and B Ballrooms,
Courtyard Marriott <BR></B> 6:30 pm – Registration; 7:00 pm –
Meeting begins<BR>John Miller, President<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 8:30
pm</B>LIVING HISTORY GROUP <BR>Nicolet A Room, Level 5<BR>Dedicated to
recording, preserving, and appreciating Federation history. Michael
Freholm, Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 8:30 pm</B>“SOMETIMES TRUTH
REPELS” a play by Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00; Second Performance is at
9:00 pm) <BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level
3
<BR></B>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.<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER
UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS <BR><B>LaSalle B Room, Level 5 <BR></B>Ron Brown,
Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>FEDERATION
RE-GENERATION<BR><B>Duluth B Room, Level 5<BR></B>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.
<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS
MEETING<BR><B>Cadillac A Room, Level 5<BR></B>Unveiling new craft initiatives,
including plans for a new Web site and information on our Monday night
nationwide chats. Joyce Kane, President<BR> <BR>7:00 - 9:00
pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB) SEMINAR
<BR>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5<BR>Celebrating Louis Braille’s
200<SUP>th</SUP> birthday! Receive information about the commemorative
Louis Braille silver dollar, the NFB Share Braille Web site project, and
more. Nadine Jacobson, President<BR><B> <BR></B><IMG height=33
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</B> <B>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <BR> <BR>7:00 - 9:00
pm</B>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS <BR><B>LaSalle A Room,
Level 5<BR></B>Guest speakers; reviewing access technology; unveiling the 2009
NABV pin. Pay dues and receive an NABV-3 shirt. Dwight Sayer,
President <BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 10:00 pm</B>MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE
MARCHER DROP-IN BRIEFINGS (THREE SEPARATE SESSIONS)<BR><B>Brulé B Room, Level
5<BR></B> 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<BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 9:00
pm</B>DADS’ NIGHT OUT<BR><B>Contact Brad Weatherd for location<BR></B>All
dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Sponsored by the
NOPBC<BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 9:00 pm</B>NFB IN JUDAISM MEETING<BR><B>Room
6405, 60<SUP>th</SUP> Floor <BR></B>David Stayer,
Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 10:00 pm</B>COMMITTEE FOR THE
PROMOTION, EVALUATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY; Gary Wunder,
Chairperson<BR><B>Greco Room, Level 4 <BR></B> <BR><B>8:00 - 9:30
pm</B>MAKING BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN<BR><B>Ambassador Three Ballroom,
Level 3<BR></B>Make Braille books at home that will inspire your child to read
and explore. Sponsored by NOPBC. Instructors: Carlton Walker and
Krystal Guillory<BR> <BR><B>9:00 - 10:30 pm</B>“SOMETIMES TRUTH
REPELS<B>,”</B> a play by Jerry Whittle (Second Performance) Admission:
$5.00<BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <BR></B>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.<BR><B> <BR>9:30 - 10:30 pm</B>FRIENDS OF
RECOVERY MEETING<BR>Raphael Room, Level 4<BR>Coordinator: Gary
Ray<BR> <BR><IMG height=31 alt="A group of Whozits marching together."
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<B>MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009 <BR> <BR>6:45 am</B>MOTOR CITY MARCH
FOR INDEPENDENCE RALLY! <BR>Please gather in the Wintergarden on Level A of
the Detroit Marriott for a 7:00 am start.<BR><B> <BR>NOTE</B>: Because of
the March for Independence, there are no registration, devotions, Independence
Market and Literature, or Exhibit Hall activities on Monday morning.
<BR><B> <BR>
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OPENING GENERAL SESSION<BR></B> <BR><B>9:30 am</B>
INVOCATION<BR> <BR><B>9:35 am</B> WELCOMING CEREMONIES
<BR> <BR><B>9:55 am</B> CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM:
VETERANS RECOGNIZED
<BR>
Dwight Sayer, President, National Association of Blind Veterans,
<BR>
National Federation of the Blind; Winter Gardens,
Florida<BR> <BR><B>10:05 am</B> ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT
OF
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE<BR> <BR><B>11:45 am</B> REPORTS AND
RESOLUTIONS<BR> <BR><B>12:00 pm</B> ADJOURN<BR> <BR>
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align=center><B>**************************************************<BR></B> <BR></DIV><B>12:00
noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm</B>REGISTRATION ($20); <I>FINAL
</I>BANQUET TICKET SALES ($40)<B>Renaissance Foyer, Level
4<BR> <BR>12:00 noon 1:45 pm</B>EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET
AND LITERATURE<B>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3 <BR> <BR>12:00 noon -
1:30 pm</B>NFB CHAPTER PRESIDENTS MEETING <BR>AFFILIATE ACTION SUITE
6801<BR>Informal gathering for NFB <I>chapter presidents only</I> to discuss
issues of interest to Federationists at the grassroots level. Chapter
presidents attending this convention should not miss this important meeting.
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<B>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<BR></B> <BR><B>12:15 - 2:00
pm</B>LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI LUNCHEON<BR>Ambassador Three
Ballroom, Level 3<BR>Contact: Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the
Blind<BR>
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<BR>
<DIV align=center>GENERAL SESSION<BR></DIV> <BR>2:00
pm</B> CALL TO ORDER<BR> <BR><B>2:05
pm</B> PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, Marc Maurer<BR> <BR><B>3:00
pm</B> POLICIES TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSION,
SAFETY,<BR><B>
</B>AND
PRODUCTIVITY
<BR>
The Honorable John D. Dingell, Member of Congress,
15<SUP>th<BR></SUP>
Congressional District; Michigan <BR> <BR><B>3:20
pm</B> PROMOTING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: A PRIORITY
FOR
MANUFACTURERS<BR>
The Honorable Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance
of
Automobile Manufacturers; McLean, Virginia <BR> <BR><B>3:40
pm</B> THE JOURNEY OF BRAILLE: FROM THE HANDS OF
THE<BR><B>
</B>CREATOR TO EARTH
ORBIT<BR> <BR><B>4:00 pm</B> THE VALUE OF A COIN, OF A
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM,
AND<BR><B>
</B>OF A CLASS OF HUMAN BEINGS
<BR>
Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D., Research Professor, San Diego
State
University; Vienna, Virginia <BR> <BR><B>4:25 pm</B>
PROVIDING THE FUNDAMENTAL TOOLS: BRAILLE
BOOKS<BR>
Brian A. McDonald, President, National Braille Press;
Boston,
Massachusetts <BR><B> <BR>4:40 pm</B> REPORTS AND
RESOLUTIONS<BR> <BR><B>5:00 pm</B> ADJOURN<BR>
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<B>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<BR> <BR>5:30 - 6:30 pm</B>NOMINATING
COMMITTEE; Sharon Maneki, Chairperson <BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Cadillac A Room, Level 5 </B></H6><B> <BR>6:00 - 8:00
pm</B>AFB INTRODUCES ACCESSIBLE WALKING DIRECTIONS AND NEW CareerConnect
FEATURES<BR>Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5 <BR>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. <BR><B> <BR>6:00 - 9:00 pm</B>INDOOR
ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION <BR><B>Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B>Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle
using an accessible rowing machine. Prizes plus plenty of fun!
Lisamaria Martinez, President<BR><B> <BR>6:30 - 8:00 pm</B>GUITAR
SEMINAR <BR><B>LaSalle B Room, Level 5<BR></B>Learn about the guitar; get
advice from a professional musician, Cameron Strife; $5 donation.
Presented by the NFB Performing Arts Division<BR><B> <BR></B>6:30 - 10:00
pmNFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>® </SUP>PRESENTATION<BR>Room 6401, 60<SUP>th</SUP>
floor<BR>Drop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand,
and other new features.<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 8:30 pm</B>NOPBC
CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED
OTHERS:<BR> <BR>
IEPs: Evals, Goals, Strategies, the
Law<BR><B> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B>
Instructor: Carlton Walker<BR><B>
<BR> </B>The Science of
Getting in on
Science<BR><B> Cascade B
Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR>
</B>Instructors: Cary Supalo, Marilyn Winograd, Dr. Lillian
Rankel<BR><B> <BR></B>
Mental Mapping: Using Environmental Sounds and
Clues<BR><B> Cascade C
Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR>
</B>Instructor: Daniel Kish<BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<BR> <BR>7:00 - 8:30 pm</B>BOOKSHARE AT
NFB MEMBER PARTY<BR>LaSalle A Room, Level 5<BR>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. <BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>BRAILLE
READERS ARE LEADERS: THE INITIATIVE FOR CHANGE<BR>Duluth B Room, Level 5
<BR>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.
<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>MOVING LEGISLATION ON THE STATE AND
NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR<BR>Cadillac B Room, Level 5<BR>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<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 10:00
pm</B>A SPECIAL EVENING FOR SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS <BR><B>Ontario
Exhibit Hall, Level 3 <BR></B>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 are<B>Platinum</B>: HumanWare and
UPS; <B>Gold</B>: Deque Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle;
<B>Silver</B>: En-Vision America, Intel<SUP>®</SUP>, and Wal-Mart;
<B>Bronze</B>: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS), IBM,
Independent Living Aids (ILA), and Microsoft; <B>Exhibit Hall</B>: GW Micro,
J&B Medical Supply, National Industries for the Blind, ReadHowYouWant, and
Roche Diagnostics. <BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 10:00 pm</B>NOPBC CHILDREN’S
ACTIVITY (ages 5-13)<BR>A UNIVERSALLY FUN TIME<BR><B>Cascade D Ballroom,
Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Drop in and explore the universe with Noreen Grice;
volunteers led by Michael Freholm<BR><B> <BR></B> <BR> <BR><IMG
height=33 alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501"
width=36> <B>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<BR> <BR>7:00 -
midnight</B>NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE<BR><B>Ambassador Ballroom,
Level 3<BR></B>“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. <BR><B> <BR>7:30 - 8:30
pm</B>NFB YOUTH TRACK
MEETINGS<BR><B> <BR></B>
ME AND THE GOSSIP GIRLS (ages
14-18)<BR><B> Greco
Room, Level 4</B> <BR>
Girlsbring your questions and thoughts about makeup, dating,
or<BR> just how to
get more involved in your school.
<BR><B> <BR></B> ME
AND THE GUYS (ages
14-18)<BR><B> Renoir
Room, Level 4</B> <BR>
Guystalk about cars, dating, school, or how to nail that perfect
job<BR> to make a little
extra money. <BR><B> <BR>8:00 - 10:00 pm</B>COMMITTEE ON
AUTOMOBILE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS); Deborah Kent Stein,
Chairperson<BR><B>Nicolet A Room, Level 5 <BR> <BR>8:30 - 10:00
pm</B>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND
INTERESTED
OTHERS<BR> <BR> Pro
to Pro to Parent to ParaLearn How Your Child’s “Team”
Can<BR> Work
Together<BR><B> Cascade
A Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B>
Instructors: Dr. Denise Robinson and Gail Wagner<BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<H1><B> Taking the
Headaches Out of Adapting in
Math</B></H1><B> Cascade
B Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR></B>
Instructors: Eric and Krystal
Guillory<BR> <BR>
Summer Jobs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and
Volunteering<BR><B>
Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard
Marriott<BR>
</B>Instructor: Jan Bailey<BR> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 <BR> <BR>7:30 - 8:15
am</B>DEVOTIONS<BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <BR> <BR>8:00
8:30 am</B>REGISTRATION ($20)<BR><B>Renaissance Foyer, Level
4<BR></B> <BR>
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GENERAL SESSION<BR> <BR>9:00 am</B>
INVOCATION<BR> <BR><B>9:05 am</B> FINANCIAL REPORT
<BR> <BR><B>10:00 am</B> ELECTIONS <BR> <BR><B>10:30
am</B> EXPANDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION FOR
THE<BR><B>
</B>BLIND<BR>
Gilles Pepin, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare; Drummondville, Canada
<BR> <BR><B>10:50 am</B> A BLIND ATHLETE IN THE
PARALYMPICS<BR>
Tyler Merren, 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team Member, Men’s
Goalball;
Kalamazoo, Michigan <BR> <BR><B>11:05 am</B> DEVELOPMENTS AT THE
FIRST EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION<BR><B>
</B>FOR THE BLIND
IN THE UNITED STATES,
PERKINS<BR>
Steven M. Rothstein, President, Perkins School for the Blind;
<BR>
Watertown, Massachusetts <BR> <BR><B>11:25 am</B> THE FEDERATION IN
THE WORLD FROM THE
PERSPECTIVE<BR><B>
</B>OF THE WORLD BLIND
UNION<BR>
Maryanne Diamond, President, World Blind Union;
Melbourne,<BR>
Australia <BR> <BR><B>11:40 am</B> REPORTS AND
RESOLUTIONS<BR> <BR><B>12:00 pm</B> ADJOURN<BR> <BR><IMG height=33
alt=Whozit src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued <BR> <BR>12:00 noon 12:30 pm
and 1:30 - 2:00 pm</B>REGISTRATION ($20) <B>Renaissance Foyer, Level
4<BR> <BR>12:00 noon 1:45 pm</B>EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET
AND LITERATURE(Final Time Period for Independence Market and
Literature)<BR><B>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<BR></B> <BR>
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<BR>
GENERAL SESSION<BR></B> <BR><B>2:00 pm</B> CALL TO
ORDER<BR> <BR><B>2:05 pm</B> STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
REPORT<BR>
John Paré, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives,
National<BR>
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <BR> <BR><B>2:35
pm</B> REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER
BUSINESS<BR> <BR><B>5:00 pm</B> ADJOURN<BR> <BR>
<DIV
align=center><B>**************************************************<BR></B></DIV> <BR>6:00
- 10:00 pm<I>IT WASN'T ME</I>, A MURDER MYSTERY AT THE CLUB<BR>Mackinac
East Ballroom, Level 5<BR>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.<BR> <BR><B>6:30 - 9:00 pm</B>COLORADO
CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE<BR>Brulé A and B Rooms, Level 5 <BR>Discover
how good training can change your life. Julie Deden,
Director<BR><B> <BR>6:30 - 9:30 pm</B>NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY
(Ages 5-14)<BR>WE WILL NOT LET CONVENTION ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT
<BR><B>Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<BR></B>Led by Michael
Freholm<BR><B> <BR> <BR></B><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36> </B>
<B>TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued <BR> <BR></B>6:30 - 10:00
pmNFB-NEWSLINE<SUP>® </SUP>PRESENTATION<BR>Room 6401, 60<SUP>th</SUP>
floor<BR>Stop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand,
and other new features.<BR> <BR>7:00 - 8:15 pmknfbReader MOBILE
DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room, Level 4 <BR>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!<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 8:30
pm</B>BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP BUSINESS MEETING<BR><B>Duluth B Room, Level 5
<BR></B>Linda Mentink, Chairperson<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 8:30
pm</B>NINTH ANNUAL<B> </B>RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS<BR><B>Richard B Room, Level 5
<BR></B>Socialize, network, and learn more about Randolph-Sheppard and other
business opportunities we can create through our work in the NFB. Kevan
Worley, President<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 9:00 pm</B>COUNCIL OF U.S. DOG
GUIDE SCHOOLS (CUSDGS) RECEPTION<BR><B>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level
3 <BR></B>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.<BR><B> <BR>7:00 9:00 pm</B>“SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
SECURITY INCOME: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, AND RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW”
SEMINAR<BR>Cadillac B Room, Level 5 <BR>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 <I>Braille Monitor</I>
<BR><B> <BR> <BR></B><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36> </B>
<B>TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued <BR> <BR>7:00 10:00
pm</B>EXHIBITS ONLY (Independence Market and Literature
Closed)<B>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<BR> <BR>7:00 - 11:00
pm</B>ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENTAdmission $5.00 <BR><B>Ambassador One
Ballroom, Level 3 <BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>7:00 - 11:00 pm</B>HUMANWARE LOW VISION
PRODUCTS SEMINAR<BR><B>Nicolet B Room, Level 5 <BR></B>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<BR><B> <BR>8:00 - 10:00 pm</B>COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT<BR><B>LaSalle A Room, Level 5 <BR></B>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<BR> <BR><B>8:00 - 11:30 pm</B>MONTE CARLO
NIGHT <BR><B>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5 <BR></B>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<BR> <BR>8:30 -
9:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <BR>Greco Room,
Level 4 <BR>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!<BR><B> <BR>9:30 - 10:30 pm</B>FRIENDS OF RECOVERY
MEETING<BR><B>Raphael Room, Level 4<BR></B>Coordinator: Gary Ray
<BR><BR><BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009 <BR> <BR>8:00 - 8:45
am</B>DEVOTIONS<BR><B>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <BR> <BR>8:30
9:00 am</B>REGISTRATION ($20)Final opportunity to
register.<BR><B>Renaissance Foyer, Level 4</B> <BR> <BR>
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<H1><B><BR><BR><BR>GENERAL SESSION</B></H1><B> <BR>9:00
am</B> INVOCATION<BR> <BR><B>9:05
am</B> THE NEAR-PERFECT AUDIO BOOK: HOW WE DO
IT<BR>
Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, National Library Service for the Blind
and<BR>
Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress; Washington,
D.C.<BR> <BR>
Mary Beth Wise, Quality Assurance Specialist, National
Library<BR>
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of
<BR>
Congress;
Washington, D.C.<BR> <BR><B>9:25 am</B> QUESTIONS AND
DISCUSSION <BR> <BR><B>9:30 am</B> THE DEMAND, THE
CRISIS, THE SOLUTION IN EDUCATION
FOR<BR>
THE
BLIND<BR>
Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, Professional Development
and<BR>
Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University;
Ruston,<BR>
Louisiana <BR> <BR><B>9:45 am</B> THE THEORY AND THE
PRACTICE: EDUCATION FOR
THE<BR><B>
</B>BLIND IN THE PUBLIC
SCHOOL<BR>
Denise M. Robinson, Ph.D., Teacher and Coordinator of
<BR>
Programming for Blind and Visually Impaired Students;
Yakima,<BR>
Washington<BR> <BR><B>10:00 am</B> WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE THAT
CHILD BLIND?
<BR>
Carol Castellano, President, National Organization of Parents
of<BR>
Blind Children, National Federation of the Blind; Madison,
New<BR>
Jersey <BR> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36>
<B>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued <BR></B> <BR><B>10:20 am</B>
TEACHING AN ESSENTIAL SKILL: BRAILLE
<BR>
Jerry Whittle, Teacher-Counselor, Louisiana Center for the
Blind;<BR>
Ruston, Louisiana
<BR> <BR>
April Davis, Coordinator of Summer Programs for Blind
Children,
Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston,
Louisiana<BR> <BR>
James Mays, Industrial Arts Teacher, Louisiana Center for the
Blind;
Ruston,
Louisiana<BR> <BR>
Deja Powell, Cane Travel Instructor, Utah Division of Services for
the
Blind and Visually Impaired; Salt Lake City,
Utah<BR> <BR>
Anil Lewis, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Georgia;<BR>
Atlanta,
Georgia<BR> <BR>
Terri Rupp, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Nevada;<BR>
Las Vegas, Nevada<BR> <BR><B>10:50 am</B> FROM THE CENTER OF
HISTORY: FIVE YEARS INTO THE
<BR><B>
</B>FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE
BLIND<BR>
JERNIGAN
INSTITUTE<BR>
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National Federation of the
Blind
Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland <BR> <BR><B>11:10 am</B>
FRONTIER CAREERS FOR THE BLIND INCLUDE
ENGINEERING<BR>
Leigh R. Abts, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor of
Engineering<BR>
and Education, University of Maryland; College Park, Maryland
<BR> <BR><B>11:25 am</B> NFB NEWSLINE: FROM PHONE TO COMPUTER TO
PODCAST<BR><B>
</B>TO
POCKET<BR>
Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology, National
Federation<BR>
of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <BR> <BR><B>11:40 am</B>
REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<BR> <BR><B> 12:00 pm</B>
ADJOURN<BR> <BR>
<DIV align=center><BR> </DIV><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued <BR></B> <BR><B>12:00 noon - 1:45
pm</B>HAM RADIO GROUP BUSINESS MEETING<BR><B>Raphael Room, Level
4<BR></B>We will consider the amendment of the division constitution that we
adopted last year.<B> </B>D. Curtis Willoughby (KA0VBA),
Chairperson<BR> <BR>12:00 noon - 1:45 pmNFB CAMP TOY
SALE<BR>Marquette A Room, Level 5 <BR>Everything must go30 to
70 percent off toys purchased for NFB Camp. <BR> <BR><B>12:00
noon</B> <B>- 1:45 pm</B>RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS<BR><B>LaSalle A Room, Level
5<BR> <BR>12:15 - 1:45 pm</B>EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE NLS <BR><B>Nicolet B Room, Level 5 <BR></B>A question-and-answer
session with Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, and staff of the<BR>National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
<BR> <BR>
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<H6><B><BR><BR><BR>
GENERAL SESSION</B></H6><B> <BR>2:00 pm</B> CALL TO
ORDER<BR> <BR><B>2:05 pm</B> SHAPING THE STANDARD FOR
THE LEGAL COMMUNITY:
THE
NECESSITY FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR
ALL<BR>
Daniel Goldstein, Esq., Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP;
<BR>
Baltimore, Maryland <BR> <BR><B>2:25 pm</B> NEGOTIATING
ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC BOOKS: A
MASSIVE
UNDERTAKING, A SMASHING
SUCCESS<BR>
Jack Bernard, Esq., Chair, Counsel for Disability Concerns,
and<BR>
Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan; Ann
Arbor,<BR>
Michigan <BR> <BR><B>2:45 pm</B> THE COMMITMENT OF
MICROSOFT TO
ACCESSIBLE<BR><B>
</B>TECHNOLOGY<BR>
Rob Sinclair, Director of Accessibility, Microsoft
Corporation;<BR>
Redmond, Washington <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
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<B>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued <BR></B> <BR><B>3:05
pm</B> TRANSCENDING THE BARRIERS OF
YESTERDAY,<BR><B>
</B>ANTICIPATING THE ROMANCE OF THE HUMAN
EXPERIENCE<BR>
WITH THE TECHNOLOGY OF
TOMORROW<BR>
Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive Officer,
KNFB-Reading
Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts <BR> <BR><B>3:25
pm</B> REPRESENTING THE CITY OF
CHICAGO<BR>
Patti Chang, Esq., Senior Corporation Counsel, City of
Chicago;<BR>
Chicago, Illinois <BR> <BR><B>3:45 pm</B> DR. JACOB
BOLOTIN
AWARD<BR>
Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee,
and
Secretary, National Federation of the Blind; Columbia,
Missouri<BR> <BR><B>4:15 pm</B> THE RIGHT OF THE
PEDESTRIAN TO BE SAFE IN THE
WORLD<BR>
Ronald Medford, Acting Deputy Administrator, National
Highway<BR>
Traffic Safety Administration; Washington, D.C. <BR> <BR><B>4:30
pm</B> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<BR> <BR><B>5:00
pm</B> ADJOURN<BR>
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align=center><B><BR>**************************************************<BR></DIV> <BR>7:00
pm</B>BANQUET<BR><BR><BR>
<H6><B>Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 </B></H6>INVOCATION<BR>MASTER OF
CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder <BR>INTRODUCTIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS<BR>BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer<BR>SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS<BR> <BR><B>10:00 pm - midnight</B>AFTER BANQUET
PARTY<BR><B>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3 <BR> <BR>10:00
pm</B>SCIENCE FICTION MEETING <BR>All persons interested in science
fiction and fantasy are welcome to join in an open discussion. Please
contact Ed Meskys for room location.<BR> <BR><IMG height=33 alt=Whozit
src="cid:F098279A7DBD467BB0C8D42FAA7558E8@Dell1501" width=36> <B>Thank
You... <BR></B> <BR>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.<BR> <BR>
The National Federation of the Blind acknowledges with gratitude our Platinum,
Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibit Hall Convention Sponsors below. Their
messages follow.<BR> <BR><B>Platinum Sponsors</B>: <BR>HumanWare
<BR>UPS<BR><B> <BR>Gold Sponsors: <BR></B>Deque Systems, Inc.<BR>Freedom
Scientific<BR>Oracle<BR><B> <BR>Silver Sponsors</B>: <BR>En-Vision
America<BR>Intel<SUP>®<BR></SUP>Wal-Mart<BR> <BR><B>Bronze
Sponsors:<BR></B>Adobe<BR>Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools
(CUSDGS)<BR>IBM<BR>Independent Living Aids
(ILA)<BR>Microsoft<BR> <BR><B>Exhibit Hall Sponsors</B>: <BR>GW
Micro<BR>J&B Medical Supply<BR>National Industries for the
Blind<BR>ReadHowYouWant<BR>Roche Diagnostics<BR><BR><X-SIGSEP>
<P></X-SIGSEP>David Andrews and white cane Harry.<BR></P></B></B>
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