[Massachusetts-NFB] Schedule of convention events for Thursday, March 2

Thu Mar 2 18:19:03 UTC 2023

Hi Everyone,
Here is today's schedule of events.
Enjoy todays sessions,
Cullen
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023
(All Thursday Sessions are virtual only)

3:30 PM
SESSION 1: Educate and Advocate for your autonomy
Robert Parsons
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Meeting ID: 9 3 9 7 6 4 7 5 3 4 7
Passcode: 2022
SESSION 2: Nutrition for a Healthy Life
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Meeting ID: 8 4 0 4 4 0 7 7 6 7 1
Passcode: 1234
Dr. Ezra Mutai – Dr. Ezra is an Assistant Professor of Food and Nutrition at Purdue University Northwest in Indiana. He is originally from Kenya. He moved to the U.S to pursue higher education after completing high school in Kenya. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology, a Master's degree in food science, and a Ph.D. in Nutrition. Before starting his current position at Purdue University Northwest, Ezra spent two years at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York working as a Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Fellow in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. His research focuses on the use of naturally occurring bioactive food compounds for prevention and/or treatment of chronic diseases. Ezra is married to Judith, and together they have an 8-months old daughter, Annabelle. 
SESSION 3:  Zen Flow
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Meeting ID: 8 2 5 4 8 3 6 1 7 6 2
Passcode: 632
Jessica Beecham, President of the NFB of Colorado
Jessica will Guide us through Deep Relaxation Techniques. Take a break from life’s stresses, put on some comfy clothes, and join us for some relaxing deep stretches, mindfulness, and meditation.  Bring a couple folded towels or    blankets that can be used as props (optional but not required).
Session 4: 3:30-4:30 Camp exsighting Adventures
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Meeting ID: 8 4 4 2 6 1 8 6 6 9 8
Passcode: 9314
This is New England based Camp. We hear how they passionately believe camp is a valuable opportunity to have fun, foster independence, build skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships. Children are involved hiking, learning braille, goalball, O&M Skills and most of the exciting children with sight do at camp. They also include some of the BELL Academy principals.

4:30PM
SESSION 1: Drop in on the iPhone clinic
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Meeting ID: 9 3 9 7 6 4 7 5 3 4 7
Passcode: 2022
Jeffery Wilson-CEO Wilson Solutions
Is your iPhone doing things that are annoying you? Can’t understand why your iPhone is responding the way it is responding to an activity?
Have you always wanted to optimize your iPhone’s setting to maximize battery life?
Do you want to slow down battery drain, to be assured that you can get through the day without needing to recharge?
This is just some of the information you can receive by attending the clinic.
We will talk about all this and more and take your questions.
 If you are attending in person, we will be available to assist you over the weekend.
SESSION 2: Fabulous Hair, Nails and Skin
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Meeting ID: 8 4 0 4 4 0 7 7 6 7 1
Passcode: 1234
Shannon Sankey-Shannon is a Licensed Esthetician. Holistic plant-based skincare lover and all-around beauty advocate! In this Session you will learn all about “what’s in” and how to best take care of your hair, nails and skin. For Everyone! Males are invited, too!  

SESSION 3: Accessible Connected Health Care
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Meeting ID: 8 2 5 4 8 3 6 1 7 6 2
Passcode: 632
Mika Pyyhkala, 1st Vice President NFBMA
In this interactive discussion, learn about specific connected health care solutions you can already use to monitor and improve your health in 2023.
We’ll cover anything from connected accessible blood pressure readers to scales to Covid19 testing, to reading your chart notes and test results in systems like Epic and Patient gateway, to learning about Boston area research projects where you can among other things obtain your genetic data or get paid to exercise. We can also discuss fully automated self-service systems to book doctors’ appointments and places where you can actually book a same day or next day appointment or get a prescription delivered in 2 hours right from your iPhone.
5:30PM
SESSION 1: What exactly is Washington Seminar? 
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Meeting ID: 9 3 9 7 6 4 7 5 3 4 7
Passcode: 2022
Dr. Justin Young – Dr. Young is one of the Government Affairs Specialists for the National Federation of the Blind. He has lived for most of his life in the suburbs of Rochester, New York, until he moved to Baltimore. He earned his Doctorate of Education (E.D.) in Higher Education Administration from the University of Rochester. Some of the legislative topics he covers for the Federation are items related to healthcare, eliminating the payment of subminimum wages, education, social security, parental rights, and transportation.

SESSION 2: Hottest Trends in Fashion for All
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Meeting ID: 8 4 0 4 4 0 7 7 6 7 1
Passcode: 1234
Samantha Bessudo – Drucker-Samantha is an image consultant, journalist, host, actress, and author. Her book, 90 Days to Husband No. 2: 10 Rules to Find Him, is a how-to dating system, based on a proven technique. This lifestyle “genie” with a wealth of talent is co-host of "Love & Design Project," a home makeover series; and "Sexy is Timeless Talks," a female-empowered talk show. Samantha is also a host and journalist for DivaGalsDaily.com, a multicultural lifestyle, travel, and entertainment site.
She will share with us everything we need to know about “what’s in” and “what not” for the upcoming spring/summer seasons.

SESSION 3: I CAN join a group exercise class! 
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Meeting ID: 8 2 5 4 8 3 6 1 7 6 2
Passcode: 632
James Brown.
6:30 PM – Chat, network and Tips for the convention
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Meeting ID: 8 4 0 4 4 0 7 7 6 7 1
Passcode: 1234
Here will meet, share tips, and discuss our thoughts and concerns about the upcoming convention. We will also chat about what we have accomplished in the past year and what we would like to see in the upcoming year, from our NFB affiliate. Everyone is welcome! 
7:45 PM – Student Division Business Meeting
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Meeting ID: 9 3 9 7 6 4 7 5 3 4 7
Passcode: 2022

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