[Mdpobc] Fwd: Upcoming Conference -- Don't miss it!!

Trudy Pickrel via Mdpobc mdpobc at nfbnet.org
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> From: Carlton Anne Cook Walker <attorneywalker at gmail.com>
> Date: May 19, 2014 at 12:30:53 PM EDT
> To: Trudy Pickrel <tlpickrel at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Upcoming Conference -- Don't miss it!!
> 
> 
> >
> > TAKING THE NEXT STEP 
> > 2014 NOPBC CONFERENCE
> > Schedule of Activities for Parents,
> >
> > Teachers, Children, & Youth
> >
> >
> >
> > Preregistration available until JUNE 15 at : http://www.nopbc.org/component/dtregister/?Itemid=0&eventId=1&controller=event&task=memberdata
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > TUESDAY, JULY 1
> > Full-Day Seminar for Parents & Teachers 
> >
> > 7:30 - 8:45 AM—REGISTRATION
> >
> >
> > 9:00 - 10:45 AM—GENERAL SESSION
> >
> >  
> >
> > Welcome—Carlton Walker, President, NOPBC
> >
> > Kid Talk with Dr. Marc Maurer—Kids get a chance to speak to the president of the National Federation of the Blind about anything on their minds
> > Taking the Next Step—Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute 
> > I Took the Next Step—Arielle Silverman, University of WA; Evelyn Valdez, Veterans Administration
> >
> > The Next Step—The Students Speak 
> >
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
> >
> >            
> >
> > Music and Movement—Conchita Hernandez, Special Educator
> >
> >            
> >
> > NOTE: NOPBC children’s activities will take place in NFB Child Care throughout the week.  Be sure to register your child with child care! 
> >
> >   
> >
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18) 
> >            
> >
> > Be Your Own Boss—Kevan Worley, Entrepreneur
> >
> > Putting It Together for Good—Darian Smith, NFB Community Service Division
> >
> > Trading Places—Joe Naulty, Dave Hutchins, NFB CARS Division
> >
> >                                                                
> >
> > PLEASE NOTE:
> >
> > Children who would like to take part in the Kid Talk with Dr. Maurer and Youth Track participants will begin the day with us in the general session after which they will be escorted to child care or their activity. 
> > Remember, all NOPBC children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care.  To take part in the NOPBC children’s activities, your child must be registered with NFB Child Care for that day.  NFB Child Care has separate registration & fees.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS & TEACHERS
> >
> >  
> >
> > Independence in the Classroom
> >
> > Tools, tips, and techniques for setting up the classroom and training the student for independent functioning. Instructor: Jackie Anderson, Teacher of Blind Students
> >
> >  
> >
> > Independent Movement & Travel for Children with Additional Disabilities
> >
> > Working toward maximum independence and self-determination for the child with additional disabilities. Instructor: Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC
> >
> >  
> >
> > Low Vision Toolbox
> >
> > Useful items for low vision students and how to determine the most efficient method for the task. Instructor: Marci Carpenter, Secretary, NFB of WA
> >
> >  
> >
> > First Steps
> >
> > Exploration and independent movement and travel in early childhood. Instructor: Mary Jo Hartle, NOMC, Teacher of Blind Students
> >
> >  
> >
> > Accessible Technology
> > Using accessible technology for meaningful participation in school, at home, and in the community. Instructor: Eric Guillory, Director, Youth Services, LA Center for the Blind
> >
> >  
> >
> > 12:15 - 2:00 PM— LUNCH on your own.
> >
> > Pick your child up from NFB Child Care promptly after your workshop session ends at 12:15.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 2:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
> >
> >            
> >
> >             Self Defense Workshop—1Touch Self Defense
> >
> >  
> >
> > NOTE: NOPBC children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care throughout the week.  Be sure to register your child with child care!  (Separate registration & fees)
> >
> >  
> >
> > 2:00 – 4:45 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18)
> >
> >  
> >
> > Be Your Own Boss—Kevan Worley, Entrepreneur
> >
> > Putting It Together for Good—Darian Smith, NFB Community Service Division
> >
> > Trading Places—Joe Naulty, Dave Hutchins, NFB CARS Division
> >
> >  
> >
> > 2:00 - 3:15 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS & TEACHERS
> >
> >  
> >
> > Independence Skills at Home & in the Community
> >
> > Teaching and supporting the development of independence skills for full participation in home and community life. Instructor: Mary Jo Hartle, NOMC, TBS
> >
> >  
> >
> > Hands Off!
> >
> > Honoring the child’s right to personal space and control over his/her body. Instructor: Carlton Walker, Teacher of Blind Students, President, NOPBC
> >
> >  
> >
> > Independent Movement & Travel for the School-Age Student
> >
> > High expectations, real-life goals, and how to achieve them in the area of independent movement and travel. Instructor: TBA
> >
> >  
> >
> > Tactile Graphics—The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
> >
> > The basics of creating a good tactile graphic that will really work for the blind child. Instructor: Carol Castellano, Director of Programs, NOPBC
> >
> >  
> >
> > I Get Around
> >
> > Getting around independently when you do not drive. Instructors: Pam Allen, Director, LA Center for the Blind; Roland Allen, NOMC
> >
> >  
> >
> > 3:30 - 4:45 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS & TEACHERS
> >
> >  
> >
> > Low Vision Technology
> >
> > From low tech to high tech, learn about the many options for the low vision student. Instructor: Janet Bernhardt, Owner, Low Vision, Etc.
> >
> >  
> >
> > Saying It My Way
> >
> > Encouraging communication, learning, and play in children with communication needs. Instructor: Natalie Shaheen, Director of Education, NFB Jernigan Institute
> >
> >  
> >
> > Social Skills for the School-Age Child
> >
> > Encouraging appropriate social interaction and play. Instructor: Sheena Manuel, Outreach Specialist, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
> >
> >  
> >
> > How to Set Up a Saturday School
> >
> > Empowering families to learn and teach the skills of independence. Instructor: Jackie Anderson, Teacher of Blind Students
> >
> >  
> >
> > College Checklist: Is Your Blind Child Ready? Are YOU Ready?
> >
> > Preparing for heading off to college—what parents and students need to know, with a special visit from one of “the roommates from hell.” Instructors: Kim Cunningham, second vice president, NOPBC; Kayleigh Joiner, Student; Arielle Silverman, Fellow, University of WA; Debbie Kent Stein, Editor, Future Reflections
> >
> >  
> >
> > 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM—Youth Get-Together (ages 11- 18)
> >
> >  
> > 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM—NOPBC Family Hospitality
> > Relax, chat, meet new families, and connect with old friends. Veteran parents will be on hand to welcome you and provide information. Co-sponsored by PIBE.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (time tentative)—NABS Student Social (ages 14 – 18)
> >
> >  
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
> >
> > No NFB Child Care on this day
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 – 8:45 AM—NOPBC Board Meeting
> >
> >  
> >
> > 8:45 - 10:30 AM—CANE WALK Session I
> >
> >  
> >
> > 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM—CANE WALK Session II
> >
> >  
> >
> > Learn and experience the Discovery Method of travel at these special workshops.  Parents, teachers, blind children, siblings welcome.  Instructors: Jeff Altman, NOMC, and cane travel instructors.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 2:45 – 4:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH STYLE SHOW
> >
> > This is an opportunity for your aspiring model to take a walk down the runway in a favorite outfit from his or her closet.  Contact Kim Cunningham at 713-501-9659 or kim at gulfimagesphoto.com to sign up and for further information. All ages welcome.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 4:00 – 5:30 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18) 
> >
> >  
> >
> >             The Play’s the Thing
> >
> > Discover the anatomy of writing a play.  Come prepared to help write, direct, and act in a short play.  Bring something to write with if you can.  Robert Leslie Newman, NFB Writers Division
> >
> >
> > 5:45 pm—NOPBC BREAKING BARRIERS TRIATHLON
> >
> >  
> >
> > In our first ever Breaking Barriers Triathlon participants will swim through shark-infested waters, race through an alligator-infested swamp, and shoot down barriers to independence (all on the hotel grounds with no danger involved). Join us for this fun-filled family fundraiser!  $5 registration fee collected at the event. Help raise money for the NOPBC by collecting pledges. We hope to have prizes for the top fundraisers. A pledge sheet appears near the end of this article. Please bring pledge sheets and donations to the event. All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Andrea Beasley at 608-449-7906 or  abeasley at jb11.net. 
> >
> >  
> >
> > THURSDAY, JULY 3
> >
> >  
> >
> > 10:00 AM--NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
> >
> >            
> >
> > Tinkering with Tools—Dave Hutchins, Joe Naulty, and the NFB CARS Division
> >
> >  
> >
> > 12:45 PM—You may drop off your child early at child care on this afternoon so that you can attend the NOPBC Annual Meeting. 
> >
> >            
> >
> >             2:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
> >
> >            
> >
> > Beep Kickball—Judy Byrd, Beep Kickball Association
> >
> >  
> >
> > 1:00 – 4:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18)
> >
> >  
> >
> >             Student to Student—National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
> >
> >  
> >
> > 1:00 - 4:00 PM—NAT’L ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN ANNUAL MEETING: OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
> >
> > Keynote address by the 2014 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children award winner, special guest speakers on accessible science, cutting-edge products and services, summer programs for our kids, Parent Power, and much more! Business meeting, elections.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 5:00 - 7:00 PM—BRAILLE BOOK FAIR 
> >
> > A book lover's dream!  Browse tables of new and used Braille and print/Braille books.  Volunteers will box your books and the post office will deliver them to your home as Free Matter.  Books are free; donations are encouraged to help support our Braille programs. Cosponsored by NOPBC & NAPUB. Coordinator: Krystal Guillory, Teacher of Blind Students, NFBL BELL Coordinator.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:30 - 9:00 PM—DADS’ NIGHT OUT
> >
> > All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome.  Call Bill Cucco at (201) 602-6318 for location.  
> >
> >  
> >
> > FRIDAY, JULY 4
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 AM—NOPBC BOARD MEETING  
> >
> >            
> >
> > 10:00 AM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
> >
> >            
> >
> >             Making Raised-Line Drawings—Staff of E.A.S.Y. LLC
> >
> >  
> >
> > 2:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
> >
> >            
> >
> > Science Adventures—Robert Jaquiss, American Thermoform; Cary Supalo, Independent Science
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12)           
> >
> >  
> >
> > Crafts & Games—For children whose parents are attending NOPBC evening workshops.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITY (ages 11-18)
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:45 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS & TEACHERS
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:15 PM
> >
> > Unified English Braille (UEB)
> > It's new. It's coming. What is it, how will the transition be made, and what will it mean to your child? Instructor: Casey Robertson, Teacher of Blind Students
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
> >
> > IEP Basics for Parents of Blind/VI Students 
> > The sections of the IEP, essential assessments, how assessment information is used, how to be an active and effective participant. Instructor: Carlton Walker, Attorney, Teacher of Blind Students
> >
> > 8:30 PM to 9:45 PM 
> > IEP Development and Legal Process Overview
> >
> > Do’s & Don’ts for the IEP meeting; preparing for possible mediation, due process, appeal, etc; overview of the legal process; how to prepare for a due process hearing so you don’t have to have one! Instructor: Carlton Walker, Attorney, Teacher of Blind Students
> >
> >  
> >
> > 8:30 PM to 9:45 PM 
> > Spanish Language Session
> >
> > This session will cover a range of subjects of interest to parents of blind children.  Instructor: Conchita Hernandez, Special Educator
> >
> >  
> >
> > NOPBC INSIDER INFORMATION
> >
> >
> > National convention is a complicated week of events. Here are a few tips to help you stay organized and take advantage of the many opportunities that will be available. 
> >
> >  
> >
> > Registration Information
> >
> >  
> >
> > The NOPBC Conference takes place within the larger NFB convention. There are separate registrations & fees for the NOPBC Conference, the NFB convention, and NFB Child Care.
> > The NOPBC Conference mail-in registration form appears at the end of this document. We also hope to have online registration up and running soon. Check <www.nfb.org> for information. Register early to save money!
> > To receive our special room rates, you must also register for the NFB convention. Preregister (and save money) for the NFB convention at <www.nfb.org>.
> >
> >  
> >
> >  Seminar Day Information
> >
> >  
> >
> > On Seminar Day (Tuesday, July 1), adults, children, and youth start the morning together at the “Taking the Next Step” seminar. At the end of the general session children who are preregistered for child care will be escorted to the child care area and youth 11 to 18 will be escorted to Youth Track activities. At the lunch break, pick up your children for lunch on your own. After lunch, there will be concurrent workshops for adults, a Youth Track activity, and activities for children in the child care rooms. 
> >
> >  
> >
> > Activities for Children & Youth; Child Care Information
> >
> >  
> >
> > NOPBC Children’s Activities take place in NFB Child Care. If you would like your child to participate in an NOPBC Children’s Activity, you must register your child for child care for that day.
> > Child care will be provided by the NFB for children 6 weeks to 12 years each day except Wednesday, July 2. Child care will also be available on Banquet night, Sunday, July 6. 
> > The Tween Room will be open at various times during the week for informal fun for youth ages 11 to 14.
> > Youth 11 to 18 are invited to attend Youth Track activities.
> > The Youth Style Show will take place on Wednesday afternoon, July 2.
> > The first ever NOPBC Breaking Barriers Triathlon will take place after the Style Show on Wednesday, July 2.
> >
> >  
> >
> > Other Activities Going on All Week Long
> >
> >  
> >
> > In addition to the special NOPBC activities for parents, children, and youth listed in this document, other activities that you and your child may be interested in attending will be going on all week. Often many activities are going on at the same time and you and your child will have to make choices! Here is a sampling:
> >
> >  
> >
> > NFB convention sessions Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
> > Karaoke Night, the Mock Trial, the Talent Show, a play written and performed by blind people, open houses of our blindness skills training centers, technology demos
> > Meetings of divisions such as blind students, sports and recreation, performing arts, writers, blind educators, office professionals, lawyers, computer science, employment, legislation, guide dog users, agriculture and equestrian, and automobile enthusiasts
> > NFB Banquet and scholarship presentations
> > Our incomparable Exhibit Hall
> >
> > REGISTRATION
> > NOPBC 2014 CONFERENCE—TAKING THE NEXT STEP 
> >
> >  
> >
> > Make check payable to NOPBC and mail with form to:
> > Pat Renfranz, NOPBC Treasurer
> > 397 Middle Oak Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
> >
> > Save money by preregistering! Preregistration must be postmarked by June 15.
> > After June 15, please register on-site in Orlando.
> >
> >                                     
> >
> > FEES
> >
> > By June 15
> >
> > On-site in Orlando
> >
> > 1 Adult
> >
> > 2 or more Adults
> >
> > $30
> >
> > $50
> >
> > $40
> >
> > $70
> >
> > Child/Youth  (up to 18 years)
> >
> > FREE
> >
> > Children are free, but please list names & ages below
> >
> > FREE
> >
> >  
> >
> > Adult Name ____________________________________________________________________
> >
> >             [ ] parent of blind child                        [ ] professional                        [ ] other___________________
> >
> > Adult Name ___________________________________________________________________
> >
> >             [ ] parent of blind child                        [ ] professional                        [ ] other___________________
> >
> > Please list additional adults on a separate sheet.
> >
> >  
> >
> > Address ___________________________________________ City ________________________
> >
> > State ________________ Zip _________________ Phone _______________________________
> >
> > E-mail ___________________________________ Alt. phone ____________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Child/Youth 1—Name (first and last), age, brief description of vision and any additional disabilities: ____________________________________________________________________
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Child/Youth 2: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Please list additional children/youth on a separate sheet.
> >
> >  
> >
> > How many people?
> >
> > Prereg. by June 15
> >
> > On-site reg.
> >
> > Totals
> >
> > 1 Adult                 _____
> >
> > @ $30
> >
> > or @ $40
> >
> > = $______
> >
> > 2 or more Adults    _____
> >
> > @ $50
> >
> > or @ $70
> >
> > = $______
> >
> > Child/Youth         _____
> >
> > FREE
> >
> > FREE
> >
> > = $__00__
> >
> > Total Registering  _____
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> > Total $ enclosed: $______
> >
> >                                                                        
> >
> > For parents/teachers of blind children:
> >
> >  
> >
> > ___ I receive Future Reflections
> >
> > ___ I am a member of my state NFB/POBC
> >
> > ___ This is my 1st national convention
> >
> > ___ If not, how many have you attended? 
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > PLEASE NOTE: For mail preregistrations, those postmarked after June 15 will be returned. Also, remember that registrations for the NOPBC Conference and NFB child care are separate and must be mailed to different places.
> >
> >
> > WORKSHOP & ACTIVITY SIGN-UP
> >
> >  
> >
> > TUESDAY, JULY 1
> >
> >  
> >
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Please mark how many will attend each session.)
> >
> > _____ Independence in the Classroom 
> > _____ Independent Movement & Travel—Additional Disabilities
> > _____ Low Vision Toolbox 
> > _____ First Steps 
> > _____ Accessible Technology
> >
> > 2:00 - 3:15 PM (Please mark how many will attend each session.)
> >
> > _____ Independence—Home & Community 
> > _____ Hands Off!
> > _____ Independent Movement & Travel—School Age
> > _____ Tactile Graphics
> > _____ I Get Around
> >
> >  
> >
> > 3:30 - 4:45 PM  (Please mark how many will attend each session.)
> >
> > _____ Low Vision Technology
> > _____ Saying It My Way 
> > _____ Social Skills—School Age 
> > _____ Saturday School 
> > _____ College Checklist
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> > CHILDREN—Please mark number of children and ages for each session.
> >
> >  
> >
> > NOTE: NOPBC children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care. In order for child to participate in an activity, you must register your child for NFB child care for that day. Child care has separate registration and fees. (See article elsewhere in this issue.)
> >
> >
> >              How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >      
> >             _____      __________  11 AM - 12:15 PM—Music & Movement (ages 5-12)
> >
> >              _____     __________  2:00 PM—Self-Defense Workshop (ages 5-12)          
> >                     
> >
> > YOUTH—Please mark how many will attend and ages for each session.
> >
> >            
> >
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
> >
> >                                                 Be Your Own Boss, Putting It Together, Trading Places
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  2:00 - 4:45 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
> >
> >                                                 Be Your Own Boss, Putting It Together, Trading Places continues
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  5:00 - 6:00 PM—Youth Get-Together (ages 11-18)
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  8:00 - 10:00 PM (tentative time)—Student Social (ages 14-18)
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 2       
> >
> >  
> >
> > Please mark how many will attend and children/youth ages for each session.
> >
> >  
> >
> >             8:45 - 10:30 AM—Cane Walk Session I  
> >             _____ adults    _____ children            _____ youth
> >                                     _________ ages          _________ ages
> >
> >
> >             11:00 AM - 12:45 PM—Cane Walk Session II                                                       
> >             _____ adults    _____ children            _____ youth
> >                                                 _________ ages          _________ ages
> >
> >
> >
> > CHILDREN & YOUTH—Please mark how many will attend and ages for each session.
> >
> >  
> >
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  2:45 - 4:00 PM—Youth Style Show (all ages) (Rehearsal at 1 PM)                                        Contact Kim Cunningham at 713-501-9659 or                                                                                    kim at gulfimagesphoto.com for participation information.                             
> >
> >             _____      __________  4:00 - 5:30 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
> >
> >                                                 The Play’s the Thing
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________            5:45 PM—NOPBC Breaking Barriers Triathlon (all ages)                                                        ($5.00 registration fee collected at event; bring Sponsor Sheet/s                                                          and donations to the event.  Contact Andrea Beasley at 608-449-                                                       7906 or abeasley at jb11.net for participation information.
> >
> >    
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >                
> >
> > THURSDAY, JULY 3 
> >
> >  
> >
> > CHILDREN—For child to participate you must register child for NFB child care for the day (separate registration and fees).
> >
> >
> > Please mark number of children and ages for session.
> >
> >                                                             
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  10:00 AM—Tinkering with Tools (ages 5-12)
> >                    
> >
> >             _____      __________  2:00 PM—Beep Kickball (ages 5-12)           
> >
> >  
> >
> > YOUTH— Please mark how many will attend and ages for the session.
> >
> >  
> >
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  1:00 - 4:00 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
> >
> >                                                 Student to Student
> >
> >  
> >
> > FRIDAY, JULY 4 
> >
> >  
> >
> > CHILDREN (ages 5 - 12 years)— You must register your child for NFB child care for the day for child to participate (separate registration and fees)
> >
> >  
> >
> > Please mark number of children and ages for session.
> >
> >
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  10 AM—Making Raised Line Drawings (ages 5-12)
> >             _____      __________  2 PM—Science Adventures (ages 5-12)
> >                        
> >
> >  
> >
> > ADULTS
> >
> >             
> > 7:00 - 8:15 PM  (Please mark how many will attend each session) 
> >
> > _____ Unified English Braille 
> > _____ IEP Basics for Parents of Blind/VI Students
> >
> >
> > 8:30 - 9:45 PM  (Please mark how many will attend)
> >
> >
> >             _____ IEP Development and Legal Process Overview
> >
> >             _____ Spanish Language Session
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> > Please Note: Sign your child up for the following activity only if you will be attending NOPBC workshops that evening. Please mark number of children and ages for session.
> >
> >  
> >
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  7 - 10 PM  Crafts & Games
> >
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> > YOUTH (ages 11 - 18)—Please mark how many will attend and ages for the session. 
> >
> >  
> >
> >             How
> >
> >             many?       Ages
> >
> >  
> >
> >             _____      __________  7 - 10 PM—Youth Track Session (topic TBA)
> >
> >
> >                        
> >
> >
> > NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN—NOPBC’s 1st EVER
> >
> > Breaking Barriers Triathlon
> >
> > National Federation of the Blind Convention
> >
> > July 2, 2014, Orlando, FL
> >
> >  
> >
> > SPONSOR PLEDGE SHEET
> >
> > Please make checks payable to NOPBC & bring to the event.
> >
> >                                                                 Donations are tax-deductible.  Feel free to make copies of this sheet.
> >
> > TRIATHLETE NAME: __________________________________________________________
> >
> > ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________
> >
> > CITY, STATE, ZIP: _____________________________________________________________
> >
> > PARENT’S EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________
> >
> > TRIATHLETE’S GOAL AMOUNT: ________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >  
> >
> > Sponsor Name: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Pledge/Donation Amount: ________________________________________________________
> >
> > Address: ______________________________________________________________________
> >
> > City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Email: ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >
> > NOPBC 2014 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
> >
> > Tween Room schedule to come.
> >
> >  
> >
> > Tuesday, July 1
> >
> >  
> >
> > 9:00 - 10:45 AM             Taking the Next Step Seminar General Session (Adults, Children, Youth)
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM   NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM   Youth Track 
> > 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM   NOPBC Concurrent Workshop Sessions
> > 2:00 PM                        NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
> > 2:00 - 4:45 PM                       Youth Track 
> > 2:00 - 3:15 PM              NOPBC Concurrent Workshop Sessions
> > 3:30 - 4:45 PM                       NOPBC Concurrent Workshop Sessions
> >
> > 5:00 - 6:00 PM              Youth Get-Together 
> > 6:00 - 8:00 PM                       Family Hospitality
> >
> > 8:00 - 10:00PM             Student Social (14 -18 years); time tentative
> >
> >  
> >
> > Wednesday, July 2
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:45 AM                        NOPBC Board Meeting
> >
> > 8:45 - 10:30 AM          Cane Walk Session I (Adults, Children, Youth) 
> > 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM  Cane Walk Session II (Adults, Children, Youth)
> > 2:45 - 4:00 PM             Youth Style Show (all ages)
> >
> > 4:00 - 5:30 PM             Youth Track
> >
> > 5:45 PM                       Breaking Barriers Triathlon (all ages)
> >
> >  
> >
> > Thursday, July 3       
> >
> >  
> >
> > 10:00 AM                    NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
> >
> > 1:00 - 4:00 PM             NOPBC Annual Meeting—Drop kids in child care early 
> > 1:00 - 4:00 PM             Youth Track
> >
> > 2:00 PM                       NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
> >
> > 5:00 - 7:00 PM             Braille Book Fair
> > 7:30 - 9:00 PM             Dad’s Night Out
> >
> >  
> >
> > Friday, July 4            
> >
> >  
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 AM                        NOPBC Board Meeting
> >
> > 10:00 AM                    NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
> >
> > 2:00 PM                       NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:45 PM                         NOPBC Concurrent Workshops
> > 7:00 - 10:00 PM           Children’s Activity (for children whose parents are in the NOPBC workshops)
> > 7:00 - 10:00 PM           Youth Track
> >
> >  
> >
> >
> > -- 
> > Carlton Anne Cook Walker
> > Attorney at Law
> > President, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children 
> > Teacher of Students with Blindness/Visual Impairment
> > 105 Creamery Road
> > Boiling Springs, PA   17007
> > Voice: 717-658-9894
> > Twitter: braillemom
> >
> >
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