[MDPOBC] state convention agenda for Maryland parents of blind children

Tue Feb 11 07:16:48 UTC 2025

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND

ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION, FEBRUARY 13-16, 2025

Lead, Love, Live

MARYLAND ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN

ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND LUNCHEON

Support, Prepare, Release

Board of Directors 

President, Garret Mooney

First-Vice President, Teresa Graham

Second-Vice President, Christine Day

Secretary, Melissa Sheeder 

Treasurer, Stephanie Cascone

Board Member, Brittany Bomboy 

Board Member, Monica Rao

Board Member, Domonique Sanders

Board Member, Melissa Riccobono

Board Member, Joey Breiannis

Welcome

Thank you for joining us for our annual conference for parents and
educators!  We have a very exciting weekend planned for you. Do not forget
to sign up your children for day care. Please contact Garret Mooney for
details: (480) 433-8003.

Registration and Membership

You can register for our seminar and business meeting by visiting the link
Below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PQS5DuWZWGOgKWmLMdkF2boWZCPIVvkXx9U6atVOPnE
/edit 

Also, do not forget to pay your membership dues.  Dues cost $15 and include
the whole family.  You can pay your membership dues by visiting the link
below:  

https://www.nfbmd.org/join 

Additional Activities

White Cane Walk

This year parents can sign their child up for a one-on-one lesson with a
certified orientation and mobility instructor. Parents can even sign up for
their own lesson to learn the basics of cane travel so they can reenforce
good habits at home. Lessons will last for approximately 30 minutes. Sign up
now: 

<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXdrklbIFOlSj_1IyBFBKs5WdvgMV3EfV
dxvsG9ECB4E6GgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXdrklbIFOlSj_1IyBFBKs5WdvgMV3EfVd
xvsG9ECB4E6GgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Child Care/Teens and Tweens

This year we will have childcare and a teens and tweens program. Child care
is for ages six weeks to 10 years-old. Teens and tweens is for children from
11 years-old to 17 years-old. We understand there are exceptions to these
requirements, and we will evaluate those exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
To register your child please fill out the form at the below link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdSj1DKnmzEQZjauOLIi84cy3C-qctQPkM
qUgk_buSfY7v8w/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Quick Access QR Code

Use the following QR Code to easily Access the above links:

 <https://qr.me-qr.com/link-list/JmcI0gNQ/show> 

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children

Support, Prepare, Release

Location: Seaside 1 & 2

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind
Children

10:30 AM-Pre-Registration 

Participants can come to our seminar before it starts and register for our
event.  Parents are also encouraged to network with others. Families can
come speak with us about IEPs, technology, and other issues of concern.

11:00 AM-Opening Remarks and Board Introductions 

Garret Mooney, President Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children 

11:15 AM-Advocating, learning, and enforcing the Law

Garret Mooney, president Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children 

12:00 PM-Lunch

We will have box lunches brought to our meeting for those who purchased a
box lunch.

12:45 PM-Advocating, Learning, and Enforcing the Law 

Garret Mooney, president Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children 

1:30 PM-Teaching, Providing, and using Technology at Home and in the
classroom

Carley Mullin, CM Training Services L.L.C

2:15 PM-Embracing, Understanding, and Touring Resources for Our Children  

Melisa Riccobono, Board Member Maryland Organization of Parents for Blind
Children

3:30 PM-Embolden, Coaching, and Liberating Our Children 

Marisol Carmona, Program Specialist Perkins transitional Center

4:15 PM-Model, Care, Exhale 

Nadia Graham, Vice-president Maryland Association of Blind Students

Tim Olukanni, President Georgia Association of Blind Students  

Emily Smith, Braille Instructor Blind Industries and services for Maryland 

4:45 PM-Trail blaze, Family, and Exist with the NFB

Teresa Graham, First-Vice President Maryland Organization of Parents of
Blind Children

Derrick Day, Member National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 

Norma Crosby, Board Member National Federation of the Blind  

7:00 PM-Annual Networking Social 

Participants of the Parents and Educators Seminar are invited to come play
games, network, and enjoy light snacks.

SCHEDULE FOR Saturday FEBRUARY 15

Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students

Support, Prepare, Release

Location: Atlantic 2A

We are so excited to have our Luncheon! Please enjoy the presentations and
do not forget to post on social media about your favorite convention
moments.  

12:15 PM to 1:45 PM-Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students

12:15 PM-Opening Remarks 

Garret Mooney, President Maryland Organizations of Parents of Blind Children

Ronza Othman, President National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 

12:25 PM-Support, Prepare, Release: a Keynote Address

Marisol Carmona, Program Specialist Perkins Transitional Center

12:50 PM-Presentation of Educator of the Year

Teresa Graham, First-Vice President Maryland Organization of Parents of
Blind Children and Chair of Educator of the Year Committee 

1:15 PM-Treasurer Report

Stephanie Cascone, Treasurer Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind
Children 

1:25 PM-Presidential Report 

Garret Mooney, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children 

1:35 PM-Elections 

Sharon Maneki, Chair of Nominating Committee 

1:45 PM-Adjournment

Thank you to all our speakers and guests who participated in our seminar and
business meeting from around the state of Maryland and the country. Thank
you to all of the volunteers who helped run the seminar. It could not have
been a success without you. 

It was such a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with
old ones. We wish everyone safe travel home.

Board of Directors 

Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children   

Garret 

James G. Mooney, Esq

President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children 

(480) 433-8003 

james.garret.mooney at gmail.com

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