[nagdu] 2010 NFB Convention Agenda Now Available
Wayne Merritt
wcmerritt at gmail.com
Mon Jun 21 14:47:24 UTC 2010
For what it's worth, the agenda is also available on Newsline and in a
formatted web page version from the NFB of Texas site at:
www.nfb-texas.org
Enjoy,
Wayne
On 6/20/10, Sherrill O'Brien <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net> wrote:
> Hello all,
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> Here's the convention agenda for your perusing pleasure!
>
> Sherrill
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of David Andrews
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 7:13 PM
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Fopbc] 2010 NFB Convention Agenda Now Available
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> Below is the text of the agenda for the 2010 NFB
> national convention. You can also download a
> fully-formatted Word version from the link below.
>
> Dave
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> http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention.asp
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> THE MEMBERS OF THE
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF TEXAS
> WELCOME YOU TO THE
> 70th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
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> Marc Maurer, President
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, Maryland 21230
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> Mary Ellen Jernigan
> Executive Director for Operations and
> Chairwoman, Convention Organization and Activities
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> Angela Wolf, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
> 314 East Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 353
> Austin, Texas 78752
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> Hilton Anatole Hotel
> 2201 Stemmons Freeway
> Dallas, Texas 75207
> (214) 748-1200
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> The 70th annual convention of the National
> Federation of the Blind is being held in Dallas
> at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. As usual, our hotel
> rates are very good: singles and doubles are $62;
> triples and quads are $67. In addition to the
> room rates, there is a fifteen percent occupancy
> tax. There is no charge for children under
> sixteen 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. The Hilton Anatole is a non-smoking
> hotel; smoking is permitted only on the Gossip
> patio and fifteen feet from any outside entrance.
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> HILTON ANATOLE GEOGRAPHY
> The Hilton Anatole consists of two main
> sections—the Atrium and the Tower. The Atrium
> section is further divided into Atrium I and
> Atrium II. At the lobby and mezzanine levels
> Atrium I, Atrium II, and the Tower are connected
> so that you can walk from Atrium I at the far
> east end of the hotel through Atrium II into the
> Tower at the far west end of the hotel as if it
> were one building. During the time of our
> convention the entire central area of Atrium II
> at the lobby level will be undergoing substantial
> renovation. This renovation will not impact our
> convention operation in any significant way since
> there will be a well-defined passageway linking
> Atrium I with the Tower. This passageway will
> run east and west along the south side of Atrium II at the lobby level.
> At levels above the mezzanine, Atrium I and
> Atrium II are contiguous with each other but not
> with the Tower—that is, to reach the sleeping
> rooms, you must use either the Atrium elevators
> or the Tower elevators, depending on which
> section your room is located in. The Tower
> sleeping room elevators do not stop at the
> mezzanine level. The Atrium sleeping room
> elevators stop at the mezzanine level, and you
> can reach the mezzanine level meeting rooms above
> the Atrium I lobby, the Atrium II lobby, and the
> Tower lobby. However, a flight of six or eight
> steps links the Atrium II mezzanine and the Tower
> mezzanine. If these steps are a problem, you can
> take a separate, single elevator that goes from
> the Tower lobby to the Tower mezzanine level.
> This elevator is located just west of the
> business center in the Tower lobby. At the west
> end of the Tower mezzanine is a stairway that
> leads to the Tower lobby. When you come down this
> stairway, you are facing east, and the Chantilly
> Ballroom is slightly ahead and on your right.
> Atrium I is the farthest-east section of
> the hotel and sits slightly south of Atrium II.
> Think of the entire hotel as a high-top tennis
> shoe lying on its side with the sole running
> along the north side, the toe pointing west, and
> the open top to the south. The right angle formed
> where the back of the shoe meets the sole in the
> hotel’s architecture is actually cut on the
> diagonal so that, when entering the hotel on that
> diagonal, you are facing southwest. Atrium I is
> much shorter in its north-south dimension than
> are Atrium II and the Tower on the east-west
> axis. After you step into the main entrance, a
> left turn takes you towards the check-in desk and Atrium I.
> If you stand with your back to the check-in
> desk, you are facing west. Atrium I is on your
> left, and Atrium II is slightly to your right and
> straight ahead. The Atrium elevators and stairway
> and escalators to the mezzanine-level meeting
> rooms are located just across from the Atrium
> front desk and main entrance in the general area
> where the two Atria join. Access to the
> temporary passageway between Atrium I and the
> Tower will be located here also.
> The lobby level of Atrium I and the area
> south of the temporary Atrium II passageway
> contains several meeting rooms, a brand new
> restaurant called the Media Grill & Bar, and the
> Grand Ballroom, which is located on the south
> side of Atrium II. The Khmer Pavilion is located
> roughly above the Grand Ballroom.
> The point at which the Atrium II lobby
> joins the Tower lobby is located just beyond the
> west end of the Grand Ballroom foyer. The exact
> configuration of this juncture is unknown at the
> time of this writing because of the renovations
> in progress. If any steps still remain by the
> time we arrive, there will be a ramp in place for wheelchair access.
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> HOTEL FOOD SERVICE
> Breakfast will be available from 6:00 to
> 11:00 am in three locations: Common Ground in
> Atrium 1, serving grab-and-go continental
> breakfasts and ala carte items including hot
> breakfast sandwiches; The Terrace in Atrium 1
> serving full hot breakfasts; and Gossips
> (beginning at 6:30 am) in the Tower serving
> specialty coffees and ala carte items.
> Lunch will be available from 11:00 am to
> 2:00 pm in the Common Ground serving soups,
> salads, deli and hot sandwiches, quick
> grab-and-go bag lunches, and other ala carte
> items; in The Terrace from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
> serving a quick hot “blue plate” special each
> day; in Gossips from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm serving
> deli sandwiches and ala carte items; and in the
> Media Grill & Bar (located on the south side of
> Atrium II between the Atrium escalators and the
> Grand Ballroom) from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
> offering a full-scale lunch and dinner menu.
> Dinner will be available in the Media Grill
> & Bar until 10:00 pm, with “deep-night” bar and
> selected food service continuing until 2:00 am;
> in the Rathskeller (accessed from the Tower lobby
> across from the potpourri shop), serving a
> typical sports bar menu; and in Nana, the
> five-star restaurant located on the
> twenty-seventh floor of the Tower, from 6:30 to
> 10:30 pm. In addition, sushi will be available
> in Gossips until 2:00 am; a variety of hot and
> cold lite fare will be available in the bar at
> Nana from 4:30 pm to 12:30 am; and room service
> is available on a twenty-four-hour basis.
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> TEXAS-STYLE BARBEQUE AND LIVE MUSIC IN ANATOLE PARK
> Continue the excitement of convention
> opening day by enjoying a delicious Texas-style
> barbeque with family and friends under the stars in Anatole Park.
> Listen to the great acoustical sounds of one of
> Texas’ top performing singers and songwriters,
> Brian Burns, with friends Tommy Alverson and
> Davin James, who bring Texas and American country
> music back to the heart of the matter. All
> hosted by the NFB of Texas and all happening on
> Tuesday, July 6, starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets
> (while they last) are $45 per person and can be
> purchased in the registration area.
>
> ROOKIE ROUNDUP
> All first-time convention attendees
> are cordially invited to attend a reception from
> 8:00 to 10:00 pm on Saturday, July 3, in the
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby. 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
> Monday, July 5, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Affiliate Action Suite
> 2372.
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> REGISTRATION & PREREGISTRATION
> Registration activities take place in
> the upper Chantilly foyer, Tower lobby beginning
> at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 4; at 8:30 am on
> Monday, 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 outoftown 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.
>
> EXHIBITS
> Exhibits (excluding the NFB Independence Market)
> are on display in the Khmer Pavilion, Atrium
> third level. Exhibit hall hours are:
> Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
> Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
> Tuesday Noon to 1:45 pm;
> Sponsors only from 7:00-10:00 pm
> Wednesday Noon to 1:45 pm and 7:00 to 10:00 pm
> There is a special event for sponsor-level
> exhibitors only on Tuesday, July 6, from 7:00 to
> 10:00 pm (see “Special Attention” section and
> agenda listing for more information). Sign up
> for NFB-NEWSLINE® at the NEWSLINE table. 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.
>
> INDEPENDENCE MARKET & SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION
> The Independence Market and the Showroom
> of Innovation will be located in the Grand
> Ballroom, Atrium lobby. NFB publications,
> products, devices, canes, Louis Braille
> commemorative coins, jewelry, and other items
> will be available. Also in the Showroom of
> Innovation you can preview the nonvisual
> interface technology that might empower driving
> and other advanced applications. Put your hands
> on the wheel, touch the first generation blind
> driver challenge vehicle, and glimpse into the
> future. Be part of the revolution as we Race for
> Independence. Hours of operation for the Market and the Showroom are:
> Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
> Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
> Tuesday Noon to 1:45 pm
> Wednesday Noon to 1:45 pm—Note: Final time slot to visit
> Independence
> Market and Showroom of Innovation.
>
> MEETINGS
> General sessions of the convention
> convene at 9:00 am in the Chantilly Ballroom,
> Tower lobby on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
> The convention adjourns promptly at 5:00 pm on
> Thursday, July 8. Please note that all requests
> for announcements by Dr. Maurer during general
> sessions must be submitted in Braille.
>
> BANQUET AND BANQUET TICKET EXCHANGE
> The banquet is being held in the
> Chantilly Ballroom, Tower lobby at 7:00 pm,
> Thursday, July 8. Banquet tickets purchased at
> convention are $45.00 (the cost was $40 if
> purchased before May 31) and are on sale during
> registration on Sunday, Monday, and
> Tuesday. Banquet tickets will not be available
> for purchase after Tuesday at 2:00 pm.
> 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 Chantilly
> lobby area, where you may exchange either an
> individual ticket or a group of tickets for
> reserved seating. Banquet tables seat ten people.
>
>
> RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
> On Sunday, July 4, Fr. Gregory Paul,
> C.P., will celebrate a Roman Catholic Mass at
> 6:30 am in the Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby.
>
> Also on Sunday at 11:45 am services for
> the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
> will be held in the Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby.
>
> Devotional services will be held in the
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby at 8:00 am on Tuesday,
> Wednesday, and Thursday. Services are
> nonsectarian and will end at least fifteen
> minutes prior to morning convention
> sessions. Coordinated by the National
> Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith
> Division; Tom Anderson, President.
>
> K-NFB’S BLIO READER
> MAKING BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Printed books are becoming digital and
> accessible. Blio is free e-reader software
> designed for presentation of digital
> media. Developed and distributed by K-NFB
> Reading Technology, Inc., shop at the online Blio
> bookstore with access to over one million free
> books. Read wherever you are by syncing your
> digital library to your mobile device. To learn
> more, visit the demonstration sessions listed in
> the agenda on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.
>
> SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED
> TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
> • A Federation Information Desk will be in the
> registration area from Sunday morning, July 4,
> through Thursday, July 8, if you have questions
> or need assistance. The Texas affiliate will
> also maintain a table near the hotel checkin desk
> in the main lobby to provide assistance and
> hospitality during much of the convention.
>
> • When you register, you will be given a name
> badge. Please wear it at all times during the convention.
>
> • The room number for the Presidential Suite is
> 2572. 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 Monday morning Board of Directors meeting, or
> the Thursday evening banquet. Come to the
> Presidential Suite. You will be most welcome.
>
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> • The room number for Mary Ellen Jernigan,
> Chairwoman of Convention Organization and
> Activities, is 2472. 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.
>
> • Individuals needing to conduct business with
> the NFB Treasurer may do so by going to the Opal
> Room, Tower lobby on Tuesday, July 6, between
> 5:30 and 7:30 pm, or on Wednesday, July 7, between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.
>
> • The Texas Suite (Angela Wolf, President) is 2272.
>
> • The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities
> Suite (Joanne Wilson and Pam Allen, Coordinators) is 2372.
>
> • Child-care services for children between the
> ages of six weeks and ten years are available
> during convention sessions, most meetings, and
> the banquet. Preregistration and payment by June
> 15 were required for child-care.
>
> Child-care is organized and supervised
> by Carla McQuillan, the executive director of
> Main Street Montessori Association. Alison
> McQuillan serves as the activities and staff
> coordinator. Please note that child-care
> 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 child-care. A late
> fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be
> assessed for all late pickups. Child-care hours are:
> Saturday, 7/3 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Sunday, 7/4 Closed
> Monday, 7/5 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Tuesday, 7/6 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Wednesday, 7/7 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Thursday, 7/8 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> Banquet 7/8 6:30 pm to 30 minutes after banquet ends
>
> • A Special Evening for Sponsor-Level
> Exhibitors: Again this year, the exhibit hall
> will reopen from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Tuesday,
> July 6, for a very special 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.
>
> • The always popular Showcase of Talent is back
> again at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 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 a Performing Arts Division board member at the convention.
>
> • 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. The Sapphire Room, Tower lobby will be
> set aside at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 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 Thursday to the Sapphire Room.
>
> AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND GROUPS
> 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:
>
> Divisions:
> • Agriculture and Equestrian: Fred Chambers, President;
> • Assistive Technology Trainers: Michael Barber, President;
> • Classics, Antiques, and Rods or Special Interest Vehicles (CARS):
> Joseph B. Naulty, President;
> • Deaf-Blind: Burnell Brown, President;
> • Diabetes Action Network for the Blind: Michael Freeman, President;
> • Human Services: David Stayer, President;
> • National Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson,
> President;
> • National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs: James R. Bonerbo,
> President;
> • National Association of Blind Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President;
> • National Association of Blind Merchants: Kevan Worley, President;
> • National Association of Blind Office Professionals: Lisa Hall, President;
> • National Association of Blind Piano Technicians: Don Mitchell, President;
> • National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals: Melody
> Lindsey, President;
> • National Association of Blind Students: Arielle Silverman, President;
> • National Association of Blind Veterans: Dwight Sayer, President;
> • National Association of Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President;
> • National Association to Promote the Use of
> Braille (NAPUB): Nadine Jacobson, President;
> Divisions, Continued:
> • National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science: Curtis Chong,
> President;
> • National Federation of the Blind Krafters: Joyce Kane, President;
> • National Federation of the Blind Seniors: Judy Sanders, President;
> • National Organization of Blind Educators: Sheila Koenig, President;
> • National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC): Carol
> Castellano, President;
> • Performing Arts: Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President;
> • Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President;
> • Science and Engineering: John Miller, President;
> • Sports and Recreation: Lisamaria Martinez, President;
> • Travel and Tourism: Don Gillmore, President;
> • Writers: Robert Leslie Newman, President.
>
> Committees:
> • Ambassadors: Angela Wolf, Chairperson;
> • Blind Educator of the Year Award: David Ticchi, Chairperson;
> • Committee on Assistive Technology (COAT): Curtis Chong, Chairperson;
> • Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety (CAPS): Deborah Kent
> Stein, Chairperson;
> • Committee to Empower Underserved Populations (CEUP): Ron Brown,
> Chairperson;
> • Cultural Exchange and International Program: Diane McGeorge,
> Chairperson;
> • Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: Cathy Jackson,
> Chairperson;
> • Employment: Buna Dahal, Chairperson;
> • Genetic Education: Barbara Pierce, Chairperson;
> • Imagination Fund: Parnell Diggs, Chairperson;
> • Jacobus tenBroek Award: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson;
> • Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tami Jones, Chairperson;
> • Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
> • Library Services: David Hyde, Chairperson;
> • Loan Fund: Donald C. Capps, Chairperson;
> • Membership: Ron Gardner, Chairperson;
> • Newel Perry Award: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
> • Newsletter Publications: Norma Crosby, Chairperson;
> • NFB-NEWSLINE® Steering: David DeNotaris, Chairperson;
> • PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson;
> • Planned Giving: John Halverson, Chairperson;
> • Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: Gary Wunder,
> Chairperson;
> Committees, Continued:
> • Public Relations: Christopher Danielsen, Chairperson;
> • Research and Development: Curtis Chong, Chairperson;
> • Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson;
> • Scholarship: Anil Lewis, Chairperson;
> • Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson;
> • Spanish Translation: Norman Gardner, Chairperson;
> • White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson.
>
> Groups:
> • Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson;
> • Blind Parents: Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson;
> • Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan Bashin,
> Co-Chairpersons;
> • Educators of Blind Children: Gail Wagner, Chairperson;
> • Geordi's Engineers: Lorraine Rovig, Chairperson;
> • Legislative Initiatives Discussion: Don Burns, Coordinator;
> • Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson;
> • NFB Ham Radio: D. Curtis Willoughby, Chairperson;
> • NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson;
> • NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons;
> • Orientation and Mobility: Edward C. Bell, Chairperson;
> • Professionals in Blindness Education: Heather Field, Chairperson
> • Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson.
>
>
> CONVENTION AGENDA
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010
>
> 7:30 - 8:45 am—HAM RADIO GROUP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> Discuss convention frequencies, hotel
> architectural features, and distributing special
> FM receivers for the hearing-impaired and
> Spanish-speaking attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby (ka0vba), Chairperson
>
> 7:30 am - 6:30 pm—EDUCATION: TOP DOWN AND BOTTOM UP
> Parent, Teacher, Rehabilitation, and Orientation
> & Mobility Joint Conference for Families and
> Rehabilitation Professionals (7:30 to 8:45 am—Registration;
>
> 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm—NBPCB Awards Luncheon in Morocco Room)
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> NOPBC Fees: Adults $30; Youth (13-18) $20; Children (5-12) $10
> NBPCB Fees (includes lunch): Students $75; Professionals $100
> Note: Conference admission included with either registration above.
> 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
>
> 8:30 am—CHILD-CARE (Preregistration by June 15 was required)
> Batik A & B and Cardinal A & B Rooms, Atrium Mezzanine
> Please see “Special Attention” section of agenda for further information.
>
> 8:30 - 11:30 am—WHAT’S NEW IN JAWS 11 AND A FIRST
> LOOK AT JAWS 12—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
> Senators Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> Join Eric Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for an
> exciting and informative session covering the new
> details surrounding JAWS development during the
> past year. In addition to many demonstrations of
> JAWS 11 with Research It, this will also be the
> first look at JAWS 12 scheduled for public beta in August 2010.
>
> 9:00 am - 12:00 noon—GW MICRO: SENSE NOTETAKER
> AND BOOKSENSE TRAINING (Registration: $10; refreshments provided)
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> The Braille Sense Plus and other Sense notetakers
> are exciting devices in Braille notetaker
> technology. Learn new features, including the GW
> Sense Navigation GPS. See the BookSense in
> action; play your books and audio files with
> ease. Raul Gallegos and Jeremy Curry. To register, call 260-489-3671.
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE’S ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS
> Governors Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
>
> 9:00 - 11:30 am—Apple’s Mac system, iPod series, iPhone, and iPad
> 1:00 - 2:00 pm—Ebay’s accessibility improvements
> 2:15 - 3:30 pm—Blackboard Learn, the online platform for education
> 3:45 - 5:00 pm—Accessing e-Books rapidly expanding market
>
> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR
> Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 9:00 am–Registration; 9:30 am–Seminar begins
> Staying on the cutting edge—what does it
> take? If you are seeking a job or focused on
> career advancement, don't miss this excellent
> opportunity to explore the building blocks of
> evolutionary employment. Buna Dahal, Chairperson
>
> 9:30 am - 2:30 pm—SENIORS SEMINAR: INTRO TO BLINDNESS SKILLS
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> Please note—attendance is limited to around
> thirty-five people, so arrive promptly. Blind
> instructors introduce seniors to basic blindness
> skills: Braille, use of the long white cane,
> games, etc. Co-chaired by Ruth Sager and Ramona
> Walhof; Judy Sanders, President, NFB Seniors Division
>
> 10:30 am - 12:00 noon—“WHERE PAST, PRESENT, AND
> FUTURE COME TOGETHER”—NFB YOUTH TRACK (AGES 11 TO 18)
> Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Kick off this year’s Youth Track activities with
> fun icebreakers and meet new friends. This is
> also a time for youth to debate the age-old
> issues of blindness while putting a fresh new
> spin on them for today. All Youth Track
> activities are sponsored by the NFB Jernigan
> Institute; Mary Jo Hartle, Coordinator
>
> 12:45 - 1:45 pm—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NFB
> JERNIGAN INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS—SESSION ONE
> (Session Two: Sunday at 5:30 pm; Session Three: Monday at 7:30 pm)
> Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Session One covers research, history, and our literature.
> Moderated by Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 1:00 - 3:00 pm—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC; OPENBOOK 9 AND
> PEARL PORTABLE READING SOLUTION
> Senators Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> Have lightning fast OCR with OpenBook in a
> portable solution that folds up. Connect via a
> USB port and scan documents. Have them read aloud
> using Eloquence voices or any of Real Speak Solo
> Direct human-sounding voices now available on
> OpenBook. Magnify work, write under the camera, and reformat text.
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Sessions: 1:00 Breeze; 2:00 Portable Devices; 3:00 Stream; 4:00 BrailleNote
> Join HumanWare to learn about recent updates and
> share product tips. Give us your suggestions or
> ask questions about your favorite HumanWare
> product. Door Prizes for every session!
>
> 1:00 - 6:00 pm—KRAFTERS DIVISION CRAFT SHOW
> Topaz Room, Tower lobby
> If you are interested in crafts and appreciate
> hand-made items, this is the place to be! Come
> and meet some very talented Federation crafters
> and purchase their beautiful items for sale. Joyce Kane, President
>
> 1:30 - 2:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Presented by James Gashel.
>
> 2:00 - 3:00 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
> The Conquest of Independence
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Helpful strategies for raising and working with a young blind
> child.
> Instructor: Carla McQuillan
>
> The Blind Student in Science Class
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Tools and techniques to include blind
> students in all aspects of science.
> Instructors: Cary Supalo, Dr. Lillian
> Rankel, Marilyn Winograd, and Dr.
> Andrew Greenberg
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, Cont’d.
> Braille Reading Rates
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Your child can become a Braille-reading speed demon!
> Instructors: Jerry Whittle and Dr. Eric Vasiliauskas
>
> Let Your Child Grow Up!
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> When is the right time to begin stepping back as a parent?
> Instructors: Rosy Carranza and Andrea Beasley
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm—GOAL BALL; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> Gym, Verandah area
> Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm—GW MICRO: WINDOW-EYES TRAINING
> (Registration: $10; refreshments provided)
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Explore the power of Window-Eyes with advanced
> scripting support, Office 2010, Windows 7, and
> much more. Come to see support for the Internet
> and scripting provided by a screen
> reader. Presenters: Jeremy Curry and Raul
> Gallegos. To register, call 260-489-3671.
>
> 2:00 - 5:00 pm—YOUTH TRACK CONCURRENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS
> Preparing for the Future:
> Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 2:00 - 3:30 pm—High School Readiness (ages 11-14)
> 3:30 - 5:00 pm—College Readiness (ages 14-18)
>
> Working Out Workouts:
> Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 2:00 - 3:30 pm—For ages 14-18
> 3:30 - 5:00 pm—For ages 11-14
>
> Looking Good without Looking:
> Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 2:00 - 3:30 pm—For ages 14-18
> 3:30 - 5:00 pm—For ages 11-14
>
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 3:00 - 4:30 pm—TEACHER RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE
> Affiliate Action Suite 2372
> If you are interested in improving the education
> of blind students, please join us. Learn how to
> contact universities in your area, put on
> recruitment presentations, and spread the word about this rewarding career.
> Hosted by the NFB Affiliate Action Team
>
> 3:00 - 4:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Presented by James Gashel.
>
> 3:15 - 4:15 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
>
> ABC and 1, 2, 3
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Early literacy and number understanding at home and at school.
> Instructors: Heather Field and Stephanie Kieszak-Holloway
>
> I Survived Math Class
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Tips to ensure your child understands, keeps up
> with, and even learns to love math.
>
> Social Skills
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Strategies for fostering the development
> of age-appropriate social skills.
> Instructors: Denise Mackenstadt and Angela Frederick
>
> Low Vision: Focus on Success
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Prepare your low vision child for
> success in school, at home, and in social
> life. Instructors: Marla Palmer and Mark Riccobono
>
> 4:30 - 5:30 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
> Get Your Child Going!
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Enhance and promote independent movement in the
> young or delayed child. Instructor: Denise Mackenstadt
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, Cont’d.
>
> Technology
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Available technology; hear from students on how
> they employ it. Instructors: Richard Holloway and blind students
>
> Behavior: From Control to Support in Five Easy Lessons
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Steps to turn problem behavior into positive behavior.
> Instructor: Dr. Jerry Petroff
>
> Is Your Child Job Ready?
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Learn how your child can gain experience and skills.
>
> 5:00 - 7:00 pm—SPANISH SEMINAR
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Blindness is blindness, no matter what the
> language. Meet new and old friends; learn about
> Federation philosophy and the truth about
> blindness—in Spanish. Moderator: Alpidio Rolón
>
> 5:00 - 8:00 pm—MIX-AND-MINGLE RECEPTION FOR
> PARENTS AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
> Morocco Room, Tower mezzanine
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG
> USERS (NAGDU) BUSINESS MEETING
> Emerald Room, Tower lobby
> 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Find out about legal cases that NAGDU and NFB are
> involved in; learn about the work and development
> of affiliate divisions; celebrate the launch of
> the NAGDU Education and Advocacy Hotline; elect
> your division leaders. Marion Gwizdala, President
>
>
>
>
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 6:30 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Learn about new technology and how blind
> telephone operators, receptionists, customer
> service reps, Braille transcribers and
> proofreaders, and other office workers solve
> problems and challenges in the office setting. Lisa Hall, President
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—LIVING HISTORY GROUP
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Dedicated to recording, preserving, and
> appreciating Federation history. Michael Freholm, Chairperson
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT
> Miro Room, Tower mezzanine
> Relax and chat in an informal atmosphere. This
> is a great opportunity for new families to meet
> and connect with others. Veteran parents will be
> on hand to welcome and provide information.
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE SCIENCE, LLC FOCUS GROUP ONE
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> (Preregistration by May 15 was required to
> attend.) Independence Science LLC, in
> collaboration with Purdue University researchers,
> is collecting feedback on a new portable handheld
> data collection device for blind students to use
> in high school science laboratories. (Focus
> Group Two meets Monday at 7:00 pm)
>
> 7:30 - 9:00 pm—knfbReader MOBILE USERS MEETING
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Conducted by Michael Hingson
>
> 7:30 - 11:00 pm—SALSA DANCE LESSIONS AND LATIN DANCE PARTY
> Metropolitan Ballroom, Tower mezzanine
> Get into the “rhythm” of the convention—learn the
> salsa! Group and individual instructions
> provided at any level of proficiency. Fee of
> $5.00 benefits the NFB Spanish Translation
> Committee. Add salsa dancing to your repertoire; people will be impressed.
>
>
>
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB LIONS GROUP
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> NFB members who would like to join a Lions Club
> or are already Lions are urged to meet to share
> ideas and experiences. Please wear your shirts
> or vests for a photo. Co-Chairpersons: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm—ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTION
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> First-time convention attendees—don’t miss this
> event! President Maurer and former rookies will
> be on hand to welcome you and answer questions
> about the week’s activities. Casual dress.
> Coordinator: Pam Allen, Director of the Louisiana
> Center for the Blind and President of the NFB of Louisiana
>
> 8:00 pm - midnight—KARAOKE NIGHT?? (Admission: $5.00)
> Peacock Terrace, West Wing
> Enjoy music, door prizes, and a cash bar; meet
> BLIND, Incorporated’s students and alumni and
> share their experiences from training. Here’s
> your chance to sing like a rock star; Braille
> song lists are available. Hosted by BLIND, Inc.
>
> 9:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Angela Wolf, Chairperson
>
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> SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010
>
> 6:30 - 7:30 am—ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS
> Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> Father Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant
>
> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET AND
> BARBEQUE TICKET SALES ($45 EACH); Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
> 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
>
> 9:00 am 5:00 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium, third level
>
> 11:45 am - 1:15 pm—CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE CHURCH
> OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
> Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
>
> 1:00 - 2:00 pm—BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Share ideas and tips and network with other blind musicians.
> Linda Mentink, Chairperson
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—SELF-DEFENSE CLASS; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> De Soto A & B Rooms, West Wing
> Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES)
> Clock Tower Parking Lot
> Presented by the NFB CARS Division; Joe Naulty, President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
> BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS ONE AND TWO
> Governors Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> Participants must have preregistered. Exam
> sections three and four are on Monday at 1:00
> pm. Sponsored by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board
>
>
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 1:00 - 6:30 pm—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Heather Field, Chairperson
>
> 1:30 pm—RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
> Coronado Ballroom, West Wing
> Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
>
> 1:30 - 2:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Presented by James Gashel
>
> 2:00 - 4:30 pm—OPEN BRAILLE INITIATIVE
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> To make access to Braille easier, a group of
> prominent Braille device manufacturers have come
> together to develop and maintain an Open Standard
> for communications between screen readers and
> Braille displays. Do you want to know more? Join
> us for the OpenBraille initiative presentation.
>
> 2:30 - 5:30 pm—TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> Don Gillmore, President
>
> 3:00 - 4:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Presented by James Gashel
>
> 3:00 - 5:00 pm—WHAT’S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE®
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Learn about the NFB’s free audible newspaper
> service for the blind and visually
> impaired. Topics cover Podable News, the new
> voices, the new on-demand article request
> feature, and more. Sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE® at its exhibit hall table.
>
> 4:00 - 5:30 pm—SLATE MATES—NFB YOUTH TRACK (Ages 11-18)
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Pair up with members of the NFB Writers Division
> to learn the tricks of the trade to become a good
> writer. Bring your questions, and put your interests to work.
> SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 4:00 - 6:00 pm—FEDERATION REGENERATION
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Learn how to develop quality programs for youth
> in your state while regenerating your Federation
> spirit. Presented by the NFB Jernigan Institute Education Team
>
> 4:30 - 6:00 pm—THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MOCK
> TRIAL—National Association of Blind Lawyers; Scott LaBarre, President
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> Admission: $5.00. Federation lawyers are pitted
> against each other reenacting an old Federation
> case with the audience serving as the
> jury. Although the subject matter is very
> serious, the courtroom portrayers are very entertaining.
>
> 5:30 - 6:30 pm—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NFB
> JERNIGAN INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS—SESSION TWO (Session Three: Monday at 7:30)
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Session Two covers access technology and product development.
> Moderated by Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> 5:30 - 8:00 pm—NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Annual meeting and workshop for affiliate
> newsletter editors. Norma Crosby, Chairperson
>
> 6:00 - 8:00 pm—STORY TIME IDOL—NFB WRITERS DIVISION
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Tell and/or listen to tall and scary
> stories. Cost is $5.00 at the door and $1.00 to
> tell a story. Idol winners share in the take! Robert Leslie Newman,
> President
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS (NABS)
> Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> 6:00 pm–Registration ($5.00); 7:00 pm–Meeting
> Students, young professionals, parents, teachers,
> and anyone interested in learning about issues
> affecting blind students are welcome to attend.
> Arielle Silverman, President
>
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> SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 6:30 - 8:00 pm—NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS SEMINAR
> Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> All affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked
> to attend this session. Topics include internal
> controls, state charitable registrations,
> end-of-year preparations, and discussing
> individual state issues with facilitators Charlie
> Brown, Ron Gardner, Bridgid Burke, and Nick Lambright
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—MEET THE BLIND MONTH ACTIVITIES
> AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SEMINAR: PLANS AND ACTION EQUAL SUCCESS
> Manchester Room, Tower mezzanine
> October is “Meet the Blind Month.” Come and
> brainstorm with us as we look for fresh ideas for
> Meet the Blind Month! Learn new fundraising
> ideas, and get your chapter ready to change
> public perceptions of blindness. Karen Zakhnini, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Ivan Weich, President
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS
> Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Discussing plans to increase our division
> membership in the coming year and holding elections. Dwight Sayer,
> President
>
> 7:30 - 9:30 pm—MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: FINDING,
> ATTRACTING, AND KEEPING NEW MEMBERS IN OUR CHAPTERS AND AFFILIATES
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Success only comes before work in the
> dictionary. Let’s discuss creative ideas to
> increase our membership. Ron Gardner, Chairperson
>
> 7:30 - 9:30 pm—LIBRARY SERVICES COMMITTEE
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> David Hyde, Chairperson
>
> 7:30 - 9:30 pm—BLIND PARENTS GROUP
> Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
>
>
>
> SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—JUDAISM MEETING
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> David Stayer, Chairperson, NFB in Judaism Group
>
> 8:00 - 9:30 pm—WEBMASTERS MEETING
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division
> Webmasters to discuss the importance of an
> informative, accessible, and visually attractive Website.
> Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group
>
> 9:00 - 10:00 pm—SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Norman Gardner, Chairperson
>
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010
>
> 8:30 am - 5:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> SHOWCASE OF INNOVATION—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
>
> 8:30 am 5:00 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium, third level
>
> 8:30 am - 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET AND
> BARBEQUE TICKET SALES ($45 EACH); Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
> 9:00 11:30 am—NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all)
> Chantilly Ballroom, Tower lobby
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:15 pm—THE DIVISION FOR ME—NFB YOUTH TRACK
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Meet-and-greet with division representatives to
> discover the NFB’s dynamic and diverse
> divisions. Chat with knowledgeable reps about
> what’s happening now in their divisions and
> what’s in the works for the future. Our
> divisions are progressive—join up and join in the fun.
>
> 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm—FIRST-TIME NFB CONVENTION ATTENDEES
> Affiliate Action Suite 2372
> Is this your first National Federation of the
> Blind convention? If so, please bring your own
> lunch and participate in a fun gathering; meet
> some friendly people and have your convention
> questions answered by experienced Federationists.
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK (DAN) SEMINAR
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Learn about research updates on the use of
> insulin pens by Dr. Ann Williams, strategies to
> get medical insurance providers to cover diabetes
> management equipment accessible to the blind, and
> more. Mike Freeman, President
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS (NABL)
> L’Entrecote Room, Atrium lobby
> 12:30 pm - Registration; 1:00 pm - Meeting begins
> 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
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
> Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Some of the topics include: the Macintosh as a
> productivity tool for the blind; Solona, a
> CAPTCHA-solving service; Association of
> Information Technology Professionals
> presentation; accessibility to Microsoft’s
> products by its director of accessibility, Rob
> Sinclair; elections; and much more. Curtis Chong, President
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins
> The theme is “Meeting Challenges: Gaining
> Opportunities.” Speakers tell how their faith
> has helped them face and overcome challenges;
> also hear representatives from various
> faith-based libraries and publishing houses
> describe what their organizations do. Tom Anderson, President
>
> 12:30 - 5:00 pm—SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
> Coronado Ballroom, West Wing
> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on
> presentations, audible darts, and more! Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> 1:00 3:00 pm—PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING & SEMINAR
> Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Don't wait for the media to discover you—come and
> share ideas and strategies on how to harness the
> power of the media! Topics: crafting press
> releases, pitching stories, and giving
> informative interviews. Chris Danielsen, Chairperson
>
> 1:00 - 4:00 pm—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
> Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> General meeting with elections, an introduction
> to our new state divisions, and speakers. Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President
>
> 1:00 - 4:15 pm—NOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING: ISSUES AND ADVANCES IN
> EDUCATION
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> Carol Castellano, President
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 1:00 - 4:30 pm—NOPBC ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS
>
> 1:00 - 2:30 pm—Diggin’ Into Science (ages 11-14)
> Miro Room, Tower mezzanine
> Hands-on science fun with instant snow, magnets, volcanoes, etc.
> Instructors: Dr. Lillian A. Rankel and Marilyn
> Winograd, with assistance from chemists Cary Supalo and Dr. Andrew Greenberg
>
> 3:00 - 4:30 pm—Peer-to-Peer Technology (ages 11-18)
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> Calling all geeks to expound on technology you love and love to hate.
> Moderators: Jeremiah Beasley and John Fritz
>
> 3:00 - 4:30 pm—The Future Is Here in Science (ages 14-18)
> Miro Room, Tower mezzanine
> Hands-on chemistry activities; understanding chemical phenomena.
> Instructors: Dr. Lillian A. Rankel,
> Marilyn Winograd, Cary Supalo, and Dr.
> Andrew Greenberg
>
> 1:00 - 4:30 pm—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 1:00 pm–Registration; 1:30 pm–Meeting begins
> Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in
> their classrooms; participants also meet in
> groups specific to grade level and content areas
> of interest to create a network of mentors. If
> you teach or are considering a career in teaching
> at any level, please join us. Sheila Koenig, President
>
> 1:00 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> MERCHANTS REVOLUTIONIZING RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD:
> CREATING NEW, ROBUST, AND DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND
> De La Salle Room, West Wing
> 1:00 pm–Registration; 1:30 pm–Meeting begins
> The title says it all. Let’s continue to protect
> and defend the Randolph-Sheppard Program. The
> need to expand business opportunities and to
> develop new business initiatives for the blind of America is pressing.
> At Your Service, Kevan Worley, President
>
>
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
> BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR
> Governors Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> Participants must have preregistered. Sponsored
> by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
> Madrid Room, Tower mezzanine
> 1:00 pm–Registration; 2:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Network, share mutual interests, find placement
> strategies, and examine and discuss concerns and
> current issues. Melody Lindsey, President
>
> 1:00 - 5:00 pm—“SENIORS IN CHARGE”—NFB SENIORS
> DIVISION MEETING AND (SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Join us to hear enthusiastic seniors share ideas
> about what they are doing; find out ways to
> spread our message of hope to seniors who have
> recently become blind. And then, of course, we
> are also having our very popular not-so-silent auction. Judy Sanders,
> President
>
> 1:00 - 6:00 pm—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 1:00–Registration; 2:00–Meeting begins; 5:00—Mingle and network
> Psychologists; social workers; counselors; and
> music, art, or dance therapists meet to discuss
> topics and network. David Stayer, President
>
> 1:30 3:00 pm—CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Diane McGeorge, Chairperson
>
> 1:30 - 4:30 pm—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Update members on division business, announce the
> 2010 winners of the youth and adult writing
> contests, visit with a published author and
> member of the NFB, and plan for the future. Robert Leslie Newman, President
>
>
> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 3:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO TECHNICIANS
> Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> Piano tuning has long been considered one of the
> stereotypical career choices for the blind. Is
> this true? What can we do about it? Don Mitchell, President
>
> 5:00 - 6:30 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS (NABL) RECEPTION
> L’Entrecote Room, Atrium lobby
> For NABL members and seminar participants only to
> promote networking and fellowship within our
> membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.
> Scott LaBarre, President
>
> 5:00 - 7:00 pm—BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET
> De Soto A & B Rooms, West Wing
> A book lover’s dream! 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. Cosponsored
> by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Peggy Chong
>
> 5:30 - 7:00 pm—KURZWEIL 1000 USERS’ CONTINGENT
> Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 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.
>
> 6:00 - 9:00 pm—INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> Coronado Ballroom, West Wing
> Lisamaria Martinez, President
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm—BACK TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN
> MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> Topics: running a purposeful chapter meeting,
> building membership, community projects and
> chapter fundraising, working with youth, and
> weaving Federation philosophy into local
> meetings. Presented by the NFB Affiliate Action Team
>
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> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG
> USERS (NAGDU) SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND SEMINAR
> Emerald Room, Tower lobby
> 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Seminar begins
> Join us in celebrating twenty-five years of
> education and advocacy on behalf of guide dog
> users, recognize our founders and past leaders,
> initiate future projects, and “test drive” a
> guide dog! Marion Gwizdala, President
>
> 6:30 - 9:30 pm—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
> Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins
> John Miller, President
>
> 6:30 - 10:00 pm—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION
> Manchester Room, Tower mezzanine
> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Topics: determining the right note taker for your
> student; plunging without fear into Windows 7
> with Cathyanne Murtha of Access Technology
> Institute; Jsay Pro; and teaching the Mac. Michael Barber, President
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—“BROKEN-HEARTED RIVER TO FREEDOM”
> a play by Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00; Second
> Performance is at 9:00 pm)
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> A man loses his sight during the Civil War,
> returns home, and learns to deal with his
> blindness and family. The play is 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.
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS
> (CARS) DIVISION SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MEETING
> Obelisk B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Come and hear speakers from automobile clubs talk
> about their activities and participate in the
> division business meeting. Joseph B. Naulty, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Ron Brown, Chairperson
>
> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE
> THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB) SEMINAR
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Hear about the remaining commemorative Louis
> Braille silver dollars and how to get one, NFB
> Share Braille Website, and more. Nadine Jacobson, President
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE SCIENCE FOCUS GROUP TWO
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> (Preregistration by May 15 was required to
> attend.) Independence Science LLC, in
> collaboration with Purdue University researchers,
> is collecting feedback on a new portable handheld
> data collection device for blind students to use
> in high school science laboratories.
>
> 7:30 - 8:30 pm—ME AND THE GOSSIP GIRLS—NFB YOUTH TRACK
> Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 11-14
> Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 14-18
> Girls—bring your questions and thoughts about
> makeup, dating, or how to get more involved in
> your school. Discussions will be led by blind
> mentors. Parents, please respect this is for teens only!
>
> 7:30 - 8:30 pm— ME AND THE GUYS—NFB YOUTH TRACK
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 11-14
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 14-18
> Guys—talk about cars, dating, school, or how to
> nail that perfect job to make a little extra
> money. Discussions will be led by blind mentors.
> Parents, please respect this is for teens only!
>
> 7:30 - 8:45 pm—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NFB
> JERNIGAN INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS—SESSION THREE
> Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Session Three covers education programs.
> Moderated by Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> 7:30 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION,
> EVALUATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
> Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Hear exhibitors explain briefly what they are
> exhibiting and where they are located in the
> exhibit hall. We will also evaluate the
> effectiveness of what our Committee is doing now
> and consider programs for the coming year. Gary Wunder, Chairperson
> MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
> Library Room, Tower mezzanine
> All convention delegates involved in or
> interested in twelve-step recovery programs are
> invited to attend. A second Friends of Recovery
> meeting will be on Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Coordinator: Gary Ray
>
> 9:00 - 10:30 pm—“BROKEN-HEARTED RIVER TO FREEDOM”
> a play by Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00)
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> A man loses his sight during the Civil War,
> returns home, and learns to deal with his
> blindness and family. The play is 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.
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> TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
>
> 8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
>
> 8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET AND
> BARBEQUE TICKET SALES ($45 EACH)—Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
>
>
> OPENING GENERAL SESSION
>
> 9:00 am INVOCATION
>
> 9:35 am WELCOMING CEREMONIES
>
> 9:55 am CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED
> Dwight Sayer, President, National Association of
> Blind Veterans, National Federation of the Blind; Winter Gardens, Florida
>
> 10:05 am A DEFENSE DEPARTMENT PRIORITY FOR BLIND WOUNDED WARRIORS
> Colonel Donald Gagliano, M.D., Executive
> Director, Department of Defense/Department of
> Veterans Affairs Vision Center of Excellence; Washington, D.C.
>
> 10:20 am ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
>
> 11:45 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 12:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
>
> 12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00
> pm—REGISTRATION ($20); FINAL BANQUET TICKET SALES
> ($45)—Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
>
>
> TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 12:00 noon 1:45 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium, third level
>
> 12:15 - 1:45 pm—LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND
> ALUMNI LUNCHEON; Pam Allen, Director
> Peacock Terrace, West Wing
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
>
> 2:05 pm PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, Marc Maurer
>
> 3:00 pm THE FEDERATION IN THE WORLD FROM THE
> PERSPECTIVE OF THE BLIND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AND SENATOR IN THAILAND
> Monthian Buntan, Senator; Bangkok, Thailand
>
> 3:20 pm THE BLIND DRIVER OPERATING A VEHICLE AT
> SPEED: CREATING THE TECHNOLOGY THAT PUTS THE CONTROLS UNDER OUR HANDS
> Parnell Diggs, Esq., Coordinator, Race for
> Independence; President, National Federation of
> the Blind of South Carolina; Garden City, South Carolina
>
> 3:35 pm SWEP AND THE BARS OF OUR PRISON
> Scott LaBarre, Esq., LaBarre Law Offices;
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado; Denver, Colorado
>
> 3:50 pm THE XAVIER SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND: SERVING THE BLIND SINCE 1900
> Father John R. Sheehan, S.J., Chairman, Board of
> Directors, Xavier Society for the Blind; New York, New York
>
> 4:05 pm ONE MILLION BOOKS FOR THE PRINT DISABLED AND MORE TO COME
> Brewster Kahle, Digital Librarian; San Francisco, California
>
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> TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 4:20 pm NOT JUST SURVIVING THE DISASTER OF
> SEPTEMBER 11 BUT PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN A DEADLY EMERGENCY
> Michael Hingson, President, Michael Hingson Group; Novato, California
>
> 4:35 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 5:00 pm ADJOURN
>
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> 5:30 - 6:30 pm—NOMINATING COMMITTEE
> De La Salle Room, West Wing
>
> 5:30 - 6:30 pm—NFB-LINK, OUR ONLINE MENTORING PROGRAM
> Affiliate Action Suite 2372
> Come help us honor the over 250 mentors that are
> a part of NFB-LINK and learn how you can become a
> mentor, too. NFB-LINK is our online mentoring
> program, and by becoming a mentor, you will see
> how a little time on the computer can make a huge
> difference. Current and future mentors, please attend!
>
> 6:00 pm—NFB OF TEXAS BARBEQUE AND LIVE MUSIC
> Anatole Park
> Enjoy eating a delicious Texas-style barbeque
> with all of the trimmings while listening to the
> music of singer/songwriter/guitarist Brian Burns,
> with friends Tommy Alverson and Davin James.
>
> 6:00 - 8:00 pm—AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
> INTRODUCES AccessWorld EVERY MONTH AND NEW ONLINE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
> Peacock Terrace, West Wing
> You are invited to our informational reception.
> Announcing AFB AccessWorld, every month—more
> authors, more information, more often.
> CareerConnect, FamilyConnect, and SeniorSite
> offer newly-expanded opportunities. Network with
> families, seniors, and successful mentors. We look forward to meeting you.
>
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> TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 6:00 - 9:00 pm—DEAFBLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING & ELECTIONS
> Obelisk B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins
> Burnell Brown, President
>
> 6:30 - 8:00 pm—MUSIC TECH WORKSHOP
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Conducted by Cameron Strife; presented by the NFB Performing Arts Division
>
> 6:30 - 9:00 pm—COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE
> Topaz Room, Tower lobby
> Discover how good training can change your life. Julie Deden, Director
>
> 7:00 - 8:00 pm—ASTRONOMY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS (Ages 6-14)
> Morocco Room, Tower mezzanine
> Fun-filled astronomy-related activities in an
> out-of-this-world workshop! Instructor: Noreen Grice
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—BOOKSHARE AT NFB MEMBER PARTY
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 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.
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
> IEP Workshop for Beginners
> Madrid Room, Tower mezzanine
> Focusing on evaluations, goals, strategies, and the law.
> Instructor: Carlton Walker
>
> Getting to Yes
> Manchester Room, Tower mezzanine
> Getting the team to work together so that it benefits your child.
> Instructor: Dan Frye
>
> Tactile Maps and the Development of Spatial Awareness
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> Exploring ways to promote the development of spatial awareness.
> Instructor: Debbie Kent Stein
> TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> Fleur-de-lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Unveiling new craft initiatives, including
> discussion on classes available via telephone
> conference and information on our Monday night
> nationwide chats. We are seeking teachers and students for crafting classes.
> Joyce Kane, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES SEMINAR:
> MOVING LEGISLATION ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> 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, Lauren McLarney, and Ronza Othman
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm—A SPECIAL EVENING FOR SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS
> Khmer Pavilion, Atrium, Third Level
> 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:
> Title: Deque Systems, Inc.; Platinum: HumanWare
> and UPS; Gold: Freedom Scientific and Oracle;
> Silver: Adobe; Bronze: National Industries for
> the Blind (NIB); and Exhibit Hall: En-Vision
> America, GW Micro, Inc., Independence Science,
> LLC, Independent Living Aids (ILA), Intel
> Corporation, Olympus, Recording for the Blind &
> Dyslexic (RFB&D), Sendero Group, and Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 pm—THE BEST THROWBACK PARTY AND
> DANCE EVER! NFB YOUTH TRACK (Ages 14-18)
> Metropolitan Ballroom, Tower mezzanine
> Choose your favorite decade and come dressed in
> your best digs. Compete in hula hoop contests,
> learn the “YMCA,” or show us your best moon walk
> while dressed as the late Michael Jackson in the
> 80’s. Prizes will be given to the best-dressed
> or most creative throwback participants.
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—BEP: U.S. CURRENCY IDENTIFICATION
> FOCUS GROUP Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Representatives of the U.S. Dept. of the
> Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
> and the Office of Product Development provide an
> update on BEP’s progress to provide blind
> individuals with access to U.S. currency and
> discuss concepts it is currently testing.
> (Session Two: Wednesday at 7:00 pm.)
> TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION SEMINAR
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> A seminar on division development; discuss the
> future of the Performing Arts Division and ways
> to make it even better. Conducted by division
> board member, Jordy Stringer. Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President
>
> 8:30 - 9:30 pm—HOW TO HOLD A VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE IN SIX EASY STEPS
> Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Learn how to plan and host a voter registration
> drive that will attract new members to your
> chapter and serve your local community.
> Coordinator: Lou Ann Blake, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> 8:30 - 10:00 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
>
> IEP Workshop for Veteran Parents
> Madrid Room, Tower mezzanine
> Instructor: Carlton Walker
>
> Testing and Accommodations
> Manchester Room, Tower mezzanine
> Instructors: Barbara Mathews and a representative of the College
> Board
>
> Adapting and Creating Useable Materials for Students
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> Instructor: Pat Renfranz
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> WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
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> 8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
>
> 8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20)—Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 9:00 am INVOCATION
>
> 9:05 am ELECTIONS
>
> 9:50 am THE APEX AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS AT HUMANWARE
> Gilles Pepin, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare; Drummondville, Canada
>
> 10:10 am THE FAILURE OF THE EDUCATIONAL
> SYSTEM IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE BLIND
>
> MARK RICCOBONO, Moderator; Executive Director,
> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> SHEILA AMATO, Ed.D., University Teacher Trainer; Massapequa Park, New York
>
> NOREEN GRICE, Founder and President of You Can Do
> Astronomy, LLC; New Britain, Connecticut
>
> LAURA WEBBER, Secretary, National Organization of
> Parents of Blind Children; Houston, Texas
>
> ERIC VASILIAUSKAS, M.D., parent and advocate; Los Angeles, California
>
> 11:10 am ASSURING INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY
> Preety Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Deque Systems, Inc.; Reston, Virginia
>
>
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 11:30 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 12:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
>
> 12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20)
> Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION (Final time period to be
> open)—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
>
> 12:00 noon 1:45 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium, third level
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
>
> 2:05 pm FINANCIAL REPORT
>
> 3:05 pm STRATEGIC INITIATIVES REPORT
> John Paré, Executive Director for Strategic
> Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> Jesse Hartle, Governmental Affairs Specialist,
> National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> Lauren McLarney, Governmental Affairs Specialist,
> National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> 3:35 pm REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
>
> 5:00 pm ADJOURN
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> WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 7:00 - 8:00 pm—BEP: U.S. CURRENCY IDENTIFICATION
> FOCUS GROUP Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Representatives of the U.S. Dept. of the
> Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
> and the Office of Product Development provide an
> update on BEP’s progress to provide blind
> individuals with access to U.S. currency and
> discuss concepts it is currently testing.
>
> 7:00 - 8:15 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Presented by James Gashel
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 pm—NFB IMAGINATION FUND GRANT-WRITING SEMINAR
> Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Each affiliate should send at least one
> representative to this seminar. Learn to plan,
> write, and submit a strong grant application;
> discover key points and strategies about how to
> identify appropriate funders and submit a winning
> proposal. Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 pm—WHAT’S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE®
> Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Learn about the NFB’s free audible newspaper
> service for the blind and visually
> impaired. Topics cover Podable News, the new
> voices, the new on-demand article request
> feature, and more. Sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE® at its exhibit hall table.
>
> 7:00 9:00 pm—“SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
> SECURITY INCOME: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, AND
> RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW” SEMINAR
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> Topics: Social Security and SSI benefits,
> including eligibility criteria, the application
> process, reporting obligations, and appeals
> process. Also get information on the Medicare
> prescription drug benefit income subsidy program.
> Presenter: Ronza Othman
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> WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 7:00 10:00 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium third level
>
> 7:00 - 11:00 pm—TENTH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENT—Fee: $5.00
> Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> Register early by contacting Performing Arts
> Division leaders at the convention by Tuesday.
> Proceeds benefit the division’s scholarship
> program and other programs. Sponsored by the
> Performing Arts Division; Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President
>
> 7:00 - 11:00 pm—NON 24-HOUR SLEEP WAKE DISORDER SEMINAR
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Circadian rhythm sleep disorders in totally blind
> people. Total loss of light perception prevents
> synchronization of circadian body clock rhythms
> to the 24-hour day, leading to cyclic insomnia
> and daytime napping. The causes of this sleep
> disorder and possible treatment options will be presented and discussed.
>
> 7:30 - 9:00 pm—INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE SIEBEL CALL CENTER
> Obelisk B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Don Mauck, Accessibility Evangelist at Oracle,
> will demonstrate the accessibility features built
> into the Oracle Siebel Call Center. Oracle CRM
> products are used by more than 4,000 enterprises
> and more than 4.6 million business users; these
> enterprises represent potential employment opportunities for the blind.
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
> Library Room, Tower mezzanine
> All convention delegates involved in or
> interested in twelve-step recovery programs are
> invited to attend. Gary Ray, Coordinator
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE AND
> PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS); Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
> Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
> Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> For the most part, technological developments
> tend to exclude blind people. Developers must
> change the ways future technologies are
> designed. Join us—perhaps you can suggest a
> technology or approach that nobody else has
> considered. Curtis Chong, Chairperson
>
>
> WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
>
> 8:00 - 11:30 pm—MONTE CARLO NIGHT
> Metropolitan Ballroom, Tower mezzanine
> Try your luck at any of the usual card games found on a casino floor.
> Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students
>
> 8:30 - 9:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> Presented by James Gashel
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> THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010
>
> 8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
>
> 8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20)—Final opportunity to register.
> Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
> 9:00 am INVOCATION
>
> 9:05 am BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE: EBAY BUILDS
> ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE BLIND INTO ITS PLATFORM
> Dane Glasgow, Vice President, Buyer Experience
> Product Management, Ebay, Inc.; San Jose, California
>
> 9:20 am BRAILLE IS LITERACY
> Deane Blazie, Inventor; Hobe Sound, Florida
>
> 9:35 am EIGHTY-FOUR LANGUAGES AND GROWING
> Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, National Library
> Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
> Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.
>
> David Fernandez-Barrial, Foreign Language
> Librarian, National Library Service for the Blind
> and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.
>
> 9:55 am QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
>
> 10:00 am EDUCATING BLIND CHILDREN: CHANGING THE PARADIGM
> Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.; Research Professor;
> San Diego State University; Vienna, Virginia
>
> 10:20 am TOWARD FULL EMPLOYMENT FOR BLIND AMERICANS
> Lynnae Ruttledge, Commissioner, Rehabilitation
> Services Administration, United States Department
> of Education; Washington, D.C.
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> THURSDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
> 10:35 am ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION FOR ALL,
> INCLUDING THE BLIND: MEETING THE STANDARD
> Jessica Finnefrock, Senior Vice President,
> Product Development, Blackboard; Washington, D.C.
>
> 10:50 am ACCESSIBLE DESIGN, A MODEL FOR THE FUTURE
> Steve Eastman, President, Target.com; Minneapolis, Minnesota
>
> 11:05 am LOCATION-BASED SERVICES USING BUS
> STOP AND GEOCODED MEDIA CONTENT
> Mike May, Chief Executive Officer, Sendero Group; Davis, California
>
> 11:20 am BLIND CAR BUILDER? WE’RE HERE TO TELL YOU!
> Marcus Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Simmons
> BOSS CREATIONS; Southfield, Michigan
>
> 11:35 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
> 12:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—HAM RADIO GROUP BUSINESS MEETING
> Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> D. Curtis Willoughby (ka0vba), Chairperson
>
> 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS
> Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
>
> 12:15 - 1:45 pm—EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NLS
> Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> A question-and-answer session with Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, and staff of
> the
> National Library Service for the Blind and
> Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
>
>
>
>
> THURSDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
>
>
> GENERAL SESSION
>
> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
>
> 2:05 pm COPYRIGHT AND THE RIGHT TO READ
> Marybeth Peters, Esq., Register of Copyrights,
> Library of Congress, Copyright Office; Washington, D.C.
>
> 2:20 pm THE FUTURE OF BOOKS AND BEYOND
> Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive
> Officer, K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
>
> 2:40 pm CALLING ALL DRIVERS: ADVANCING
> LEADERSHIP, COLLECTIVE ACTION, AND THE BOUNDARIES OF INDEPENDENCE
> Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National
> Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland
>
> 3:00 pm THE INTERFACE THAT TOUCHES THE MIND:
> ADVANCING BEYOND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
> Dennis Hong, Ph.D., Director, Robotics and
> Mechanisms Laboratory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Blacksburg, Virginia
>
> 3:15 pm A PRACTICING BLIND PHYSICIAN
> Timothy Cordes M.D./Ph.D., Resident in
> Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics; Madison, Wisconsin
>
> 3:30 pm DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARD
> Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award
> Committee, and Secretary, National Federation of the Blind; Columbia,
> Missouri
>
> 4:10 pm DISABILITY POLICY FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
> Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President
> on Disability Policy; Washington, D.C.
>
> 4:25 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
>
>
> THURSDAY, JULY 8, Continued
>
> 5:00 pm ADJOURN
>
>
>
> 7:00 pm—BANQUET
> Chantilly Ballroom, Tower lobby
> INVOCATION
> MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder
> INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
> BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer
> SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
>
> 11:00 pm—SCIENCE FICTION MEETING
> All persons interested in science fiction and
> fantasy are welcome to join in an open
> discussion. Please contact Ed Meskys for room location.
>
>
> Thank You...
>
> The National Federation of the Blind
> acknowledges with gratitude our Title, Platinum,
> Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibit Hall Convention
> Sponsors below. Their messages follow.
>
> Title Sponsor:
> Deque Systems, Inc.
>
> Platinum Sponsors:
> HumanWare
> UPS
>
> Gold Sponsors:
> Freedom Scientific
> Oracle
>
> Silver Sponsor:
> Adobe
>
> Bronze Sponsor:
> National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
>
> Exhibit Hall Sponsors:
> En-Vision America
> GW Micro, Inc.
> Independence Science, LLC
> Independent Living Aids (ILA)
> Intel Corporation
> Olympus
> Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
> Sendero Group
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
>
>
>
> David Andrews: dandrews at visi.com
> Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dandrews920
>
>
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