[NationalHarbor] Agenda for Convention

Tue Nov 9 09:24:00 UTC 2021

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NFBMD 2021 state convention agenda | National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland <http://nfbmd.org/convention/2020/2020agenda>

Also, here is the quick agenda:

 November 12, 2021 Friday Agenda

*9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Resolutions Committee Meeting*

*International Ballroom D and F*

Everyone is encouraged to attend!

Chris Danielsen, chairperson; Baltimore, Maryland

*10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting* (Open to All)

*International Ballroom ABC*

*11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Exhibits*

*Pratt Room* National Harbor Chapter will have a Table

Check out the latest offerings from a variety of companies and
organizations that provide technology and services for the blind.
Jenivieve White, sponsorship and exhibits coordinator and treasurer,
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Owings Mills, Maryland

*11:30 a.m. — Boxed Lunch Distribution*

*Promenade Foyer*

*You paid for a boxed lunch at pre-registration.

*12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — NFBMD B&O Railroad Museum Tour*

*International Ballroom ABC*

*12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Crowd Source Workshop: Technology  Members should go
to learn technology*

*International Ballroom D and F*

There are many useful low-tech and high-tech technologies available for the
blind.  Participants will share their favorite apps, low-tech aids, and
other technology they use.  Each participant will have up to 90 seconds to
demonstrate or describe their favorite gadget or application.  Karen
Anderson, First Vice President, Greater Baltimore Chapter, National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland

*1 to 4 p.m. — Transition Fair*

*Hopkins Room*

Come join the Maryland Transition Coalition to learn about services and
resources for transition-aged persons.  Maurice Peret, coordinator of
Mentoring Programs, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

*1 to 2 p.m. — Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee Meeting*

*Douglass Room*

Share strategies and ideas to maintain independence.  Anyone interested is
invited to attend.  Janice Toothman, chairperson; Bowie, Maryland

*1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Employment Workshop*

*International Ballroom D and F*

Come learn best practices on how to get and keep a job.  Pam Goodman,
co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Linthicum, Maryland; Janice
Forbes, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee; Laurel, Maryland

*1:30 to 4 p.m. — Senior Issues Seminar: Connecting to Independence During
a Pandemic*

*Carroll Room*

For seniors and others facing vision loss*.  *Ruth Sager, president,
Maryland Senior Issues Division, National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland; Ellen Ringlein, advisor to the president,
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland

*1:45 to 2:45 p.m. — NFB National Center Virtual Tour*

*International Ballroom ABC*

*2 to 3 p.m. — Protecting the Rights of Guide Dog Users*

*Douglass Room*

Share strategies and ideas on how to ensure that the rights of guide dog
users are protected.  Ashley Alvey, co-chairperson; Baltimore Maryland;
Janice Toothman, co-chairperson; Bowie, Maryland

*2 to 6 p.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pickup*

*Promenade foyer*

*2:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop*

*International Ballroom D and F*

Come learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion and help map the way
forward on DEI in Maryland.  Anil Lewis, co-chairperson, NFBMD DEI
Committee; Baltimore Maryland; Qualik Ford, co-chairperson, NFBMD DEI
Committee; Baltimore, Maryland

*3 to 4 p.m. — Blind Parents Meeting*

*Peale Room*

Share tips and tricks on how to parent using non-visual techniques.
Network with other blind parents and caregivers.  Melissa Riccobono,
chairperson; Baltimore Maryland

*3:30 to 8 p.m. — Student Workshop*

*Poe Room*

Come learn about matters of interest to students including how to
self-advocate in school, with potential employers, and in the world.  Learn
what resources are available for students.  Includes a networking pizza
party.  Registration from 3:30 to 4 p.m.  Qualik Ford, president, Maryland
Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland

*4 to 8 p.m. *— *Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind
Children: Maryland Parents of Blind Children *

*International Ballroom D and F*

What are the skills and tools blind students need in school and to live the
lives they want?  How do you make sure school services are appropriately
addressing their needs?  What can you do to support them at home?  Learn
about the benefits of summer programs and how to help your child with other
blindness skills.  These are only some of the topics to be discussed at
this seminar.  Includes a networking pizza party for families.  Garret
Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division; Baltimore,
Maryland

*6 to 8:30 p.m. — Maryland Association of Blind Merchants Annual Meeting
and Networking Mixer*

*Carroll Room          *

Come learn about matters of interest to blind merchants and those in the
Business Enterprise Program.  Melba Taylor, president, Maryland Association
of Blind Merchants; board member, National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland; Bowie, Maryland

*7 to 8:30 p.m. — Picnic and a Play*

*International Ballroom ABC*

The Braille is Beautiful Players will perform an original play written by
Debbie Brown.  Debbie Brown, play author and director; first vice
president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Rockville, Maryland

*8:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Crab Idol*

*International Ballroom ABC*

This American Idol-style evening promises to be fun for all ages.  Those
wishing to perform songs can do so for $5 per person per performance or $10
per group.  Chapters and Divisions will battle it out to determine which
has the most talent.  Enjoy snacks and fellowship thanks to the Maryland
Association of Blind Students and Maryland Parents of Blind Children.
Proceeds support MDABS and MDPBC.  To sign up to perform, contact Qualik
Ford or Garret Mooney.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Advertisement: Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to
raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and
supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm
disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living
with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime
sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning.
This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and
the 24-hour day. Come visit us at our booth to learn about non-24 and sign
up for additional information! Visit us online at
www.non-24.com. Call a health educator toll-free at 1-855-856-2424, 24
hours a day, every day.

*Saturday, November 13*

*7 to 8:15 a.m. — Maryland Association of Blind Students Annual Meeting*

*Poe Room*

The Maryland Association of Blind Students will hold its annual business
meeting, including planning future workshops and events and holding
elections.  Continental breakfast will be available.  Qualik Ford,
president; Baltimore, Maryland

*7 to 8:15 a.m. — Western Maryland Chapter Meeting*

*Mencken Room*

The Western Maryland Chapter will meet face-to-face.  Continental breakfast
will be available.  Chris Myers, president; Cumberland, Maryland

*7 to 8:15 a.m. — At-Large Chapter Meeting*

*Carroll Room*

The At-Large Chapter will meet face-to-face.  Continental breakfast will be
available.  Marguerite Woods, president; Baltimore, Maryland

*7 to 8:15 a.m. — NFBMD Cane Walk*

*Pratt Room*

The Maryland Parents of Blind Children will host a cane walk for children
and adults.  Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of Blind Children
Division; Baltimore, Maryland

*8 to 8:25 a.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pickup*

*Promenade foyer*

*8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. — Fun with Friends Childcare*

*International Ballroom E*

Brittany Bomboy, coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland

*8:30 a.m. to noon — Saturday Morning Session*

*International Ballroom ABC*

*8:30 a.m. — Call to Order and Opening Ceremonies*

*8:50 a.m. — Greetings from the National President*

Mark Riccobono, president, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore,
Maryland

*9 a.m. — Focus Forward on Equal Access to Education*

Marcella Franczkowski, assistant state superintendent, Division of Early
Intervention and Special Education, Maryland state Department of Education;
Baltimore, Maryland

Conchita Hernandez, Blindness and Low Incidence Coordinator, Division of
Early Intervention and Special Education, Maryland state Department of
Education; Baltimore, Maryland

*9:15 a.m. — Focus Forward on Our Internal Programs*

*Get on the Pac Plan - *Stephanie Flynt, Maryland PAC Plan co-chairperson;
Baltimore, Maryland

*Gold Cup Crab Race - *Rose Warner, ticket agent; Baltimore, Maryland

*9:30 a.m. — Focus Forward with a National Lens: A Report from Our National
Office*

Julie Deden, executive director, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton,
Colorado

*10 a.m. — Focus Forward with a Student Lens: A Report from Our NABS
Representative*

Mausem Mehta, board member, National Association of Blind Students;
Stanton, Virginia

*10:10 a.m. — Just Keep Swimming*

McClain Hermes, 2021 USA Paralympic Swimming Team; Baltimore, Maryland

*10:20 a.m. — Focus Forward on Independence: Rehabilitation Services*

Toni March, director, Office of Blindness and Vision Services, Maryland
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS); Baltimore, Maryland

*10:30 a.m. — Focus Forward on Employment*

Panel Moderators: Pam Goodman, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment Committee;
Linthicum, Maryland; Janice Forbes, co-chairperson, NFBMD Employment
Committee; Laurel, Maryland

*11:10 a.m. — Without a Net: Tips for Blind Students in Preparing for Their
Transition to College*

Dan Burke, public relations specialist, Colorado Center for the Blind;
Littleton, Colorado

*   11:25 a.m. — Focus Forward on Legislation and Advocacy*

Sharon Maneki, director of Legislation and Advocacy and board member,
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Columbia, Maryland

*11:35 a.m. — Focus Forward on Innovation: Excellence in Nonvisual Access
and Blindness Programs*

Anil Lewis, executive director of Blindness Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind; board member, National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland

*11:45 a.m. — Reports and Resolutions*

*Noon — Adjourn*

*12 to 12:15 p.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up*

*Promenade Foyer*

*12 to 1:45 p.m. — Luncheon: The Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students*

*Pratt Room*

For parents, teachers of the blind, and those interested in matters
concerning blind students.  Garret Mooney, president, Maryland Parents of
Blind Children Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
Baltimore, Maryland

*12 to 1:45 p.m. — Luncheon: Reclaiming Independence After Vision Loss*

*Carroll Room*

For seniors and others facing vision loss*.  *Ruth Sager, president,
Maryland Senior Issues Division, National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland; Ellen Ringlein, Advisor to the President;
Baltimore, Maryland

*1:20 to 2 p.m. — Banquet Ticket Exchange*

*Promenade Foyer*

*2 to 5 p.m. — Saturday Afternoon Session*

*International Ballroom ABC*

*2 p.m. — Call to Order*

*2:05 p.m. — Focus Forward*

Ronza Othman, president, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
Baltimore, Maryland

*2:40 p.m. — Purpose to Action: A Report from the Maryland School for the
Blind*

W. Robert Hair, superintendent, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore,
Maryland

*2:50 p.m. — Perspectives from a Reader: What Blind People Should Know*

Lauren McLarney, attorney, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP; Baltimore,
Maryland

Blaire Freed, workplace task assistant, AdNet/AccountNet, Inc.; Baltimore,
Maryland

*3:20 p.m. — Focus Forward on Safety and Supports: Consent and Boundaries*

Sar Surmick, director, Consent Academy; Seattle, Washington

Danielle Montour, educator, Consent Academy; Lubbock, Texas

*4:05 p.m. — Focus Forward on State Programs*

Carol Beatty, secretary, Maryland Department of Disability; Baltimore,
Maryland

John Shatto, embassador, Maryland Able; Baltimore, Maryland

John Owen, director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print
Disabled; Baltimore, Maryland

*4:40 p.m. — A Welcome from the Maryland General Assembly*

Brooke Lierman, Maryland State Delegate, District 46; Baltimore, Maryland

*4:50 p.m. — Reports and Resolutions*

*5 p.m. — Adjourn*

*5 p.m. — Reception and Cash Bar*

*Promenade Foyer*

*6:30 to 10 p.m.* — Fun with Friends Childcare*

*International Ballroom E*

Brittany Bomboy, coordinator

*Childcare ends at 10 p.m., *or* 15 minutes after the banquet ends,
whichever is earlier

*7 p.m. — 55th Annual Convention Banquet*

*International Ballroom ABCDF*

Master of Ceremonies: Mark Riccobono, president, National Federation of the
Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

Keynote Banquet Address: Julie Deden, executive director, Colorado Center
for the Blind; Littleton, Colorado

Scholarships and Awards

*Immediately after the Banquet — Maryland Gold Cup Crab Race*

Race Callers: Ronza Othman and Rose Warner

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*Sunday, November 14*

*7:30 to 9 a.m. — Luggage Collection*

*Hopkins Room*

For bus passengers only

*8 to 8:45 a.m. — Nonsectarian Devotions*

*International Ballroom ABC*

Judy Rasmussen, secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
Kensington, Maryland

*8:30 to 8:50 a.m. — Convention Registration and Packet Pick-Up*

*Promenade Foyer*

*9 a.m. to noon — Sunday Morning Session*
*International Ballroom ABC*

*9 a.m. — Call to Order and Invocation*

*9:05 a.m. — Recognizing Our Veterans*

Ed Jackson, board member, Greater Baltimore Chapter; Baltimore, Maryland

*9:20 a.m. — A Report from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland*

Michael Gosse, director of accessibility, Blind Industries and Services of
Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland

*9:35 a.m. — Focus Forward on Our Children: NFB BELL Academy*

Lizzy Muhammad-Park, NFB BELL Academy coordinator for Maryland; Baltimore,
Maryland

*10:05 a.m. — Focus Forward on Independence: NFB Training Centers*

Moderator: Julie Deden, executive director, Colorado Center for the Blind;
Littleton, Colorado

Juhi Narula, secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Bowie,
Maryland

Brittany Bomboy, NFB Childcare coordinator; Baltimore, Maryland

Dezman Jackson, second vice president, National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland

*10:55 a.m. — Financial Report*

Jenivieve White, treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
Owings Mills, Maryland

*11:10 a.m. — Affiliate Elections*

*11:25 a.m. — Resolutions, Audit Committee Report, and Other Business*

*Noon — Adjourn*

*A Closing Message*

*On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors, I’d like to take this
opportunity to thank all Federationists and friends for your generous
monetary donations and gifts of goods and services.  We had a very
successful year and an outstanding convention because of your help!*

*Ronza Othman, President*

*BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL*

Na na na-na na na, na na na-na nah.

Na na na na nah, na na na-na nah.

*Chorus:*

Go on and live your life,

Don't need a bit of sight.

In the end you'll find

Braille is beautiful.

Put your fingers on the page.

Tell your friends it's all the rage.

It's all gonna be OK, yeah

Braille is beautiful!

Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!

Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.

*Verse*

Louis Braille was his name.  Slate 'n' stylus was his game.

They tried to stop him, but we adopted the code that paved the way.

*Chorus*

Na na na na na na, Na na na-na nah Braille is beautiful!

Na na na-na nah, Na na na-na nah.

BRAILLE IS BEAUTIFUL!

*2021 NFBMD Exhibitors*

The following is a list of organizations that are participating in the 2021
NFBMD Exhibit Hall.  Check *NFBMD.org* for updates and additions to this
list.

   - Vanda Pharmaceuticals
   - Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
   - Maryland Technology Assistance Program
   - Maryland Department of Disabilities
   - Maryland Able
   - Industries for the Blind
   - Infinite Reality, LLC
   - Integration Technologies Group
   - Low Vision Shop
   - Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
   - Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland
   - National Aquarium
   - NFB Newsline
   - PS You Are Fabulous
   - Vispero
   - NFBMD National Harbor Chapter
   - NFBMD Western Maryland Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

Ronza Othman, President
Phone: (443) 426-4110
president at nfbmd.org
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