[NationalHarbor] Virtual convention

[Deborah]

This is the schedule for the virtual convention.  All of the events
beginning on July 3 are on the same Zoom link.  If you want an active link,
you can access the agenda at www.nfb.org/convention.  It is best if you
register for the virtual convention, which costs $10.  If you need help,
contact me and I will help you register.

Pre-Convention Activities
Join the following events to prepare for convention.

June 24 at 11:00 a.m. Prepare for the #NFB24 Virtual Experience
Virtual Access: Zoom meeting ID Coming Soon
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
For those participating in the virtual experience, we will be sharing tips
for making sure your voice is heard at convention. Join us to learn about
resolutions, engaging with your delegate, interacting on social media, and
navigating the convention app.

June 26 at 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase
Virtual Access: Zoom meeting ID 968 9609 8716.
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
Get a preview of what to expect in the exhibit hall and how to connect with
exhibitors.

June 27 at 8:00 p.m. Sponsor Preview
Virtual Access: Zoom meeting ID 967 1777 1870
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
Meet our sponsors and preview their innovations.

Wednesday, July 3 
The virtual access: Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Virtual Experience Exclusive Event: Welcome to
Convention from the Presidential Suite

Thursday, July 4
The virtual access: Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virtual Experience Exclusive Event: Exhibit Hall
and Independence Market Walk-through
1:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee

Friday, July 5
The virtual access: Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. NFB Board Meeting
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Virtual Experience Exclusive Event: All About Employment

Saturday, July 6
The virtual access: Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Opening General Session

Call to Order and Invocation
Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance
National Association of Blind Veterans, a Division of the National
Federation of the Blind
In the Federation We Trust: Welcoming the Family Back to Florida
National Federation of the Blind of Florida Board of Directors
Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized
Vernon Humphrey, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, a
Division of the National Federation of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia
Roll Call of States and Appointment of Nominating Committee
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. General Session II

Call to Order
Presidential Report 
Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore,
Maryland
Leading Courageously with Higher Expectations: Braille, Teacher Preparation,
and the Continued Influence of the Organized Blind Movement 
Casey Robertson, Faculty, Professional Development and Research Institute on
Blindness, and Educational Advocate; Ruston, Louisiana
Dreaming Big Together: The Monarch and the Butterfly Effect of Partnership
Craig Meador, President, American Printing House; Louisville, Kentucky
Bruce Miles, General Manager, Professional Solutions, and Head of HumanWare,
EssilorLuxottica Canada; Montréal, Québec, Canada
Katie Carlock, Parent of Blind Child; Porterdale, Georgia
Kennedy Carlock, Blind Student; Porterdale, Georgia 
Gina Fugate, Teacher of Blind Students, Maryland School for the Blind;
Baltimore, Maryland
Living a Life Dedicated to Justice: Raising Expectations at the Calgary
Police Service
Robert Fenton KC, Director of Legal Services, Calgary Police Service, and
Chair, Board of Directors, Canadian National Institute for the Blind;
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Inclusion by Example: Adventures of a Blind Woman Navigating the Oceans of
STEM Professionals 
Amy Bower, Physical Oceanography Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution; Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
Sunday, July 7
The virtual access: Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Session III

Call to Order and Invocation
Financial Report, Including the Honor Roll Call 
Elections
Expanding Access to the World’s Knowledge: An Update on Library Services
Centering the Blind
Jason Broughton, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print
Disabled; Washington, District of Columbia
Indoor Navigation: Access to Information and Blind-Led Innovations
Moderator: Mike May, Member, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada
Panel:  Charlie Meredith, Chief Technology Officer, GoodMaps; Louisville,
Kentucky
Tom Pey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Waymap; Bromley, England
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. General Session IV

Call to Order
Reflections on Collective Action: Fifty Years after 504 and the Value of
Nothing Without Us
Shawn Callaway, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind, and
President, National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia;
Washington, District of Columbia
Dennis Billups, Lifelong Blind Advocate; San Francisco, California
Putting Our Values into Action: A Report on Twenty Years of Innovative
Research and Training Driven by the Blind
Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
We Belong: A Report on Our Collective Progress toward Equality in America
and Beyond
Moderator: John G. Paré Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy,
National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland; Jesse
Shirek, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland; Justin
Young, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland
Reports, Resolutions, and Other Business
Adjourn
Monday, July 8
The virtual access: Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event: https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Session V

Call to Order and Invocation
Raising Expectations at Social Security: The Influence of the Organized
Blind in Improving and Modernizing Essential Programs 
Roderick Hairston, Deputy Associate Commissioner for the Office of
Electronic Services and Technology, Social Security Administration;
Washington, District of Columbia
Shaping Twenty-First Century Rehabilitation Systems: Leadership,
Partnership, and High Expectations
Moderator: Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives,
National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Panel: Cassondra Williams-Stokes, President, National Council of State
Agencies for the Blind; Little Rock, Arkansas; Stephen Wooderson, Chief
Executive Officer, Council of State Administrators of Vocational
Rehabilitation; Washington, District of Columbia
Leading Courageously in Art: Poetry, Sensibility, and Aesthetics of Sharing
Our Unseen Stories
Set Hernandez, Filmmaker and Community Organizer, Director/Producer of the
Film unseen; San Fernando Valley, California
All the Barriers We Cannot See: A Behind-the-Scenes View on Authentic
Representation of the Blind in Film
Joe Strechay, Accessibility Consultant for Film and Television, Producer and
Consultant for the Apple TV+ Series See; Fayetteville, West Virginia
Centering on Disability Talent and Employment: Making Space by Controlling
Our Own Pathways to Success
Keely Cat-Wells, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Making Space; Los
Angeles, California
Dreaming Big: The Influence of Blind-Centered Experience and Direction on
Artificial Intelligence 
Bryan Bashin, Vice-Chair, Be My Eyes; Berkeley, California
Fostering Inclusive AI: Bridging the Gap between Lived Experiences and
Artificial Intelligence 
Suman Kanuganti, Chief Executive Officer, Personal.ai; San Diego, California
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. General Session VI

Call to Order
The Seventeenth Annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
Everette Bacon, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee, and
Secretary, National Federation of the Blind; Salt Lake City, Utah
Leveraging Collective Wisdom: Updates on Building a Blind-Centered Platform
Integrating Human and Artificial Intelligences
Troy Otillio, Chief Executive Officer, Aira Tech Corp; Carlsbad, California
>From Blind-Centered to Inclusion Leader: Improving Health Management through
Equal Access
Andy Burstein, Chief Executive Officer, Accessible Pharmacy Services;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Telling Our Stories: A Conversation about Blindness, Justice, and Shattering
Misconceptions from the Federal Bench
David Tatel, Retired Federal Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the
District of Columbia Circuit, and Senior Counsel, Hogan Lovells; Washington,
District of Columbia
Deepa Goraya, First Vice President, National Association of Blind Lawyers;
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing the Door on Discrimination: Championing the Blind in Society through
Civil Rights Protections at the Department of Justice
Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, United
States Department of Justice; Washington, District of Columbia
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
7:00 p.m. Banquet

Invocation
Master of Ceremonies: Pam Allen, Chairperson of the Board, National
Federation of the Blind, and President, National Federation of the Blind of
Louisiana; Ruston, Louisiana
Introductions and Presentations
Banquet Address: Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the
Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Scholarship Awards
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Baltimore, Maryland 21230Phone 410-659-9314
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