[Nebraska-Students] Know Before You Go! Nebraska Specific Convention Information

Thu Jun 23 00:31:33 UTC 2022

Greetings Federationists!

Two weeks until we are gathered in New Orlans Louisiana!  The excitement is
growing, and the information is flowing!  I wanted to pass along a few
Nebraska specific details and a few reminders.

All the latest updates can be found on the

 <http://www.nfb.org/convention> Convention Page

All participants will need to have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of
checking into the hotel.  You WILL NOT be able to pick up your registration
packet without first emailing your test results to

testresults at nfb.org <mailto:testresults at nfb.org> 

Aira is providing access to their visual interpreting service at no cost to
NFB22 attendees for the purpose of the

2022 National Convention COVID-19 testing protocols
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26319&qid=7308910> . 

Between July 2 and July 7, you are invited to call an Aira Agent who will
assist with the completion of your COVID-19 at-home test, including sending
a labeled photograph of the negative test result. 

Please read

Tips for Testing <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26320&qid=7308910>
in advance. 

>From the Aira  team.

It's necessary to be an Aira Explorer to take advantage of this promotion,
becoming an Explorer is quick and easy, and it's free.

Download the Aira app from the 

Apple App Store  <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aira/id1071584352>  

Or the

Google Play Store
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.aira.smart&hl=en_US&gl=US>

The 2022 National Convention 

Agenda <https://nfb.org/convention>  

is now available in several formats including 

*	HTML
*	Audio 
*	Word
*	BRF
*	Spanish

And will soon be available on the

CrowdCompass Platform through Apple
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crowdcompass-events/id604224729> 

Or 

CrowdCompass Platform through Google
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crowdcompass.app481516234
2&hl=en_US&gl=US> 

beginning June 27. CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda,
chat with attendees, and join streamed sessions with the click of a button.

Be sure and mark your calendars for

Wednesday, July 6th, 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

For the Nebraska Caucus!  It will be held in 

Studio 3 of the New Orleans Marriott.

This is a time for all the attendance from Nebraska to come together and get
relative information and catch up with friends.  Be sure and bring your
banquet tickets!

The Nebraska table will be located in the exhibit hall and open during
regular exhibit hall hours.  We are selling Colby Ridge Popcorn and The Mill
Coffee and Tea.

Please review the 

Convention Agenda <http://www.nfb.org/convention> 

And contact 

president at nfb.org <mailto:president at nfb.org> 

with the shift you are able to work.  All shifts will have at least two
people and we request you arrive 15 minutes before your shift start time.
The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, July 6

Shift 1: 9:00  to 11:00 a.m.

Shift 2: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Shift Already Full

Shift 3: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Shift 4: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 7

Shift 1: 9:00  to 11:00 a.m. - One Worker Needed

Shift 2: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Shift 3: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Shift Already Filled

Shift 4: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Shift Already Filled

Friday, July 8

Shift 1: Noon to 1:45 p.m. - Shift Already Filled

Shift 2: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 9

Shift 1: Noon to 1:45 p.m.

Legal office hours will be held on 

Tuesday, July 5, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 6, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. 

Disability rights attorneys will be available to discuss blindness
discrimination concerns regarding employment, technology, education, voting,
and more. Schedule your private twenty-minute appointment by emailing 

legal at nfb.org <mailto:legal at nfb.org> . 

Please request your appointment by June 24.

Don't forget! A proposed amendment to the constitution will be voted upon
during convention.  Read the text of the 

 <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220609.htm>
amendment 

in the June 2022 Braille Monitor, so you can be prepared to make an informed
vote.

Before the bags are packed make sure you participate in the

Give $20 Campaign
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-20-convention-drawing
> 

And double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from

HumanWare <https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/home> .

As well as two pre-convention highlights to meet the sponsors and exhibitors
of this year's exhibit hall! 

Join the sponsor Showcase virtual preview on Monday, June 27, at 8:00 p.m.,
eastern time. Hear from each of the sponsors, what they offer, and how you
can connect with them at the convention and beyond.

 <https://zoom.us/j/92969058502> Zoom Meeting ID is 929 6905 8502.

Join the exhibitor Showcase virtual preview on Tuesday, June 28, at 8:00
p.m., eastern time. Learn about each exhibitor, what they will offer in the
exhibit hall, and how you can connect with them if you won't be attending in
person.

 <https://zoom.us/j/98430318608> Zoom Meeting ID is 984 3031 8608

Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag 

#NFB22. 

For questions before, during and after convention contact:

President, Jamie K. Richey

president at nfb.org <mailto:president at nfb.org> 

Cell: (308) 520-9024

Or 

First-Vice President, Christine Boone

christineboone2 at gmail.com <mailto:christineboone2 at gmail.com> 

Cell: (269) 329-8500

See you in New Orleans!