<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">2026 State Convention</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u201cLive the Life You Want\u201d</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Saturday, May 30, 2026</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Mountain </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Falls </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Grill Room</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Mountain Falls Golf Course</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">5001 </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Clubhouse </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Drive</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Pahrump, NV 89061</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us or our future. Every day we raise expectations and work together so that blind people can live the lives we want. Through advocacy, education, technology, support, and collective action, we transform dreams into reality.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Welcome to the 2026 Nevada State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind. We are proud to gather as blind people, families, friends, professionals, and advocates united in our belief that blindness need not hold anyone back from full participation in society.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE</span></p><p class="s4" style="margin: 8px 0px 4px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s3" style="line-height: 16.799999px; font-size: 14px;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 25.200001px; font-size: 1.5em;">\u201cI pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.\u201d</span></span></p><p class="s4" style="margin: 8px 0px 4px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s5" style="line-height: 19.200001px; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Aptos Display";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 28.799999px; font-size: 1.5em;">Convention Agenda</span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">10:00 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Opening Ceremonies</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Presentation of the Colors</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 National Anthem</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Pledge of Allegiance</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 National Federation of the Blind Pledge</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Invocation \u2014 Stan Mitchell</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Welcome and Opening Remarks</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">10:30 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Nevada State Affiliate </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Business </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Meeting</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Nevada State Affiliate Leadership</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 President \u2014 Mark Tadder</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Second Vice President \u2014 Becky Jayakumar</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Treasurer \u2014 Chun \u201cAllen\u201d Chao</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Secretary \u2014 Frida Aizenman</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Board Member \u2014 Regina Mitchell</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Board Member \u2014 Mona </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Merklein</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Board Member \u2014 Susan Moore</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Board Member \u2014 Mario Castillo</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Philosophy Panel</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u201cThe National Federation of the Blind and Living the Life You Want\u201d</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Panelists:</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Sh</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">ei</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">la Wright \u2014 President, Missouri Affiliate and National Representative</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Mark Tadder \u2014 President, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Becky Jayakumar \u2014 Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Audience participation and floor questions are encouraged.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Lunch Break</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">1:00 p.m. \u2013 1:20 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">NFB-NEWSLINEŽ Presentation</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Mario Castillo \u2014 NFB-NEWSLINEŽ Representative and Nevada Board Member</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">1:20 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Executive Board Candidate Campaign Presentations</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">1:30 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Annie Walters</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">2:00 p.m. \u2013 2:10 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Executive Board Candidate Campaign Presentations</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">2:10 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Talking Books and Accessible Reading Services</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Brett Silver</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">2:30 p.m. \u2013 2:40 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Executive Board Candidate Campaign Presentations</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">2:40 p.m. \u2013 3:20 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">National </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Update from the NFB </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 She</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">i</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">la Wright \u2014 President, Missouri Affiliate and National Representative</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px; padding-left: 36px;">\u200b</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">3:20 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Executive Board Candidate Campaign Presentations</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">3:30 p.m. \u2013 3:50 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Blind Connect / Angela\u2019s House</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Jean Payton \u2014 President</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">3:50 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Executive Board Candidate Campaign Presentations</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">4:00 p.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Legislative </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Update</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Becky Jayakumar, Legislative Director </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">4:30 p.m. \u2013 </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">5</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">:</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">0</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">0 p.m.</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Amerability</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> Presentation</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Flor Diaz, Program Coordinator </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">5:</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">0</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">0 p.m. \u2013 5:45 p.m.</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Break</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">5:45 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Affiliate Elections</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Elections will be conducted for the following offices:</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 President</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 First Vice President</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Second Vice President</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Treasurer</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Secretary</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Per the Election Board, all candidates seeking election must be present in the room at the time elections are conducted in order to be eligible for consideration.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">6:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Banquet and Keynote Presentation</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Featured Speaker:</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 She</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">i</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">la Wright \u2014 President, Missouri Affiliate and National Representative</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Banquet Program Includes:</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Personal remarks and keynote address</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Scholarship and essay award presentations</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Federation fellowship and recognition</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Fundraising auction</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Special Thanks</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">The National Federation of the Blind of Nevada extends sincere appreciation to the many volunteers, presenters, members, sponsors, and supporters who made this convention possible.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Special recognition to:</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 She</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">i</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">la Wright</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Susan Moore</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 Regina Mitchell</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Together, we continue building a future full of opportunity, independence, and high expectations for blind Nevadans everywhere.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">National Federation of the Blind of Nevada</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Live the life you want.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> </span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Code of Conduct</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">As an attendee at our convention, you represent both yourself and the greater organization. We encourage members to enjoy the fellowship of the Federation while maintaining an environment of mutual respect and professionalism.</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">The National Federation of the Blind seeks to provide a convention setting in which participants may learn, network, and collaborate in a respectful atmosphere. The following behaviors are prohibited:</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, physical appearance, or other group identity</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">\u2022 public drunkenness and associated behaviors (e.g., belligerence, yelling, hostility, destruction of property)</span></p><p class="s2" style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; line-height: 1.39; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Participants are expected to adhere to these standards in all convention-related activities.</span></p><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1481852243309_5084" dir="ltr">Mark Tadder, president<br>National Federation Of The Blind of Nevada<br>President@NFBNevada.org<br>"Live the life you want"</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1481852243309_5084" dir="ltr"></div></div></body></html>