[New-York-News] NFB of NYS Convention Agenda
president at nfbny.org
president at nfbny.org
Sun Oct 17 20:51:26 UTC 2021
Convention is almost upon us. I encourage anyone who hasn’t already done so
to please register for free at
https://nfbny.org/convention/register-virtual. If you have trouble
registering, Contact your chapter or division president or any member of the
board of directors.
A few corrections had to be made to the agenda. The final agenda is below.
The agenda is also available on the local information channel on Newsline.
National Federation of the Blind of New York State
65th Annual Convention
October 18 - 24, 2021 | Anywhere and Everywhere
This year’s Theme: “Rejuvenate”
The NFB Pledge
I 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.
NFB One Minute Message
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams.
The NFB Brand Promise
Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into
reality.
The NFB Tag Line
Live the Life You Want
Thank You to our 2021 Sponsor
* Rockland Independent Living Center, Inc. dba BRIDGES
Our National Representative
The National Federation of the Blind of New York State is proud to welcome
Pam Allen
Pam Dubel was born in 1970 and grew up in Lancaster, New York. She became
blind when she was approximately two years old as a result of retinal
blastoma, a type of cancer. Although her parents were shocked by her loss of
sight, they fortunately realized that she was still the same child except
that she could no longer see. Through love and high expectations, they
instilled in Pam a sense of pride and confidence in her ability to succeed.
They constantly taught her that her blindness was not a limitation to
achieving her goals and dreams. Growing up as the youngest of six children
also helped her learn to be independent. Since she was the youngest, nobody,
especially the brother a year older than she, let her get away with
anything. Pam attended a private Catholic school, where she was the only
blind student. Her itinerant teacher provided a sound foundation in Braille,
which helped her excel in academics. Her parents expected her to do her best
and to engage in activities that would make her a confident and well-rounded
person. She participated in horseback riding, skiing, and cheerleading
during elementary school. During high school her interests shifted to
performing in chorus, doing community service, and having fun with her
friends.
While growing up, Pam had limited contact with other blind people her age.
In general, she had no desire to associate with other blind people. She
understood that every high school senior experience some trepidation about
the transition to adulthood and independence. However, as high school
graduation approached, she began to grapple with questions that her sighted
peers couldn't answer. She planned to attend college, and she hoped that she
would eventually find a job, but she secretly wondered if she would truly be
able to obtain employment. After all, she had had difficulty finding
part-time work during high school. Her loving family and friends encouraged
her, but she had questions that went unanswered. Although she entered
college with some apprehension, she was determined to achieve her best. Her
small liberal arts college provided an exciting environment in which to
learn and grow. But those unanswered questions continued to nag at her. If
people were amazed that she could accomplish the most insignificant tasks,
would they ever treat her as an equal? She realized that she had to meet
other blind people with more experience than she who could serve as role
models.
Her search exposed her to a wide variety of groups and organizations of and
for the blind. However, not until she attended a student seminar hosted by
the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio did she begin to find the
answers for which she had been searching. Although she didn't realize it at
the time, that seminar marked the beginning of a new chapter of her life.
She met Barbara Pierce, president of the NFB of Ohio, who told Pam about the
Louisiana Center for the Blind. More than that, she spoke with Joanne
Wilson, its director, who arranged for Pam to complete an internship at the
center the following May. As soon as that was completed, Joanne invited her
to work as a counselor in the children's summer program that year.
Pam was a 1991 National Federation of the Blind scholarship winner when she
was a senior at Denison University, where she majored in psychology and
minored in women's studies. She served as vice president of the Ohio
Association of Blind Students and as secretary of the National Association
of Blind Students, and throughout college she worked summers for Joanne
Wilson at the Louisiana Center for the Blind with the Children's Program.
After graduation from college Pam decided to become a student at the
Louisiana Center for the Blind. She recognized that she still needed to gain
some confidence in her skills and in her ability to be a successful blind
person.
Since 2001 Pam Allen has served as the director of the Louisiana Center for
the Blind, one of three <https://nfb.org/about-us/training-centers> NFB
adult rehabilitation centers. Prior to becoming the director, she served as
the director of youth services, working with blind infants and toddlers and
their parents, supervising the training of classroom aides to teach Braille
throughout Louisiana, coordinating summer camps, and developing innovative
programs for blind children and teenagers.
People often ask her what makes the Louisiana Center for the Blind such a
special place. She responds, "What sets our alumni apart from those of other
kinds of rehabilitation facilities? The answer is that, by attending our
center and the other centers conducted by Federationists, students are
exposed to the National Federation of the Blind and its philosophy. The NFB
is more than an organization; it is a loving family. Regardless of where you
are, you can find members of the NFB who can give you support and
encouragement when you need it. The NFB also provides a constant supply of
mentors and role models who challenge you to set goals for yourself. Lives
are positively changed every day at the Center because of the philosophy of
the NFB."
Allen recalls that she used to believe that she did not need other blind
people. She thought that being independent meant succeeding without the help
of others. Her involvement with the National Federation of the Blind has
taught her that this is not true. She has learned that she needs
reinforcement from her blind colleagues and friends.
Pam lives in Ruston, Louisiana, with her husband Roland Allen, a dedicated
Federation leader and a gifted orientation and mobility instructor at the
center. She is currently the president of the
<https://nfb.org/about-us/state-affiliates/louisiana> NFB of Louisiana and
secretary of the National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals.
In July of 2002 she was elected to the National Federation of the Blind
board of directors. Four years later, in 2006, she was elected to serve as
treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind. In 2012, Pam and Roland
received the prestigious Jacobus tenBroek Award in recognition of their
distinguished service in the Federation. In 2015, Pam was elected as first
vice president of the National Federation of the Blind. Allen is also
involved in a variety of community and professional organizations, including
the Chamber of Commerce and as a gubernatorial appointee to the Louisiana
Rehabilitation Council. She says, "Being elected to the national board has
allowed me to give back and to spread the message of our movement. It is an
incredible honor and privilege to serve!"
Registration
Registration can be done up until Friday October 22nd at midnight. You may
register at https://nfbny.org/convention/register-virtual. All who
registered will have their name placed for drawings of door prizes on
Saturday, October 23rd & Sunday, October 24th. When you register, you may
also purchase tickets for our Gift Card Drawing to be held at the banquet.
Door Prizes
During the General Sessions and Banquet door prizes will be drawn. You must
be present to win! If your name is drawn, raise your hand and we’ll
acknowledge your receipt of a prize. To raise your hand: if dialed in, press
*9; if on a windows computer, press ALT + Y; or, if on a Mac, press Option +
Y. Door prizes will be mailed at the conclusion of the convention.
Affiliate Fundraiser
We are selling chances to win one of at least 8 gift cards for a variety of
state-wide or national companies. Chances are $10 each or 3/$25. Drawing
will be held during the Banquet on Sunday afternoon. Tickets can be
purchased at <http://www.nfbny.org/raffle> nfbny.org/raffle. Tickets for a
chance to win a $100 Independence Market Gift Certificate can also be
purchased at https://nfbny.org/node/193. Proceeds from this drawing will
benefit the New York State Chapter-at-Large.
Resolutions
NFB policy, at the state and national level, is made by writing resolutions,
discussing them in committee, and passing them to the general membership for
a final vote. Any NFBNY member can submit a resolution for consideration by
the convention of the NFB of New York, and any interested member may join
the resolutions committee. If you have an idea for a resolution but need
some support in formatting it correctly, or if you have questions about the
process, please contact Resolutions Chair Chancey Fleet at
chancey.fleet at gmail.com <mailto:chancey.fleet at gmail.com> .
Zoom Information
Accessing the Zoom Platform
Those wishing to join the convention via Zoom can do so in one of three
ways:
* By using the Windows or macOS desktop application, found at zoom.us
<http://www.zoom.us>
* By using the mobile app found in the Apple App Store or Google Play
Store
* By dialing in to the provided phone number and using the Meeting ID
and Password given. *Please note: Make sure to dial the local number to
ensure you will not be charged long distance fees.
Practicing Zoom Etiquette
To help things run smoothly, please keep the following in mind:
* When not speaking, please be sure you are muted so that your
background noise isn’t audible to everyone. To mute or unmute yourself:
* Dial *6 on the telephone
* Press ALT + A on a Windows computer while inside the Zoom window
* Press OPTION + COMMAND + A on a Mac computer
* Tap the microphone icon on your phone app
* We will be conducting business by raised hands. For those wishing to
seek the floor, please do the following:
* Raise your hand
* Wait to be recognized
* Mute yourself when done speaking
Phone and Keyboard Shortcuts
Phone (Dial-In) Shortcuts
*6: Toggle mute/unmute
*9: Raise hand
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + A: Mute/unmute audio
Space: Push to talk
Alt + V: Start/stop video
Alt + Y: Raise/lower hand
Ctrl + T: Jump to chat with someone
Ctrl + W: Close current chat session
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
Command + Shift + A: Mute/unmute audio
Space: Push to talk
Command + Shift + V: Start/stop video
Option + Y: Raise hand/lower hand
Command + K: Jump to chat with someone
*A full list of keyboard shortcuts
<https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-S
hortcuts-for-Zoom> can be found on the Zoom website.
U.S. Dial-In Numbers
(Check with your telephone carrier to ensure the number will not incur
charges for you.)
646-876-9923 (New York) 669-900-6833 (San
Jose) 253-215-8782 (Tacoma)
346-248-7799 (Houston) 408-638-0968 (San
Jose) 312-626-6799 (Chicago)
301-715-8592 (Germantown)
Code of Conduct
Please note, the NFB’s code of conduct will be in effect during this event.
Have questions? Contact any member of the board.
About Us
The National Federation of the Blind Of New York knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
For more information about the National Federation of the Blind of New York,
visit our website at nfbny.org <http://www.nfbny.org> , or call us at
716-222-3632.
NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE provides access to hundreds of general and special interest
publications such as newspapers, magazines, TV listings, retail ads, and job
search platforms. It was proudly developed and maintained by the National
Federation of the Blind. NFB-NEWSLINE is made available to New Yorkers who
are blind or have other print-related disabilities through funds provided by
the New York State Commission for the Blind and the NY Legislature.
Newsline content can be accessed via a traditional landline telephone, a
mobile telephone, on Amazon Alexa devices using the National Federation
skill, with the NEWSLINE Smartphone app, by email, and on the web.
During the 2021 New York State NFB Convention, your Newsline team will be
available to provide tips and information on the various ways to access
Newsline content. We will also be available to answer any questions that you
may have about the service and to assist you in obtaining and filling out an
application for the service.
Constitution
We will be discussing changes to our affiliate constitution. The proposed
constitution has been uploaded to our website, <http://www.nfbny.org>
www.nfbny.org for your viewing. We will also cover it several times during
the convention.
Schedule
Monday, October 18, 2020
7:00 pm - New York Parents of Blind Children: Maura Kutnyak, President
The New York Parents of Blind Children have designed a program that will
rejuvenate and heighten expectations for the futures of our blind children!
Join us for discussion of foundational elements for setting up our blind
children for success. Casey West-Robertson will challenge us to think
differently about Braille, Chester Smalley will remind us to keep our kids
moving and independent, and Katy Olsen will describe her experience in
upper-level athletics as a blind young person.
<https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/94405630913?pwd=Znh1NWRPQjFodWZDR1ZoU3NOTCtIUT09>
POBC on Zoom: | Meeting ID: 944 0563 0913 | Passcode: 823009
One tap mobile:
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/Desktop/tel%20+16465588656,,94405630913#,,,,*823009>
+16465588656,,94405630913#,,,,*823009# US (New York)
7:00 pm - Seniors Group: Carl Jacobsen, Moderator
Our seniors will gather this evening to discuss their journeys and their
plans for the coming years.
Seniors Meeting on Zoom
<https://zoom.us/j/5288506207?pwd=SWZDRTdtMU0wUUFGT2l0c05WQjJMUT09> |
One-Tap Dial: +16468769923,,5288506207# <tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> US
(New York) Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
Tuesday, October 19, 2020
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm: The New York Association of Guide Dog Users: Heather
Bird, President
NYAGDU presents a seminar to explore access issues, advocacy strategies, the
contributing factors to such issues, and the options for preventing,
addressing, in the moment, and responding to, after the fact, difficulties
related to access for handlers of guide and other types of service dogs.
There will be elements of lecture, discussion, a Q and A segment, and
opportunities to practice advocacy skills in interactive scenarios. This
seminar is hosted by NYAGDU; however the content is relevant to handlers of
any type of service dog, and also to professionals in the community who work
with specifically, or encounter, generally, service dog teams.
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164708468?pwd=QlVPWlJodmNEMjV1SzVibnlaN1VZZz09>
NYAGDU on Zoom | Meeting ID: 851 6470 8468 | Passcode: nyagdu
One tap mobile:
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/OneDrive/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions,%20Stat
e/2020%20Virtual%20state%20convention/tel++13462487799,,85164708468>
+13462487799,,85164708468# US (Houston)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Diversity and Inclusion Group: Rasheta Bunting, Moderator
Once again it is convention time! What a wonderful time to rebuild and
rejuvenate our affiliate. The NYS Diversity & Inclusion group Will be
exemplifying this during our meeting on Tuesday, October 19 at 7 PM. We will
be having two special guest speakers, Shawn Callaway, president of the D.C.
affiliate an the Diversity Equity & Inclusion committee and Ronza Othman,
President of the Maryland affiliate they were grace us with their words of
positivity and encouragement surrounding rebuilding and rejuvenation. We
will also be holding a round table on these issues. All are welcome!!!
Rasheta Bunting is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Diversity and Inclusion on Zoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82613573938> |
Meeting ID: 826 1357 3938
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,82613573938#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/OneDrive/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions,%20Stat
e/2020%20Virtual%20state%20convention/tel+16465588656,,82613573938> US (New
York)
Judaism Discussion: Rachel Bodek
This session will include a discussion of current issues and resources for
Jewish individuals who are visually impaired. We will also assess the need
for any type of advocacy in terms of issues related to our community.
Judaism Discussion on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | Meeting ID: 528
850 6207
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Ou
tlook/Y6QWAZA8/tel%20+16468769923,,5288506207> US (New York)
Wednesday, October 20, 2020
Blind Parents Group: Candice Attrill, Moderator
The Blind Parents of NY is a group of blind parents, caregivers,
grandparents, and other blind individuals who care for children, theirs or
those of others. Come and join them for a collaborative discussion covering
the topics of shared resources, genuine peer support, and understanding the
child protective system, to be prepared if your life and such an agency
intersect. The BPNY group would like to welcome their guest speaker, Angela
Campbell, a retired ACS worker, with over 20 years of experience.
Blind Parents on Zoom
<https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/94405630913?pwd=Znh1NWRPQjFodWZDR1ZoU3NOTCtIUT09>
| Meeting ID: 944 0563 0913 | Passcode: 823009
+16465588656,,94405630913#,,,,*823009#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/Desktop/tel%20+16465588656,,94405630913#,,,,*823009>
US (New York)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Sports and Recreation Group: Kathryn Jedynak, Moderator
Are you wondering what sports programs are available in the New York City
and western New York area? Join us during the National Federation of the
Blind of New York State Convention when Alex Barrera will talk about sports
programs available in the New York city area. Kathryn Jedynak will be
talking about the current sports programs available in the Western New York
area. We will also be discussing creating an e-mail list for the Sports and
Rec group for questions and announcements. I hope you can join us.
Sports and Rec on Zoom
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82054835857?pwd=b2JrczBZQVpKTUJmZjl4d2pXa0ZOQT09>
: | Meeting ID: 820 5483 5857 | Passcode: 561337
One tap mobile: +19294362866,,82054835857#,,,,*561337#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/OneDrive/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions,%20Stat
e/2020%20Virtual%20state%20convention/tel+19294362866,,82054835857#,,,,*5613
37> US (New York)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: “Straight off the Canvas”: Anthony Saldana, Director and
Moderator
Straight Off The Canvas is an award-winning audio described documentary
about visually impaired artists in New York City. Art is not just a visual
medium. Blind people can enjoy, create and teach art as a creative
expression. The film profiles Elizabeth Castallano, a visually impaired art
teacher and artist. It also tells the story of blind art teacher Jessica
Jones and her students at Lavelle School for the Blind in Bronx, NY.
Straight off the Canvas on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/OneDrive/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions,%20Stat
e/2020%20Virtual%20state%20convention/tel+16468769923,,5288506207> US (New
York)
Thursday, October 21, 2020
6:30 pm – Mini BELL: Heather Bird, BELL Coordinator
The Mini-BELL lecture series continues this year, with a workshop on, why
observational learning just doesn’t cut it for blind children. We will
explore the importance of recognizing when and why observational learning
is considered the default, the alternatives that benefit all students,
especially blind students, the major barriers to this type of learning, and
techniques to be used in place of observational learning. This workshop is
presented by our NYS BELL Academy Coordinator, in conjunction with our NYPBC
division. All are welcome, but content will be most relevant to parents of
blind children and blindness professionals such as TVI, O and M, AT, and
other professionals serving blind students.
Mini BELL on Zoom
<https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/95618802892?pwd=TjRHWFVNVzF5UEtEaHhuekY0ZnhjUT09>
| Meeting ID: 956 1880 2892 | Passcode: 602779
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,95618802892#,,,,*602779#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/OneDrive/NFB%20Office/NFB%20Work/Conventions,%20Stat
e/2020%20Virtual%20state%20convention/tel+16465588656,,95618802892#,,,,*6027
79> US (New York)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - New York Association of Blind Students: Nina Marranca,
President
Please join the New York Association of Blind Students as we are excited to
host our division meeting Thursday October 21st from 7-9pm. We are looking
forward to hearing from a representative with the National Association of
Blind Students (NABS), our NFBNY 2021 scholarship finalists, and others. The
NYABS E-Board will reflect on what we have accomplished over this past year
and discuss plans for the upcoming future. Last, but not least, we will also
be holding our 2022elections.
NYABS on Zoom
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84255963096?pwd=RlRrMTRNQk1UY3NCMHZRcHl1cHFOZz09>
Meeting ID: 842 5596 3096 | Passcode: 966279
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US (New York)
8:00 pm - Diabetics Group: Mindy Jacobsen, Moderator
Are you a diabetic or the friend or loved one of someone who is? Come and
join us as we welcome members of the Diabetic Action Network who will answer
questions about our good health and of course, good food!
Diabetics Meeting on Zoom
<https://zoom.us/j/5288506207?pwd=SWZDRTdtMU0wUUFGT2l0c05WQjJMUT09> |
Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
One-Tap Dial: +16468769923,,5288506207# <tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> (New
York)
Friday, October 22, 2020
9:00 am - New York State Commission for the Blind Town Hall Meeting:
Julie Hovey, Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Peter Herrig, Regional Coordinator
Julie Venneman, Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Lauren Corp, Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
NYSCB Town Hall on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
+16468769923,,5288506207#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/Desktop/tel%20+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York)
Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Board of Director’s Meeting, Mike Robinson, President
Board of Directors Meeting on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap
Dial: +16468769923,,5288506207#
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/Desktop/tel%20+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York)
Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
2:00-4:00 pm - NEWSLINE Open House
<https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> NEWSLINE Open House on Zoom | One-Tap Dial:
<file:///C:/Users/buffn/Desktop/tel%20+16468769923,,5288506207>
+16468769923,,5288506207# (New York) Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
7:00 pm - Hospitality: Valeria Jacobs, Coordinator
Unwind with us after a day of convention programming. Spend your Friday
night with us at an informal gathering of members. We will chat and get to
know one another. Some activities include facilitated conversations through
ice breakers, story telling for those who feel courageous, playing word
games, and more. This Zoom meeting will end when you’re ready for bed. So,
bring your favorite drink or snack and come kickoff the 2020 NFB of New York
virtual convention with us.
Hospitality on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
+16468769923,,5288506207# <tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York)
Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
Saturday, October 23, 2020
Morning General Session
General Session on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
+16468769923,,5288506207# <tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York) Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
9:00 am: Call to Order
9:05 am: Welcome, Invocation, NFB Pledge
9:10 am: Zoom Logistics
9:15 am: Introduction of the Scholarship Class,
Cayte Mendez, Scholarship Chair and NFB of NYS 2nd Vice President
9:35 am: Presidential Report, Mike Robinson,
President. National Federation of the Blind of New York State
10:00 am: National Report, Pam Allen, National
Vice-President
10:25 am: NYSCB, Nathaniel Beyer, Assistant
Commissioner
10:45 am: Constitutional amendment and discussions
11:35 am: Living Instinctively: Finding My Way
Back: Regina Mitchell, Nevada
12:00 pm: Adjournment
Afternoon General Session
General Session on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
+16468769923,,5288506207# <tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York) Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
1:00 pm:
Call to Order
1:05 pm:
Rejuvenating the Centers: What’s happening at the Louisiana Center for the
Blind: Pam Allen, Director
1:20 pm:
NFB-NEWSLINE – What’s new on Newsline? Luis Mendez, NYS NEWSLINE Director
1:35 pm: “Straight off the Canvas”: Anthony
Saldana, Director
1:55 pm: Your role in emergency planning and
preparedness: New York Style; David Whalen, Project Director, Niagara
University Disability Awareness Training
2:10 pm: Update on SSI and SSDI: John G. Paré,
Jr., Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy
2:25 pm: All things legislation – We’re getting
it done:
Ray Wayne, NFB, Brooklyn
Arthur Jacobs, New York City Chapter
Justin Young, NFB of NYS Treasurer
John G. Paré, Jr., Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy
2:50 pm: Update on Libraries: Shawn Lemieux,
Associate Librarian / Director, Talking Book and Braille Library, Cultural
and Education Center
3:05 pm: Bridges/AVI: Carlos Martinez, LMSW, CEO/Executive
Director
3:25 pm:
Diversity and Inclusion: What is it and why is it so important? Shawn
Callaway, President, President, NFB, District of Colombia
3:40 pm:
Why Can’t we be friends: Karen Blachowicz, President, American Council of
the Blind
3:55 pm:
Arrangements and Announcements
4:00 pm:
Adjournment
4:15 – 5:15 pm An Informal Discussion About NFB
Mike Robinson, President, NFB of NYS
Pam Allen, NFB National Vice-President
Get your questions answered, find a local chapter, and discuss the day’s
sessions. Open to all.
About NFB on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
+16468769923,,5288506207# <Tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York) Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
5:15 pm - Resolutions Committee
<https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> Resolutions on Zoom | One-Tap Dial:
<tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> +16468769923,,5288506207# (New York) Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
7:00 pm - Hospitality: Valeria Jacobs, Coordinator
Unwind with us after a day of convention programming. Spend your evening
with us at an informal gathering of members. We will chat and get to know
one another. Some activities include facilitated conversations through ice
breakers, story telling for those who feel courageous, playing word games,
and more. This Zoom meeting will end when you’re ready for bed. So, bring
your favorite drink or snack and come kickoff the 2020 NFB of New York
virtual convention with us.
<https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> Hospitality on Zoom | One-Tap Dial:
<tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> +16468769923,,5288506207# (New York) Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
Sunday, October 24, 2020
9:00 am: Business Meeting. All are welcome.
Business Meeting on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
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ID: 528 850 6207
Resolutions
Constitution Amendments
Elections
Chapter and Division Reports
Supporting the Affiliate
Planning for the Year Ahead
2:00 pm - Banquet
Banquet on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
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Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
Valeria Jacobs, Mistress of Ceremonies
Keynote Address, Pam Allen, NFB National Vice President,
Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind, President, NFB of
Louisiana
Scholarship Presentations, Cayte Mendez
Door Prizes
Drawings
Special Presentations
7:00 pm - Hospitality: Valeria Jacobs, Coordinator
Unwind with us after a day of convention programming. Spend your evening
with us at an informal gathering of members. We will chat and get to know
one another. Some activities include facilitated conversations through ice
breakers, story telling for those who feel courageous, playing word games,
and more. This Zoom meeting will end when you’re ready for bed. So, bring
your favorite drink or snack and come kickoff the 2020 NFB of New York
virtual convention with us.
Hospitality on Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/5288506207> | One-Tap Dial:
+16468769923,,5288506207# <tel:+16468769923,,5288506207> (New York)
Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
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