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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">At the CCVIP 2014 Conference on April 11, 2014</font><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">Good morning all my NFB Family.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">I was asked back in December, if I would like to be part of one of the workshops for this years CCVIP Conference at Baruch College. The registration is now opened and limited to the amount of people that can attend, only 200 registrants and then the registration closes.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">I am hoping that some of my NFB family would attend this event to show support and learn more as well.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">Here is all the information. Plus how to register for the event.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">Thank you my NFB Family.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">Cheryl Echevarria, Vice President</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">NFB of Greater Long Island</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">631-236-5138</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">cherylandmaxx@hotmail.com</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">Here is the information.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">CONFERENCE REGISTRATION</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">April 11, 2014</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">What: “Your Future is Now”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">7th Annual Conference on Employment and Visual Impairment: Policy & Practice</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">*Keynote: Deborah Dagit, Recently Retired Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Merck; President, Deb Dagit Diversity LLC</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Where: Baruch College Conference Center, New York City</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">55 Lexington Avenue on 25th Street, 14th floor</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Time: Check in starts at 8:30am</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Conference presentations from 9:30am to 4:15pm</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Registration:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">· Online: http://www.baruch.edu/ccvip</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">· By phone: Call Blindline toll free number: 888-625-1616</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"> Attendants are available to answer your call Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-3pm</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Cost: Free admission including lunch & refreshments</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Sponsored by: Computer Center for Visually Impaired People, Baruch College; School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates; New York State Commission for the Blind; and Hidden City Café</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Workshops being offered:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">2014 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Morning Workshops from 10:40am – 11:40am (Pick One)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Policy and Practice: “Health and the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in NY State”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audiences: General – New Yorkers</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Affordable Care is working in New York! This workshop will separate the myths from the realities for New Yorkers of the Affordable Care Act. How it applies to individuals and businesses will be addressed. The Honorable Richard Gottfried, Chair of the Health Committee in the NY State Assembly, will be presenting.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Employment: “Business Case for Hiring and Retaining People with Vision Loss”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audiences: Job Seekers, Employers, HR Professionals, Placement Counselors</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Employers will present the business advantage for recruiting, hiring, and training people with vision loss and other disabilities. In addition they will share with us what they look for in selecting a person and how they integrate that person into their business team. This is an opportunity to hear about the hiring process from the employer's perspective.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Arts, Leisure, & Travel: “Accessible Art in NY”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: General</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Learn what is happening at museums in New York to make art accessible to people with vision loss and programs for those who would like to paint, draw, and sculpt.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Technology: “JAWS 15 & Windows 8 Tablet”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: General</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">In this session, we will look at the introduction of hand gesture support on Windows based tablets using JAWS 15. How well does it work? What you can and cannot expect to do.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Services: “Low Vision Evaluations at SUNY University Eye Center”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: General</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Learn about what makes a low vision evaluation different from a regular eye examination. Find out how visual needs are discussed, how vision is assessed, what extra evaluative techniques are used, and how devices and services are recommended.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Vendor Exhibit from 1:00pm – 2:30pm</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Audience: General</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Visit, get demos, and use assistive technology products.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Placement Counselors Workshop from 1:10pm –2:10pm</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: Placement Counselors Only</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Afternoon Workshops from 2:40pm – 3:40pm (Pick One)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Policy and Practice: “How to Get Around NY”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: General</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Members of the PASS Coalition will share their experiences in advocating for safe and accessible streets in New York City. Speakers will discuss the process of coalition building and our past successes and future goals.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Employment: “Employment Success Stories”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: Job Seekers, Employers, HR Professionals, Placement Counselors</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">This session will feature a panel comprised of blind or visually impaired employees and their placement specialists speaking about the process by which they developed an effective working partnership, the first 90 days on the job, challenges, working relations, and what made it work.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Arts, Leisure, & Travel: “Trains, Planes, Boats, and More: The Low Vision Traveler”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: General (I will be presenting at this workshop)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Learn what you need to think about and do when planning a trip for business or pleasure; what questions to ask yourself and others; where to get assistance; the importance of a travel plan; and some pitfalls to avoid.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Technology: “Project RAY: The World's First Smartphone with Advanced Mobile Technology for Intuitive Eye–free Operation”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: General</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">This affordable device features an array of communication, apps and services including calls, email, messaging, contact list, calendar, GPS, advanced WEB remote assistance, voice recorder, panic and emergency services, and more, all with one common touch-and-sound-only interface. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">With RAY, the blind and visually impaired enjoy greater independence, spontaneity and accessibility to services that we all take for granted in today's smartphone world.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Services: “Meet the Commission”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Target Audience: Job Seekers, Employers, HR Professionals, & Family Members</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Have you ever wondered if the Commission would be able to provide a specific service to you? In this session, we will have a panel of NYS Commission for the Blind professionals discuss what services the Commission provides for our community. Bring your questions to the people who can answer them directly.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">More Information: Call 646-312-1420 or email: ccvipconference@baruch.cuny.edu</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">**All participants including speakers, moderators, vendors, CCVIP Staff, CCVIP Board Members, and Planning Committee members must register.**</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Space is Limited!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">This is the Only Registration Notice!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Register Now!!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 21px;">Thank you!</span></div><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></div></font><br><br><div>Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State</div><div>Offering the Best in Meaningful Travel Experiences for Everyone!</div><div>Cheryl Echevarria, Owner</div><div><a href="http://www.echevarriatravel.com" target="_blank">www.echevarriatravel.com</a></div><div>631-456-5394</div><div><a href="mailto:reservations@echevarriatravel.com">reservations@echevarriatravel.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sign up for our e-newsletter by e-mailing us you first and last name, and e-mail address to reservations@echevarriatravel.com, let us know if you want just text or pictures in your e-mail.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Echevarria Travel has partnered with Braille Smith. </span><a href="http://www.braillesmith.com" target="_blank" style="font-size:12pt;">www.braillesmith.com</a><span style="font-size:12pt;"> for all her braille needs. 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