[NFB-Conventions] South Dakota convention
David Andrews
dandrews920 at comcast.net
Wed Apr 14 05:14:04 UTC 2021
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>Hi to all: We are having our state convention
>April 24. It is a shorter one as we held ours in
>october but we are having one April 24th to get
>us back on track. Here is the agenda and zoom
>link. Feel free to register on our NFBSD.org website.
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>We would like to thank you for your patience as
>we took extra time to sort out the details to
>make this convention run as smoothly as
>possible. Attached is the final agenda along
>with the zoom information. The convention is at no cost to you.
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>Please keep in mind upon joining convention via
>Zoom, you will be placed on mute. If you wish to
>speak and are not on the agenda, you may raise
>your hand. A host will get to you as soon as
>possible, do not unmute yourself until you are
>prompted to do so. If you are on the agenda the
>host will unmute you as we approach your presentation.
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>We would like to begin all sessions on time, so
>please join in at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.
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>ZOOM Conference Basics:Â The following tips
>will help you get the most from ZOOM Conference.
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>Telephone:
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â To mute or unmute your audio,
>press *6. NOTE: During convention, all persons
>will be muted by default. You must raise your
>hand to request the ability to speak.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â If your name is mentioned as a
>winner of a door prize, you must raise your hand to claim your prize.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â To raise your hand to ask a
>question, or claim your door prize, press *9.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Always allow the host to lower your hand.
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>Windows Desktop or Laptop Computer:
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Mute your microphone by pressing
>Alt+A or press spacebar on the mute audio button.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â To unmute, press Alt+A again or
>press the spacebar on the unmute button.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â To raise your hand, press Alt+Y.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Always allow the host to lower your hand.
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>iPhone or iPad:
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Tap on the settings button and
>look through the options to improve your experience.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â There are two buttons, meetings
>and general. Meetings has settings you should review.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Auto connect to audio allows you
>to select connect to internet audio. This gets
>rid of the prompt before you connect to a
>meeting and ensures you get the best sound quality.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Always mute my microphone when
>joining a meeting ensures you are never
>accidentally heard until you want to speak.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Then just double tap the unmute
>audio button when you have something to contribute.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Always turn off my video ensures
>you never unintentionally show yourself or your
>environment when you did not mean to.
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>Important:Â To prevent the annoyance of
>VoiceOver always speaking the names of
>participants as they join and leave, turn off Show name when participants join.
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>When connecting, you will get a prompt saying,
>"to hear others, please join audio."
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>Select the "call using internet audio" option or
>go into settings and select internet audio to
>always be automatically connected.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Find and double tap the mute my
>audio button until you want to be heard. Or go
>into settings and choose to always mute audio upon entry.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â To raise your hand, tap on the
>more button on the far right, then double tap
>the button to raise your hand. This will exit
>you to the main screen. Allow the host to lower your hand.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â To know who is currently speaking,
>swipe to the far left. It will say, displaying person's name avatar.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â You may want to use the earbuds that came with your iPhone.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Again, always make sure your
>microphone is muted when you are not speaking to
>prevent creating noise or people hearing you
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>Code of Conduct
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>We welcome all attendees to our convention and
>embrace diversity, inclusion, and mutual
>respect. Although we are meeting via Zoom, these
>items are still relevant. To that end, please
>keep the following expectations in mind when you join us:
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>The National Federation of the Blind provides
>support to members and advocates for our rights
>to live the lives we want through advocacy,
>public awareness, and mentoring. As a member or
>guest at our convention, you not only represent
>yourself but also our organization. We want you
>to enjoy your time with us, make new friends and
>renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage
>members to socialize and have fun, the
>convention also provides an important
>opportunity to come together to continue the
>work of our organization, to learn about the
>important initiatives that we are involved with
>on a local and national level, and to plan our work for the future.
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>Please remember these guidelines:
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>1. Welcome new attendees: Although you will
>enjoy time with your friends, please reach out
>to those who have never joined us before and
>help them to be comfortable. We welcome people
>from all walks of life and with diverse needs and experiences.
>2. Attend and participate in sessions.
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>3. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated
>under any circumstance, your behavior could
>possibly make anyone uncomfortable, even if you
>would not be upset by it yourself, do not do or
>say anything that could be considered inappropriate by anyone.
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>Zoom Meeting Etiquette:
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Stay on mute if you are not speaking to the group.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Raise your hand if you wish to
>talk, wait for an indication from host before beginning.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â If on video, please do not eat or
>move about in any way that could be a distraction to others watching.
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>-Â Â Â Â Â Â Stay focused and enjoy.
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>We will only be using one Zoom room throughout
>the convention. The Zoom information is the same
>to get into all the sessions. Â
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>NFB PLEDGE
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>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts
>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.
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>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CONVENTION
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>SATURDAY, April 24, 2021
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>ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE
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>SHARING, CARING AND GROWING
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>Mike Klimisch, President
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>CONVENTION AGENDA (all times in Central time)
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>9 a.m. CST Open mic and coffee time for introductions
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>10 a.m. Start time
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>10:05 a.m. Welcome, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance: Reverend Jill Kundtz
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>10:20-10:50 a.m. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE
>BLIND, Updates at the national level: National
>Rep Kevan Worley, Denver, Colorado
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>10:50-10:55 a.m. Break/door prize
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>10:55-11:05 a.m. Driverâs Education of South
>Dakota for high school students: Christopher Grant
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>11:05-11:15 Updates from South Dakota Services
>to the Blind and Visually Impaired: Gaye Mattke,
>South Dakota Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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>11:15-11:20 a.m. Break/door prizes
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>11:20-11:35 Dakotalink (Pat Czerny)
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>11:35-11:40 Break/door prizes
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>11:40-11:50 a.m. Updates of South Dakota
>Rehabilitation Center for the Blind: Dawn Becker.
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>11:50-1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own or hearing
>about 24-sleep sleep-wake disorder by Jennifer Lyman of Vanda
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>12:00-12:30 Presentation by Vanda on 24-hour
>sleep-wake disorder for those interested, otherwise lunch on your own.
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>1:00-1:20 p.m. Survivors Task Force
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>1:20-1:35 p.m. Introduction of Principal and
>Superintendent Dan Trefz from the South Dakota
>School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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>1:35-1:40 p.m. Break/door prize
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>1:40-1:55 p.m. How I teach cane travel. Doug Boone
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>1:55-2 p.m. Break/door prize
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>2-2:15 p.m. Tips on Gardening for the Blind: David Rebocho
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>2:15-2:20 p.m. Break/door prize
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>2:20-2:40 p.m. Blind Parenting Resources and
>Using Tech As A Parent and Where to Access That Information: Ozy Howe.
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>2:40-2:45 p.m. Break/door prize
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>2:45-3 p.m. The Importance of Transitioning and Self-Advocacy: Treva Olivero.
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>3:00 Break/door prize
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>3:30 p.m. Annual business meeting
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>4:30 p.m. Keynote address/Banquet speech: National Rep Kevan Worley
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>5:30 p.m. Raffle of NFB of South Dakota drawings for 3 prizes
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>(Drawings will be done by Beth for door prizes
>and Julaine for raffle drawings.)
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>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH DAKOTA BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
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>SATURDAY, April 24, 2021
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>ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE VIA ZOOM
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>CALL TO ORDER
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>SECRETARY REPORT:Â Beth Albury-Konechne
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>TREASURER REPORT:Â Julaine Rollman
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>PRESIDENTIAL REPORT:Â Mike Klimisch
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>WASHINGTON SEMINAR:Â Mike Klimisch/Max Blaschke
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>CHAPTER REPORTS:
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>Falls Chapter - James Konechne
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>Ponderosa Chapter - Pam or Julaine
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>Treasury, fund raising, Kenneth Rollman
>Scholarship, convention next April 2022, and other matters
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>ELECTIONS:
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>James Konechne and Pam Fisher (nominating committee)
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>1st Vice President James Konechne, term ends 2023
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>Secretary Nadia Arment, term ends 2023
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>Board position 1-year Cheri Knispel, term ends 2022
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>Board position 2-year Jackie Klimisch, term ends 2023
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>National convention
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>Money to national funds
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>Tenbrook fund
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>Jernigan fund
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>White Cane fund
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>SUN fund
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>National convention delegate and alternate delegate
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>Convention 2022 in Rapid City in person
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>Adjourn
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>ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
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>Kevan Worley, a leader in the National
>Federation of the Blind for almost 4 decades.
>Kevan was the long-time President of the
>National Association of Blind Merchants. His
>company, Worley Enterprises, manages food
>service, janitorial contracts, and consulting
>contracts in 4 states. He also manages Project
>Literacy for the NFB of Colorado. He has a wife
>of 25 years and 2 grown children, one of whom is
>blind. Kevan enjoys hiking with his guide dog Onyx.
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>Gaye Mattke has worked for Service to the Blind
>and Visually Impaired since 1990 and has been
>director since 2001. She has served on a
>variety of boards and councils addressing
>services for South Dakotanâs with
>disabilities. Sheâs a member of the Council
>of State Administrators of Vocational
>Rehabilitation, the National Council of State
>Agencies for the Blind, and South Dakota Rehab.
>Action. When sheâs not working, she enjoys
>spending time with family and spoiling her grandchildren.Â
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>Christopher Grant has been the SD Driver
>Education Coordinator since 2016. The position
>was created by the SD Department of Public
>Safety, Office of Highway Safety, to provide
>oversight, assistance, and support to Driver
>Education Instructors across the state as they
>engage in this important life-skill education service for our youth.
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>Dawn Backer is the Manager of the South Dakota
>Rehabilitation Center for the Blind (SDRC) in
>Sioux Falls. Dawn began working for SD Service
>to the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1985 as a
>Rehabilitation Teacher; shortly after she became
>the staff low vision therapist and was then
>appointed SDRC Manager in 2005. Dawn currently
>is involved with the Business Resource Network
>and participates on the ADA Celebration
>committee and the National Disability Employment
>Awareness Month committee. Dawn graduated from
>South Dakota State University receiving a
>Bachelorâs degree in Family and Consumer
>Science, as well as, Salus University, for low vision therapy.
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>Dan Trefz is the current Superintendent of the
>South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually
>Impaired. He has served as an administrator,
>teacher, and coach in the K-12 public school
>setting for over 20 years. Superintendent Trefz
>received his undergraduate degree from South
>Dakota State University and then earned a
>teaching certificate and Masterâs degree, in
>School Administration, from Northern State
>University. Mr. Trefzâs specialist degree is
>from the University of Sioux
>Falls. Superintendent Trefzâ s wife, Nicole,
>and his daughter Evelyn and son Cade are
>enjoying being a part of the Aberdeen School
>District and the Aberdeen community.
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>The South Dakota School for the Blind and
>Visually Impaired is part of the South Dakota
>Board of Regentsâ system and offers a full
>academic program as well as outreach
>programing.  The school also operates on
>campus summer programs for students in K-12
>public schools. It has been in operation for over 120 years.Â
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>Douglas C Boone:Â Strategic ADA Solutions,
>LLC. Objective: To bring innovative
>leadership, team building, strategic planning,
>community outreach and technical expertise in
>working with businesses and communities to
>facilitate compliance with the Americans with
>Disabilities Act, in a cost effective manner. To
>assist employers in locating high quality blind
>and disabled employees to contribute to their
>organizational success. Vice President, January
>2020 until present. Doug has worked in the
>field of blindness in Oklahoma, New Mexico,
>Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Oregon.
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>Treva Olivero currently works as a
>Paraprofessional for Lincoln Parish Schools, and
>she contracts with other school districts as an
>Assistive Technology Instructor. She has her
>Master of Education from Louisiana Tech
>University. She has certifications in teaching
>blind students, elementary education, teaching
>students with mild disabilities, and Unified English Braille.
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>David Rebocho is the creator of the Facebook
>group Blind Family Gardening: from Dirt to
>Table. While the 41-year-old father has retired
>from paramedic firefighting and Independent
>Living Skills teaching, he has cultivated his
>passion for growth in another way - gardening.
>In high school and college he ran cross country
>and track and field. Being the only blind person
>in his family and his town while growing up, it
>took him until 2015 while attending the
>Louisiana Center for the Blind for him to truly
>be comfortable with his blindness. Like his
>gardens, his life continues to flourish as the journey continues.
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>Ozy Howe will talk about his parenting
>experience, using both high and low tech methods
>to accessibly teach, entertain, and over all
>parent his two sighted children. Having been
>blind for just under 25 years, Ozy makes
>extensive use of electronic technology and more
>tangible adaptive techniques in his everyday
>life, but no where more importantly than during
>play and learning time with his 6-year-old
>daughter and soon to be 4-year-old son.
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>choose and then put in the meeting ID when
>prompted. You do not need a smart phone to
>partake in our convention. You can also enjoy
>Zoom on your iPad, iPhone, android phone, Amazon Kindle tablet, or computer.
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>If you are joining by computer, to mute/unmute
>is Alt A and to raise your hand is Alt Y.
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>Also if you would like to be a part of our
>convention, please register at our website which
>is <http://nfbsd.org>nfbsd.org. Pam is hosting
>the meeting so let her know your phone number in
>case she has to call you in to the zoom link so
>she knows who you are by emailing her with your
>name, address, email address and phone number.
>Pamâs email is <mailto:wammyj at gmail.com>wammyj at gmail.com before October 20.
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>We would like to thank our sponsor Vanda and we
>would like to recognize Dakotalink for being
>part of our convention. We would like to thank
>Vanda and Dakotalink for their support of the
>National Federation of the Blind of South Dakota.
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>We also thank all of our participants for being
>part of our convention and your past support of
>the NFB of South Dakota and hope to see you in
>person next year in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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>Michael (Mike) J. Klimisch, President
>National Federation of the Blind of South Dakota
>708 E 20 Street
>Sioux Falls, SDÂ 57105
>(605)339-9207
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