[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.  Driver’s 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 Dakotan’s with 
>disabilities.  She’s 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 she’s 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 
>Bachelor’s 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 Master’s degree, in 
>School Administration, from Northern State 
>University.  Mr. Trefz’s specialist degree is 
>from the University of Sioux 
>Falls.  Superintendent Trefz’ 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 Regents’ 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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>above to join us. Dial whatever number you 
>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. 
>Pam’s 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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