[NFB-Maryland] Maryland Parents of Blind Children Seminar Information and Agenda

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National Federation of the Blind of Maryland State Convention

November 8-10, 2019

Maryland Parents of Blind Children

Welcome Maryland Parents and Families of Blind Children!  Thank you for
joining us this weekend!  It is our hope that the time spent here will serve
to better Empower Parents to Empower Their Children.  Please do not hesitate
to ask questions, network with other families, and have fun!

Preregistration and On-Site Registration for General Convention

.         Please be sure to visit the Registration table, located in the
Promenade Foyer (outside of the International Ballroom) to pick up your
convention registration materials, name badge, and banquet tickets.

.         Registration Activities are available:

o   Friday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm

o   Saturday from 8:00 - 8:25 and 12 - 12:15 pm

o   Sunday from 8:30 - 8:50 am

Fun With Friends Convention Child Care Activities

.         All Childcare (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take
place in the Pratt Room on the Lower Level

.         Hours:

o   Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

o   Saturday, 8:15 am - 5:15 pm

o   Saturday Night for Children of those attending the Banquet, 6:30 pm -
10:00 pm or until conclusion of the banquet (whichever is earlier)

Cane Walks

.         Cane Walks with individualized cane travel instruction by an NOMC
(travel teacher) will be available throughout the weekend. 

.         To reserve a slot for your child and/or yourself please contact
Melissa Riccobono by texting or calling 443-803-0266, or by emailing
MelissaARiccobono at gmail.com <mailto:MelissaARiccobono at gmail.com> 

.         Cane Walks are first come, first serve, so please get your
reservations in as soon as possible.

Exhibit Hall

.         The Exhibit Hall is located in the International Ballroom E and
the Promenade Foyer.  It will operate on Friday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Friday, November 8, 2019

**Fun With Friends Childcare available in the Pratt Room, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

**Teen/Tween Activities held in the Hopkins Room, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

8:00 - 8:45          Registration
Hallway outside Carroll room

9:00 - 9:45          Introductions and Convention 101
Carroll Room

Melissa Riccobono, President MD Parents of Blind Children

10:00 - 11:45     Keynote Session - Empowering Parents to Empower Their
Children                Carroll Room

Jackie Anderson, Teacher of Blind Students and Consultant

12:00 - 1:15        Box Lunch
Carroll Room

Please, take time to visit the Exhibit Hall during your lunch break.

(International Ballroom E and the Promenade Foyer)

1:30 - 2:15          Independent Living and Daily Life Skills
Carroll Room

Mary Jo Hartle, Teacher of Blind Students

2:30 - 3:15          Orientation and Mobility Philosophies and Approaches
Carroll Room

Maurice Peret, Career Mentoring Coordination, NFB

3:30 - 4:15          Career Goals and Mentoring Programs
Carroll Room

Panel led by Maurice Peret

4:30 - 5:15          Movement and Social Interactions
Carroll Room

Carla McQuillan, Montessori Educator and Administrator

5:30 - 7:00          Parent and Families Networking Dinner
Carroll Room

                                Pizza Party

6:30 - 8:00          Bell Academy Reunion
Peale Room

8:30 - 11:30        NFB Family Games Night
International Ballroom DF

Saturday, November 9, 2019

**Fun With Friends Childcare available in the Pratt Room, 8:00 am - 5:15 pm

**Teen/Tween Activities held in the Hopkins Rooms, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

7:00 - 8:15          IEP Workshop and Continental Breakfast
Carroll Room

                                Conchita Hernandez, Low Incidence
Specialist, MSDE/MSB

8:30 - 12:00        General Session
International Ballroom ABC

                                Please see General Session Agenda for
specifics

12:00 - 1:45        Parents' Luncheon
Carroll Room

                                Sponsored by Brown, Goldstein, & Levy

Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division

2:00 - 5:00          General Session Resumes
International Ballroom ABC

                                Please see General Session Agenda for
specifics

6:00                        Reception and Cash Bar
Promenade Foyer

6:30 - 10:00        Fun With Friends Childcare
Pratt Room

                                Childcare available for children of those
attending the banquet.

                                Please pickup children within 15 minutes of
close of banquet.

7:00 - 10:00        53rd Annual Convention Banquet
International Ballroom ABCDF

Sunday November 10, 2019

7:30 - 8:30          Maryland Parents of Blind Children Board Meeting
Carroll Room

8:30 - 9:00          NFB BELL Academy Participants Final Rehearsal
Poe Room

9:00 - 12:00        General Session
International Ballroom ABC

                                Please see General Session Agenda for
specifics

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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.

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