NFBF 2010 State Convention NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA AGENDA FOR 2010 CONVENTION May 28 ýÿ 31, 2010International Palms Resort and Conference Center 6515 International DriveOrlando, Florida 32819 National Federation of the Blind of FloridaOfficers and Board of Directors: President Dan HicksFirst Vice President Dwight SayerSecond Vice President Joe Minichiello Secretary Sherri Brun Treasurer Gloria Mills HicksBoard Members Kathy DavisElizabeth (Betty) McNallyGina Minichiello Sherrill OýÿBrien Door Prizes will be awarded at all general sessions and at the banquet. (You must be registered for the Convention to win Door Prizes and to qualify for the hotelýÿs special Convention Rates!) Please turn in auction items and door prizes at the NFBF Information Desk on the Convention Area Foyer. You must be present in the session ýÿ or on approved NFBF Business ýÿ to receive a door prize, if your name is drawn. Please Note: This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice. Exhibit Hall Sanibel Room Joe Minichiello & Joe King, Coordinators Hours of operation: Friday, May 28: 6:00 to 10:00 PMSaturday, May 29: 12 Noon to 6:00 PMSunday, May 30 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM Childcare ýÿ ýÿKids Conventionýÿ Pelican Room, Lenora Marten, CoordinatorPre-Registration Required! Hours of operation: Saturday, May 29, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMSaturday, May 29, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday, May 30, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PMSunday, May 30, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PMMonday, May 31, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM Schedule of Convention Events Friday May 28 4:30 ýÿ6:30 PM NFBF Convention Registration for those who have pre-registered only ýÿ Convention Area Foyer ýÿ NFBF Treasurer Gloria Mills Hicks, Events Committee Chairperson (You must be registered for the Convention to win Door Prizes and to qualify for the hotelýÿs special Convention Rates!) 6:00 ýÿ 10:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open ýÿ Sanibel Room 7:00 ýÿ 9:00 PM Family Connection: Meet and Greet NFBF Parents and Kids ýÿ Pelican Room ýÿ Florida Organization of Parents of Blind Children President Lenora Marten, Coordinator 7:30 PM NFBF Board Meeting ýÿ Citrus A Room ýÿ NFBF President Dan Hicks, Presiding, 9:00 PM NFBF Resolutions Committee Meeting ýÿ Citrus A Room ýÿ NFBF Second Vice President Joe Minichiello, 2010 Resolutions Committee Chairperson Saturday May 29 8:00 ýÿ 8:55 AM NFBF / FOPBC Convention Registration Convention Area Foyer ýÿ NFBF Treasurer Gloria Mills Hicks, Events Committee Chairperson (You must be registered for the Convention to win Door Prizes and to qualify for the hotelýÿs special Convention Rates!) 9:00 AM ýÿ 12:00 Noon: Saturday Morning General Session ýÿ Florida Ballroom 9:00 Call To Order ýÿ NFBF President Dan Hicks9:01 Invocation ýÿ 9:03 Pledge of Allegiance and NFB Pledge ýÿ Greater Orlando Chapter President Dwight Sayer9:05 Welcome to Orlando and Opening Ceremonies ýÿ Dwight Sayer, President, Greater Orlando Chapter 9:10 Official Greeting and Presentation of Proclamation ýÿ Commissioner Mildred Fernandez, Orange County Commission 9:20 President's Report ýÿ Dan Hicks, President, NFBF9:35 Treasurerýÿs Report ýÿ Gloria Hicks, NFBF Treasurer & Chairperson of the NFBF Events Committee9:45 Report from Our National Office ýÿ NFB President Dr. Marc Maurer, NFB National Representative 10:05 Community Relations: What Does it Mean? ýÿ Ms. Patricia Maurer 10:10 Special Guest Address ýÿ Talking Book Reader Madelyn Buzzard, American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY 10:35 Parents Division Report ýÿ Florida Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division President Lenora Marten 10:45 "IEP Conflict Resolution" ýÿ Anna Brynild, Central Florida Parent Center & Doreen Franklin, Vice-President FOPBC 10:55 "Functional Assessment of Blind Children" ýÿ sDr. Bill Cavitt, professor of Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program at Troy University11:00 ýÿEconomic Impact for Local Community Rehabilitation Providers ýÿ ýÿ Lee Nasehi, CEO / President, Lighthouse Central Florida11:15 PAC Plan Committee Report ýÿ NFBF Board Member Gina Minichiello, NFBF PAC Plan Chairperson11:30 Spotlight on Adaptive Technology ýÿ Exhibitorýÿs Showcase 2010! 11:55 Announcements12:00 Noon Adjourn 12:00 Noon ýÿ 1:00 PM Lunch Break 12:00 Noon ýÿ 1:50 PM NFBF Convention Registration ýÿ Convention Area Foyer ýÿ NFBF Treasurer Gloria Mills Hicks, Events Committee Chairperson (You must be registered for the Convention to win Door Prizes and to qualify for the hotelýÿs special Convention Rates!) 12:00 Noon ýÿ 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open ýÿ Sanibel Room 1:00 PM ýÿ 3:00 PM Parents Seminar - IEP: Conflict Resolution Workshop Get a good education plan in place and learn steps and strategies for resolving conflicts. This workshop focuses on how to resolve conflicts between parents and professionals so that your child can benefit and make the most progress. Learn the process of filing a complaint if issues cannot be worked out. Presented by: Anna Brynild, Central Florida Parent Center with special remarks Doreen Franklin, Vice-President FOPBC 1:00PM - 3:00PM Parents Seminar ýÿ Functional Assessment WorkshopThis workshop will explore what a Functional Assessment is and how it relates to your child. Learn the concept of Functional Assessment of a blind or visually impaired child using the Oregon Project and Vineland II. Presented by: Dr. Bill Cavitt, professor of Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program at Troy University with a Doctors Degree in Educational Psychology and Post Doctor's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He has a blind grandson, Cavitt Izon Breeze, who lives in Panama City Beach and has written four books on blindness. 1:00 ýÿ 5:50 PM: Saturday General Interest Seminars: 1:00 ýÿ 2:50 PMEmergency Preparedness & Crime Prevention: ýÿ Orange County Emergency Preparedness Office and Orlando Police Department ýÿ Greater Orlando Chapter President Dwight Sayer, , Facilitator ýÿ Citrus A Room 1:00 PM ýÿ 2:55 PM Humanware Workshop on Accessible Reading Devices ýÿ Humanware Corporation ýÿ Citrus A Room 3:00PM ýÿ 4:50PMýÿTechnology and Social Networkingýÿ ýÿ Jim Ellsworth, Senior Technician, Freedom Scientific ýÿ Citrus A Room 3:00 PM ýÿ 4:55 PMFlorida Association of Guide Dog Users (FLAGDU) Meeting ýÿ Florida Association of Guide Dog Users President Sherrill OýÿBrien, Facilitator ýÿ ýÿ Citrus C Room 3:00PM ýÿ 4:15PM ýÿ FOPBC Business Meeting ýÿ Presidents Report ýÿ Lenora Marten, President FOPBC, Greater Jacksonville Chapter Secretary, Vice-Chairperson PAC/FSDB. Treasurerýÿs Report ýÿ Larry Marten, Treasurer FOPBC, Greater Jacksonville Chapter board member, NFBF events committee member. Fundraising Report ýÿ Tracie Inman, Secretary FOPBC, Greater Jacksonville Chapter board member. Legislative Report ýÿ Anastasia Campbell ýÿ Legislative Board Member FOPBC. Elections and door prizes!!! 5:15 ýÿ 7:00 PM White Cane Walk for Parents and Kids ýÿ FOPBC President Lenora Marten, Coordinator ýÿ Everybody meet in the Citrus C Room. 5:00 ýÿ 7:00 PM Dinner ýÿ On Your Own 7:30 ýÿ 11:00 PM NFBF Rockinýÿ with the Oldies! 50s Sock Hop, and Auction, with cash Bar ýÿ Florida Ballroom ýÿ Greater Orlando Chapter President Dwight Sayer, DJ Host and Auctioneer! Sunday, May 31 7:00 ýÿ 8:30AM Chapter Presidentsýÿ Breakfast (By Invitation, only Please) ýÿ Amelia Room ýÿ NFBF President Dan Hicks, Presiding 8:00 AM ýÿ 8:50 AM Registration (Final Opportunity!)ýÿ Convention Area Foyer ýÿ NFBF Treasurer Gloria Mills Hicks, Events Committee Chairperson (You must be Registered for the Convention to win Door Prizes and to qualify for the hotelýÿs special Convention Rates!) 9:00 ýÿ 11:30 AM: Sunday Morning General Session ýÿ Florida Ballroom 9:00 Call to Order ýÿ President Dan Hicks9:01 Invocation 9:05 Legislation Update ýÿ Betty McNally, NFBF Legislative Chairperson 9:20 Special Address ýÿ Rep. Kurt Kelly, Florida Legislature 9:40 NFB-Newslineýÿ Report ýÿ Sherri Brun, NFBF Newslineýÿ Chairperson 9:50 Division of Blind Services Report ýÿ Joyce Hildreth, Director, Florida Division of Blind Services 10:10 Florida Orientation and Adjustment Center for the Blind Update ýÿ Ed Hudson, Director10:15 Braille and Talking Book Library Report ýÿ Mike Gunde, Director , Florida Braille and Talking Book Library 10:35 "Win a Cruise of a Lifetime!" ýÿ NFBF Board Member Gina Minichiello, NFBF Fundraising Chairperson10:45 Voting Accessibility Update ýÿ Bill Cowles, Orange County Supervisor of Elections10:55 Voting Concerns Report ýÿ Tom Ryan, NFBF Voting Concerns Chairperson11:00 ýÿBlind Man and his Dog Survive 9/11 ýÿ the World Trade Center Experienceýÿ ýÿ Michael Hingson 11:15 Florida Association of Guide Dog Users Report ýÿ Sherrill OýÿBrien, President, FLAGDU11:25 Announcements 11:30 Adjournment 11:45 AM ýÿ 12:55: PM Student Luncheon ýÿ NFBF State Board Member Kathy Davis, Facilitator ýÿ Room TBA 11:45 AM ýÿ 12:55: Chapter sýÿ Working Lunch (Dutch Treat) ýÿ NFBF Treasurer Gloria Mills Hicks, Events Committee Chairperson ýÿ Hotel Restaurant 11:30 AM ýÿ 1:00 PM Lunch Break 12:00 Noon ýÿ 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open ýÿ Sanibel Room (Final Opportunity!) 1:00 ýÿ 5:50 PM: Sunday General Interest Seminars: 1:00 PM ýÿ 2:55 PM Tips and Tricks: Using the K-NFB Reader ýÿ Michael Hingson, President, Michael Hingson Group ýÿ Citrus C Room 1:00 PM ýÿ 2:55 PM Senior Concerns: NFBF Second Vice President Joe Minichiello, Senior Concerns Committee, Chairperson ýÿ Citrus C Room 1:00PM ýÿ 2:00PM Parents Seminar ýÿ Make Braille Books at Home Hands-On Workshop Learn how to make your own Braille and/or tactile books using your Brailler and craft supplies. Lenora Marten, President FOPBC and Anastasia Campbell, FOPBC board member, Coordinators. 2:00PM ýÿ 3:00PM ýÿ Parents Seminar ýÿ ýÿRealýÿ Chat with Michael Hingson and His Guide Dog ýÿRoselleýÿ ýÿ Michael provides a humorous look at common misconceptions about blindness and guide dog use. Prior to becoming the National Public Affairs Representative for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Michael was district sales manager for Quantum Data Protection Division of Irvine, CA overseeing a sales force and field operations. He has a masterýÿs degree in physics from the University of California at Irvine. He is a former member of the CA state Guide Dog Board, and is a member of the National Federation of the Blind. 3:00PM ýÿ 4:55 PMWhatýÿs New and Cool? Interesting Products for the Blind ýÿ Rita Princivalli, Admissions and Student Services Coordinator, Southeastern Guide Dog School, Facilitator ýÿ Citrus A & B Rooms 3:00 PM ýÿ 5:00PM ýÿ Parents Seminar ýÿ 15+ Make Time to Listenýÿ Take Time to Talk about Bullying Interactive Workshop for Families ýÿ Did you know research has found that remarkable things can happen if parents and caregivers spent at least 15 minutes of undivided time a day listening and talking with their children? One out of every three children are bullied and our blind community is not immune. Bullying happens in public schools, private schools blind schools and even blind groups. It can happen at any age ýÿ early childhood through adult. This interactive workshop focuses on bullying related to blindness while building on both the value children place on the advice they get from important adults in their lives and the benefits of those special 15 minutes each day. Lenora Marten, President FOPBC, Coordinator. 7:00 PM ýÿ 9:30 PM Convention Banquet ýÿ Florida Ballroom7:00 Call to Order and Remarks ýÿ NFBF President Dan Hicks7:05 Welcome and Introductions ýÿ NFBF First Vice President Dwight Sayer, Master of Ceremonies7:10 Invocation ýÿ Rev. Pat Hayes, Palm Beach Chapter President 7:15 Introduction of Head Tables ýÿ NFBF First Vice President Dwight Sayer, Master of Ceremonies 7:45 Remarks from Talking Book Reader Madelyn Buzzard8:00 Keynote Address ýÿ Dr. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind 8:40 Presentation of 2010 NFBF Scholarship Winners ýÿ NFBF Board Member Kathy Davis, NFBF 2010 Scholarship Committee Chairperson9:25 Special Presentations9:30 Adjournment Monday May 31 7:00 AM Nominating Committee Meeting ýÿ Jacksonville Chapter President Joe Minichiello, Chairperson ýÿ Room TBA 9:00 AM ýÿ 11:30 AM General Business Session ýÿ Florida Ballroom 9:00 Call to Order ýÿ NFBF President Dan Hicks9:05 Invocation9:10 Memorial Day Ceremony ýÿ NFBF First Vice President Dwight Sayer, Coordinator 9:25 Nominating Committee Report ýÿ Tampa Bay Chapter President Gloria Hicks, Nominating Committee Chairperson9:30 Elections ýÿ NFBF President Dan Hicks, Presiding 10:20 NFBF Resolutions Committee Report ýÿ NFBF Second Vice President Joe Minichiello, 2010 Resolutions Committee Chairperson10:35 Florida Association of Blind Students Report ýÿNewly Elected FABS President10:40 ýÿRace for Opportunityýÿ ýÿ Sherrill OýÿBrien, NFBF Imagination Chairperson 10:50 SUN Committee Report ýÿ NFBF Board Member Betty McNally, SUN Chairperson10:55 NFBF Senior Concerns Committee Report ýÿ Jacksonville Chapter President Joe Minichiello, Senior Concerns Coordinator11:05 Youth Slam Report ýÿ Carlos Montas, NFBF Youth Coordinator11:10 Law Symposium Report ýÿ Tara Tripathi11:15 Final Remarks ýÿ Dr. Marc Maurer, President National Federation of the Blind11:25 Announcements11:30 Adjournment This Agenda and all drafts thereof are subject to change at any time without notice!