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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 7, 2021 7:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFBF <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise@aol.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] National convention agenda 7/8/21<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div id=block-nfb-pagetitle><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span class=field><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Help line: 1-410-6599314 extension 2608</span></span><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span class=field><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Dial: +1 6468769923& enter meeting ID</span></span><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span class=field><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Thursday</span></span><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h1></div></div><div><div id=block-nfb-mainpagecontent><div><div><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:00 - 11:00 AM—APH: OUR HIGH-TECH BRAILLE JOURNEY CONTINUES<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95465515159" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>954 6551 5159</span></a><br>APH made several significant announcements about its Braille product portfolio in early 2020. What followed was an unforgettable year of Braille innovation in a year best forgotten. Join us and learn about our innovative journey, the year that was, and the year that is to come.<br>Greg Stilson, Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:00 - 11:00 AM—THE ART OF NSITE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93373627283" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>933 7362 7283</span></a><br>This session will provide insight into how discovery, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship become the catalysts to strengthening workforce opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired; and how mutualistic growth and replication can reduce unemployment.<br>Jonathan Lucus, NSITE<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:00 AM - 12:00 PM—NFB-NEWSLINE® SUPERHIGHWAY TO INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98783313084" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>987 8331 3084</span></a><br>Learn about a tool for information success, NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0. We will review new features, such as new article presentation, my queue, article sharing on social media, and KNFB Reader Basic. Share your ideas for new features and content with NFB-NEWSLINE staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:00 AM - 12:00 PM—COMMITTEE FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF BRAILLE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97043401206" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>970 4340 1206</span></a><br>The committee will discuss developments in the teaching and delivery of Braille, research priorities, Braille-related policy, strategies for bringing improvements where needed, and resources and activities across our organization. All are welcome!<br>Jennifer Dunnam, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:30 AM - 12:00 PM—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95579532854" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>955 7953 2854</span></a><br>The annual meeting of the NFB Employment Committee will address current initiatives, NFB member and job seeker needs, and future plans. Everyone is welcome!<br>Dick Davis, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>11:00 AM - 12:00 PM—APH’S QUEST FOR THE HOLY BRAILLE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91723728256" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>917 2372 8256</span></a><br>Join APH on the Quest for the Dynamic Tactile Device. This session will investigate the history behind the initiative, our goals, and how you can get involved. We will also explore the global efforts to update electronic book standards to support this revolutionary tool.<br>Greg Stilson, Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>11:00 AM - 12:00 PM—DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY INSIGHTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99981477825" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>999 8147 7825</span></a><br>Hear directly from top enforcement officials, including the acting assistant secretary for the Office of Civil Rights, on OCR’s digital accessibility work. Learn how OCR resolves hundreds of these investigations annually and how entities can comply with Section 504 and ADA Title II.<br>Suzanne Goldberg, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Mary Lou Mobley and Judith Risch, OCR National Digital Access Team<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>11:30 AM - 12:30 PM—ACCESSIBLE PHARMACY & BE MY EYES: MED MANAGEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93033920184" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>930 3392 0184</span></a><br>Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and Be My Eyes will discuss how they collaborate to support blind and low-vision patients with medication and diabetes management.<br>Andy Burstein, CEO, Accessible Pharmacy; and Will Butler, VP of Community, Be My Eyes<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>11:30 AM - 12:30 PM—TEXT2VOTE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97532582779" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>975 3258 2779</span></a><br>Everyone should be able to vote without any limitations, period! Our cutting-edge, patented solution will enable blind and low-vision voters to vote the same as everyone else. Please join us to hear more about the future of elections, right on your smartphone.<br>Lee Durham, CEO, Global Mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>12:00 - 1:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>president@nopbc.org</span></a> for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 3:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION<br>PROFESSIONALS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95601705562" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>956 0170 5562</span></a><br>Topics will include mentoring, transitioning from virtual to in-person training and services, the new employment landscape, professional ethics, and planning our future goals in our division. We can decide what rehabilitation feels like together.<br>Amy Porterfield, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 3:00 PM—COMMUNITY SERVICE DIVISION: COLORS OF HOPE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96849346071" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>968 4934 6071</span></a><br>We have been hopeful and expecting brighter days! Can you sense the vibrant colors of hope appearing everywhere? Life is like a rainbow; you need both rain and sun to make its colors appear. Come be inspired as we triumphantly celebrate the bright and popping colors of hope.<br>Jeanetta Price, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 3:00 PM—AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97475511274" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>974 7551 1274</span></a><br>Amateur radio can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Come find out how you can get on the air and how you can use the hobby to serve. <br>Karen Anderson (ke0cdq), President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 3:30 PM—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94313705770" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>943 1370 5770</span></a><br>Come join the Writers Division, learn of its future, and be a part of the new leadership team for next term. Enjoy readings by our contest winners and other division members.<br>Shelley Alongi, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 4:00 PM—NFB DEAFBLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95501050902" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>955 0105 0902</span></a><br>Get updates on national issues affecting the deafblind community, technology, and the division’s business matters and elections. <br>Alice Eaddy, President<br>1:00 PM—Registration ($5)<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 4:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95038422172" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>950 3842 2172</span></a><br>"Get it Done in 21" Three ways to look at business: inside the box, outside the box, or the way we look at business—no box at all. <br>Nicky Gacos, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96933768719" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>969 3376 8719</span></a><br>Join us for a high-energy meeting where we will discuss the business of the division and provide information, tools, and motivation to help you live the life you want through health and wellness.<br>Jessica Beecham, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/93018099496" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'> 930 1809 9496</span></a><br>Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind information and computer technology professionals to compete in today’s world.<br>Brian Buhrow, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—NFB IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97505798225" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>975 0579 8225</span></a><br>Publishers of faith-based literature will provide an update regarding the work of their respective organizations. Other speakers will describe how their faith has helped them to overcome challenges. We will have a business meeting and hold elections for division officers.<br>Tom Anderson, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/98384946170" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'> 983 8494 6170</span></a><br>Welcome to our thirteenth year of the Krafters Division! Little bit of business and more crafts. Register for door prizes at <a href="mailto:krafters.division.president@gmail.com"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>krafters.division.president@gmail.com</span></a>. Craft vendors can be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/www.krafterskorner.org"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>www.krafterskorner.org</span></a>. <br>Tammy Freitag, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS DIVISION MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93586180919" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>935 8618 0919</span></a><br>Examine legal issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic for the blind; address ongoing struggles to gain equal access to websites, employment, legal texts, and exams; share practice tips and technology tools for blind lawyers. Please go to <a href="https://nfb.org/www.blindlawyers.net"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>www.blindlawyers.net</span></a> to register for the meeting. <br>Scott LaBarre, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—NOPBC MEETING: JOURNEY TO EMPOWERMENT<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>414 052 0261</span></a><br>Keynote address by the 2021 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children; mix and mingle with vendors, blind mentors, and other parents; learn about cutting-edge products and programs for our youth; Parent Power and kids’ panels; business meeting; elections; and much more! <br>Carlton Cook Walker, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION & AUDIO DESCRIBING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97396132138" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>973 9613 2138</span></a><br>Come prepared to network with other performers! Join us for our annual business meeting followed by a panel all about audio description, discussing the field as both a blind consumer and describer.<br>Katelyn MacIntyre, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93844944218" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>938 4494 4218</span></a><br>This is our annual meeting of persons employed by federal, state, or municipal governments as well as employees of public utilities. We discuss issues affecting blind public servants.<br>Gary Van Dorn, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>1:30 - 4:00 PM—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97770727700" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>921 3283 9913</span></a><br>Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in their classrooms. Participants meet in groups specific to grade level and content area to create a network of colleagues and mentors. If you teach or are considering a career in teaching, please join us.<br>Cayte Mendez, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2:00 - 4:00 PM—SENIORS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97770727700" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>977 7072 7700</span></a><br>We will elect officers and board members. Hear about our virtual retreats. We’ll discuss Accessible Pharmacy and accessible phones and a guest speaker shares his thoughts on agism. Must be dues-paying member to be eligible to win door prizes.<br>President, Ruth Sager <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2:00 - 4:00 PM—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99013203657" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>990 1320 3657</span></a><br>We are a diverse group of blind professionals and students who have a passion for working with people. Please join us for our annual meeting which includes our business meeting and guest speakers. To register, email <a href="mailto:chapman.candicel@gmail.com">chapman.candicel@gmail.com</a>.<br>Candice Chapman, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2:00 - 5:00 PM—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96386326253" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>963 8632 6253</span></a><br>Current and aspiring tech trainers: join us for professional development, networking, and fellowship. We’ll explore what it takes to become a great trainer, how to help our students build sustainable digital literacy skills, and strategies for remote training. <br>Chancey Fleet, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2:00 - 5:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96735721028" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>967 3572 1028</span></a><br>All veterans are invited. We will conduct our annual business meeting after a short networking period. We will be holding elections this year. Remember your dues must be paid in full to vote. <br>2:00 PM—Networking<br>3:00 PM—Business Meeting<br>Vernon Humphrey, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2:00 - 5:00 PM—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95229006407" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>952 2900 6407</span></a><br>Come learn about diabetes from a doctor, interact with a panel of insulin pump users, learn the ins and outs of accessibility, and hear from blind people who live daily with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.<br>Debbie Wunder, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>3:00 - 5:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99797729606" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>997 9772 9606</span></a><br>Come learn how the current Department of Transportation regulations have impacted air travel for guide dog users. Get current updates from our legal counsel about matters pertaining to guide dog users. Find out what NAGDU has been up to over the past year and elect our leaders!<br>Raul Gallegos, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>3:00 - 5:00 PM—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98526333208" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>985 2633 3208</span></a><br>All professionals serving students from birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative and interactive meeting. Come network and collaborate, sharing and learning with colleagues and future educators. <br>Eric Guillory, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>3:00 - 5:00 PM—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96814511786" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>968 1451 1786</span></a><br>Learn how the blind operate in a microbiology lab, how to operate laboratory equipment remotely, about the project to survey the blindness accessibility of higher-level education, how the blind work in an electronics laboratory, and methods of teaching STEM to the blind. <br>John Miller, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>5:00 - 6:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>president@nopbc.org</span></a> for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>5:15 - 6:15 PM—LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND: CHANGING LIVES AND EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93949767662" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>939 4976 7662</span></a><br>We look forward to gathering virtually with our LCB alumni and those interested in learning about our life-changing programs. Join us as we celebrate and share. Learn how LCB training will help you live the life you want! <br>Pam Allen, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><br>OPENING GENERAL SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97379331900" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>973 7933 1900</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:05 PM WELCOMING CEREMONIES: UNIFYING OUR MOVEMENT FROM WHERE THE FEDERATION FLAG FLIES HIGHEST TO EVERY CORNER OF OUR NATION</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 National Convention Host Committee: </span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland <br>Juhi Narula, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:35 PM CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Vernon Humphrey, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, a Division of the National Federation of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:55 PM ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:25 PM LEADERSHIP AND COMMON BONDS: TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUNDING FROM MARYLAND’S SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>The Honorable Kweisi Mfume, United States House of Representatives, Seventh Congressional District; Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:45 PM REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:50 PM ADJOURN</span></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:00 - 11:00 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: ALLYSHIP AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>664 561 4114</span></a><br>Please join us to learn about the important role of an ally or actively engaged bystander, learn tools and strategies to be the most effective ally/actively engaged bystander possible, and become empowered to contribute to creating a culture of safety and inclusion for all.<br>Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;color:inherit'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>10:00 - 11:00 PM—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91326780107" target="_blank"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>913 2678 0107</span></a><br>All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call <a href="tel:828-505-0338"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>828-505-0338</span></a>. <br>Gary R., Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Denise Valkema, President <span style='font-size:13.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>(305)972-8529<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org">president@nfbflorida.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org">www.nfbflorida.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Follow us @nfbflorida</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>You can live the life you want.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>