[NFBFTtreasure-Coast] Fwd: [NFBF-L] Diversity & Inclusion sessions #NFB21

Fri Jun 25 01:00:00 UTC 2021

Thank you
Nicole

Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
President 

Treasure Coast Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
Home Phone: 561-366-7841 
Cell Phone: 410-493-4461 
Email: treasurecoastnfb at gmail.com

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From: DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Date: June 24, 2021 at 7:15:46 PM EDT
To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Cc: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
Subject: [NFBF-L] Diversity & Inclusion sessions #NFB21
Reply-To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>

The convention host affiliate, the NFB of Maryland, will host a Convention Breakfast Club from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each morning during convention. The Breakfast Club hosts will review the day’s agenda and provide access phone numbers and codes for those who need them. Participants be prepared with a writing tool to take down times and access information for the events they plan to attend. The Breakfast Club can be accessed via phone each day by dialing 339-209-4083.
Tuesday 7/6/21
12:00 - 2:00 PM—BLACK LEADERS SERVING ADVANCEMENT
Zoom meeting ID: 978 5361 2032
Celebrate the numerous contributions of black Federation leaders. Let’s inspire youth through personal empowerment, leadership development, and mentorship. All are welcome to attend.

12:00 - 2:00 PM—INTERSECTING DISABILITIES
Zoom meeting ID: 996 1016 6214
Come learn about the lived experiences of members who have multiple disabilities.

Bobbi Pompey and Anahit LaBarre, Co-Facilitators

12:30 - 2:00 PM—BLIND MUSLIMS GROUP SEMINAR
Zoom meeting ID: 946 9477 4339
Diverse in culture, united in faith: finding our space in the blindness movement. Join us to learn about our group and our involvement in the NFB. Participate in a discussion on intersection between faith and blindness, access, inclusion, diversity, identity, and advocacy.

Tasnim Ashuli, Chair

2:00 - 4:00 PM—GREEK AND MASONIC GROUP
Zoom meeting ID: 982 5999 5697
Are you a member of a national Greek organization, the Masons, or the Eastern Star? Help build our relationships with Greek letter organizations to ensure inclusion and participation, to engage in fundraising, and to serve as a resource for the blind considering membership. 
Shawn Callaway, Chair

2:00 - 4:00 PM—PRONOUNS, PRIDE, AND MORE
Zoom meeting ID: 979 3160 0458
Come learn about the importance of pronouns. An educational seminar focused on addressing this and other common misconceptions. Bobbi Pompey and Kaden Colton, Co-Facilitators 

6:00 - 8:00 PM—DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OPEN MEETING
Zoom meeting ID: 929 4841 3820
Attend our annual meeting to hear about our activities and to learn how you can become involved with our committee. Let’s learn from each other to grow our understanding and to increase our impact around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Shawn Callaway and Colin Wong, Co-Chairs

7:30 - 8:30 PM—JUDAISM MEETING
Zoom meeting ID: 977 0150 7592
Join us to discuss the reopening of synagogues and how this influences us as blind attendees. 
David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group

8:00 - 10:00 PM—NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCES
Zoom meeting ID: 940 3546 7033
Hear from the voices of Native Americans in the Federation. Do you identify as a Native American or are part of a First Nation? Come find support and/or learn about this cultural group.
Justin Salisbury and Aaron Timm, Co-Facilitators

9:00 - 11:00 PM—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES
Zoom meeting ID: 980 5864 6441
Connect with blind Asian members to discuss cultural practices and to share strategies for approaching vision loss. Provide your insight on delivering culturally relevant outreach, including producing materials, messaging techniques, and identifying needed resources.
Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala, Co-Facilitators

9:00 - 11:00 PM—BLIND AND MENA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWN
Zoom meeting ID: 947 7445 8111
Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America, especially around blindness and access to services. Join us to learn about identity, stereotypes, and challenges experienced by these communities.
Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin, Co-Facilitators

9:00 - 11:00 PM—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES
Zoom meeting ID: 980 5864 6441
Connect with blind Asian members to discuss cultural practices and to share strategies for approaching vision loss. Provide your insight on delivering culturally relevant outreach, including producing materials, messaging techniques, and identifying needed resources.
Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala, Co-Facilitators

9:00 - 11:00 PM—BLIND AND MENA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWN
Zoom meeting ID: 947 7445 8111
Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America, especially around blindness and access to services. Join us to learn about identity, stereotypes, and challenges experienced by these communities.
Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin, Co-Facilitators

Wednesday, 7/7/21

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM—MUJERES OF THE FEDERATION

Zoom meeting ID: 943 5570 3405
Come learn about cultural considerations regarding those who belong to this cultural group. Learn and be inspired by members and leaders. What steps can be taken to help Spanish speakers feel included into the Federation? How can we work on culturally appropriate outreach?
Rosy Carranza and Kenia Flores, Co-Facilitators

 12:30 - 1:30 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: INCLUSION AND SAFETY

Zoom meeting ID: 664 561 4114
Creating a culture that is safe and inclusive for all blind people takes intentionality and commitment from each person at every level of an organization. Learn strategies and approaches for navigating difficult conversations with empathy, openness, compassion, and trauma-informed support.
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force

6:00 - 8:00 PM—CULTIVATING THE EXPERIENCES OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
Zoom meeting ID: 946 1747 8857
Learn about the lives of refugee and immigrants. This is an open forum for those to learn more about personal experiences and finding support from other members.
Abdi Munin, Yasmin Reyazuddin, and Amir Abdolrahimi, Moderators

7:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB LGBTQIA+ GROUP
Zoom meeting ID: 959 0828 9838
Please join us for discussions on intersectionality, coming out, presentation in the workplace, how to be an ally, and more. All are welcome.
Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair

8:30 - 10:30 PM—STATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OPEN FORUM
Zoom meeting ID: 956 8868 5218
Are you interested in hearing about or sharing about affiliate committees for diversity, equity, and inclusion? Come to this open forum where affiliates that currently have committees will discuss them. 

Shawn Callaway, Facilitator 

Thursday, 7/8/21

10:00 - 11:00 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: ALLYSHIP AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
Zoom meeting ID: 664 561 4114
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.
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. 

Friday, 7/9/21

Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year’s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention. 
Topic: Florida Caucus 
Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM 
Join Zoom Meeting 
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Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265 

Denise Valkema, President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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