<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Thank you<div>Nicole</div><div><br></div><div>Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan</div><div>President </div><div><br></div><div>Treasure Coast Chapter</div><div>National Federation of the Blind of Florida </div><div>Home Phone: 561-366-7841 </div><div>Cell Phone: 410-493-4461 </div><div>Email: treasurecoastnfb@gmail.com</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> July 6, 2021 at 8:32:41 PM EDT<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> <b>[NFBF-L] National convention agenda 7/7/21</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr">You can dial: +1 6468769923 & enter meeting ID</div><div dir="ltr"><br><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div class="region region-above-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><div id="block-nfb-pagetitle" class="block block-core block-page-title-block" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h1 class="page-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-size: 52px; font-weight: 500; color: inherit;"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wednesday</span></h1></div></div><div class="region region-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><div id="block-nfb-mainpagecontent" class="block block-system block-system-main-block" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><article data-history-node-id="14743" role="article" about="/wednesday" class="node node--type-book node--view-mode-full" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="node__content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">10:00 - 11:00 AM—JAWS POWER TIPS</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99813092164" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">998 1309 2164</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Join us as we cover the most popular JAWS power tips—each finely tuned for optimal productivity, breaking down into step-by-step actions that come together and perform some of the most powerful tasks. We’ll also share free training resources at freedomscientific.com/Training.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Matt Ater, VP, Software Products, Vispero; Rachel Buchanan, Product Manager, Training, Vispero; and Elizabeth Whitaker, Technical Trainer, Vispero</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">10:00 - 11:30 AM—GET CONNECTED IN YOUR EMPLOYMENT SEARCH</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93869322369" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">938 6932 2369</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are you looking for employment? Do you want to enhance your employability? Do you want to learn about assistive technology? The Chicago Lighthouse has an educated and experienced team that can offer a variety of programs to prepare you for employment.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Martha Younger-White, Senior Vice President, Employment & Rehabilitation Services, Chicago Lighthouse</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">11:00 AM - 12:00 PM—INCLUSIVE LEARNING THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/97909445232" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;"> 979 0944 5232</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Inclusive design is about recognizing the diverse needs of users and designing to meet those needs. At D2L we include people using diverse assistive technologies and having diverse access needs in our research and design process to ensure that everyone can use our learning platform.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sam Chandrashekar, Accessibility Lead, D2L, and Carin Headrick, Accessibility Test Strategist, D2L</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">11:30 AM - 1:30 PM—UPWARD MOBILITY SEMINAR</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92561111019" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">925 6111 1019</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learning and growth are both keys to human advancement. Don’t settle for a future (or a present) that’s limited. This seminar will provide you with tools to help you live the life you want and have fun doing it. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dick Davis, Chair</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">11:30 AM - 1:30 PM—MUJERES OF THE FEDERATION</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94355703405" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">943 5570 3405</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">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?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Rosy Carranza and Kenia Flores, Co-Facilitators</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:00 - 1:30 PM—TIPS FOR BUILDING A JOURNALISM CAREER</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91941398845" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">919 4139 8845</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Come join the Blind Professional Journalists Group as we discuss how we work in an exciting, dynamic profession. Let’s exchange ideas on technology and blindness skills to help us move forward.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Elizabeth Campbell, Chair</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:00 - 1:30 PM—BUILDING FINANCIAL RESILIENCE WITH ABLE</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98525088541" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">985 2508 8541</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">In this session, experts on ABLE, including ABLE account holders, will introduce you to ABLE accounts, discuss common misperceptions, and provide suggestions and resources for leveraging ABLE to improve your financial resiliency.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bonnie Wallace, Wells Fargo, and Michael Morris, National Disability Institute</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:00 - 1:30 PM—NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE TOUR</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95107328515" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">951 0732 8515</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">This unique tour will be conducted by Mary Ellen Jernigan and Dr. Marc Maurer, who were involved before there was a Jernigan Institute. They worked with Dr. Jernigan and will share stories about the vision, development, and growth of the NFB National Center for the Blind.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:00 - 1:45 PM—NOPBC BREAKOUTS</h2><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: green; font-size: 34px;">12:00 - 12:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session III</h3><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">What Are JAWS, Zoomtext, and Fusion Anyway?</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98465793370" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">984 6579 3370</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">A New Generation of Braille Display: the Brailliant BI 20 and 40X</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95357793909" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">953 5779 3909</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">What Is Structured Discovery?</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94433801222" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">944 3380 1222</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">“Excuse Me, Blind Person”—Questions and Answers</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96768719867" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">967 6871 9867</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">Paving the Way for Community Activities from Infancy to High School</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99252560598" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">992 5256 0598</a></p><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: green; font-size: 34px;">1:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session IV</h3><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">Be My Eyes, Aira, Seeing AI, and More</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94098368715" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">940 9836 8715</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">The QBraille XL from HIMS and What Sets It Apart</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92708249609" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">927 0824 9609</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">Learning Shades: Helping Parents Learn and Teach Nonvisual Skills</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91678763307" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">916 7876 3307</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">Tackling Mixed Messages Blind Kids Receive from a Sighted World</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92979625847" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">929 7962 5847</a></p><h4 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 25px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; color: inherit; font-size: 24px;">How Braille Can Benefit All Children Who Have Low Vision</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99234536820" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">992 3453 6820</a></p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:00 - 2:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS </h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">president@nopbc.org </a>for details.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:30 - 1:30 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: INCLUSION AND SAFETY</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">664 561 4114</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">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.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. </p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:30 - 1:30 PM—ACCESSIBLE PRESCRIPTION LABEL LEGISLATION</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99590727916" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">995 9072 7916</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Find out about the current state of accessible prescription labeling legislation, what states have passed and have pending legislation, and how you can get legislation passed in your state.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sharla Glass, Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison, Envision America</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:30 - 1:30 PM—LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95471035017" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">954 7103 5017</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">We’re more than just dogs! Join us as we discuss the free programs and services that Leader Dog has to offer including guide dog training, orientation and mobility, a summer experience camp for teens, and our new virtual learning opportunities.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Leslie Hoskins, Outreach Services and Community Engagement Manager, Leader Dogs for the Blind</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:30 - 1:30 PM—HUMANWARE’S LOW VISION AND VR TREK SHOWCASE</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93035571926" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">930 3557 1926</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explore HumanWare’s low-vision portfolio starting with the Reveal 16 and the Explore magnifiers. Be excited with a sneak preview of its soon-to-be-released new family member. Finally, learn how to easily manage maps online and explore anywhere with the Victor Reader Trek.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eric Beauchamp, Director of Product Management, HumanWare; Roger Steinberg, Low Vision Product Manager, HumanWare; and Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador of Blindness Products, HumanWare</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">12:30 - 1:30 PM—AIRA ROADMAP: WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S COMING</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97932525705" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">979 3252 5705</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Come hear from Aira’s Product Manager and UX designer about what has been happening behind the scenes at Aira and find out what you can expect in the next twelve months. You will also get to meet our engineering team and ask any questions you may have about our product.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ryan Bishop, Product Manager, Aira</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">2:00 - 4:30 PM—NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to All)</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94514533422" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">945 1453 3422</a></p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">5:00 PM—RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94514533422" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">945 1453 3422</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sharon Maneki, Chair</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">5:00 - 6:00 PM—CHROME AND CHROME OS ACCESSIBILITY UPDATES</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/99345030189" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;"> 993 4503 0189</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Get the latest on Chromebook accessibility, including new ChromeVox tutorials. Hear what's new with Chrome browser accessibility on all platforms, including improved Live Caption and learn more about automatic image descriptions which is now on Chrome on Android.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Akihiro Ota, Cynthia Shelley, and Kara Booker, Google</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">5:00 - 6:30 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS </h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">5:00 - 7:00 PM—RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91769999720" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">917 6999 9720</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Technology is omnipresent in our lives. While it is invaluable in education and employment, the blind are still excluded from many products. Hear about new advances and discuss how to influence developers to include accessibility in their offerings.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brian Buhrow, Chair</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">5:00 - 7:00 PM—FUTURE OF VOTING</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/92514675511" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;"> 925 1467 5511</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Join us for three panel discussions focused on mobile voting:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Increasing Voting Accessibility through Mobile Voting moderated by Bradley Tusk, CEO, Tusk Philanthropies<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Fight to Expand Access to Mobile Voting for Voters with Disabilities moderated by Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Case Study - Piloting Mobile Voting for Voters with Disabilities in Utah County moderated by Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">5:00 - 7:00 PM—SPECTRUM ACCESSIBILITY Q&A</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95482662286" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">954 8266 2286</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please join Petr Kucheryavyy from Spectrum’s Accessibility Center of Excellence for an open house Q&A session. You can come with specific accessibility questions or simply stop by to ask what the current accessibility features and offerings are at Spectrum.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Petr Kucheryavyy, Spectrum</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">6:00 - 7:00 PM—INDEPENDENCE SCIENCE: SCIENCE FOR THE SENSES</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97923242879" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">979 2324 2879</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Come learn about Independence Science’s new product offerings and experience some science experiments you can do from the comfort of your own home or in class.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Michael Hingson, Lead Spokesperson, Independence Science, and Ashley Neybert, Lead Curriculum Design Specialist, Independence Science</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">6:00 - 8:00 PM—CULTIVATING THE EXPERIENCES OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94617478857" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">946 1747 8857</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">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.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Abdi Munin, Yasmin Reyazuddin, and Amir Abdolrahimi, Moderators</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">6:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB LEGAL OFFICE HOURS</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns regarding employment, technology, education, voting, travel, COVID vaccinations, housing, parental rights, and more. Schedule your appointment by emailing <a href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">vyingling@nfb.org</a>.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 8:00 PM—FAMILY FEUD: BLIND, INC. STYLE</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98888928510" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">988 8892 8510</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Survey says this will be a good time! Learn about what makes BLIND, Inc. a good answer to getting blindness skills training as our two groups go head-to-head in this fast-paced introduction to our training center. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 8:00 PM—IS A GUIDE DOG RIGHT FOR ME?</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97825936501" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">978 2593 6501</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have you ever wondered if a guide dog was the right choice for your mobility? Join Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind staff for an introductory presentation on what a guide dog can do, the characteristics of a successful guide dog handler, and our programs.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lauren Berglund, Consumer Relations Coordinator, Guide Dog Foundation</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 8:00 PM—GET HIRED – TALENT NETWORK</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95684162853" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">956 8416 2853</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Workforce Innovation Center talent network allows interested job seekers who are blind or low vision to gain access to the latest job opportunities, events, training sessions, and other career-related information.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mika Pyyhkala, Director of Digital Accessibility, Envision</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 8:00 PM—WHAT’S NEW WITH THE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM?</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97638159477" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">976 3815 9477</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Join program director, Mary Alexander, program staff and mentors, Rachel Grider and Dezman Jackson, to get an overview of the impact of the CSP and to find out what’s been happening over the past year.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mary Alexander, National Director, Initiatives for the Blind, Learning Ally</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 8:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS </h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB LGBTQIA+ GROUP</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95908289838" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">959 0828 9838</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please join us for discussions on intersectionality, coming out, presentation in the workplace, how to be an ally, and more. All are welcome.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">7:00 - 9:00 PM—COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93345843557" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">933 4584 3557</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Join together with chapter, affiliate, and division leaders to learn best practices in communications. We’ll explore the tools available to us through our national office and exchange ideas. Learn to effectively use communication to build the Federation.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Liz Wisecarver, Chair</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">8:00 - 11:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS (NABS) ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94035956213" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">940 3595 6213</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">We invite all students, avid learners, and allies to join us for our annual national student division business meeting! Register below to reflect on this crazy, unique year of virtual learning and look forward to the months ahead. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8</a>. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Trisha Kulkarni, President</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 500; color: inherit; font-size: 36px;">8:30 - 10:30 PM—STATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OPEN FORUM</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0px;">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95688685218" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 90, 163); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;">956 8868 5218</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">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. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Shawn Callaway, Facilitator</p></div></div></article></div></div>Forward Together, <br><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Denise Valkema, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">President@nfbflorida.org</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(305)972-8529</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Follow us @nfbflorida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Live the life you want.</span></p></div></div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-L mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/treasurecoastnfb%40gmail.com</span><br></div></body></html>