[Nfbk] FW: [Chapter-presidents] 2010 NFB Convention Agenda Now Available
Ranelle Mackey
ranelle7 at att.net
Wed Jun 9 13:28:12 UTC 2010
I will try to get that done and mailed out by tomorrow. I have not heard from Tonya about the one with no address, but I will call her tonight or tomorrow. Thanks.
Glad you had fun, now rest a bit. Chat later.
--- On Wed, 6/9/10, Cathy <cathyj at iglou.com> wrote:
> From: Cathy <cathyj at iglou.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] FW: [Chapter-presidents] 2010 NFB Convention Agenda Now Available
> To: "NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List" <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 9:06 AM
> Hey Lady,
>
> Yes, please mail them their checks. They might need to use
> it for transportation or something. It gets complicated if
> we don't get recipients their money in advance. We always
> run the risk of someone backing out and having to get our
> money back. Disney World was wonderful, not relaxing but
> fun. We were on the go constantly. I was glad to get home so
> I could rest. Back to reality.
>
> Cathy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
> Behalf
> Of Ranelle Mackey
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 3:42 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] FW: [Chapter-presidents] 2010 NFB
> Convention Agenda
> NowAvailable
>
>
> I wanted to know if I was to go ahead and mail money to the
> 3 for assistance??? George thought not. How was
> your Disney vacation?
>
> --- On Tue, 6/8/10, Cathy <cathyj at iglou.com>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Cathy <cathyj at iglou.com>
> > Subject: [Nfbk] FW: [Chapter-presidents] 2010 NFB
> Convention Agenda Now Available
> > To: "NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List" <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
> > Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 9:35 AM
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
> > Behalf Of David Andrews
> > Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 7:13 PM
> > To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [Chapter-presidents] 2010 NFB Convention
> Agenda
> > Now Available
> >
> >
> > Below is the text of the agenda for the 2010 NFB
> > national convention. You can also download a
> > fully-formatted Word version from the link below.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention.asp
> >
> >
> > THE MEMBERS OF THE
> > NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF TEXAS
> > WELCOME YOU TO THE
> > 70th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
> > NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
> >
> > Marc Maurer, President
> > National Federation of the Blind
> > 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
> > Baltimore, Maryland 21230
> >
> > Mary Ellen Jernigan
> > Executive Director for Operations and
> > Chairwoman, Convention Organization and Activities
> >
> > Angela Wolf, President
> > National Federation of the Blind of Texas
> > 314 East Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 353
> > Austin, Texas 78752
> >
> > Hilton Anatole Hotel
> > 2201 Stemmons Freeway
> > Dallas, Texas 75207
> > (214) 748-1200
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > The 70th annual
> convention of the
> > National
> > Federation of the Blind is being held in Dallas
> > at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. As usual, our
> hotel
> > rates are very good: singles and doubles are $62;
> > triples and quads are $67. In addition to the
> > room rates, there is a fifteen percent occupancy
> > tax. There is no charge for children under
> > sixteen in the room with parents as long as no
> > extra bed is required. Proof of convention
> > registration is necessary, including the showing
> > of an NFB registration badge if
> > requested. Otherwise, regular hotel rates must
> > be paid. The Hilton Anatole is a non-smoking
> > hotel; smoking is permitted only on the Gossip
> > patio and fifteen feet from any outside entrance.
> >
> > HILTON ANATOLE GEOGRAPHY
> > The Hilton Anatole
> > consists of two main
> > sections—the Atrium and the Tower. The Atrium
> > section is further divided into Atrium I and
> > Atrium II. At the lobby and mezzanine levels
> > Atrium I, Atrium II, and the Tower are connected
> > so that you can walk from Atrium I at the far
> > east end of the hotel through Atrium II into the
> > Tower at the far west end of the hotel as if it
> > were one building. During the time of our
> > convention the entire central area of Atrium II
> > at the lobby level will be undergoing substantial
> > renovation. This renovation will not impact our
> > convention operation in any significant way since
> > there will be a well-defined passageway linking
> > Atrium I with the Tower. This passageway will
> > run east and west along the south side of Atrium II at
> the
> > lobby level.
> > At levels above the
> mezzanine, Atrium
> > I and
> > Atrium II are contiguous with each other but not
> > with the Tower—that is, to reach the sleeping
> > rooms, you must use either the Atrium elevators
> > or the Tower elevators, depending on which
> > section your room is located in. The Tower
> > sleeping room elevators do not stop at the
> > mezzanine level. The Atrium sleeping room
> > elevators stop at the mezzanine level, and you
> > can reach the mezzanine level meeting rooms above
> > the Atrium I lobby, the Atrium II lobby, and the
> > Tower lobby. However, a flight of six or eight
> > steps links the Atrium II mezzanine and the Tower
> > mezzanine. If these steps are a problem, you can
> > take a separate, single elevator that goes from
> > the Tower lobby to the Tower mezzanine level.
> > This elevator is located just west of the
> > business center in the Tower lobby. At the west
> > end of the Tower mezzanine is a stairway that
> > leads to the Tower lobby. When you come down this
> > stairway, you are facing east, and the Chantilly
> > Ballroom is slightly ahead and on your right.
> > Atrium I is the
> farthest-east section
> > of
> > the hotel and sits slightly south of Atrium II.
> > Think of the entire hotel as a high-top tennis
> > shoe lying on its side with the sole running
> > along the north side, the toe pointing west, and
> > the open top to the south. The right angle formed
> > where the back of the shoe meets the sole in the
> > hotel’s architecture is actually cut on the
> > diagonal so that, when entering the hotel on that
> > diagonal, you are facing southwest. Atrium I is
> > much shorter in its north-south dimension than
> > are Atrium II and the Tower on the east-west
> > axis. After you step into the main entrance, a
> > left turn takes you towards the check-in desk and
> Atrium
> > I.
> > If you stand with your
> back to the
> > check-in
> > desk, you are facing west. Atrium I is on your
> > left, and Atrium II is slightly to your right and
> > straight ahead. The Atrium elevators and stairway
> > and escalators to the mezzanine-level meeting
> > rooms are located just across from the Atrium
> > front desk and main entrance in the general area
> > where the two Atria join. Access to the
> > temporary passageway between Atrium I and the
> > Tower will be located here also.
> > The lobby level of
> Atrium I and the
> > area
> > south of the temporary Atrium II passageway
> > contains several meeting rooms, a brand new
> > restaurant called the Media Grill & Bar, and the
> > Grand Ballroom, which is located on the south
> > side of Atrium II. The Khmer Pavilion is located
> > roughly above the Grand Ballroom.
> > The point at which the
> Atrium II
> > lobby
> > joins the Tower lobby is located just beyond the
> > west end of the Grand Ballroom foyer. The exact
> > configuration of this juncture is unknown at the
> > time of this writing because of the renovations
> > in progress. If any steps still remain by the
> > time we arrive, there will be a ramp in place for
> > wheelchair access.
> >
> > HOTEL FOOD SERVICE
> > Breakfast will be
> available from 6:00
> > to
> > 11:00 am in three locations: Common Ground in
> > Atrium 1, serving grab-and-go continental
> > breakfasts and ala carte items including hot
> > breakfast sandwiches; The Terrace in Atrium 1
> > serving full hot breakfasts; and Gossips
> > (beginning at 6:30 am) in the Tower serving
> > specialty coffees and ala carte items.
> > Lunch will be available
> from 11:00 am
> > to
> > 2:00 pm in the Common Ground serving soups,
> > salads, deli and hot sandwiches, quick
> > grab-and-go bag lunches, and other ala carte
> > items; in The Terrace from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
> > serving a quick hot “blue plate” special each
> > day; in Gossips from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm serving
> > deli sandwiches and ala carte items; and in the
> > Media Grill & Bar (located on the south side of
> > Atrium II between the Atrium escalators and the
> > Grand Ballroom) from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
> > offering a full-scale lunch and dinner menu.
> > Dinner will be
> available in the Media
> > Grill
> > & Bar until 10:00 pm, with “deep-night” bar
> and
> > selected food service continuing until 2:00 am;
> > in the Rathskeller (accessed from the Tower lobby
> > across from the potpourri shop), serving a
> > typical sports bar menu; and in Nana, the
> > five-star restaurant located on the
> > twenty-seventh floor of the Tower, from 6:30 to
> > 10:30 pm. In addition, sushi will be available
> > in Gossips until 2:00 am; a variety of hot and
> > cold lite fare will be available in the bar at
> > Nana from 4:30 pm to 12:30 am; and room service
> > is available on a twenty-four-hour basis.
> >
> >
> >
> > TEXAS-STYLE BARBEQUE AND LIVE MUSIC IN ANATOLE PARK
> > Continue the
> > excitement of convention
> > opening day by enjoying a delicious Texas-style
> > barbeque with family and friends under the stars in
> Anatole
> > Park.
> > Listen to the great acoustical sounds of one of
> > Texas’ top performing singers and songwriters,
> > Brian Burns, with friends Tommy Alverson and
> > Davin James, who bring Texas and American country
> > music back to the heart of the matter. All
> > hosted by the NFB of Texas and all happening on
> > Tuesday, July 6, starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets
> > (while they last) are $45 per person and can be
> > purchased in the registration area.
> >
> > ROOKIE ROUNDUP
> > All
> > first-time convention attendees
> > are cordially invited to attend a reception from
> > 8:00 to 10:00 pm on Saturday, July 3, in the
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby. President
> > Maurer and other Federation leaders will be on
> > hand to welcome you to the convention and preview
> > the week’s activities. Veteran conventioneers
> > should urge all first-timers to attend this
> > special event. Also, first-time rookies are
> > invited to join an informal, fun gathering on
> > Monday, July 5, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the
> Affiliate
> > Action Suite
> > 2372.
> >
> > REGISTRATION &
> > PREREGISTRATION
> > Registration
> > activities take place in
> > the upper Chantilly foyer, Tower lobby beginning
> > at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 4; at 8:30 am on
> > Monday, July 5; and at other times as listed
> > throughout the week. The fee for registration
> at
> > convention is $20 per person (if you
> > preregistered before May 31, the fee was $15),
> > and all those attending the convention (both
> > local and outoftown people) are asked to
> > register. Convention registration is a
> > requirement for door prize eligibility and a
> > number of other convention activities. We
> > condition rates for hotel rooms on proof of
> > registration, including the showing of an NFB
> > registration badge if requested. Therefore,
> > please register as soon as possible after arrival.
> >
> > EXHIBITS
> > Exhibits (excluding the NFB Independence Market)
> > are on display in the Khmer Pavilion, Atrium
> > third level. Exhibit hall hours are:
> >
> Sunday
> > 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
> >
> Monday
> > 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
> >
> Tuesday
> > Noon
> to
> > 1:45 pm;
> > Sponsors only from 7:00-10:00 pm
> > Wednesday
> > Noon to 1:45 pm and 7:00 to 10:00
> > pm
> > There is a special event for sponsor-level
> > exhibitors only on Tuesday, July 6, from 7:00 to
> > 10:00 pm (see “Special Attention” section and
> > agenda listing for more information). Sign up
> > for NFB-NEWSLINE® at the NEWSLINE table. Any
> > alterations in the general session schedule which
> > may occur during the convention will result in
> > conforming shifts in the exhibit schedule and
> > will be announced in the exhibit areas. A number
> > of affiliated NFB divisions and committees have
> tables.
> >
> > INDEPENDENCE MARKET & SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION
> > The Independence
> > Market and the Showroom
> > of Innovation will be located in the Grand
> > Ballroom, Atrium lobby. NFB publications,
> > products, devices, canes, Louis Braille
> > commemorative coins, jewelry, and other items
> > will be available. Also in the Showroom of
> > Innovation you can preview the nonvisual
> > interface technology that might empower driving
> > and other advanced applications. Put your hands
> > on the wheel, touch the first generation blind
> > driver challenge vehicle, and glimpse into the
> > future. Be part of the revolution as we Race
> for
> > Independence. Hours of operation for the Market and
> the
> > Showroom are:
> >
> Sunday
> > 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
> >
> Monday
> > 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
> >
> Tuesday
> > Noon
> to
> > 1:45 pm
> > Wednesday
> > Noon to 1:45 pm—Note: Final
> time
> > slot to visit
> >
>
> >
> > Independence
> > Market and Showroom of Innovation.
> >
> > MEETINGS
> > General sessions of
> > the convention
> > convene at 9:00 am in the Chantilly Ballroom,
> > Tower lobby on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
> > The convention adjourns promptly at 5:00 pm on
> > Thursday, July 8. Please note that all requests
> > for announcements by Dr. Maurer during general
> > sessions must be submitted in Braille.
> >
> > BANQUET AND BANQUET
> > TICKET EXCHANGE
> > The banquet is
> being
> > held in the
> > Chantilly Ballroom, Tower lobby at 7:00 pm,
> > Thursday, July 8. Banquet tickets purchased at
> > convention are $45.00 (the cost was $40 if
> > purchased before May 31) and are on sale during
> > registration on Sunday, Monday, and
> > Tuesday. Banquet tickets will not be available
> > for purchase after Tuesday at 2:00 pm.
> > It will be
> necessary
> > to have your
> > banquet ticket with you to attend the banquet; it
> > will be collected at the banquet table.
> > Arrangements should be made for reserved table
> > assignments by taking the ticket(s) you purchase
> > to the Banquet Exchange Table in the Chantilly
> > lobby area, where you may exchange either an
> > individual ticket or a group of tickets for
> > reserved seating. Banquet tables seat ten
> people.
> >
> >
> > RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
> > On Sunday, July 4,
> > Fr. Gregory Paul,
> > C.P., will celebrate a Roman Catholic Mass at
> > 6:30 am in the Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby.
> >
> > Also on Sunday at
> > 11:45 am services for
> > the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
> > will be held in the Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby.
> >
> > Devotional services
> > will be held in the
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby at 8:00 am on Tuesday,
> > Wednesday, and Thursday. Services are
> > nonsectarian and will end at least fifteen
> > minutes prior to morning convention
> > sessions. Coordinated by the National
> > Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith
> > Division; Tom Anderson, President.
> >
> > K-NFB’S BLIO READER
> > MAKING BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!
> > Printed books are
> becoming digital
> > and
> > accessible. Blio is free e-reader software
> > designed for presentation of digital
> > media. Developed and distributed by K-NFB
> > Reading Technology, Inc., shop at the online Blio
> > bookstore with access to over one million free
> > books. Read wherever you are by syncing your
> > digital library to your mobile device. To learn
> > more, visit the demonstration sessions listed in
> > the agenda on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.
> >
> > SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED
> > TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
> > • A Federation Information Desk will be in the
> > registration area from Sunday morning, July 4,
> > through Thursday, July 8, if you have questions
> > or need assistance. The Texas affiliate will
> > also maintain a table near the hotel checkin desk
> > in the main lobby to provide assistance and
> > hospitality during much of the convention.
> >
> > • When you register, you will be given a name
> > badge. Please wear it at all times during the
> convention.
> >
> > • The room number for the Presidential Suite is
> > 2572. Someone will be on hand in the
> > Presidential Suite throughout most of the
> > convention to greet you and make appointments for
> > you with the President or anyone else you wish to
> > see. The Presidential Suite will not be open
> > during the business sessions of the convention,
> > the Monday morning Board of Directors meeting, or
> > the Thursday evening banquet. Come to the
> > Presidential Suite. You will be most welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > • The room number for Mary Ellen Jernigan,
> > Chairwoman of Convention Organization and
> > Activities, is 2472. Questions concerning hotel
> > rooms, meeting rooms, banquet, scheduling,
> > registration, and other matters dealing with
> > convention arrangements should be referred to the
> > Chairwoman of Convention Organization and Activities.
> >
> > • Individuals needing to conduct business with
> > the NFB Treasurer may do so by going to the Opal
> > Room, Tower lobby on Tuesday, July 6, between
> > 5:30 and 7:30 pm, or on Wednesday, July 7, between
> 12:00
> > noon and 2:00 pm.
> >
> > • The Texas Suite (Angela Wolf, President) is 2272.
> >
> > • The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities
> > Suite (Joanne Wilson and Pam Allen, Coordinators) is
> 2372.
> >
> > • Child-care services for children between the
> > ages of six weeks and ten years are available
> > during convention sessions, most meetings, and
> > the banquet. Preregistration and payment by
> June
> > 15 were required for child-care.
> >
> > Child-care is
> > organized and supervised
> > by Carla McQuillan, the executive director of
> > Main Street Montessori Association. Alison
> > McQuillan serves as the activities and staff
> > coordinator. Please note that child-care
> > provides morning and afternoon snacks, but
> > parents are required to provide lunch for their
> > child(ren) every day. Times listed are the
> > opening and closing times for child-care. A late
> > fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be
> > assessed for all late pickups. Child-care hours
> are:
> > Saturday, 7/3
> > 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> > Sunday, 7/4
> > Closed
> > Monday, 7/5
> > 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> > Tuesday, 7/6
> 9:30
> > am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> > Wednesday, 7/7 8:30
> am to
> > 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> > Thursday, 7/8
> > 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
> > Banquet 7/8
>
> > 6:30 pm to 30 minutes after banquet ends
> >
> > • A Special Evening for Sponsor-Level
> > Exhibitors: Again this year, the exhibit hall
> > will reopen from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Tuesday,
> > July 6, for a very special evening dedicated
> > solely to Sponsor-Level Exhibitors. Come and
> > bring a guest to say “thank you” to our sponsors
> > and to enjoy their interesting offers and
> demonstrations.
> >
> > • The always popular Showcase of Talent is back
> > again at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 7, presented
> > by the Performing Arts Division. Admission
> price
> > is $5.00. If you would like to participate in the
> > Showcase, make sure to sign up early by
> > contacting a Performing Arts Division board member at
> the
> > convention.
> >
> > • Raffle tickets will not be sold in the
> > registration area, and no raffles or other such
> > drawings will take place during convention
> > sessions or at the banquet. The single exception
> > to this rule will be that national divisions may
> > (if they request it in advance) conduct such
> > drawings during the convention or at the
> > banquet. The Sapphire Room, Tower lobby will be
> > set aside at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 8, for
> > all other drawings. Any group or affiliate
> > wishing to conduct drawings at this time (or any
> > person wishing to know the winners) may go at
> > noon on Thursday to the Sapphire Room.
> >
> > AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND GROUPS
> > The Federation
> > carries on its business
> > through divisions, committees, and groups. The
> > meetings of some of these have been scheduled for
> > particular times and are listed in the agenda.
> > Others have not been formally scheduled but will
> > meet at the call of their chairpersons or
> > presidents. If you have matters that you would
> > like to discuss with any of the following
> > divisions, committees, or groups, you should contact:
> >
> > Divisions:
> > • Agriculture and Equestrian: Fred Chambers,
> President;
> > • Assistive Technology Trainers: Michael
> Barber,
> > President;
> > • Classics, Antiques, and Rods or Special Interest
> > Vehicles (CARS):
> > Joseph B. Naulty,
> > President;
> > • Deaf-Blind: Burnell Brown, President;
> > • Diabetes Action Network for the Blind: Michael
> Freeman,
> > President;
> > • Human Services: David Stayer, President;
> > • National Association of the Blind in Communities
> of
> > Faith: Tom Anderson,
> > President;
> > • National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs: James
> R.
> > Bonerbo,
> > President;
> > • National Association of Blind Lawyers: Scott
> LaBarre,
> > President;
> > • National Association of Blind Merchants: Kevan
> Worley,
> > President;
> > • National Association of Blind Office
> Professionals:
> > Lisa Hall, President;
> > • National Association of Blind Piano Technicians:
> Don
> > Mitchell, President;
> > • National Association of Blind Rehabilitation
> > Professionals: Melody
> > Lindsey, President;
> > • National Association of Blind Students: Arielle
> > Silverman, President;
> > • National Association of Blind Veterans: Dwight
> Sayer,
> > President;
> > • National Association of Guide Dog Users: Marion
> > Gwizdala, President;
> > • National Association to Promote the Use of
> > Braille (NAPUB): Nadine Jacobson, President;
> > Divisions, Continued:
> > • National Federation of the Blind in Computer
> Science:
> > Curtis Chong,
> > President;
> > • National Federation of the Blind Krafters: Joyce
> Kane,
> > President;
> > • National Federation of the Blind Seniors: Judy
> Sanders,
> > President;
> > • National Organization of Blind Educators: Sheila
> > Koenig, President;
> > • National Organization of Parents of Blind
> Children
> > (NOPBC): Carol
> > Castellano,
> > President;
> > • Performing Arts: Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President;
> > • Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President;
> > • Science and Engineering: John Miller, President;
> > • Sports and Recreation: Lisamaria Martinez,
> President;
> > • Travel and Tourism: Don Gillmore, President;
> > • Writers: Robert Leslie Newman, President.
> >
> > Committees:
> > • Ambassadors: Angela Wolf, Chairperson;
> > • Blind Educator of the Year Award: David Ticchi,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Committee on Assistive Technology (COAT): Curtis
> Chong,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety
> (CAPS):
> > Deborah Kent
> > Stein, Chairperson;
> > • Committee to Empower Underserved Populations
> (CEUP):
> > Ron Brown,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Cultural Exchange and International Program:
> Diane
> > McGeorge,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award:
> Cathy
> > Jackson,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Employment: Buna Dahal, Chairperson;
> > • Genetic Education: Barbara Pierce, Chairperson;
> > • Imagination Fund: Parnell Diggs, Chairperson;
> > • Jacobus tenBroek Award: Ramona Walhof,
> Chairperson;
> > • Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tami Jones,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
> > • Library Services: David Hyde, Chairperson;
> > • Loan Fund: Donald C. Capps, Chairperson;
> > • Membership: Ron Gardner, Chairperson;
> > • Newel Perry Award: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
> > • Newsletter Publications: Norma Crosby,
> Chairperson;
> > • NFB-NEWSLINE® Steering: David DeNotaris,
> Chairperson;
> > • PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson;
> > • Planned Giving: John Halverson, Chairperson;
> > • Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of
> Technology:
> > Gary Wunder,
> > Chairperson;
> > Committees, Continued:
> > • Public Relations: Christopher Danielsen,
> Chairperson;
> > • Research and Development: Curtis Chong,
> Chairperson;
> > • Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson;
> > • Scholarship: Anil Lewis, Chairperson;
> > • Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson,
> > Chairperson;
> > • Spanish Translation: Norman Gardner, Chairperson;
> > • White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón,
> > Chairperson.
> >
> > Groups:
> > • Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson;
> > • Blind Parents: Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson;
> > • Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell
> and
> > Bryan Bashin,
> > Co-Chairpersons;
> > • Educators of Blind Children: Gail Wagner,
> Chairperson;
> > • Geordi's Engineers: Lorraine Rovig, Chairperson;
> > • Legislative Initiatives Discussion: Don Burns,
> > Coordinator;
> > • Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson;
> > • NFB Ham Radio: D. Curtis Willoughby, Chairperson;
> > • NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson;
> > • NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota,
> > Co-Chairpersons;
> > • Orientation and Mobility: Edward C. Bell,
> Chairperson;
> > • Professionals in Blindness Education: Heather
> Field,
> > Chairperson
> > • Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson.
> >
> >
> > CONVENTION AGENDA
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010
> >
> > 7:30 - 8:45 am—HAM RADIO GROUP EMERGENCY
> PREPAREDNESS
> > Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> > Discuss convention frequencies, hotel
> > architectural features, and distributing special
> > FM receivers for the hearing-impaired and
> > Spanish-speaking attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby
> (ka0vba),
> > Chairperson
> >
> > 7:30 am - 6:30 pm—EDUCATION: TOP DOWN AND BOTTOM UP
> > Parent, Teacher, Rehabilitation, and Orientation
> > & Mobility Joint Conference for Families and
> > Rehabilitation Professionals (7:30 to 8:45
> > am—Registration;
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm—NBPCB Awards Luncheon in
> Morocco
> > Room)
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> > NOPBC Fees: Adults
> > $30; Youth (13-18) $20; Children (5-12) $10
> > NBPCB Fees
> (includes
> > lunch): Students $75; Professionals $100
> > Note: Conference
> > admission included with either registration above.
> > Sponsors: National Organization of Parents of
> > Blind Children (NOPBC); National Blindness
> > Professional Certification Board (NBPCB);
> > National Association of Blind Rehabilitation
> > Professionals (NABRP); and the Professional
> > Development & Research Institute on Blindness
> > (PDRIB) at the Louisiana Tech University.
> > Chairpersons: Carol Castellano and Edward Bell
> >
> > 8:30 am—CHILD-CARE (Preregistration by June 15 was
> > required)
> > Batik A & B and Cardinal A & B Rooms, Atrium
> > Mezzanine
> > Please see “Special Attention” section of agenda
> for
> > further information.
> >
> > 8:30 - 11:30 am—WHAT’S NEW IN JAWS 11 AND A FIRST
> > LOOK AT JAWS 12—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
> > Senators Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> > Join Eric Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for an
> > exciting and informative session covering the new
> > details surrounding JAWS development during the
> > past year. In addition to many demonstrations
> of
> > JAWS 11 with Research It, this will also be the
> > first look at JAWS 12 scheduled for public beta in
> August
> > 2010.
> >
> > 9:00 am - 12:00 noon—GW MICRO: SENSE NOTETAKER
> > AND BOOKSENSE TRAINING (Registration: $10;
> refreshments
> > provided)
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > The Braille Sense Plus and other Sense notetakers
> > are exciting devices in Braille notetaker
> > technology. Learn new features, including the
> GW
> > Sense Navigation GPS. See the BookSense in
> > action; play your books and audio files with
> > ease. Raul Gallegos and Jeremy Curry. To
> register,
> > call 260-489-3671.
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE’S ACCESS
> > TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS
> > Governors Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> >
> > 9:00 - 11:30 am—Apple’s Mac
> > system, iPod series, iPhone, and iPad
> > 1:00 - 2:00 pm—Ebay’s
> > accessibility improvements
> > 2:15 - 3:30 pm—Blackboard
> Learn,
> > the online platform for education
> > 3:45 - 5:00 pm—Accessing
> e-Books
> > rapidly expanding market
> >
> > 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR
> > Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 9:00 am–Registration; 9:30
> > am–Seminar begins
> > Staying on the cutting edge—what does it
> > take? If you are seeking a job or focused on
> > career advancement, don't miss this excellent
> > opportunity to explore the building blocks of
> > evolutionary employment. Buna Dahal,
> Chairperson
> >
> > 9:30 am - 2:30 pm—SENIORS SEMINAR: INTRO TO
> BLINDNESS
> > SKILLS
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> > Please note—attendance is limited to around
> > thirty-five people, so arrive promptly. Blind
> > instructors introduce seniors to basic blindness
> > skills: Braille, use of the long white cane,
> > games, etc. Co-chaired by Ruth Sager and Ramona
> > Walhof; Judy Sanders, President, NFB Seniors Division
> >
> > 10:30 am - 12:00 noon—“WHERE PAST, PRESENT, AND
> > FUTURE COME TOGETHER”—NFB YOUTH TRACK (AGES 11 TO
> 18)
> > Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Kick off this year’s Youth Track activities with
> > fun icebreakers and meet new friends. This is
> > also a time for youth to debate the age-old
> > issues of blindness while putting a fresh new
> > spin on them for today. All Youth Track
> > activities are sponsored by the NFB Jernigan
> > Institute; Mary Jo Hartle, Coordinator
> >
> > 12:45 - 1:45 pm—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NFB
> > JERNIGAN INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS—SESSION ONE
> > (Session Two: Sunday at 5:30 pm; Session Three: Monday
> at
> > 7:30 pm)
> > Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Session One covers research, history, and our
> literature.
> > Moderated by Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director,
> NFB
> > Jernigan Institute
> >
> >
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > 1:00 - 3:00 pm—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC; OPENBOOK 9 AND
> > PEARL PORTABLE READING SOLUTION
> > Senators Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> > Have lightning fast OCR with OpenBook in a
> > portable solution that folds up. Connect via a
> > USB port and scan documents. Have them read aloud
> > using Eloquence voices or any of Real Speak Solo
> > Direct human-sounding voices now available on
> > OpenBook. Magnify work, write under the camera, and
> > reformat text.
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER
> > GROUPS
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Sessions: 1:00 Breeze; 2:00 Portable Devices; 3:00
> Stream;
> > 4:00 BrailleNote
> > Join HumanWare to learn about recent updates and
> > share product tips. Give us your suggestions or
> > ask questions about your favorite HumanWare
> > product. Door Prizes for every session!
> >
> > 1:00 - 6:00 pm—KRAFTERS DIVISION CRAFT SHOW
> > Topaz Room, Tower lobby
> > If you are interested in crafts and appreciate
> > hand-made items, this is the place to be! Come
> > and meet some very talented Federation crafters
> > and purchase their beautiful items for sale. Joyce
> Kane,
> > President
> >
> > 1:30 - 2:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> > THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE
> TO
> > EVERYONE!
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Presented by James Gashel.
> >
> > 2:00 - 3:00 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS
> > The Conquest of
> > Independence
> > Edelweiss Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Helpful strategies
> > for raising and working with a young blind
> > child.
> > Instructor: Carla
> > McQuillan
> >
> > The Blind Student
> in
> > Science Class
> > Dardenelles Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Tools and
> techniques
> > to include blind
> > students in all aspects of science.
> > Instructors: Cary
> > Supalo, Dr. Lillian
> > Rankel, Marilyn Winograd, and Dr.
> > Andrew Greenberg
> >
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, Cont’d.
> > Braille Reading
> > Rates
> > Inverness Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Your child can become a Braille-reading speed demon!
> > Instructors: Jerry Whittle and Dr. Eric Vasiliauskas
> >
> > Let Your Child Grow Up!
> > Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > When is the right time to begin stepping back as a
> parent?
> > Instructors: Rosy Carranza and Andrea Beasley
> >
> > 2:00 - 5:00 pm—GOAL BALL; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
> > Gym, Verandah area
> > Lisamaria Martinez, President
> >
> > 2:00 - 5:00 pm—GW MICRO: WINDOW-EYES TRAINING
> > (Registration: $10; refreshments provided)
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Explore the power of Window-Eyes with advanced
> > scripting support, Office 2010, Windows 7, and
> > much more. Come to see support for the Internet
> > and scripting provided by a screen
> > reader. Presenters: Jeremy Curry and Raul
> > Gallegos. To register, call 260-489-3671.
> >
> > 2:00 - 5:00 pm—YOUTH TRACK CONCURRENT WORKSHOP
> SESSIONS
> > Preparing for the
> > Future:
> > Wyeth Room, Atrium
> > mezzanine
> > 2:00 - 3:30
> > pm—High School Readiness (ages 11-14)
> > 3:30 - 5:00
> > pm—College Readiness (ages 14-18)
> >
> > Working Out
> > Workouts:
> > Travertine Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > 2:00 - 3:30
> pm—For
> > ages 14-18
> > 3:30 - 5:00
> pm—For
> > ages 11-14
> >
> > Looking Good
> without
> > Looking:
> > Steuben Room,
> Atrium
> > mezzanine
> > 2:00 - 3:30
> pm—For
> > ages 14-18
> > 3:30 - 5:00
> pm—For
> > ages 11-14
> >
> >
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > 3:00 - 4:30 pm—TEACHER RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE
> > Affiliate Action Suite 2372
> > If you are interested in improving the education
> > of blind students, please join us. Learn how to
> > contact universities in your area, put on
> > recruitment presentations, and spread the word about
> this
> > rewarding career.
> > Hosted by the NFB Affiliate Action Team
> >
> > 3:00 - 4:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> > THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE
> TO
> > EVERYONE!
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Presented by James Gashel.
> >
> > 3:15 - 4:15 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS
> >
> > ABC and 1, 2, 3
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Early literacy and number understanding at home and
> at
> > school.
> > Instructors: Heather Field and Stephanie
> > Kieszak-Holloway
> >
> > I Survived Math Class
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Tips to ensure your child understands, keeps up
> > with, and even learns to love math.
> >
> > Social Skills
> > Inverness Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Strategies for
> > fostering the development
> > of age-appropriate social skills.
> > Instructors: Denise
> > Mackenstadt and Angela Frederick
> >
> > Low Vision: Focus
> on
> > Success
> > Fleur-de-Lis B
> Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Prepare your low
> > vision child for
> > success in school, at home, and in social
> > life.
> > Instructors: Marla Palmer and Mark Riccobono
> >
> > 4:30 - 5:30 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS
> > Get Your Child Going!
> > Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Enhance and promote independent movement in the
> > young or delayed child. Instructor: Denise
> > Mackenstadt
> >
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, Cont’d.
> >
> > Technology
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Available technology; hear from students on how
> > they employ it. Instructors: Richard Holloway
> and
> > blind students
> >
> > Behavior: From
> > Control to Support in Five Easy Lessons
> > Edelweiss Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Steps to turn
> > problem behavior into positive behavior.
> > Instructor: Dr.
> > Jerry Petroff
> >
> > Is Your Child Job
> > Ready?
> > Fleur-de-Lis B
> Room,
> > Atrium mezzanine
> > Learn how your
> child
> > can gain experience and skills.
> >
> > 5:00 - 7:00 pm—SPANISH SEMINAR
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Blindness is blindness, no matter what the
> > language. Meet new and old friends; learn about
> > Federation philosophy and the truth about
> > blindness—in Spanish. Moderator: Alpidio
> Rolón
> >
> > 5:00 - 8:00 pm—MIX-AND-MINGLE RECEPTION FOR
> > PARENTS AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
> > Morocco Room, Tower mezzanine
> >
> > 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG
> > USERS (NAGDU) BUSINESS MEETING
> > Emerald Room, Tower lobby
> > 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Find out about legal cases that NAGDU and NFB are
> > involved in; learn about the work and development
> > of affiliate divisions; celebrate the launch of
> > the NAGDU Education and Advocacy Hotline; elect
> > your division leaders. Marion Gwizdala, President
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > 6:30 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> OFFICE
> > PROFESSIONALS
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Learn about new technology and how blind
> > telephone operators, receptionists, customer
> > service reps, Braille transcribers and
> > proofreaders, and other office workers solve
> > problems and challenges in the office setting.
> Lisa
> > Hall, President
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—LIVING HISTORY GROUP
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Dedicated to recording, preserving, and
> > appreciating Federation history. Michael
> Freholm,
> > Chairperson
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT
> > Miro Room, Tower mezzanine
> > Relax and chat in an informal atmosphere. This
> > is a great opportunity for new families to meet
> > and connect with others. Veteran parents will
> be
> > on hand to welcome and provide information.
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE SCIENCE, LLC FOCUS
> GROUP
> > ONE
> > Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > (Preregistration by May 15 was required to
> > attend.) Independence Science LLC, in
> > collaboration with Purdue University researchers,
> > is collecting feedback on a new portable handheld
> > data collection device for blind students to use
> > in high school science laboratories. (Focus
> > Group Two meets Monday at 7:00 pm)
> >
> > 7:30 - 9:00 pm—knfbReader MOBILE USERS MEETING
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Conducted by Michael Hingson
> >
> > 7:30 - 11:00 pm—SALSA DANCE LESSIONS AND LATIN
> DANCE
> > PARTY
> > Metropolitan Ballroom, Tower mezzanine
> > Get into the “rhythm” of the convention—learn
> the
> > salsa! Group and individual instructions
> > provided at any level of proficiency. Fee of
> > $5.00 benefits the NFB Spanish Translation
> > Committee. Add salsa dancing to your
> repertoire;
> > people will be impressed.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > SATURDAY, JULY 3, Continued
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:00 pm—WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE
> > COMMITTEE
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson
> >
> > 8:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB LIONS GROUP
> > Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > NFB members who would like to join a Lions Club
> > or are already Lions are urged to meet to share
> > ideas and experiences. Please wear your shirts
> > or vests for a photo. Co-Chairpersons: Ramona Walhof
> and
> > Milton Ota
> >
> > 8:00 - 10:00 pm—ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTION
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> > First-time convention attendees—don’t miss this
> > event! President Maurer and former rookies will
> > be on hand to welcome you and answer questions
> > about the week’s activities. Casual dress.
> > Coordinator: Pam Allen, Director of the Louisiana
> > Center for the Blind and President of the NFB of
> Louisiana
> >
> > 8:00 pm - midnight—KARAOKE NIGHT?? (Admission:
> $5.00)
> > Peacock Terrace, West Wing
> > Enjoy music, door prizes, and a cash bar; meet
> > BLIND, Incorporated’s students and alumni and
> > share their experiences from training. Here’s
> > your chance to sing like a rock star; Braille
> > song lists are available. Hosted by BLIND, Inc.
> >
> > 9:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Angela Wolf, Chairperson
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010
> >
> > 6:30 - 7:30 am—ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS
> > Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> > Father Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant
> >
> > 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET AND
> > BARBEQUE TICKET SALES ($45 EACH); Chantilly Foyer
> Area,
> > Tower lobby
> >
> > 9:00 am - 5:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> > SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
> >
> > 9:00 am 5:00 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium,
> third
> > level
> >
> > 11:45 am - 1:15 pm—CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE CHURCH
> > OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
> > Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> >
> > 1:00 - 2:00 pm—BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Share ideas and tips and network with other blind
> > musicians.
> > Linda Mentink, Chairperson
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—SELF-DEFENSE CLASS; SPORTS & REC
> > DIVISION
> > De Soto A & B Rooms, West Wing
> > Lisamaria Martinez, President
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND
> SPECIAL
> > INTEREST VEHICLES)
> > Clock Tower Parking Lot
> > Presented by the NFB CARS Division; Joe Naulty,
> President
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
> > BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS ONE AND
> TWO
> > Governors Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> > Participants must have preregistered. Exam
> > sections three and four are on Monday at 1:00
> > pm. Sponsored by the National Blindness
> Professional
> > Certification Board
> >
> >
> >
> > SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
> >
> > 1:00 - 6:30 pm—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Heather Field, Chairperson
> >
> > 1:30 pm—RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
> > Coronado Ballroom, West Wing
> > Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
> >
> > 1:30 - 2:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> > THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE
> TO
> > EVERYONE!
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Presented by James Gashel
> >
> > 2:00 - 4:30 pm—OPEN BRAILLE INITIATIVE
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > To make access to Braille easier, a group of
> > prominent Braille device manufacturers have come
> > together to develop and maintain an Open Standard
> > for communications between screen readers and
> > Braille displays. Do you want to know more?
> Join
> > us for the OpenBraille initiative presentation.
> >
> > 2:30 - 5:30 pm—TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION
> > Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> > Don Gillmore, President
> >
> > 3:00 - 4:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> > THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE
> TO
> > EVERYONE!
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Presented by James Gashel
> >
> > 3:00 - 5:00 pm—WHAT’S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE®
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Learn about the NFB’s free audible newspaper
> > service for the blind and visually
> > impaired. Topics cover Podable News, the new
> > voices, the new on-demand article request
> > feature, and more. Sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE® at
> its
> > exhibit hall table.
> >
> > 4:00 - 5:30 pm—SLATE MATES—NFB YOUTH TRACK (Ages
> > 11-18)
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Pair up with members of the NFB Writers Division
> > to learn the tricks of the trade to become a good
> > writer. Bring your questions, and put your
> interests
> > to work.
> > SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
> >
> > 4:00 - 6:00 pm—FEDERATION REGENERATION
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Learn how to develop quality programs for youth
> > in your state while regenerating your Federation
> > spirit. Presented by the NFB Jernigan Institute
> > Education Team
> >
> > 4:30 - 6:00 pm—THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MOCK
> > TRIAL—National Association of Blind Lawyers; Scott
> > LaBarre, President
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> > Admission: $5.00. Federation lawyers are pitted
> > against each other reenacting an old Federation
> > case with the audience serving as the
> > jury. Although the subject matter is very
> > serious, the courtroom portrayers are very
> entertaining.
> >
> > 5:30 - 6:30 pm—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NFB
> > JERNIGAN INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS—SESSION TWO (Session
> > Three: Monday at 7:30)
> > Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Session Two covers access technology and product
> > development.
> > Moderated by Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director,
> NFB
> > Jernigan Institute
> >
> > 5:30 - 8:00 pm—NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
> > Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Annual meeting and workshop for affiliate
> > newsletter editors. Norma Crosby, Chairperson
> >
> > 6:00 - 8:00 pm—STORY TIME IDOL—NFB WRITERS
> DIVISION
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Tell and/or listen to tall and scary
> > stories. Cost is $5.00 at the door and $1.00 to
> > tell a story. Idol winners share in the take!
> > Robert Leslie Newman,
> > President
> >
> > 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> STUDENTS
> > (NABS)
> > Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> > 6:00 pm–Registration
> ($5.00); 7:00
> > pm–Meeting
> > Students, young professionals, parents, teachers,
> > and anyone interested in learning about issues
> > affecting blind students are welcome to attend.
> > Arielle Silverman, President
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
> >
> > 6:30 - 8:00 pm—NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND
> TREASURERS
> > SEMINAR
> > Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > All affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked
> > to attend this session. Topics include internal
> > controls, state charitable registrations,
> > end-of-year preparations, and discussing
> > individual state issues with facilitators Charlie
> > Brown, Ron Gardner, Bridgid Burke, and Nick Lambright
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—MEET THE BLIND MONTH ACTIVITIES
> > AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SEMINAR: PLANS AND ACTION
> EQUAL
> > SUCCESS
> > Manchester Room, Tower mezzanine
> > October is “Meet the Blind Month.” Come and
> > brainstorm with us as we look for fresh ideas for
> > Meet the Blind Month! Learn new fundraising
> > ideas, and get your chapter ready to change
> > public perceptions of blindness. Karen Zakhnini, NFB
> > Jernigan Institute
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Ivan Weich, President
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> VETERANS
> > Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Discussing plans to increase our division
> > membership in the coming year and holding elections.
> > Dwight Sayer,
> > President
> >
> > 7:30 - 9:30 pm—MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: FINDING,
> > ATTRACTING, AND KEEPING NEW MEMBERS IN OUR CHAPTERS
> AND
> > AFFILIATES
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Success only comes before work in the
> > dictionary. Let’s discuss creative ideas to
> > increase our membership. Ron Gardner, Chairperson
> >
> > 7:30 - 9:30 pm—LIBRARY SERVICES COMMITTEE
> > Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> > David Hyde, Chairperson
> >
> > 7:30 - 9:30 pm—BLIND PARENTS GROUP
> > Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
> >
> >
> >
> > SUNDAY, JULY 4, Continued
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:00 pm—JUDAISM MEETING
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > David Stayer, Chairperson, NFB in Judaism Group
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:30 pm—WEBMASTERS MEETING
> > Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division
> > Webmasters to discuss the importance of an
> > informative, accessible, and visually attractive
> Website.
> > Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group
> >
> > 9:00 - 10:00 pm—SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Norman Gardner, Chairperson
> >
> >
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010
> >
> > 8:30 am - 5:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> > SHOWCASE OF INNOVATION—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
> >
> > 8:30 am 5:00 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium,
> third
> > level
> >
> > 8:30 am - 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET AND
> > BARBEQUE TICKET SALES ($45 EACH); Chantilly Foyer
> Area,
> > Tower lobby
> >
> > 9:00 11:30 am—NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open
> to
> > all)
> > Chantilly Ballroom, Tower lobby
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 1:15 pm—THE DIVISION FOR ME—NFB
> YOUTH
> > TRACK
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Meet-and-greet with division representatives to
> > discover the NFB’s dynamic and diverse
> > divisions. Chat with knowledgeable reps about
> > what’s happening now in their divisions and
> > what’s in the works for the future. Our
> > divisions are progressive—join up and join in the
> fun.
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm—FIRST-TIME NFB CONVENTION
> ATTENDEES
> > Affiliate Action Suite 2372
> > Is this your first National Federation of the
> > Blind convention? If so, please bring your own
> > lunch and participate in a fun gathering; meet
> > some friendly people and have your convention
> > questions answered by experienced Federationists.
> >
> > 12:30 - 5:00 pm—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK (DAN)
> SEMINAR
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Learn about research updates on the use of
> > insulin pens by Dr. Ann Williams, strategies to
> > get medical insurance providers to cover diabetes
> > management equipment accessible to the blind, and
> > more. Mike Freeman, President
> >
> > 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> LAWYERS
> > (NABL)
> > L’Entrecote Room, Atrium lobby
> > 12:30 pm - Registration; 1:00
> pm - Meeting
> > begins
> > Examine laws affecting blind people and others
> > with disabilities; address ongoing struggles to
> > gain equal access to Web sites, employment, legal
> > texts and exams. Scott LaBarre, President
> >
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
> > Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Some of the topics include: the Macintosh as a
> > productivity tool for the blind; Solona, a
> > CAPTCHA-solving service; Association of
> > Information Technology Professionals
> > presentation; accessibility to Microsoft’s
> > products by its director of accessibility, Rob
> > Sinclair; elections; and much more. Curtis
> Chong,
> > President
> >
> > 12:30 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND
> IN
> > COMMUNITIES OF FAITH
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > The theme is “Meeting Challenges: Gaining
> > Opportunities.” Speakers tell how their faith
> > has helped them face and overcome challenges;
> > also hear representatives from various
> > faith-based libraries and publishing houses
> > describe what their organizations do. Tom Anderson,
> > President
> >
> > 12:30 - 5:00 pm—SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION
> ANNUAL
> > MEETING
> > Coronado Ballroom, West Wing
> > 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on
> > presentations, audible darts, and more!
> Lisamaria
> > Martinez, President
> >
> > 1:00 3:00 pm—PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
> &
> > SEMINAR
> > Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Don't wait for the media to discover you—come and
> > share ideas and strategies on how to harness the
> > power of the media! Topics: crafting press
> > releases, pitching stories, and giving
> > informative interviews. Chris Danielsen, Chairperson
> >
> > 1:00 - 4:00 pm—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
> > Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > General meeting with elections, an introduction
> > to our new state divisions, and speakers. Dennis
> H.R.
> > Sumlin, President
> >
> > 1:00 - 4:15 pm—NOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING: ISSUES
> AND
> > ADVANCES IN
> > EDUCATION
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> > Carol Castellano, President
> >
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 1:00 - 4:30 pm—NOPBC ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH
> > SCHOOLERS
> >
> > 1:00 - 2:30 pm—Diggin’ Into Science (ages 11-14)
> > Miro Room, Tower mezzanine
> > Hands-on science fun with instant snow, magnets,
> volcanoes,
> > etc.
> > Instructors: Dr. Lillian A. Rankel and Marilyn
> > Winograd, with assistance from chemists Cary Supalo
> and Dr.
> > Andrew Greenberg
> >
> > 3:00 - 4:30 pm—Peer-to-Peer Technology (ages 11-18)
> > Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> > Calling all geeks to expound on technology you love
> and
> > love to hate.
> > Moderators: Jeremiah Beasley and John Fritz
> >
> > 3:00 - 4:30 pm—The Future Is Here in Science (ages
> > 14-18)
> > Miro Room, Tower
> > mezzanine
> > Hands-on chemistry
> > activities; understanding chemical phenomena.
> > Instructors: Dr.
> > Lillian A. Rankel,
> > Marilyn Winograd, Cary Supalo, and Dr.
> > Andrew Greenberg
> >
> > 1:00 - 4:30 pm—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND
> EDUCATORS
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 1:00 pm–Registration; 1:30
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in
> > their classrooms; participants also meet in
> > groups specific to grade level and content areas
> > of interest to create a network of mentors. If
> > you teach or are considering a career in teaching
> > at any level, please join us. Sheila Koenig,
> President
> >
> > 1:00 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> > MERCHANTS REVOLUTIONIZING RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD:
> > CREATING NEW, ROBUST, AND DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESS
> > OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND
> > De La Salle Room, West Wing
> > 1:00 pm–Registration; 1:30
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > The title says it all. Let’s continue to protect
> > and defend the Randolph-Sheppard Program. The
> > need to expand business opportunities and to
> > develop new business initiatives for the blind of
> America
> > is pressing.
> > At Your Service, Kevan Worley, President
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
> > BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS THREE
> AND
> > FOUR
> > Governors Lecture Hall, Tower lobby
> > Participants must have preregistered. Sponsored
> > by the National Blindness Professional Certification
> Board
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> > REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
> > Madrid Room, Tower mezzanine
> > 1:00 pm–Registration; 2:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Network, share mutual interests, find placement
> > strategies, and examine and discuss concerns and
> > current issues. Melody Lindsey, President
> >
> > 1:00 - 5:00 pm—“SENIORS IN CHARGE”—NFB
> SENIORS
> > DIVISION MEETING AND (SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Join us to hear enthusiastic seniors share ideas
> > about what they are doing; find out ways to
> > spread our message of hope to seniors who have
> > recently become blind. And then, of course, we
> > are also having our very popular not-so-silent
> auction.
> > Judy Sanders,
> > President
> >
> > 1:00 - 6:00 pm—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
> > Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 1:00–Registration;
> 2:00–Meeting begins;
> > 5:00—Mingle and network
> > Psychologists; social workers; counselors; and
> > music, art, or dance therapists meet to discuss
> > topics and network. David Stayer, President
> >
> > 1:30 3:00 pm—CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL
> PROGRAM
> > COMMITTEE
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Diane McGeorge, Chairperson
> >
> > 1:30 - 4:30 pm—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Update members on division business, announce the
> > 2010 winners of the youth and adult writing
> > contests, visit with a published author and
> > member of the NFB, and plan for the future. Robert
> Leslie
> > Newman, President
> >
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 3:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO
> > TECHNICIANS
> > Wedgwood Room, Tower lobby
> > Piano tuning has long been considered one of the
> > stereotypical career choices for the blind. Is
> > this true? What can we do about it? Don Mitchell,
> > President
> >
> > 5:00 - 6:30 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
> LAWYERS
> > (NABL) RECEPTION
> > L’Entrecote Room, Atrium lobby
> > For NABL members and seminar participants only to
> > promote networking and fellowship within our
> > membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.
> > Scott LaBarre, President
> >
> > 5:00 - 7:00 pm—BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET
> > De Soto A & B Rooms, West Wing
> > A book lover’s dream! Browse tables of new and
> > used Braille and print/Braille books. UPS
> > volunteers will ship the books to your home free
> > of charge. Donations requested to support the
> > Braille Readers are Leaders program.
> Cosponsored
> > by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Peggy Chong
> >
> > 5:30 - 7:00 pm—KURZWEIL 1000 USERS’ CONTINGENT
> > Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Join the Kurzweil 1000 Users’ Contingent!
> Meet
> > with Steve Baum, Vice President of Engineering,
> > and share some Kurzweil 1000
> > experiences. Kurzweil 1000 is our
> > state-of-the-art, text-to-speech and life
> > navigation software for blind and visually impaired
> > readers.
> >
> > 6:00 - 9:00 pm—INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC
> DIVISION
> > Coronado Ballroom, West Wing
> > Lisamaria Martinez, President
> >
> > 6:00 - 10:00 pm—BACK TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN
> > MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> > Topics: running a purposeful chapter meeting,
> > building membership, community projects and
> > chapter fundraising, working with youth, and
> > weaving Federation philosophy into local
> > meetings. Presented by the NFB Affiliate Action
> Team
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG
> > USERS (NAGDU) SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND
> SEMINAR
> > Emerald Room, Tower lobby
> > 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00
> pm–Seminar
> > begins
> > Join us in celebrating twenty-five years of
> > education and advocacy on behalf of guide dog
> > users, recognize our founders and past leaders,
> > initiate future projects, and “test drive” a
> > guide dog! Marion Gwizdala, President
> >
> > 6:30 - 9:30 pm—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
> > Wyeth Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > John Miller, President
> >
> > 6:30 - 10:00 pm—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS
> DIVISION
> > Manchester Room, Tower mezzanine
> > 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Topics: determining the right note taker for your
> > student; plunging without fear into Windows 7
> > with Cathyanne Murtha of Access Technology
> > Institute; Jsay Pro; and teaching the Mac.
> Michael
> > Barber, President
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—“BROKEN-HEARTED RIVER TO
> FREEDOM”
> > a play by Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00; Second
> > Performance is at 9:00 pm)
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> > A man loses his sight during the Civil War,
> > returns home, and learns to deal with his
> > blindness and family. The play is performed by
> > the Louisiana Center for the Blind Players;
> > proceeds go to the Louisiana Center for the
> > Blind’s summer training program for blind children.
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS
> > (CARS) DIVISION SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MEETING
> > Obelisk B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Come and hear speakers from automobile clubs talk
> > about their activities and participate in the
> > division business meeting. Joseph B. Naulty,
> President
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED
> > POPULATIONS
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Ron Brown, Chairperson
> >
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE
> > THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB) SEMINAR
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Hear about the remaining commemorative Louis
> > Braille silver dollars and how to get one, NFB
> > Share Braille Website, and more. Nadine
> Jacobson,
> > President
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 pm—INDEPENDENCE SCIENCE FOCUS GROUP
> TWO
> > Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > (Preregistration by May 15 was required to
> > attend.) Independence Science LLC, in
> > collaboration with Purdue University researchers,
> > is collecting feedback on a new portable handheld
> > data collection device for blind students to use
> > in high school science laboratories.
> >
> > 7:30 - 8:30 pm—ME AND THE GOSSIP GIRLS—NFB YOUTH
> TRACK
> > Dardenelles Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 11-14
> > Inverness Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 14-18
> > Girls—bring your questions and thoughts about
> > makeup, dating, or how to get more involved in
> > your school. Discussions will be led by blind
> > mentors. Parents, please respect this is for
> teens
> > only!
> >
> > 7:30 - 8:30 pm— ME AND THE GUYS—NFB YOUTH TRACK
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 11-14
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine–Ages 14-18
> > Guys—talk about cars, dating, school, or how to
> > nail that perfect job to make a little extra
> > money. Discussions will be led by blind
> mentors.
> > Parents, please respect this is for teens only!
> >
> > 7:30 - 8:45 pm—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? NFB
> > JERNIGAN INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS—SESSION THREE
> > Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Session Three covers education programs.
> > Moderated by Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director,
> NFB
> > Jernigan Institute
> >
> > 7:30 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION,
> > EVALUATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
> > Travertine Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Hear exhibitors explain briefly what they are
> > exhibiting and where they are located in the
> > exhibit hall. We will also evaluate the
> > effectiveness of what our Committee is doing now
> > and consider programs for the coming year. Gary
> Wunder,
> > Chairperson
> > MONDAY, JULY 5, Continued
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:00 pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
> > Library Room, Tower mezzanine
> > All convention delegates involved in or
> > interested in twelve-step recovery programs are
> > invited to attend. A second Friends of Recovery
> > meeting will be on Wednesday at 8:00 pm.
> Coordinator:
> > Gary Ray
> >
> > 9:00 - 10:30 pm—“BROKEN-HEARTED RIVER TO
> FREEDOM”
> > a play by Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00)
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> > A man loses his sight during the Civil War,
> > returns home, and learns to deal with his
> > blindness and family. The play is performed by
> > the Louisiana Center for the Blind Players;
> > proceeds go to the Louisiana Center for the
> > Blind’s summer training program for blind children.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
> >
> > 8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> >
> > 8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET AND
> > BARBEQUE TICKET SALES ($45 EACH)—Chantilly Foyer
> Area,
> > Tower lobby
> >
> >
> >
> > OPENING GENERAL
> > SESSION
> >
> > 9:00 am INVOCATION
> >
> > 9:35 am WELCOMING CEREMONIES
> >
> > 9:55 am CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED
> > Dwight Sayer, President, National Association of
> > Blind Veterans, National Federation of the Blind;
> Winter
> > Gardens, Florida
> >
> > 10:05 am A DEFENSE
> DEPARTMENT
> > PRIORITY FOR BLIND WOUNDED WARRIORS
> > Colonel Donald Gagliano, M.D., Executive
> > Director, Department of Defense/Department of
> > Veterans Affairs Vision Center of Excellence;
> Washington,
> > D.C.
> >
> > 10:20 am ROLL CALL OF
> STATES AND
> > APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
> >
> > 11:45 am REPORTS AND
> > RESOLUTIONS
> >
> > 12:00 pm ADJOURN
> >
> >
> >
> > 12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00
> > pm—REGISTRATION ($20); FINAL BANQUET TICKET SALES
> > ($45)—Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> > SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
> >
> >
> > TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
> >
> > 12:00 noon 1:45 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion,
> Atrium,
> > third level
> >
> > 12:15 - 1:45 pm—LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND
> > ALUMNI LUNCHEON; Pam Allen, Director
> > Peacock Terrace, West Wing
> >
> >
> >
> > GENERAL SESSION
> >
> > 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
> >
> > 2:05 pm PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, Marc Maurer
> >
> > 3:00 pm THE FEDERATION IN THE WORLD FROM THE
> > PERSPECTIVE OF THE BLIND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AND
> SENATOR IN
> > THAILAND
> > Monthian Buntan,
> Senator; Bangkok,
> > Thailand
> >
> > 3:20 pm THE BLIND DRIVER OPERATING A VEHICLE AT
> > SPEED: CREATING THE TECHNOLOGY THAT PUTS THE CONTROLS
> UNDER
> > OUR HANDS
> > Parnell Diggs, Esq., Coordinator, Race for
> > Independence; President, National Federation of
> > the Blind of South Carolina; Garden City, South
> Carolina
> >
> > 3:35 pm SWEP AND THE BARS OF OUR PRISON
> > Scott LaBarre, Esq., LaBarre Law Offices;
> > President, National Federation of the Blind of
> Colorado;
> > Denver, Colorado
> >
> > 3:50 pm THE XAVIER SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND: SERVING THE
> BLIND
> > SINCE 1900
> > Father John R. Sheehan, S.J., Chairman, Board of
> > Directors, Xavier Society for the Blind; New York,
> New
> > York
> >
> > 4:05 pm ONE MILLION BOOKS FOR THE PRINT DISABLED AND
> MORE
> > TO COME
> > Brewster Kahle, Digital Librarian; San Francisco,
> > California
> >
> >
> >
> > TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
> >
> > 4:20 pm NOT JUST SURVIVING THE DISASTER OF
> > SEPTEMBER 11 BUT PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN A DEADLY
> > EMERGENCY
> > Michael Hingson, President, Michael Hingson Group;
> Novato,
> > California
> >
> > 4:35 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
> >
> > 5:00 pm ADJOURN
> >
> >
> >
> > 5:30 - 6:30 pm—NOMINATING COMMITTEE
> > De La Salle Room, West Wing
> >
> > 5:30 - 6:30 pm—NFB-LINK, OUR ONLINE MENTORING
> PROGRAM
> > Affiliate Action Suite 2372
> > Come help us honor the over 250 mentors that are
> > a part of NFB-LINK and learn how you can become a
> > mentor, too. NFB-LINK is our online mentoring
> > program, and by becoming a mentor, you will see
> > how a little time on the computer can make a huge
> > difference. Current and future mentors, please
> attend!
> >
> > 6:00 pm—NFB OF TEXAS BARBEQUE AND LIVE MUSIC
> > Anatole Park
> > Enjoy eating a delicious Texas-style barbeque
> > with all of the trimmings while listening to the
> > music of singer/songwriter/guitarist Brian Burns,
> > with friends Tommy Alverson and Davin James.
> >
> > 6:00 - 8:00 pm—AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
> > INTRODUCES AccessWorld EVERY MONTH AND NEW
> ONLINE
> > COMMUNITY RESOURCES
> > Peacock Terrace, West Wing
> > You are invited to our informational reception.
> > Announcing AFB AccessWorld, every month—more
> > authors, more information, more often.
> > CareerConnect, FamilyConnect, and SeniorSite
> > offer newly-expanded opportunities. Network with
> > families, seniors, and successful mentors. We look
> forward
> > to meeting you.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
> >
> > 6:00 - 9:00 pm—DEAFBLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> &
> > ELECTIONS
> > Obelisk B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00
> pm–Meeting
> > begins
> > Burnell Brown, President
> >
> > 6:30 - 8:00 pm—MUSIC TECH WORKSHOP
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Conducted by Cameron Strife; presented by the NFB
> > Performing Arts Division
> >
> > 6:30 - 9:00 pm—COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN
> HOUSE
> > Topaz Room, Tower lobby
> > Discover how good training can change your life.
> Julie
> > Deden, Director
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:00 pm—ASTRONOMY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS (Ages
> 6-14)
> > Morocco Room, Tower mezzanine
> > Fun-filled astronomy-related activities in an
> > out-of-this-world workshop! Instructor: Noreen
> Grice
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—BOOKSHARE AT NFB MEMBER PARTY
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Enjoy snacks and refreshments while meeting the
> > Bookshare staff. This is your opportunity to talk
> > with us and share your ideas; we’re here to
> > listen. Plan to have fun with contests,
> > drawings, and interacting with your fellow
> > members. We look forward to seeing you.
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS
> > IEP Workshop for
> > Beginners
> > Madrid Room, Tower
> > mezzanine
> > Focusing on
> > evaluations, goals, strategies, and the law.
> > Instructor: Carlton
> > Walker
> >
> > Getting to Yes
> > Manchester Room,
> > Tower mezzanine
> > Getting the team to
> > work together so that it benefits your child.
> > Instructor: Dan
> > Frye
> >
> > Tactile Maps and
> the
> > Development of Spatial Awareness
> > Milan Room, Tower
> > mezzanine
> > Exploring ways to
> > promote the development of spatial awareness.
> > Instructor: Debbie
> > Kent Stein
> > TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS
> MEETING
> > Fleur-de-lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Unveiling new craft initiatives, including
> > discussion on classes available via telephone
> > conference and information on our Monday night
> > nationwide chats. We are seeking teachers and students
> for
> > crafting classes.
> > Joyce Kane, President
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES SEMINAR:
> > MOVING LEGISLATION ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Each affiliate should send one representative.
> > Learn the best methods of increasing support for
> > our legislative priorities. Changing lives
> > through laws is our business. Led by Jesse
> > Hartle, Lauren McLarney, and Ronza Othman
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 pm—A SPECIAL EVENING FOR SPONSOR-LEVEL
> > EXHIBITORS
> > Khmer Pavilion, Atrium, Third Level
> > The exhibit hall reopens for an evening dedicated
> > solely to sponsor-level exhibitors. Come and
> > bring a guest to say “thank you” to our sponsors
> and
> > to
> > enjoy their interesting offers and
> > demonstrations. Our convention sponsors are:
> > Title: Deque Systems, Inc.; Platinum: HumanWare
> > and UPS; Gold: Freedom Scientific and Oracle;
> > Silver: Adobe; Bronze: National Industries for
> > the Blind (NIB); and Exhibit Hall: En-Vision
> > America, GW Micro, Inc., Independence Science,
> > LLC, Independent Living Aids (ILA), Intel
> > Corporation, Olympus, Recording for the Blind &
> > Dyslexic (RFB&D), Sendero Group, and Vanda
> > Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
> >
> > 7:00 - 10:00 pm—THE BEST THROWBACK PARTY AND
> > DANCE EVER! NFB YOUTH TRACK (Ages
> 14-18)
> > Metropolitan Ballroom, Tower mezzanine
> > Choose your favorite decade and come dressed in
> > your best digs. Compete in hula hoop contests,
> > learn the “YMCA,” or show us your best moon walk
> > while dressed as the late Michael Jackson in the
> > 80’s. Prizes will be given to the
> best-dressed
> > or most creative throwback participants.
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:00 pm—BEP: U.S. CURRENCY IDENTIFICATION
> > FOCUS GROUP Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Representatives of the U.S. Dept. of the
> > Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
> > and the Office of Product Development provide an
> > update on BEP’s progress to provide blind
> > individuals with access to U.S. currency and
> > discuss concepts it is currently testing.
> > (Session Two: Wednesday at 7:00 pm.)
> > TUESDAY, JULY 6, Continued
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:00 pm—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION SEMINAR
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > A seminar on division development; discuss the
> > future of the Performing Arts Division and ways
> > to make it even better. Conducted by division
> > board member, Jordy Stringer. Dennis H.R.
> Sumlin,
> > President
> >
> > 8:30 - 9:30 pm—HOW TO HOLD A VOTER REGISTRATION
> DRIVE IN
> > SIX EASY STEPS
> > Edelweiss Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Learn how to plan and host a voter registration
> > drive that will attract new members to your
> > chapter and serve your local community.
> > Coordinator: Lou Ann Blake, NFB Jernigan Institute
> >
> > 8:30 - 10:00 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
> PARENTS
> >
> > IEP Workshop for
> > Veteran Parents
> > Madrid Room, Tower
> > mezzanine
> > Instructor: Carlton
> > Walker
> >
> > Testing and
> > Accommodations
> > Manchester Room,
> > Tower mezzanine
> > Instructors:
> Barbara
> > Mathews and a representative of the College
> > Board
> >
> > Adapting and
> > Creating Useable Materials for Students
> > Milan Room, Tower
> > mezzanine
> > Instructor: Pat
> > Renfranz
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
> >
> > 8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> >
> > 8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20)—Chantilly Foyer
> Area,
> > Tower lobby
> >
> >
> >
> > GENERAL SESSION
> >
> > 9:00 am INVOCATION
> >
> > 9:05 am ELECTIONS
> >
> > 9:50 am THE APEX AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS AT HUMANWARE
> > Gilles Pepin, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare;
> > Drummondville, Canada
> >
> > 10:10 am THE FAILURE OF
> THE
> > EDUCATIONAL
> > SYSTEM IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE BLIND
> >
> > MARK RICCOBONO, Moderator; Executive Director,
> > National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute;
> > Baltimore, Maryland
> >
> > SHEILA AMATO, Ed.D., University Teacher Trainer;
> Massapequa
> > Park, New York
> >
> > NOREEN GRICE, Founder and President of You Can Do
> > Astronomy, LLC; New Britain, Connecticut
> >
> > LAURA WEBBER, Secretary, National Organization of
> > Parents of Blind Children; Houston, Texas
> >
> > ERIC VASILIAUSKAS, M.D., parent and advocate; Los
> Angeles,
> > California
> >
> > 11:10 am ASSURING INTERNET
> > ACCESSIBILITY
> > Preety Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Deque Systems,
> Inc.;
> > Reston, Virginia
> >
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
> >
> > 11:30 am REPORTS AND
> > RESOLUTIONS
> >
> > 12:00 pm ADJOURN
> >
> >
> >
> > 12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm—REGISTRATION
> > ($20)
> > Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
> > SHOWROOM OF INNOVATION (Final time period to be
> > open)—Grand Ballroom, Atrium lobby
> >
> > 12:00 noon 1:45 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion,
> Atrium,
> > third level
> >
> >
> >
> > GENERAL SESSION
> >
> > 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
> >
> > 2:05 pm FINANCIAL REPORT
> >
> > 3:05 pm STRATEGIC INITIATIVES REPORT
> > John Paré, Executive Director for Strategic
> > Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind;
> Baltimore,
> > Maryland
> >
> > Jesse Hartle, Governmental Affairs Specialist,
> > National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
> >
> > Lauren McLarney, Governmental Affairs Specialist,
> > National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
> >
> > 3:35 pm REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
> >
> > 5:00 pm ADJOURN
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:00 pm—BEP: U.S. CURRENCY IDENTIFICATION
> > FOCUS GROUP Steuben Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Representatives of the U.S. Dept. of the
> > Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
> > and the Office of Product Development provide an
> > update on BEP’s progress to provide blind
> > individuals with access to U.S. currency and
> > discuss concepts it is currently testing.
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:15 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> > THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE
> TO
> > EVERYONE!
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Presented by James Gashel
> >
> > 7:00 - 8:30 pm—NFB IMAGINATION FUND GRANT-WRITING
> > SEMINAR
> > Fleur-de-Lis B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Each affiliate should send at least one
> > representative to this seminar. Learn to plan,
> > write, and submit a strong grant application;
> > discover key points and strategies about how to
> > identify appropriate funders and submit a winning
> > proposal. Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director,
> NFB
> > Jernigan Institute
> >
> > 7:00 - 9:00 pm—WHAT’S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE®
> > Lalique Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Learn about the NFB’s free audible newspaper
> > service for the blind and visually
> > impaired. Topics cover Podable News, the new
> > voices, the new on-demand article request
> > feature, and more. Sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE® at
> its
> > exhibit hall table.
> >
> > 7:00 9:00 pm—“SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
> > SECURITY INCOME: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, AND
> > RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW” SEMINAR
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> > Topics: Social Security and SSI benefits,
> > including eligibility criteria, the application
> > process, reporting obligations, and appeals
> > process. Also get information on the Medicare
> > prescription drug benefit income subsidy program.
> > Presenter: Ronza Othman
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
> >
> > 7:00 10:00 pm—EXHIBITS—Khmer Pavilion, Atrium
> third
> > level
> >
> > 7:00 - 11:00 pm—TENTH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF
> TALENT—Fee:
> > $5.00
> > Stemmons Auditorium, Atrium lobby
> > Register early by contacting Performing Arts
> > Division leaders at the convention by Tuesday.
> > Proceeds benefit the division’s scholarship
> > program and other programs. Sponsored by the
> > Performing Arts Division; Dennis H.R. Sumlin,
> President
> >
> > 7:00 - 11:00 pm—NON 24-HOUR SLEEP WAKE DISORDER
> SEMINAR
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Circadian rhythm sleep disorders in totally blind
> > people. Total loss of light perception prevents
> > synchronization of circadian body clock rhythms
> > to the 24-hour day, leading to cyclic insomnia
> > and daytime napping. The causes of this sleep
> > disorder and possible treatment options will be
> presented
> > and discussed.
> >
> > 7:30 - 9:00 pm—INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE SIEBEL CALL
> CENTER
> > Obelisk B Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Don Mauck, Accessibility Evangelist at Oracle,
> > will demonstrate the accessibility features built
> > into the Oracle Siebel Call Center. Oracle CRM
> > products are used by more than 4,000 enterprises
> > and more than 4.6 million business users; these
> > enterprises represent potential employment
> opportunities
> > for the blind.
> >
> > 8:00 - 9:00 pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
> > Library Room, Tower mezzanine
> > All convention delegates involved in or
> > interested in twelve-step recovery programs are
> > invited to attend. Gary Ray, Coordinator
> >
> > 8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE AND
> > PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS); Deborah Kent Stein,
> Chairperson
> > Fleur-de-Lis A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> >
> > 8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND
> DEVELOPMENT
> > Rosetta Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > For the most part, technological developments
> > tend to exclude blind people. Developers must
> > change the ways future technologies are
> > designed. Join us—perhaps you can suggest a
> > technology or approach that nobody else has
> > considered. Curtis Chong, Chairperson
> >
> >
> > WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
> >
> > 8:00 - 11:30 pm—MONTE CARLO NIGHT
> > Metropolitan Ballroom, Tower mezzanine
> > Try your luck at any of the usual card games found on
> a
> > casino floor.
> > Sponsored by the National Association of Blind
> Students
> >
> > 8:30 - 9:45 pm—EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING
> > THE WORLD’S BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE
> TO
> > EVERYONE!
> > Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > Presented by James Gashel
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010
> >
> > 8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> >
> > 8:15 8:45 am—REGISTRATION ($20)—Final opportunity
> to
> > register.
> > Chantilly Foyer Area, Tower lobby
> >
> >
> >
> > GENERAL SESSION
> > 9:00 am INVOCATION
> >
> > 9:05 am BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE: EBAY BUILDS
> > ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE BLIND INTO ITS PLATFORM
> > Dane Glasgow, Vice President, Buyer Experience
> > Product Management, Ebay, Inc.; San Jose, California
> >
> > 9:20 am BRAILLE IS LITERACY
> > Deane Blazie, Inventor; Hobe Sound, Florida
> >
> > 9:35 am EIGHTY-FOUR LANGUAGES AND GROWING
> > Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, National Library
> > Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
> > Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.
> >
> > David Fernandez-Barrial, Foreign Language
> > Librarian, National Library Service for the Blind
> > and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress;
> > Washington, D.C.
> >
> > 9:55 am QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
> >
> > 10:00 am EDUCATING BLIND
> > CHILDREN: CHANGING THE PARADIGM
> > Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.; Research Professor;
> > San Diego State University; Vienna, Virginia
> >
> > 10:20 am TOWARD FULL
> EMPLOYMENT
> > FOR BLIND AMERICANS
> > Lynnae Ruttledge, Commissioner, Rehabilitation
> > Services Administration, United States Department
> > of Education; Washington, D.C.
> >
> >
> >
> > THURSDAY, JULY 8, Continued
> >
> > 10:35 am ACCESSIBLE
> EDUCATION
> > FOR ALL,
> > INCLUDING THE BLIND: MEETING THE STANDARD
> > Jessica Finnefrock, Senior Vice President,
> > Product Development, Blackboard; Washington, D.C.
> >
> > 10:50 am ACCESSIBLE DESIGN,
> A
> > MODEL FOR THE FUTURE
> > Steve Eastman, President, Target.com; Minneapolis,
> > Minnesota
> >
> > 11:05 am LOCATION-BASED
> SERVICES
> > USING BUS
> > STOP AND GEOCODED MEDIA CONTENT
> > Mike May, Chief Executive Officer, Sendero Group;
> Davis,
> > California
> >
> > 11:20 am BLIND CAR
> BUILDER?
> > WE’RE HERE TO TELL YOU!
> > Marcus Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Simmons
> > BOSS CREATIONS; Southfield, Michigan
> >
> > 11:35 am REPORTS AND
> > RESOLUTIONS
> >
> > 12:00 pm ADJOURN
> >
> >
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—HAM RADIO GROUP BUSINESS
> MEETING
> > Milan Room, Tower mezzanine
> > D. Curtis Willoughby (ka0vba), Chairperson
> >
> > 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS
> > Sapphire Room, Tower lobby
> >
> > 12:15 - 1:45 pm—EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO
> KNOW
> > ABOUT THE NLS
> > Obelisk A Room, Atrium mezzanine
> > A question-and-answer session with Frank Kurt Cylke,
> > Director, and staff of
> > the
> > National Library Service for the Blind and
> > Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > THURSDAY, JULY 8, Continued
> >
> >
> >
> > GENERAL SESSION
> >
> > 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
> >
> > 2:05 pm COPYRIGHT AND THE RIGHT TO READ
> > Marybeth Peters, Esq., Register of Copyrights,
> > Library of Congress, Copyright Office; Washington,
> D.C.
> >
> > 2:20 pm THE FUTURE OF BOOKS AND BEYOND
> > Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive
> > Officer, K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc.; Wellesley
> Hills,
> > Massachusetts
> >
> > 2:40 pm CALLING ALL DRIVERS: ADVANCING
> > LEADERSHIP, COLLECTIVE ACTION, AND THE BOUNDARIES OF
> > INDEPENDENCE
> > Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National
> > Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute;
> Baltimore,
> > Maryland
> >
> > 3:00 pm THE INTERFACE THAT TOUCHES THE MIND:
> > ADVANCING BEYOND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
> > Dennis Hong, Ph.D., Director, Robotics and
> > Mechanisms Laboratory, Virginia Polytechnic
> Institute;
> > Blacksburg, Virginia
> >
> > 3:15 pm A PRACTICING BLIND PHYSICIAN
> > Timothy Cordes M.D./Ph.D., Resident in
> > Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Hospital and
> Clinics;
> > Madison, Wisconsin
> >
> > 3:30 pm DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARD
> > Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award
> > Committee, and Secretary, National Federation of the
> Blind;
> > Columbia,
> > Missouri
> >
> > 4:10 pm DISABILITY POLICY FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
> > Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President
> > on Disability Policy; Washington, D.C.
> >
> > 4:25 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
> >
> >
> > THURSDAY, JULY 8, Continued
> >
> > 5:00 pm ADJOURN
> >
> >
> >
> > 7:00 pm—BANQUET
> > Chantilly Ballroom, Tower lobby
> > INVOCATION
> > MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder
> > INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
> > BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer
> > SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
> >
> > 11:00 pm—SCIENCE FICTION MEETING
> > All persons interested in science fiction and
> > fantasy are welcome to join in an open
> > discussion. Please contact Ed Meskys for room
> > location.
> >
> >
> > Thank You...
> >
> > The National
> > Federation of the Blind
> > acknowledges with gratitude our Title, Platinum,
> > Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibit Hall Convention
> > Sponsors below. Their messages follow.
> >
> > Title Sponsor:
> > Deque Systems, Inc.
> >
> > Platinum Sponsors:
> > HumanWare
> > UPS
> >
> > Gold Sponsors:
> > Freedom Scientific
> > Oracle
> >
> > Silver Sponsor:
> > Adobe
> >
> > Bronze Sponsor:
> > National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
> >
> > Exhibit Hall Sponsors:
> > En-Vision America
> > GW Micro, Inc.
> > Independence Science, LLC
> > Independent Living Aids (ILA)
> > Intel Corporation
> > Olympus
> > Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
> > Sendero Group
> > Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> > David Andrews:
> > dandrews at visi.com
> > Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dandrews920
> >
> >
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