<html>
<body>
<div align="center"> <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.0" width=289 height=244 alt="The National Federation of the Blind Logo">
<br>
<b> <br>
</div>
<br>
<br>
<div align="center">2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION<br>
<br>
DETROIT, MICHIGAN<br>
<br>
JULY 3 to JULY 8<br>
</div>
<br>
<br>
<div align="center"> <br>
<br><br>
<br>
<br>
</b></div>
<br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
</b> <br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.1" width=628 height=725 alt="Text box">
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.2" width=55 height=50 alt="Whozit">
<br>
<br>
THE MEMBERS OF THE<br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MICHIGAN<br><br>
<br>
</div>
<h3><b>WELCOME YOU TO THE</b></h3><div align="center">69<sup>th
</sup>ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE<br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<br>
<br>
<i>Marc Maurer, President<br>
</i></div>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
1800 Johnson Street<br>
<div align="center">Baltimore, Maryland 21230<br>
<br><br>
<br>
</div>
<h4><b>Mary Ellen Jernigan<br><br>
<br>
Executive Director for Operations and<br><br>
<br>
Chairwoman, Convention Organization and
Activities</b></h4><div align="center"> <br>
<i>Fred Wurtzel, President<br>
</i>National Federation of the Blind of Michigan<br>
1212 North Foster Avenue<br>
Lansing, Michigan 48912-3309<br>
<br>
<i>Detroit Marriott<sup>®</sup> at the Renaissance Center<br>
</i>Renaissance Center<br>
(313) 568-8000<br>
<br>
<i>Courtyard by Marriott<sup>®<br>
</sup></i>333 E. Jefferson Avenue<br>
(313) 222-7700<br>
<br>
</div>
<br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>DETROIT MARRIOTT <br>
</b></div>
The 69<sup>th
</sup>annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind is being
held in Michigan at the Detroit Marriott<sup>®</sup> at the Renaissance
Center. As usual, our hotel rates are very good: singles and
doubles $62, triples $66, and quads $68. In addition to the room rates,
there is a 15 percent sales tax. There is no charge for children
under eighteen 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. <br>
<br>
The Detroit
Marriott is a seventy-two story round hotel in the middle of a larger
complex of buildings known as the Renaissance Center. The lowest
level is the Motor Lobby where people arriving by taxis and automobiles
enter the hotel. There are bellmen at this entrance and elevators
going directly to the main lobby of the hotel, which is located on Level
Three. All hotel meeting rooms, ballrooms, and the exhibit hall are
on Levels Three, Four, and Five. A bank of twelve elevators is
located in the center of the hotel in a corridor oriented along the
east-west axis of the building. The first six elevators at the west
end of the corridor (three on each side) serve floors three through
forty. The next six elevators (three on each side) serve floors
three, four, five, and forty through seventy. Just beyond each end
of the elevator corridor a set of escalators serves Levels Three, Four,
and Five. To reach the main hotel lobby you should leave the
elevator corridor heading west. The hotel restaurant (Forty-two
Degrees North) and Volt (a bar which also serves an extensive array of
food) can be entered from the main lobby. Many other food outlets
including a large food court are located on Levels A, One, and Two in the
Renaissance Center complex. The easiest way to exit the hotel
proper into other parts of the Renaissance Center Complex is to use an
escalator located near the Coach Insignia Restaurant elevator at the
south end of Level Three of the hotel. The Detroit Marriott has a
smoke-free policy. <br>
<b> <br>
<div align="center">COURTYARD MARRIOTT <br>
</b></div>
The Courtyard Marriott is connected to Level Two of the Renaissance
Center Complex by an enclosed overhead walkway. It may also be
reached by leaving the Renaissance Center at Level One through the
Jefferson Lobby. We are using both sleeping rooms and meeting space
in the Courtyard Marriott. <br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
</b></div>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.3" width=107 height=39 alt="A group of Whozits marching together.">
<b>“MOTOR CITY” MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE: <br>
<div align="center">SUPPORTING OUR IMAGINATION FUND CAMPAIGN<br>
</b></div>
On Monday, July 6, we open the convention with our spectacular third
March for Independence. Marching through downtown Detroit, we will
celebrate our liberty among friends, family members, and
supporters. Please gather for this fundraising and “friend-raising”
walk-a-thon and rally at 6:45 Monday morning in the Wintergarden on Level
A of the Detroit Marriott. Most of the route is along the beautiful
RiverWalk promenade and culminates with a rally in Rivard Plaza.
Marcher drop-in briefing sessions are on Sunday, July 5, from 7:00 to
10:00 pm. Let’s walk together to make the Motor City March a truly
magnificent event.<br>
<b> <br>
NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE! <br>
</b>Our host affiliate invites you to celebrate with them by renewing old
friendships and/or forming new ones on Monday, July 6, at 7:00 pm in the
Ambassador Ballroom, Level 3. Entertainment by “Nine,” a nine-piece
band that will perform Motown, soul, classic rock, pop, and old
standardsguaranteed to create an exciting atmosphere and stir pleasant
memories.<br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b>ROOKIE ROUNDUP<br>
</b></div>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.4" width=114 height=101 alt="Rookie Roundup Logo">
</b> All first-time
convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception from
8:00 to 10:00 pm on Friday, July 3, in the Ambassador Ballroom One, Level
3. 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 Sunday, July 5, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the
Affiliate Action Suite 6801. <br>
<br>
<b>
REGISTRATION & PREREGISTRATION <br>
</b> Registration
activities take place in the Renaissance Foyer, Level 4 beginning at 9:00
am on Saturday, July 4; at 8:30 am on Sunday, 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 out of
town 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. <br>
<br><br>
<br>
<h1><b>
EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET </b></h1>Exhibits
and the NFB Independence Market are located in the Ontario Exhibit Hall,
Level 3. The exhibit hall hours are: <br>
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm <br>
Sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm <br>
Monday Noon to 1:45 pm; sponsors only from
7:00-10:00 pm <br>
Tuesday Noon to 1:45 pmNote: This is the final
time that<br>
Independence Market and Literature will be open.<br>
Tuesday 7:00 to 10:00 pmExhibit Hall only;
Independence<br>
Market and Literature closed)<br>
There is a special event <i>for sponsor-level exhibitors</i> <i>only</i>
on Monday, July 6, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm (see “Special Attention” section
and agenda listing for more information). Sign up for
NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>at the NEWSLINE table, check the agenda for
times to visit Room 6401 to learn about it, or call local number (313)
483-1147 to use NEWSLINE at convention. 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. Many new electronic devices are demonstrated, as well as a
special exhibit of materials and resources for the deaf-blind. <br>
<b> <br>
<div align="center">MEETINGS <br>
</b></div>
General sessions
of the convention are being held in the Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 on
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The morning sessions convene at 9:30 am
on Monday, and 9:00 am on Tuesday and Wednesday. The convention
adjourns promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8. Please note that
all requests for announcements by Dr. Maurer during general sessions must
be submitted in Braille.<br>
<b>
<br>
BANQUET AND BANQUET TICKET EXCHANGE <br>
</b> The banquet is
being held in the Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 at 7:00 pm, Wednesday,
July 8. Banquet tickets purchased at convention are $40.00 (the
cost was $35 if purchased before May 31) and are on sale during
registration on Saturday and Sunday, and from noon to 12:30 and 1:30 to
2:00 pm on Monday. No banquet tickets will be available for
purchase after Monday.<br>
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 registration area, where you may exchange
either an individual ticket or a group of tickets for reserved
seating. Banquet tables seat ten people.<br>
<br><br>
<br>
<h1><b> <br><br>
<br>
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
</b></h1> On
Sunday, July 5, Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., will celebrate a Roman Catholic
Mass at 7:15 am in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3.<br>
<br>
<b> </b>Also on
Sunday at 11:45 am services for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints will be held in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3.<br>
<br>
Devotional
services will be held in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3, at 7:30 am on
Tuesday, and 8:00 am on Wednesday. Please note there is no service
on Monday morning. Services are nonsectarian and will end at least
fifteen minutes prior to morning convention sessions. <br>
<br>
<div align="center">knfbReader MOBILE <br>
THE CELL PHONE THAT READS PRINT<br>
</div>
With the power of digital photography and unique cell phone software,
reading print on the go wherever you are is now possible for blind
people. Come and learn about this fabulous, life-changing
technology in the exhibit hall and at demonstration and training sessions
planned in the afternoon on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and in the
evening on Tuesday. Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution
today!<br>
<b>
<br>
<div align="center">SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED<br>
</div>
TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS<br>
</b>• A Federation Information Desk will be in the registration area from
Saturday morning, July 4, through Wednesday, July 8, if you have
questions or need assistance. The Michigan affiliate will also
maintain a table near the hotel check in desk in the main lobby to
provide assistance and hospitality during much of the convention. <br>
<br>
• When you register, you will be given a badge. Please wear it at all
times during the convention.<br>
<br>
• The room number for the Presidential Suite is 7010. 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 Sunday morning Board of
Directors meeting, Monday morning (due to the Independence March), or the
Wednesday evening banquet. Come to the Presidential Suite. You will be
most welcome.<br>
<br>
<br>
• The room number for Mary Ellen Jernigan, Chairwoman of Convention
Organization and Activities, is 6910. 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. <br>
<br>
• Individuals needing to conduct business with the NFB Treasurer may do
so by going to the DaVinci Room, Level 4 on Monday, July 6, between 5:30
and 7:30 pm, or on Tuesday, July 7, between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.<br>
<br>
• The Michigan Suite (Fred Wurtzel, President) is 6805.<br>
<br>
• The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities Suite (Joanne Wilson and Pam
Allen, Coordinators) is 6801.<br>
<br>
• We are again offering NFB Camp (child-care services) for children six
weeks through ten years of age in Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5 during
convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet.
Preregistration and payment by June 15 were required for NFB Camp. <br>
<br>
NFB Camp is
organized and supervised by Carla McQuillan, the executive director of
Main Street Montessori Association. Alison McQuillan, camp worker
and teacher since 1998, is the activities director. Please note
that NFB Camp 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 NFB Camp. A late fee of $10 will be
assessed for all late pickups.<br>
<br>
NFB Camp hours: <br>
Friday,
7/3
8:30 am to 5:30 pm <br>
Saturday,
7/4
Closed<br>
Sunday,
7/5
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 to 5:30 pm <br>
Monday,
7/6
9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br>
Tuesday,
7/7
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br>
Wednesday,
7/8
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm<br>
Banquet
7/8
6:30 pm to 30 minutes after closing <br>
<br>
• A Special Evening For Sponsor-Level Exhibitors: Again this year,
the exhibit hall will reopen from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Monday, July 6, for
a very special evening dedicated solely to Sponsor-Level Exhibitors
listed here. Come and bring a guest to say “thank you” to our sponsors
and to enjoy their interesting offers and demonstrations. Our
convention sponsors are<b>Platinum</b>: HumanWare and UPS; <b>Gold</b>:
Deque Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle; <b>Silver</b>:
En-Vision America, Intel<sup>®</sup>, and Wal-Mart; <b>Bronze</b>: Adobe,
Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS), IBM, Independent Living Aids
(ILA), and Microsoft; <b>Exhibit Hall</b>: GW Micro, J&B Medical
Supply, National Industries for the Blind, ReadHowYouWant, and Roche
Diagnostics. <br>
<br>
• The ever-popular Showcase of Talent is back again at 7:00 pm on
Tuesday, 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 Beth Allred at the
convention. <br>
<br>
• 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. LaSalle A Room,
Level 5 will be set aside at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 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
Wednesday to the LaSalle A Room.<br>
<br><br>
<br>
<h1><b>AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND
GROUPS</b></h1> 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:<br>
<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Divisions: </b></h6>• Agriculture and Equestrian: <i>Fred
Chambers, President</i>;<br>
• Assistive Technology Trainers: <i>Michael Barber, President;<br>
</i>• Classics, Antiques, and Rods or Special Interest Vehicles (CARS):
<br>
<i>Joseph B.
Naulty, President;<br>
</i>• Deaf-Blind: <i>Burnell Brown, President</i>;<br>
• Diabetes Action Network for the Blind: <i>Michael Freeman,
President</i>;<br>
• Human Services: <i>Melissa Riccobono, President</i>;<br>
• National Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith: <i>Tom
Anderson, <br>
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs: <i>James R. Bonerbo, <br>
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Blind Lawyers: <i>Scott LaBarre,
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Blind Merchants: <i>Kevan Worley,
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Blind Office Professionals: <i>Lisa Hall,
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Blind Piano Technicians: <i>Don Mitchell,
President</i>;<br>
<br>
• National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals:
<i>Melody<br>
Lindsey,
President;<br>
</i>• National Association of Blind Students: <i>Terri Rupp,
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Blind Veterans: <i>Dwight Sayer,
President</i>;<br>
• National Association of Guide Dog Users: <i>Marion Gwizdala,
President</i>;<br>
• National Association to Promote the Use of Braille (NAPUB): <i>Nadine
Jacobson, President</i>;<br>
• National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science: <i>Curtis Chong,
President</i>;<br>
• National Federation of the Blind Krafters: <i>Joyce Kane,
President</i>;<br>
• National Federation of the Blind Seniors: <i>Judy Sanders,
President</i>;<br>
• National Organization of Blind Educators: <i>Sheila Koenig,
President;<br>
</i>• National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC):
<i>Carol Castellano, <br>
President</i>;<br>
• Performing Arts: <i>Dennis Holston, President;<br>
</i>• Public Employees: <i>Ivan Weich, President</i>;<br>
• Science and Engineering: <i>John Miller, President</i>;<br>
• Sports and Recreation: <i>Lisamaria Martinez, President</i>;<br>
• Travel and Tourism: <i>Don Gillmore, President</i>;<br>
• Writers: <i>Robert Leslie Newman, President</i>.<br>
<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Committees: </b></h6>• Ambassadors: <i>Angela Wolf,
Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Blind Educator of the Year Award: <i>David Ticchi,
Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Committee on Assistive Technology (COAT): <i>Curtis Chong,
Chairperson;<br>
</i>• Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety (CAPS): <i>Deborah
Kent <br>
Stein,
Chairperson;<br>
</i>• Committee to Empower Underserved Populations (CEUP): <i>Ron
Brown,<br>
Chairperson;<br>
</i>• Cultural Exchange and International Program: <i>Diane McGeorge,
Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: <i>Joyce Scanlan,
Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Employment<i>: Buna Dahal, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Imagination Fund: <i>Kevan Worley, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Jacobus tenBroek Award: <i>Ramona Walhof, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: <i>Tami Jones, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Kenneth Jernigan Fund: <i>Allen Harris, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Library Services: <i>David Hyde, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Loan Fund: <i>Donald C. Capps, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Membership: <i>Ron Gardner, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Newel Perry Award: <i>Allen Harris, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Newsletter Publications: <i>Norma Crosby, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup> Program Steering: <i>David DeNotaris,
Chairperson</i>;<br>
• PAC Plan: <i>Scott LaBarre, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Planned Giving: <i>John Halverson, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: <i>Gary
Wunder,<br>
Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Public Relations: <i>Barbara Pierce, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Research and Development: <i>Curtis Chong, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Resolutions: <i>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Scholarship: <i>Anil Lewis, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): <i>Sandy Halverson, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Spanish Translation: <i>Norman Gardner, Chairperson;<br>
</i>• White Cane and Affiliate Finance: <i>Alpidio Rolón,
Chairperson</i>.<br>
<b> <br>
Groups: <br>
</b>• Blind Musicians: <i>Linda Mentink, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Blind Parents: <i>Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson;<br>
</i>• Blind Professional Journalists: <i>Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan
Bashin, <br>
Co-Chairpersons; <br>
</i>• Educators of Blind Children: <i>Gail Wagner, Chairperson; <br>
</i>• Geordi's Engineers: <i>Lorraine Rovig, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• Legislative Initiatives Discussion: <i>Don Burns, Coordinator;<br>
</i>• Living History: <i>Michael Freholm, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• NFB Ham Radio: <i>D. Curtis Willoughby, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• NFB in Judaism: <i>David Stayer, Chairperson</i>;<br>
• NFB Lions: <i>Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons</i>; <br>
• Orientation and Mobility: <i>Edward C. Bell</i>, <i>Chairperson;<br>
</i>• Professionals in Blindness Education: <i>Heather Field,
Chairperson;<br>
</i>• Webmasters: <i>Gary Wunder, Chairperson.<br>
</i> <br><br>
<b>
CONVENTION AGENDA<br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009 <br>
<br>
7:30 - 8:45 am</b>HAM RADIO GROUP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS <br>
<b>Raphael Room, Level 4 <br>
</b>Discuss hotel frequencies and architectural features and distributing
special FM receivers for the hearing-impaired and Spanish-speaking
attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby (KA0VBA), Chairperson<br>
<br>
7:45 am - 6:30 pmTHE FUTURE IS OURS…AND THEIRS <br>
Parent, Rehabilitation, and Orientation & Mobility Joint Conference
for Families and Rehabilitation Professionals (7:45 - 8:45
amRegistration and coffee; 12:00 to 2:00 pmNBPCB Awards Luncheon,
Ambassador Three Ballroom)<br>
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
NOPBC Fees: Adults
$30; Youth (13-18) $20; Children (5-12) $10 <br>
NABRP Fees
(includes lunch): Students $75; Professionals $100 <br>
Note: Conference
admission included with either registration above.<br>
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<br>
<br>
<b>8:00 am - 4:30 pm</b>PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION<br>
<b>Duluth B Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Heather Field, Chairperson<br>
<br>
<b>8:30 am</b>NFB CAMP: IT’S MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY (CHILD CARE)<br>
<b>Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5 <br>
</b>Please see “Special Attention” section of agenda for further
information. (Preregistration by June 15 was required.)<br>
<br>
<b>8:30 - 11:30 am</b>WHAT’S NEW IN JAWS 10 AND MAGic 11, AND A FIRST
LOOK AT JAWS 11FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.<br>
<b>Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
</b>Join Eric Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for an exciting and
informative session covering all of the new details surrounding JAWS and
MAGic development. This will also be the first look at JAWS 11
scheduled for public beta in August and includes a demo of Windows
7. Bring questions!<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
<br>
8:30 am - 5:00 pm</b>IBTC’S ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS <br>
<b>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
<br>
8:30 - 10:00 am</b>Mobile productivity on cell
phones.<br>
<b> 10:30 am - noon</b>Create DAISY books from your desktop.<br>
<b> 1:30 - 3:00 pm</b>Web 2.0 features
with screen access software.<br>
<b> 3:30 - 5:00 pm</b>Lesser-known names
in screen access software. <br>
<br>
9:00 am - 12:00 noonGW MICRO: BRAILLE SENSE PLUS AND VOICE
SENSERegistration $10; Refreshments provided.<br>
Nicolet A Room, Level 5 <br>
The Braille Sense Plus is the lightest note taker with a 32-cell Braille
display, and the Voice Sense is the smallest note taker. Learn
about the features of GW note takers including the GW Sense Navigation
GPS.<br>
Presenters: Raul Gallegos and Chris Park. To register, call (260)
489-3671.<br>
<br>
9:00 am - 5:00 pmNFB YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (ages 14-18)<br>
Sponsored by NFB Jernigan Institute; Mary Jo Thorpe, Coordinator<br>
<br>
Ambassador One
Ballroom, Level 3<br>
9:00 - 10:15 amPARENTS-REHAB SEMINAR<br>
<br>
Cascade B
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
10:30
am - 12:00 noonALL ABOUT ME <br>
Help shape the future of youth outreach for the NFB.<br>
<br>
2:00 - 3:00 pmBACK & BICEPS, CHEST & TRICEPS<br>
Learn the “ropes” about working out in a gym. <br>
<br>
3:30 - 5:00 pmME AND YOUTUBE<br>
An interactive YouTube activity for teens.<br>
<br>
9:00 am - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>PRESENTATIONS<br>
<b>Room 6401, 60<sup>th</sup> floor<br>
</b> 9:00-11:00 am, 2:00-6:00 pm, and 8:30-10:00
pmLearn about NEWSLINE<br>
In Your Pocket,
Web News on Demand, and other new features. <br>
11:30 am -1:30 pmAffiliate presidents’
gathering. Learn about NFB-<br>
NEWSLINE Online
and how to promote NEWSLINE. <br>
6:30 - 8:00 pmExhibit for parents and their
blind children (ages 10+).<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
10:00 am - 5:00 pmEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR <br>
<b>Richard B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b> 10:00 am–Registration; 10:30 am–Seminar begins<br>
Key strategies for job hunting: How? Where? What? Remember, innovation
and authenticity produce abundant opportunities. Gain the secrets of
obtaining and maintaining employment. Buna Dahal, Chairperson<br>
<br>
10:15 am - 12:00 noonNOPBC BRAILLE CARNIVAL (ages 5-13)<br>
Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
<br>
<b>1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>PAC MATE, BEYOND NOTE TAKINGFREEDOM SCIENTIFIC,
INC.<br>
<b>Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5<br>
</b>Join Jonathan Mosen as we explore the power of PAC Mate Omni, from
beaming your KNFB Reader Mobile documents to be read in Braille, to
watching TV right from your PAC Mate Omni. See our new StreetTalk
VIP GPS solution in action. <br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>WRITERS DIVISION WORKSHOP ($5.00 fee)<br>
<b>Room 6405, 60<sup>th</sup> floor <br>
</b>Visit with a published author. Robert Leslie Newman,
President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 4:00 pm</b>SWIM CLINIC; SPORTS & REC DIVISION<br>
<b>Pool, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Annie Sawicki, part of the AdapTap team (that designed an
award-winning device by blind swimmers), is conducting a swimming
workshop. Take a break with a cool dip in the pool. Lisamaria
Martinez, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS<br>
<b>LaSalle A and B Rooms, Level 5 <br>
</b>Sessions: 1:00 Breeze; 2:00 BrailleNote; 3:00 Stream; 4:00 Mobile
Devices<br>
Join HumanWare and other users to learn about recent updates and share
product tips. Ask questions and give us your suggestions for your
favorite HumanWare product. Door Prizes for every session! <br>
<b> <br>
</b>1:30 - 2:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>2:00 - 3:30 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS<br>
<br>
One-Two Buckle My
Shoe, Three-Four Out the Door<br>
<b> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Developmental
timelines from preschool through elementary.<br>
Instructors: Debbi
Head, Heather Field, Annee Hartzell<br>
<br>
Show Me the
Technology: Middle School/High School<br>
<b> Renoir Room,
Level 4<br>
</b> What is
needed, how to work with the school to get it, and what <br>
to do when all
else fails. Instructors: Dr. Matt Maurer and Al Lovati <br>
<br>
Literacy for
All<br>
<b> Skyline B Room,
Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Large print? Braille? Both? How to tell what is best for your
child.<br>
<br>
Great Expectations: Mobility Instruction and Blind Children with
Additional Disabilities<br>
<b>Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>High expectations, real life goals, and how to achieve them in the
area of independent travel. Instructor: Denise Mackenstadt<br>
<br>
2:00 - 5:00 pmNOPBC TRIP TO PENRICKTON CENTER<br>
Meeting place to be announced<br>
Parents of children with significant multiple disabilities can visit this
center which uses the Active Learning techniques of Lilli Nielsen.<br>
<b> <br>
2:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH <br>
(Note to parents: Volunteers will accompany the children from one
workshop to the other.) <br>
<br>
Not-so-mad
Scientists: Hands-on Chemistry Experiments:<br>
<b> Cascade D
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b> Instructors:
Dr. Andrew Greenberg, Cary Supalo, Marilyn<br>
Winograd, and Dr.
Lillian Rankel<br>
<b> 2:00 – 3:30 pm</b>For Kindergarten through
Grade 5<br>
<b> 3:30 – 5:00 pm</b>For Grades 6 through
12<br>
<b> <br>
<br>
</b> <br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Cont’d.<br>
<b> <br>
</b>Tactile
Drawings and Representations:<br>
<b>Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Instructors:
Ann Cunningham and Debbie Kent Stein <br>
<b>2:00 – 3:30 pm</b>For Grades 6 through 12<br>
<b> 3:30 – 5:00 pm</b>For Kindergarten through
Grade 5<br>
<br>
2:00 - 5:00 pmGW MICRO: WINDOW-EYES TRAINING (Registration $10;
Refreshments provided)<br>
Nicolet A Room, Level 5<br>
Explore the power of Window-Eyes with advanced scripting support, Office
2007, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Come to see the best support
for the Internet in a screen reader. Presenters: Raul Gallegos and Chris
Park. To register, call (260) 489-3671.<br>
<br>
2:00 - 7:00 pmKRAFTERS KORNER<br>
Richard A Room, Level 5<br>
Meet some talented Federation crafters and purchase their beautiful
hand-made items for sale. Joyce Kane, Krafters Division
President<br>
<br>
3:00 - 4:30 pmMAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN INSTITUTE (Workshop One;
Workshop Two is on Saturday at 4:00 pm)<br>
Brulé A Room, Level 5 <br>
Attendees will learn the latest information about the Institute and about
how they can utilize its programs to build the organization at the local
level. We expect the discussion to spark new, imaginative ideas for
future programs. Led by Mark Riccobono, Jernigan Institute Executive
Director. <br>
<br>
3:00 - 4:45 pm knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br>
<br>
<b>3:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOC. OF BLIND ENTREPRENEURS <br>
<b>Brulé B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>James R. Bonerbo, President<br>
<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
<br>
3:30 - 4:50 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS<br>
<br>
Access for Everyone<br>
<b>Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Learn how blind and low-vision children of all abilities can
access<br>
education and information in school and in the world.<br>
Instructor: Dr. Denise Robinson<br>
<br>
Braille Music for Dummies<br>
<b>Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott <br>
</b>Just enough to stay one step ahead of the kids. Instructors:
Jennifer Dunnam and Kyle Conley<br>
<br>
Spaghetti,
Meatballs, and Birthday Parties<br>
<b> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b> Manners,
cafeterias, games, playgrounds, and friends (Pre-K<br>
and
Elementary)<br>
Instructors: Debbi
Head and Emily Gibbs <br>
<b> <br>
</b>Bring Me to
the MallText Me Later<br>
<b> Renoir Room,
Level 4 <br>
</b>Manners, food
courts, and friends (middle and high school)<br>
Instructors: Eric
Guillory and Deja Powell<br>
<br>
<b>5:00 - 6:30 pm</b>PARENTS AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS JOINT
CONFERENCE RECEPTION<br>
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS BUSINESS
MEETING <br>
<b>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
</b> 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
Topics: airline emergency procedures and evacuation; creating and growing
state associations of guide dog users; and protecting the rights of guide
dog users through advocacy and education. Marion Gwizdala,
President<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
<br>
6:30 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
<br>
<b>Renoir Room, Level 4 <br>
</b> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
Featuring a hands-on Braille proofreading workshop. Guest speaker
is from Seedlings Braille Books for Children. Lisa Hall,
President<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 10:00 pm</b>NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT<br>
<b>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott <br>
</b>Drop in, relax, and chat in an informal atmosphere.<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NFB LIONS GROUP <br>
Room 6405, 60<sup>th</sup> floor<br>
NFB members who are also Lions are urged to meet to share ideas and
experiences. Co-Chairpersons: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTIONGAINING INSIGHT FOR
FIRST-TIMERS<br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b>First-time conventioneers, don't miss this event! President
Maurer and former rookies will be on hand to welcome you and answer
questions. Coordinator: Pam Allen, Director of the Louisiana Center
for the Blind and President of the NFB of Louisiana<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 pm - midnight</b>KARAOKE<b> </b>NIGHT <br>
<b>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
</b>Admission: $5.00. You'll have a great time. Braille song lists
available. Hosted by BLIND, Incorporated <br>
<br>
9:00 - 10:00 pmNFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Greco Room, Level 4 </b></h6>Angela Wolf, Chairperson<br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009 <br>
</b> <br>
<b>9:00 am - 5:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET SALES ($40);
<b>Renaissance Foyer, Level 4<br>
<br>
9:00 am 5:00 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
LITERATURE<b>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<br>
<br>
1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>WHAT’S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®<br>
</sup><b>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5<br>
</b>Presentational seminar about the world’s largest audible newspaper
service for the blind and visually impaired. Topics cover newest
online initiatives and improvements to the service.<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>EXPLORING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN MOBILE REFRESHABLE
BRAILLE AND TACTILE GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES<br>
Richard A Room, Level 5<br>
1:00-2:00ALVA Braille Controller: more than just a Braille
display.<br>
2:00-3:00Talking Tactile Tablet: exploring tactile images,
interactive games.<br>
3:00-4:00Reading On the Go!: read books, texts, etc. using a cell
phone. <br>
4:00-5:00Mobile Geo: a new GPS solution for accessible cell
phones. <br>
Larry Lewis, President, Flying Blind, Inc.<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE
(NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS ONE AND TWO<br>
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3<br>
Participants must have preregistered. Exam Sections Three and Four
are on Sunday, July 5 (see agenda listing). Sponsored by the
National Blindness Professional Certification Board <br>
<b> <br>
1:30 pm</b>RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Renaissance Cartier Ballroom, Level 4 <br>
</b>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<br>
<br>
1:30 - 2:45 pm knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
<br>
2:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH <br>
<br>
<b> </b>Braille
Beats <br>
<b>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Kids get into
Braille music in a fun way. Instructor: Kyle Conely <br>
<b>2:00 – 3:30 pm</b>For Kindergarten through
Grade 5<br>
<b> 3:30 – 5:00 pm</b>For Grades 6 through
12<br>
<br>
<b> </b>You Want to
Move It, Move It<br>
<b> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b> Judo expert
Lisamaria Martinez and friends get you moving!<br>
<b> 2:00 – 3:30 pm</b>For Grades 6 through
12<br>
<b> 3:30 – 5:00
pm</b>For Kindergarten through Grade 5<br>
<br>
<b>2:30 - 4:30 pm</b>TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION <br>
<b>Raphael Room, Level 4 <br>
</b>Don Gillmore, President<br>
<br>
3:00 - 4:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br>
<br>
3:30 - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>PRESENTATIONS<br>
Room 6401, 60<sup>th</sup> floor<br>
3:30-6:00 pm and 8:30-10:00 pmLearn about NEWSLINE In
Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features. <br>
6:30-8:00 pmGathering for professionals in the field
of work with the blind for an evening of presentations and possibilities.
<br>
<br>
4:00 - 5:30 pmMAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN INSTITUTE <br>
Duluth B Room, Level 5<br>
Attendees will learn the latest information about the Institute and about
how they can utilize its programs to build the organization at the local
level. We expect the discussion to spark new, imaginative ideas for
future programs. Led by Mark Riccobono, Jernigan Institute Executive
Director. <br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>4:00 - 6:00 pm</b>SPANISH SEMINAR <br>
Brulé B Room, Level 5 <br>
Conducted entirely in Spanish. Learn about the Federation, hear
from some of our leaders, and network with other Hispanic members.
Facilitators: Rosy Carranza and A.Z. Martinez <br>
<br>
<b>4:30 - 5:30 pm</b><i>WAL-MART AND NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE</i>:<i>
FUTURE INNOVATIONS FORUM</i> <br>
<b>Brulé A Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Join a town hall meeting on Equal Access at the Pharmacy
Counter<b><i>. </i></b>Discuss emerging issues, best practices, and
preferences as a blind or low-vision consumer. Influence future work
through the NFB Jernigan Institute to encourage innovative <i>Pharmacy<b>
</i></b>practices and take the opportunity for the world's largest
retailer to hear your voice.<br>
<br>
4:30 - 6:00 pmTWELFTH ANNUAL MOCK TRIALNational Association of Blind
Lawyers; Scott LaBarre, President<br>
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
Admission: $5.00. Federation lawyers are pitted against each other
reenacting an old Federation case with the audience serving as the
jury. <br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 7:30 pm</b>NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE <br>
<b>DaVinci Room, Level 4 <br>
</b>Covering state newsletters, formatting a good publication, and
publishing in accessible formats. Norma Crosby, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS <br>
<b>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b> 6:00 pm–Registration ($5.00) & Meet-and-Greet; 7:00
pm–Meeting <br>
Happy 42<sup>nd</sup> birthday to NABS! Remember to bring your
contact information on a Brailled index card for registration.
Terri Rupp, President<br>
<b> <br>
6:45 - 7:45 pm</b>IMAGINATION FUND TRAINING MEETING<br>
<b>Greco Room, Level 4<br>
</b>Kevan Worley, Facilitator<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
<br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>NFB<b> </b>AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS
SEMINAR<br>
<b>Nicolet A Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to attend this seminar
about state financial programs, financial data, and planning the end of
2009 and beginning of 2010. Topics include: 990s, state charitable
registrations, end-of-year preparations, and other issues. Facilitators:
Bridgid Burke and Charlie Brown<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION <br>
<b>Richard A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Ivan Weich, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS (CARS) DIVISION<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Renoir Room, Level 4 </b></h6>Joseph B. Naulty, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>“KEYS TO INDEPENDENCE,” NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
PIANO TECHNICIANS SEMINAR<b> <br>
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b>Learn how to have a career in piano tuning and repair; it can enhance
your independence. Don Mitchell, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 9:30 pm</b>MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Duluth B Room, Level 5 </b></h6>The more we educate, the more we
grow. Ron Gardner, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 10:00 pm</b>BLIND PARENTS GROUP<br>
<b>Brulé B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 9:00 pm</b>WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Raphael Room, Level 4 <br>
</b>Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 9:30 pm</b>WEBMASTERS WORKSHOP<br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
A meeting for all <i>NFB</i> <i>affiliate</i> <i>and division</i>
Webmasters.<br>
Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
<br>
</b>8:00 - 10:00 pmCOMMITTEE ON LIBRARY SERVICES<br>
<b>Duluth A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>David Hyde, Chairperson<br>
<br>
<b>9:00 - 10:00 pm</b>SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Raphael Room, Level 4 <br>
</b>Norman Gardner, Chairperson<br><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009 <br>
<br>
7:15 - 8:15 am</b>ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS<br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b>Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant<br>
<b> <br>
</b>8:00 am - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>PRESENTATIONS<br>
Room 6401, 60<sup>th</sup> floor<br>
8:00-11:00 am, 1:30-5:30 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pmLearn
about NEWSLINE<br>
In Your Pocket,
Web News on Demand, and other new features. <br>
6:00-7:00 pmPromotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of
Technology<br>
Committee
gathering. Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE’s revolutionary new<br>
online
initiatives. <br>
<b> <br>
8:30 am - 5:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET SALES ($40);
<b>Renaissance Foyer, Level 4<br>
</b> <br>
<b>8:30 am 5:00 pm</b> EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
LITERATURE<b>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<br>
<br>
9:00 11:30 am</b>NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all) <br>
<b>Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 <br>
<br>
11:45 am - 12:45 pm</b>THE DIVISION FOR MENFB YOUTH TRACK <br>
<b>Greco Room, Level 4<br>
</b>A meet-and-greet with NFB division representatives.
Coordinator: Mary Jo Thorpe. Co-sponsored by NOPBC and NFB Jernigan
Institute.<br>
<b> <br>
11:45 am - 1:15 pm</b>CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER-DAY SAINTS<br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
<br>
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm</b>ROOKIE ROUNDUP GATHERING<br>
Affiliate Action Suite 6801<br>
Attention rookies! Participate in a gathering of fun for first-time
conventioneers. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and
have your convention questions answered by experienced
Federationists. <br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
12:30 - 4:00 pm</b>DIABETES ACTION NETWORK FOR THE BLIND <br>
<b>Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
Keynote speaker is Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE, a diabetes educator
with much experience with diabetic issues. Mike Freeman, President<br>
<b> <br>
12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS<br>
<b>Richard A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
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<br>
<b> <br>
12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE<br>
<b>LaSalle B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins <br>
Discuss recent releases, concerns of information technology
professionals, and other topics. Curtis Chong, President<br>
<b> <br>
12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>“OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THROUGH COURAGE AND
DETERMINATION”National Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith
<br>
Cadillac A Room, Level 5<br>
12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins; Tom
Anderson, President<br>
<b> <br>
12:30 5:00 pm</b>REVOLUTIONIZING RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD <br>
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS MEETING<br>
<b>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:30 pm – Meeting begins<br>
Those involved in the Randolph-Sheppard program or who operate a similar
business discuss protection of the priority and the creation of new
business opportunities and outreach. Kevan Worley, President<br>
<b> <br>
12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION <br>
<b>Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott <br>
</b> 12:30 pm – Registration; 1:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on presentations in yoga and
much more! Lisamaria Martinez, President<br>
<b> <br>
</b> <br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
12:45 - 4:30 pm</b>MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG ADVENTURE! (Ages 9-14)<br>
<b>Meet (and return) at back of Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard
Marriott<br>
</b>Hang out as a group and have fun exploring with blind mentors Michael
Freholm and Garrick Scott. <br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>BLIND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS GROUP<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Duluth A Room, Level 5 </b></h6>Elizabeth Campbell,
Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 3:00 pm</b>CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Duluth B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Diane McGeorge, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 3:00 pm</b>“GRABBING HEADLINES FOR YOUR AFFILIATE” SEMINARPUBLIC
RELATIONS COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Nicolet B Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Topics: locating press contacts; drafting press releases; developing
relationships with reporters and editors; working effectively with the
media. Barbara Pierce, Chairperson; Seminar conducted by Chris Danielsen
and Jessica Freeh, NFB Public Relations <br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>NOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING: MAKING THEIR FUTURE
DREAMS COME TRUE <br>
<b>Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Carol Castellano, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 4:00 pm</b>PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION <br>
DaVinci Room, Level 4 <br>
Unveiling the “Music of the Movement” album. Hear from an artist
recruiter about a media company paving the way for blind audio
professionals. Dennis Holston, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 4:00 pm</b>WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING <br>
<b>Renoir Room, Level 4 <br>
</b>Robert Leslie Newman, President<br>
<b> <br>
<br>
</b> <br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
1:00 - 4:30 pm</b>NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS <br>
<b>Brulé B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b> 1:00 pm – Registration; 1:30 pm – Meeting begins<br>
Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in their classrooms; meeting
in groups specific to grade level and content areas of interest to create
a network of mentors. Sheila Koenig, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST
VEHICLES)<br>
Location to be announced. Joe Naulty, CARS Division President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE
(NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS THREE AND FOUR<br>
Cascade C and D Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott<br>
Participants must have preregistered. Sponsored by the National
Blindness Professional Certification Board <br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION
PROFESSIONALS <br>
<b>Brulé A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b> 1:00 pm – Registration; 2:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
Network, share mutual interests, find placement strategies, and examine
and discuss concerns and current issues. Melody Lindsey,
President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>“SENIORS IN CHARGE” <br>
NFB SENIORS DIVISION MEETING & (SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION<br>
<b>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
</b>Find out ways to spread our message of hope to newly blind
seniors. We’re also having our popular not-so-silent auction. Judy
Sanders, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 6:00 pm</b>HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION SEMINAR AND BUSINESS
MEETING<br>
<b>Nicolet A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b> 1:00 pm – Registration; 2:00 pm – Meeting begins; 5:00
pm – Networking<br>
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and music or dance therapists
meeting to network and ask questions. Melissa Riccobono,
President<br>
<b> <br>
<br>
</b> <br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
</b>1:30 - 4:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Session One: 1:30 - 2:45 pm; Session Two: 3:00 - 4:45 pm<br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br>
<b> <br>
3:00 - 4:30 pm</b>NOPBC PARENT POWER WORKSHOP<br>
<b>Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Parent leaders from around the country share their experiences.
Moderator: Barbara Mathews<br>
<b> <br>
</b>3:15 - 4:45 pmMEET THE BLIND MONTH ACTIVITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL
EVENTS SEMINAR: PLANS AND ACTION EQUAL SUCCESS<br>
Duluth B Room, Level 5 <br>
October is “Meet the Blind Month.” Find out about events that are
entertaining and fun and encouraging chapters to try new types of
fundraising and meet-and-greet events. Jerry Lazarus, NFB Jernigan
Institute<br>
<b> <br>
5:00 - 6:30 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS RECEPTION<br>
<b>Richard B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>For NABL members and seminar participants to promote networking and
fellowship within our membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
available.<br>
Scott LaBarre, President<br>
<b> <br>
5:00 - 7:00 pm</b>BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET <br>
<b>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
</b>Happy Birthday, Louis Braille! 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. Cake and snacks for
browsers. Cosponsored by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Peggy
Chong<br>
<b> <br>
5:00 - 8:00 pm</b>JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC DIVISION<br>
<b>Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Join USA Judo and paralympian bronze medal winner Greg DeWall to
learn about judo from people involved in the sport. See you on the
mat! Lisamaria Martinez, President<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
5:30 - 7:00 pm</b>KURZWEIL 1000 USERS’ MEETING <br>
<b>Richard A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>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.<br>
<b> <br>
5:30 - 7:30 pm</b>AGRICULTURE AND EQUESTRIAN DIVISION<br>
<b>Duluth A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Fred Chambers, President<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>BACK TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER
DEVELOPMENT<br>
<b>Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b>Topics: running a purposeful chapter meeting, community projects and
chapter fundraising, and weaving Federation philosophy into local
meetings. NFB Affiliate Action Team<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>DEAF BLIND DIVISION <br>
Nicolet B Room, Level 5 <br>
6:00 pm – Registration; 7:00 pm – Meeting begins <br>
Burnell Brown, President<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS SEMINAR<br>
6:00 pm – Registration; 7:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
<b>Brulé A Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Topics: Islam, the Koran, and guide dogs; Training Centers and Guide
Dogs: a panel discussion; and massage for dogs. You can also “test drive”
a guide dog! Marion Gwizdala, President<br>
<b> <br>
6:30 - 9:00 pm</b>ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION<br>
<b>Renoir Room, Level 4 <br>
</b> 6:30 pm – Registration; 7:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
Note-taking devices to recommend to clients and what to do about students
who are seemingly “unteachable.” Michael Barber, President<br>
<b> <br>
<br>
<br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
6:30 - 9:30 pm</b>SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION <br>
<b>Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott <br>
</b> 6:30 pm – Registration; 7:00 pm – Meeting begins<br>
John Miller, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>LIVING HISTORY GROUP <br>
Nicolet A Room, Level 5<br>
Dedicated to recording, preserving, and appreciating Federation
history. Michael Freholm, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>“SOMETIMES TRUTH REPELS” a play by Jerry Whittle
(Admission: $5.00; Second Performance is at 9:00
pm) <br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level
3
<br>
</b>A play about the teaching career of Louis Braille 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.<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS <br>
<b>LaSalle B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Ron Brown, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>FEDERATION RE-GENERATION<br>
<b>Duluth B Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Do you need to rejuvenate and kick-start your affiliate with fresh
ideas? Re-generate! Get a new generation
involved. Join the NFB Jernigan Institute Education Team to learn
more about program possibilities. <br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<br>
<b>Cadillac A Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Unveiling new craft initiatives, including plans for a new Web site
and information on our Monday night nationwide chats. Joyce Kane,
President<br>
<br>
7:00 - 9:00 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB)
SEMINAR <br>
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5<br>
Celebrating Louis Braille’s 200<sup>th</sup> birthday! Receive
information about the commemorative Louis Braille silver dollar, the NFB
Share Braille Web site project, and more. Nadine Jacobson,
President<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS <br>
<b>LaSalle A Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Guest speakers; reviewing access technology; unveiling the 2009 NABV
pin. Pay dues and receive an NABV-3 shirt. Dwight Sayer,
President <br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 10:00 pm</b>MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE MARCHER DROP-IN BRIEFINGS
(THREE SEPARATE SESSIONS)<br>
<b>Brulé B Room, Level 5<br>
</b> Session One: 7:00-8:00 pm; Session Two 8:00-9:00 pm;
Session Three 9:00-10:00 pm. Drop in anytime and help us lead the
2009 March for Independence. Facilitator: Kevan Worley<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 9:00 pm</b>DADS’ NIGHT OUT<br>
<b>Contact Brad Weatherd for location<br>
</b>All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Sponsored by the
NOPBC<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 9:00 pm</b>NFB IN JUDAISM MEETING<br>
<b>Room 6405, 60<sup>th</sup> Floor <br>
</b>David Stayer, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 10:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION, EVALUATION, AND
ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY; Gary Wunder, Chairperson<br>
<b>Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
</b> <br>
<b>8:00 - 9:30 pm</b>MAKING BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN<br>
<b>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b>Make Braille books at home that will inspire your child to read and
explore. Sponsored by NOPBC. Instructors: Carlton Walker and
Krystal Guillory<br>
<br>
<b>9:00 - 10:30 pm</b>“SOMETIMES TRUTH REPELS<b>,”</b> a play by Jerry
Whittle (Second Performance) Admission: $5.00<br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
</b>A play about the teaching career of Louis Braille 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.<br>
<b> <br>
9:30 - 10:30 pm</b>FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING<br>
Raphael Room, Level 4<br>
Coordinator: Gary Ray<br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.6" width=85 height=31 alt="A group of Whozits marching together.">
<b>MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009 <br>
<br>
6:45 am</b>MOTOR CITY MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE RALLY! <br>
Please gather in the Wintergarden on Level A of the Detroit Marriott for
a 7:00 am start.<br>
<b> <br>
NOTE</b>: Because of the March for Independence, there are no
registration, devotions, Independence Market and Literature, or Exhibit
Hall activities on Monday morning. <br>
<b> <br>
<div align="center">**************************************************<br>
</div>
<br>
OPENING GENERAL SESSION<br>
</b> <br>
<b>9:30 am</b> INVOCATION<br>
<br>
<b>9:35 am</b> WELCOMING CEREMONIES <br>
<br>
<b>9:55 am</b> CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS
RECOGNIZED <br>
Dwight Sayer, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, <br>
National Federation of the Blind; Winter Gardens, Florida<br>
<br>
<b>10:05 am</b> ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE<br>
<br>
<b>11:45 am</b> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
<b>12:00 pm</b> ADJOURN<br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b>
**************************************************<br>
</b> <br>
</div>
<b>12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20);
<i>FINAL </i>BANQUET TICKET SALES ($40)<b>Renaissance Foyer, Level
4<br>
<br>
12:00 noon 1:45 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
LITERATURE<b>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3 <br>
<br>
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm</b>NFB CHAPTER PRESIDENTS MEETING <br>
AFFILIATE ACTION SUITE 6801<br>
Informal gathering for NFB <i>chapter presidents only</i> to discuss
issues of interest to Federationists at the grassroots level.
Chapter presidents attending this convention should not miss this
important meeting. <br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
</b> <br>
<b>12:15 - 2:00 pm</b>LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI
LUNCHEON<br>
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3<br>
Contact: Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind<br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
**************************************************<br>
</div>
<br>
<div align="center">GENERAL SESSION<br>
</div>
<br>
2:00 pm</b> CALL TO ORDER<br>
<br>
<b>2:05 pm</b> PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, Marc Maurer<br>
<br>
<b>3:00 pm</b> POLICIES TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT,
INCLUSION, SAFETY,<br>
<b>
</b>AND
PRODUCTIVITY <br>
The Honorable John D. Dingell, Member of Congress, 15<sup>th<br>
</sup>
Congressional District; Michigan <br>
<br>
<b>3:20 pm</b> PROMOTING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: A PRIORITY
FOR
MANUFACTURERS<br>
The Honorable Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance
of
Automobile Manufacturers; McLean, Virginia <br>
<br>
<b>3:40 pm</b> THE JOURNEY OF BRAILLE: FROM THE HANDS
OF THE<br>
<b>
</b>CREATOR TO EARTH
ORBIT<br>
<br>
<b>4:00 pm</b> THE VALUE OF A COIN, OF A COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM, AND<br>
<b>
</b>OF A CLASS OF HUMAN BEINGS <br>
Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D., Research Professor, San Diego
State
University; Vienna, Virginia <br>
<br>
<b>4:25 pm</b> PROVIDING THE FUNDAMENTAL TOOLS: BRAILLE
BOOKS<br>
Brian A. McDonald, President, National Braille Press;
Boston,
Massachusetts <br>
<b> <br>
4:40 pm</b> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
<b>5:00 pm</b> ADJOURN<br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
<br>
</b></div>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
5:30 - 6:30 pm</b>NOMINATING COMMITTEE; Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Cadillac A Room, Level 5 </b></h6><b> <br>
6:00 - 8:00 pm</b>AFB INTRODUCES ACCESSIBLE WALKING DIRECTIONS AND NEW
CareerConnect FEATURES<br>
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
The American Foundation for the Blind’s reception introduces Mapquest
Accessible Walking Directions and new CareerConnect offerings. Be the
first to try a free on-line directions service. Join up as a
CareerConnect leader or mentor. We look forward to reconnecting
with old friends. <br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 9:00 pm</b>INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION <br>
<b>Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle using an
accessible rowing machine. Prizes plus plenty of fun!
Lisamaria Martinez, President<br>
<b> <br>
6:30 - 8:00 pm</b>GUITAR SEMINAR <br>
<b>LaSalle B Room, Level 5<br>
</b>Learn about the guitar; get advice from a professional musician,
Cameron Strife; $5 donation. Presented by the NFB Performing Arts
Division<br>
<b> <br>
</b>6:30 - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>PRESENTATION<br>
Room 6401, 60<sup>th</sup> floor<br>
Drop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and
other new features.<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, REHAB
PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS:<br>
<br>
IEPs: Evals,
Goals, Strategies, the Law<br>
<b> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>
Instructor: Carlton Walker<br>
<b> <br>
</b>The Science of
Getting in on Science<br>
<b> Cascade B
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Instructors:
Cary Supalo, Marilyn Winograd, Dr. Lillian Rankel<br>
<b> <br>
</b> Mental
Mapping: Using Environmental Sounds and Clues<br>
<b> Cascade C
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Instructor:
Daniel Kish<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>BOOKSHARE AT NFB MEMBER PARTY<br>
LaSalle A Room, Level 5<br>
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.
<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS: THE INITIATIVE FOR
CHANGE<br>
Duluth B Room, Level 5 <br>
One representative from each affiliate should attend this session. Help
to ensure Braille literacy for all by learning about the exciting
developments and discuss strategies for promoting Louis Braille
bicentennial coins. <br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>MOVING LEGISLATION ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL
SEMINAR<br>
Cadillac B Room, Level 5<br>
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, NFB Strategic
Initiatives Staff<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 10:00 pm</b>A SPECIAL EVENING FOR SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS <br>
<b>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3 <br>
</b>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<b>Platinum</b>: HumanWare and UPS;
<b>Gold</b>: Deque Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle;
<b>Silver</b>: En-Vision America, Intel<sup>®</sup>, and Wal-Mart;
<b>Bronze</b>: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS), IBM,
Independent Living Aids (ILA), and Microsoft; <b>Exhibit Hall</b>: GW
Micro, J&B Medical Supply, National Industries for the Blind,
ReadHowYouWant, and Roche Diagnostics. <br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-13)<br>
A UNIVERSALLY FUN TIME<br>
<b>Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Drop in and explore the universe with Noreen Grice; volunteers led by
Michael Freholm<br>
<b> <br>
</b> <br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
7:00 - midnight</b>NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE<br>
<b>Ambassador Ballroom, Level 3<br>
</b>“There may be trouble ahead…but while there’s moonlight and music and
love and romance…let’s face the music and dance!” Join our host affiliate
to enjoy dancing or simply listening to some really good music.
Entertainment provided by “Nine,” a nine-piece band performing Motown,
soul, classic rock, pop, and old standards. <br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 8:30 pm</b>NFB YOUTH TRACK MEETINGS<br>
<b> <br>
</b> ME AND THE
GOSSIP GIRLS (ages 14-18)<br>
<b> Greco Room,
Level 4</b> <br>
Girlsbring your
questions and thoughts about makeup, dating, or<br>
just how to
get more involved in your school. <br>
<b> <br>
</b> ME AND THE
GUYS (ages 14-18)<br>
<b> Renoir Room,
Level 4</b> <br>
Guystalk about
cars, dating, school, or how to nail that perfect job<br>
to make a little
extra money. <br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS);
Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson<br>
<b>Nicolet A Room, Level 5 <br>
<br>
8:30 - 10:00 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS, REHAB
PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS<br>
<br>
Pro to Pro to
Parent to ParaLearn How Your Child’s “Team” Can<br>
Work Together<br>
<b> Cascade A
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>
Instructors: Dr. Denise Robinson and Gail Wagner<br>
<br><br>
<br>
<h1><b> Taking the
Headaches Out of Adapting in
Math</b></h1><b>
Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b> Instructors:
Eric and Krystal Guillory<br>
<br>
Summer Jobs,
Vocational Rehabilitation, and Volunteering<br>
<b> Cascade C
Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Instructor:
Jan Bailey<br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 <br>
<br>
7:30 - 8:15 am</b>DEVOTIONS<br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
<br>
8:00 8:30 am</b>REGISTRATION ($20)<br>
<b>Renaissance Foyer, Level 4<br>
</b> <br>
<div align="center"><b>
**************************************************<br>
<br>
</div>
GENERAL SESSION<br>
<br>
9:00 am</b> INVOCATION<br>
<br>
<b>9:05 am</b> FINANCIAL REPORT <br>
<br>
<b>10:00 am</b> ELECTIONS <br>
<br>
<b>10:30 am</b> EXPANDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION FOR
THE<br>
<b>
</b>BLIND<br>
Gilles Pepin, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare; Drummondville, Canada
<br>
<br>
<b>10:50 am</b> A BLIND ATHLETE IN THE PARALYMPICS<br>
Tyler Merren, 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team Member, Men’s
Goalball;
Kalamazoo, Michigan <br>
<br>
<b>11:05 am</b> DEVELOPMENTS AT THE FIRST EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION<br>
<b>
</b>FOR THE
BLIND IN THE UNITED STATES, PERKINS<br>
Steven M. Rothstein, President, Perkins School for the Blind; <br>
Watertown, Massachusetts <br>
<br>
<b>11:25 am</b> THE FEDERATION IN THE WORLD FROM THE
PERSPECTIVE<br>
<b>
</b>OF THE WORLD BLIND UNION<br>
Maryanne Diamond, President, World Blind Union; Melbourne,<br>
Australia <br>
<br>
<b>11:40 am</b> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
<b>12:00 pm</b> ADJOURN<br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued <br>
<br>
12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20)
<b>Renaissance Foyer, Level 4<br>
<br>
12:00 noon 1:45 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET AND
LITERATURE(Final Time Period for Independence Market and
Literature)<br>
<b>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<br>
</b> <br>
<div align="center"><b>
**************************************************<br>
</div>
<br>
GENERAL SESSION<br>
</b> <br>
<b>2:00 pm</b> CALL TO ORDER<br>
<br>
<b>2:05 pm</b> STRATEGIC INITIATIVES REPORT<br>
John Paré, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives, National<br>
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <br>
<br>
<b>2:35 pm</b> REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER
BUSINESS<br>
<br>
<b>5:00 pm</b> ADJOURN<br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b>
**************************************************<br>
</b></div>
<br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm<i>IT WASN'T ME</i>, A MURDER MYSTERY AT THE CLUB<br>
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5<br>
Play along as guests at a dance club while private investigators try to
solve a murder. Early arrivers are assigned a character role to
play for the evening. Latecomers won't be able to play along but
are welcome to watch the game and enjoy the experience. Presented
by NFB Youth Track.<br>
<br>
<b>6:30 - 9:00 pm</b>COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE<br>
Brulé A and B Rooms, Level 5 <br>
Discover how good training can change your life. Julie Deden,
Director<br>
<b> <br>
6:30 - 9:30 pm</b>NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (Ages 5-14)<br>
WE WILL NOT LET CONVENTION ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT <br>
<b>Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott<br>
</b>Led by Michael Freholm<br>
<b> <br>
<br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued <br>
<br>
</b>6:30 - 10:00 pmNFB-NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>PRESENTATION<br>
Room 6401, 60<sup>th</sup> floor<br>
Stop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and
other new features.<br>
<br>
7:00 - 8:15 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP BUSINESS MEETING<br>
<b>Duluth B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Linda Mentink, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>NINTH ANNUAL<b> </b>RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD RECEPTION HOSTED
BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS<br>
<b>Richard B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Socialize, network, and learn more about Randolph-Sheppard and other
business opportunities we can create through our work in the NFB. Kevan
Worley, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>COUNCIL OF U.S. DOG GUIDE SCHOOLS (CUSDGS)
RECEPTION<br>
<b>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
</b>Learn how a dog guide can impact your life from featured speaker
Michael Hingson, a World Trade Center survivor. Meet
representatives from participating schools and learn about their
programs. You can even schedule a “Juno” walk for later in the
week.<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 9:00 pm</b>“SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME: WHAT
APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, AND RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW” SEMINAR<br>
Cadillac B Room, Level 5 <br>
Information on Social Security and SSI benefits, including the income
subsidy program for those receiving the Medicare prescription drug
benefit. Presenter: Dan Frye, Attorney and Associate Editor of the
<i>Braille Monitor</i> <br>
<b> <br>
<br>
</b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
</b> <b>TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued <br>
<br>
7:00 10:00 pm</b>EXHIBITS ONLY (Independence Market and Literature
Closed)<b>Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3<br>
<br>
7:00 - 11:00 pm</b>ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENTAdmission $5.00 <br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
</b>Register early by contacting Beth Allred at the convention. Proceeds
benefit the scholarship program in memory of Mary Ann Parks. Sponsored by
the Performing Arts Division; Dennis Holston, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 11:00 pm</b>HUMANWARE LOW VISION PRODUCTS SEMINAR<br>
<b>Nicolet B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>Come and learn about HumanWare’s exciting low vision products in a
hands-on, interactive seminar: myReader 2 video magnifier; SmartView
desktop units; portable handheld devices; and a distance viewing
system. Presenter: Ed Wikdall<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT<br>
<b>LaSalle A Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>If you have an interest in new technologies and believe that
spectacular accomplishments are possible when blind people themselves are
involvedthen join our meeting. Curtis Chong, Chairperson<br>
<br>
<b>8:00 - 11:30 pm</b>MONTE CARLO NIGHT <br>
<b>Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5 <br>
</b>Try your luck at any of the usual card games found on a casino
floor. Prizes go to the top three winners holding the most chips at
the end of the evening. Sponsored by the National Association of
Blind Students<br>
<br>
8:30 - 9:45 pmknfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING <br>
Greco Room, Level 4 <br>
Use your cell phone to read printit’s really that simple! Come and
learn how this fabulous, life-changing technology can work for you.
Go totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!<br>
<b> <br>
9:30 - 10:30 pm</b>FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING<br>
<b>Raphael Room, Level 4<br>
</b>Coordinator: Gary Ray <br><br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009 <br>
<br>
8:00 - 8:45 am</b>DEVOTIONS<br>
<b>Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
<br>
8:30 9:00 am</b>REGISTRATION ($20)Final opportunity to register.<br>
<b>Renaissance Foyer, Level 4</b> <br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b>
**************************************************<br><br>
<br>
</div>
<h1><b> <br><br>
<br>
GENERAL SESSION</b></h1><b> <br>
9:00 am</b> INVOCATION<br>
<br>
<b>9:05 am</b> THE NEAR-PERFECT AUDIO BOOK: HOW WE DO
IT<br>
Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, National Library Service for the Blind
and<br>
Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
Mary Beth Wise, Quality Assurance Specialist, National Library<br>
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of <br>
Congress;
Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
<b>9:25 am</b> QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION <br>
<br>
<b>9:30 am</b> THE DEMAND, THE CRISIS, THE SOLUTION IN
EDUCATION FOR<br>
THE BLIND<br>
Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, Professional Development and<br>
Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston,<br>
Louisiana <br>
<br>
<b>9:45 am</b> THE THEORY AND THE PRACTICE: EDUCATION
FOR THE<br>
<b>
</b>BLIND IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL<br>
Denise M. Robinson, Ph.D., Teacher and Coordinator of <br>
Programming for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Yakima,<br>
Washington<br>
<br>
<b>10:00 am</b> WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE THAT CHILD BLIND? <br>
Carol Castellano, President, National Organization of Parents of<br>
Blind Children, National Federation of the Blind; Madison, New<br>
Jersey <br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>10:20 am</b> TEACHING AN ESSENTIAL SKILL: BRAILLE <br>
Jerry Whittle, Teacher-Counselor, Louisiana Center for the Blind;<br>
Ruston, Louisiana <br>
<br>
April Davis, Coordinator of Summer Programs for Blind
Children,
Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana<br>
<br>
James Mays, Industrial Arts Teacher, Louisiana Center for the
Blind;
Ruston, Louisiana<br>
<br>
Deja Powell, Cane Travel Instructor, Utah Division of Services for
the
Blind and Visually Impaired; Salt Lake City, Utah<br>
<br>
Anil Lewis, President, National Federation of the Blind of Georgia;<br>
Atlanta, Georgia<br>
<br>
Terri Rupp, President, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada;<br>
Las Vegas, Nevada<br>
<br>
<b>10:50 am</b> FROM THE CENTER OF HISTORY: FIVE YEARS INTO THE
<br>
<b>
</b>FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<br>
JERNIGAN INSTITUTE<br>
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National Federation of the
Blind
Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland <br>
<br>
<b>11:10 am</b> FRONTIER CAREERS FOR THE BLIND INCLUDE
ENGINEERING<br>
Leigh R. Abts, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor of Engineering<br>
and Education, University of Maryland; College Park, Maryland <br>
<br>
<b>11:25 am</b> NFB NEWSLINE: FROM PHONE TO COMPUTER TO
PODCAST<br>
<b>
</b>TO POCKET<br>
Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology, National Federation<br>
of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <br>
<br>
<b>11:40 am</b> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
<b> 12:00 pm</b> ADJOURN<br>
<br>
<div align="center"> <br>
</div>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>12:00 noon - 1:45 pm</b>HAM RADIO GROUP BUSINESS MEETING<br>
<b>Raphael Room, Level 4<br>
</b>We will consider the amendment of the division constitution that we
adopted last year.<b> </b>D. Curtis Willoughby (KA0VBA), Chairperson<br>
<br>
12:00 noon - 1:45 pmNFB CAMP TOY SALE<br>
Marquette A Room, Level 5 <br>
Everything must go30 to 70 percent off toys purchased for NFB
Camp. <br>
<br>
<b>12:00 noon</b> <b>- 1:45 pm</b>RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS<br>
<b>LaSalle A Room, Level 5<br>
<br>
12:15 - 1:45 pm</b>EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NLS
<br>
<b>Nicolet B Room, Level 5 <br>
</b>A question-and-answer session with Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, and
staff of the<br>
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
Library of Congress. <br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b>
**************************************************<br><br>
<br>
</div>
<h6><b> <br><br>
<br>
GENERAL SESSION</b></h6><b> <br>
2:00 pm</b> CALL TO ORDER<br>
<br>
<b>2:05 pm</b> SHAPING THE STANDARD FOR THE LEGAL
COMMUNITY:
THE
NECESSITY FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR ALL<br>
Daniel Goldstein, Esq., Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP; <br>
Baltimore, Maryland <br>
<br>
<b>2:25 pm</b> NEGOTIATING ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC BOOKS:
A
MASSIVE
UNDERTAKING, A SMASHING SUCCESS<br>
Jack Bernard, Esq., Chair, Counsel for Disability Concerns, and<br>
Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan; Ann Arbor,<br>
Michigan <br>
<br>
<b>2:45 pm</b> THE COMMITMENT OF MICROSOFT TO
ACCESSIBLE<br>
<b>
</b>TECHNOLOGY<br>
Rob Sinclair, Director of Accessibility, Microsoft Corporation;<br>
Redmond, Washington <br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>3:05 pm</b> TRANSCENDING THE BARRIERS OF
YESTERDAY,<br>
<b>
</b>ANTICIPATING THE ROMANCE OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE<br>
WITH THE TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW<br>
Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive Officer,
KNFB-Reading
Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts <br>
<br>
<b>3:25 pm</b> REPRESENTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO<br>
Patti Chang, Esq., Senior Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago;<br>
Chicago, Illinois <br>
<br>
<b>3:45 pm</b> DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARD<br>
Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee,
and
Secretary, National Federation of the Blind; Columbia, Missouri<br>
<br>
<b>4:15 pm</b> THE RIGHT OF THE PEDESTRIAN TO BE SAFE
IN THE WORLD<br>
Ronald Medford, Acting Deputy Administrator, National Highway<br>
Traffic Safety Administration; Washington, D.C. <br>
<br>
<b>4:30 pm</b> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
<b>5:00 pm</b> ADJOURN<br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
**************************************************<br>
</div>
<br>
7:00 pm</b>BANQUET<br><br>
<br>
<h6><b>Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 </b></h6>INVOCATION<br>
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder <br>
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS<br>
BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer<br>
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS<br>
<br>
<b>10:00 pm - midnight</b>AFTER BANQUET PARTY<br>
<b>Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3 <br>
<br>
10:00 pm</b>SCIENCE FICTION MEETING <br>
All persons interested in science fiction and fantasy are welcome to join
in an open discussion. Please contact Ed Meskys for room
location.<br>
<br>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20090522152754.0101ce20@visi.com.5" width=36 height=33 alt="Whozit">
<b>Thank You... <br>
</b> <br>
The National Federation of the Blind would like to give a special thank
you to VBrick Systems for donating the technology and Internet services
to allow full streaming of all general sessions of the convention, the
meeting of the board of directors, and the annual banquet. Through
this contribution, more individuals will learn about the outstanding work
that comes out of the largest gathering of the blind in the world.<br>
<br>
The National
Federation of the Blind acknowledges with gratitude our Platinum, Gold,
Silver, Bronze, and Exhibit Hall Convention Sponsors below. Their
messages follow.<br>
<br>
<b>Platinum Sponsors</b>: <br>
HumanWare <br>
UPS<br>
<b> <br>
Gold Sponsors: <br>
</b>Deque Systems, Inc.<br>
Freedom Scientific<br>
Oracle<br>
<b> <br>
Silver Sponsors</b>: <br>
En-Vision America<br>
Intel<sup>®<br>
</sup>Wal-Mart<br>
<br>
<b>Bronze Sponsors:<br>
</b>Adobe<br>
Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS)<br>
IBM<br>
Independent Living Aids (ILA)<br>
Microsoft<br>
<br>
<b>Exhibit Hall Sponsors</b>: <br>
GW Micro<br>
J&B Medical Supply<br>
National Industries for the Blind<br>
ReadHowYouWant<br>
Roche Diagnostics<br><br>
<x-sigsep><p></x-sigsep>
David Andrews and white cane Harry.<br>
</body>
</html>