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The agenda for the 2011 NFB National Convention, to be held in Orlando,
Florida, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, is now available on-line or
reproduced below! Visit
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/2011_Agenda_FINAL.doc">
http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/2011_Agenda_FINAL.doc</a> to
view the full schedule of exciting events and activities planned for this
year's convention. <br>
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Also, preregistration is still open, so be sure to visit
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/registration">www.nfb.org/registration</a>
<font face="Garamond"> </font>to register now and get the preregistration
rates. When purchased online by May 31st, the preregistration fee
for convention is $15 ($20 on-site) and the cost of a banquet ticket is
$50 ($60 on-site). You won't want to miss any of the excitement!
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</b> <b>NFB Pledge<br>
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</b>I pledge to
participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the
Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to
support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.<br><br>
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THE MEMBERS OF THE<br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF FLORIDA<br><br>
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<h3><b>WELCOME YOU TO THE</b></h3><div align="center">71<sup>st</sup>
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE<br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<br>
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<i>Marc Maurer, President<br>
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National Federation of the Blind<br>
200 East Wells Street <i>at Jernigan Place<br>
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<h4><b>Mary Ellen Jernigan, Chairwoman<br><br>
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Activities</b></h4><div align="center"> <br>
<i>Dan Hicks, President<br>
</i>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<br>
504 South Armenia Avenue, #1319-B<br>
Tampa, Florida 33609<br>
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<i>Rosen Shingle Creek<br>
</i>9939 Universal Boulevard<br>
Orlando, Florida 32819<br>
(866) 996-9939<br>
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Welcome to the 71<sup>st</sup> annual convention of the National
Federation of the Blind being held in Orlando at the Rosen Shingle Creek
hotel. An article giving a detailed description of the layout of the
hotel appeared in the May<i> Monitor</i>. That article is reprinted
immediately after the “Convention Notes,” which are at the conclusion of
the program listings. Check the “Notes” for further information about a
variety of convention topics. When you check in to the hotel, you will be
asked to confirm your departure date. If you decide to leave earlier than
the departure date you confirm when you check in, there will be a $50
change fee.<br>
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ROOKIE ROUNDUP <br>
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</b> All first-time
convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception from
8:00 to 10:00 pm on Sunday in the Panzacola F-1 Ballroom, Level 1.
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 Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Affiliate
Action Suite 14230. <br>
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REGISTRATION & PREREGISTRATION <br>
</b> Registration
activities take place in the Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function area, Level
1 beginning at 9:00 am on Monday; at 8:30 am on Tuesday; and at other
times as listed throughout the week. The fee for registration at
convention is $20 per person. 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. <br>
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EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET</b></h1>
Exhibits and the NFB Independence Market are on display in Sebastian K
and L Ballrooms, Level 1.<b> </b>There is a special S<i>ponsor-level
exhibitors</i> preview for convention attendees on Monday morning from
9:00 to 11:00. <br>
<b>Exhibit hall hours of operation are: <br>
</b> Monday
(Sponsors only) 9:00 to 11:00 am<br>
Monday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm <br>
Tuesday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm <br>
Wednesday Noon to 1:45 pm and
from 7:00 to 10:00 pm <br>
Thursday
Noon to 1:45 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm<br>
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Independence Market hours of operation are:<br>
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Monday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm <br>
Tuesday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm <br>
Wednesday Noon to 1:45 pm <br>
Thursday
Noon to 1:45 pm (final time slot to visit the Market)<br>
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NFB BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK<br>
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Participate in the
research behind the building of nonvisual interfaces empowering a blind
person to drive. Test the current NFB Blind Driver Challenge™ interfaces
on a simulator operated by graduate students at Virginia Tech and
complete a short survey. Visit Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1 (near the
exhibit hall) during the following hours: <br>
Sunday
10:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm<br>
Monday
9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm<br>
Tuesday
8:00 to 11:00 am <br>
Wednesday Noon to 1:45 pm and
6:30 to 8:30 pm<br>
Thursday
Noon to 1:45
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<div align="center"><b>K-NFB’S BLIO READER<br>
MAKING BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
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Blio fulfills our dream: “Same book, same time, same price”; equal access
for everyone including the blind. Blio is free e-reader software
designed for presentation of digital media, developed and distributed by
K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc. Shop the Blio bookstore and know that any
book you buy you can read with no transcription or conversion for
accessibility required. Enjoy access to more than three million
free books using Blio, the new touchstone in e-book reading
technology. To learn more, come to one of our demonstration
sessions listed in the agenda on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday or visit
Blio.com on a computer near you.<br>
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• The Presidential Suite (13217), the Convention Organization and
Activities Suite (13216), the Affiliate Action & Rookie Activities
Suite (14230), and the Florida Affiliate Suite (14231) are all open
during much of the convention. All are welcome to come to these suites to
visit. Appointments to meet with Dr. Maurer may be made at the
Presidential Suite. <br>
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• Banquet tickets ($60.00) may be purchased at registration. No tickets
will be available after 2:00 pm on Wednesday. At the Banquet Exchange
Table you may make arrangements to reserve a specific seat for yourself
or for a group of up to ten people. On the evening of the banquet,
tickets will be collected at the tables.<br>
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• General Sessions will be held in Sebastian I and J Ballrooms, Level
1.<br>
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• NLS Oral History ProgramMaryBeth Wise of the National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is interviewing clients of the
NLS for an oral history of the service at convention this year. If
you are interested in being interviewed, please call Ms. Wise at (301)
651-6861.<br>
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• Individuals needing to conduct business with the NFB Treasurer may do
so by going to Wekiwa 9, Level 2 on Wednesday between 5:30 and 7:30 pm,
or on Thursday between noon and 2:00 pm.<br>
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CONVENTION AGENDA<br>
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</b> <b>SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 <br>
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7:30 - 8:45 am</b>AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS <br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2 <br>
</b>Discuss convention frequencies, hotel architectural features, and
distributing special FM receivers for the hearing-impaired and
Spanish-speaking attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby (ka0vba), President<br>
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<b>7:30 am - 4:45 pm</b>WHEN I GROW UP… A Conference for Families and
Teachers of Blind/Visually Impaired Children<br>
<b>Panzacola F-1, Level 1<br>
</b> 7:30 to 8:45 amRegistration: adults
$30; children (5 to 18) $15 <br>
9:00 to 11:00 amConference<br>
11:00 am to 4:45 pmConcurrent Workshops (see agenda
listings)<br>
Sponsored by the NFB’s National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
Division (NOPBC); Laura Weber, President<br>
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7:30 am - 5:00 pmSTRUCTURED DISCOVERY: THE HISTORY, THE LEGACY, AND THE
FUTURETENTH ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
CONFERENCE <br>
Panzacola F-2 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
7:30 to 8:30 amRegistration; 8:30 amConference
begins<br>
NBPCB Fees (includes lunch): Students $75;
Professionals $100<br>
12:00 noon to 2:00 pmNBPCB Awards Luncheon in
Panzacola F-4.<br>
Sponsors: 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. Chairperson: Dr. Edward
Bell<br>
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<b>8:30 am</b>CHILD-CARE (Preregistration by June 15 was required)<br>
<b>Suwannee 14, 15, 16, and 17, Level 2 <br>
</b>Please see “Convention Notes” for further information. <br>
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<b>8:30 - 11:30 am</b>A FIRST LOOK AT JAWS 13FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC<br>
<b>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Join Eric Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for a session covering the
new details surrounding JAWS development. In addition to many
demonstrations of JAWS 12 with Settings Center and support for IE 9, this
will also be the first look at JAWS 13 scheduled for public beta in
September 2011.<br>
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<b>8:30 am - 5:00 pm</b>NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE’S (NFBJI) ACCESS
TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS <br>
<b>Wekiwa 6, Level 2 <br>
8:30 - 10:00 am</b>Accessibility for Androids:
finding the accessibility and<br>
barriers in
Android-driven devices;<br>
<b> 10:00 am - 12:00 noon</b>eBook Accessibility:
covering Blio, Kindle for PC,<br>
Adobe Digital
Editions, and other platforms; <br>
<b> 1:30 - 3:00 pm</b>There’s an Accessible App for
That, You Know: making the<br>
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</b>most of the apps on your phone for productivity, home automation,
etc.;<br>
<b> 3:30 - 5:00 pm</b>How to Build an Accessible Web
Site: outlining simple ways<br>
to make your Web site accessible and easy to navigate.<br>
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9:00 am - 3:00 pmEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR <br>
<b>Wekiwa 9, Level 2<br>
</b>Recession? Jobless recovery? Seventy percent unemployment
rate among the blind? None of it matters if you know how to find a
job in today’s environment. The rules are changing, and if you’re
smart, you can make your own. Come to the seminar and find out
how. Dick Davis, Chairperson<br>
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<b>9:00 am - 5:00 pm</b>ARTWORKS AND ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES<br>
<b>Panzacola H-4 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Author/editor Debbie Kent Stein and author/artist Ann Cunningham host
a drop-in art room featuring a variety of artworks available for
exploration by touch. Also art materials are on hand, so visitors
may work on their own creationsat no chargeand keep their finished
design. So stop by, create, and enjoy! <br>
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<b>10:00 am - 12:00 noon</b>GW MICRO PRODUCT TRAINING:
WINDOW-EYES, ORABIS, AND VOCATEX PLUS (To register call 260-489-3671; Fee
is $10.00)<br>
<b>Panzacola H-2 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Check out the innovative new features in Window-Eyes 7.5 including a
brand new user interface, hundreds of free apps, built-in remote
assistance and more. Also learn about the Orabis and Vocatex Plus,
the world’s first talking CCTV solutions. Refreshments
provided. Presenter: Marc Solomon. <br>
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10:00 am - 12:00 noonNFB BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK<br>
Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br><br>
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10:45 am - 12:15 pmGET IN THE GAMENFB YOUTH TRACK (Ages 11-18)<br>
Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2<br>
Jump into Youth Track by doing fun icebreakers with friends. Sign up for
“The Amazing Race” taking place off-site on Tuesday (fee is $7). The
Youth Track is sponsored by the NFBJI Education Team and is designed to
foster positive attitudes about blindness among the youth. Coordinator:
Natalie Shaheen.<br>
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<b>11:00 am - 12:15 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
TEACHERS<br>
The Right to
Literacy for Young Blind/Visually Impaired Children<br>
<b> Suwannee 18,
Level 2<br>
</b>Instructors:
Ann Burgess and Barbara Bailey<br>
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Technology and the
IEP<br>
<b> Suwannee 19,
Level 2<br>
</b> Instructor:
Dr. Matt Maurer<br>
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IDEA is Overbut
Life for Your Adult Child with Additional Disabilities is<br>
Just Beginning<br>
<b> Suwannee 20,
Level 2<br>
</b>Instructor: Carol Akers<br>
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Get a LifeA Social Life, That Is<br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
</b>Instructor: Mary Fernandez <br>
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1:00 - 3:00 pmFREEDOM SCIENTIFIC: HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS OF OPENBOOK 9,
PEARL, AND SARA CE <br>
<b>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>Featuring the OpenBook/PEARL combination and the new SARA CE reading
appliance, followed by some time to try it out for yourself. Bring the
materials you typically scan. If you have a laptop, bring it with you. We
will install OpenBook, and you can try it out with your machine and the
provided PEARL cameras. <br>
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<b>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br><br>
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<b>1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>ACCESSIBLE eBAY <br>
<b>Wekiwa 7, Level 2<br>
</b>If you’re interested in buying and selling on eBay but find the eBay
site challenging, this presentation is for you. Learn how to
research items, place bids, list items for sale, and discover how
enhanced accessibility features make the world’s largest on-line
marketplace more available to blind shoppers and sellers than ever
before. <br>
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1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS<br>
<b>Wekiwa 5, Level 2<br>
</b> 1:00 pm: GPS travel with the Breeze; 2:00 pm:
BrailleNote; 3:00 pm: Victor Stream; and 4:00 pm: Achieving Braille
literacy with portable audio devices. Join HumanWare to learn about new
updates and share product tips. Give us your suggestions and ask
questions about your favorite HumanWare product.<br>
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1:00 - 6:00 pmKRAFTERS DIVISION CRAFT SHOW<br>
Sebastian I-4 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
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<br>
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1:30 - 2:45 pm</b>EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS
ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
<b>Wekiwa 3, Level 2 <br>
</b>Presented by James Gashel<br>
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1:30 - 4:30 pmTHE BLIND LIFE: YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (AGES 11-18). <br>
<b>Wekiwa 1, Level 2youth ages 11-14<br>
Wekiwa 2, Level 2youth ages 14-18<br>
</b>Games designed to entertain and stretch your ideas about
blindnessTest your skills through JENGA; let your inner actor/actress
out through Get A CLUE; take a RISK; and play the game of LIFE.<br>
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1:30 - 4:30 pmSENIORS SEMINAR: FINDING SOLUTIONS <br>
Wekiwa 4, Level 2 <br>
1:30 pmRegistration; 2:00 pmSeminar begins<br>
This seminar will focus on problem solving, ways to spread our message,
and new ways of accomplishing old tasks. If you are a senior who has
recently lost some vision or wants ideas to take home to others, you will
want to join us. Please come and share your solutions. Judy
Sanders, President<br>
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<b>SUNDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
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<b>2:00 - 3:15 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
TEACHERS<br>
Age-Appropriate
Expectations<br>
<b> Suwannee 18,
Level 2<br>
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Dr. Ruby Ryles<br>
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Behavior: Who’s in
Control Here Anyway?<br>
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Preparing for
College<br>
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</b>Instructors: Dr. Lillian Rankel, Marilyn Winograd, Dr. Cary Supalo,
and Dr. Andrew Greenberg <br>
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3:00 - 4:45 pm</b>EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS
ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
<b>Wekiwa 3, Level 2<br>
</b>Presented by James Gashel<br>
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<b>Sebastian I-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Father Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant<br>
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3:30 - 4:45 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
TEACHERS<br>
Issues in
Standardized Testing<br>
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Pat Renfranz<br>
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Control Here Anyway?<br>
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Level 2<br>
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Dr. Jerry Petroff<br>
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<b>SUNDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
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NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS, Cont’d<br>
An Independent
Life: Equipping Your Child with Skills<br>
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Level 2<br>
</b>Instructor: Melody Roane<br>
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Out and About: Independent Mobility for Your Child<br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
</b>Instructor: Denise Mackenstadt<br>
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3:30 - 6:00 pm</b>COMMUNITY SERVICES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING<br>
<b>Wekiwa 9, Level 2<br>
</b>Come join fellow service-minded Federationists as we begin the first
step to opening doors for the organized blind in the field of community
service. All are welcome. Let’s get involved! Darian Smith,
Coordinator<br>
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<b>5:00 - 7:00 pm</b>SPANISH SEMINAR <br>
Wekiwa 4, Level 2 <br>
Blindness is blindness, no matter what the language. Meet new and
old friends; learn about Federation philosophy and the truth about
blindnessin Spanish. Moderator: Alpidio Rolón <br>
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<b>5:00 - 8:00 pm</b>MIX-AND-MINGLE RECEPTION FOR REHABILITATION
PROFESSIONALS <br>
Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
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<b>6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU)
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING<br>
<b>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b> 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
Updates on Division initiatives, including the Education and Advocacy
Hotline, legal cases, affiliate division reports, elections, and guide
dog training program reports. Marion Gwizdala, President<br>
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<b>6:30 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
<br>
<b>Suwannee 19, Level 2 <br>
</b> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
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<br>
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<b>SUNDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
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<b>7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>LIVING HISTORY GROUP <br>
Suwannee 20, Level 2<br>
Dedicated to recording, preserving, and appreciating Federation history.
Michael Freholm, Chairperson<br>
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7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT<br>
<b>Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2 <br>
</b>Relax and chat in an informal atmosphere. This is a great opportunity
to meet new families and connect with old friends. Veteran parents will
be on hand to welcome you and share information.<br>
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7:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS <br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2<br>
</b>How can we better serve our veterans and show them our appreciation
at the same time? Join us to find out about the Wounded Warrior
Initiative program we have begun and how you can become involved. We are
also holding our annual elections. Let’s grow the NABV like never
before! Dwight Sayer, President<br>
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8:00 - 9:00 pm</b>WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 4, Level 2; </b>Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson<br>
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8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NFB LIONS GROUP <br>
Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
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<br>
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8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTION<br>
<b>Panzacola F-1 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>First-time convention attendeesdon’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<br>
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8:00 pm - midnight</b>KARAOKE<b> </b>NIGHT (Admission: $5.00)<br>
<b>Panzacola F-3 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>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, Incorporated. <br>
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<b>SUNDAY, JULY 3, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
9:00 - 10:00 pmNFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING<br><br>
<h6><b>Wekiwa 10, Level 2 </b></h6>Angela Wolf, Chairperson<br>
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<b>9:00 pm - midnight</b>STUDENTS OPEN HOUSE<br>
<b>Affiliate Action Suite 14230<br>
</b>Students of all ages are invited to this informal open house
gathering sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students
Division. Come to meet and mingle with other blind students and young
professionals! <br>
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<b>MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011 <br>
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET SALES ($60);
<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level 1<br>
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9:00 - 11:00 am</b>SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS PREVIEW <br>
<b>Sebastian K Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>The exhibit hall opens its doors and is dedicated solely to
sponsor-level exhibitors. Come to say “thank you” to our sponsors
and enjoy their interesting offers and demonstrations. Our Convention
Sponsors are:<b> <br>
Title</b>: eBay Inc. <br>
<b>Platinum</b>: HumanWare; UPS <br>
<b>Gold</b>: Oracle; Market Development Group, Inc.; Ingram Content Group
and<br>
VitalSource Technologies <br>
<b>Silver</b>: Freedom Scientific <br>
<b>Bronze</b>: IBM; National Industries for the Blind; Research in Motion
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<b>White Cane</b>: GW Micro, Inc.; Toyota; HIMS; Sendero Group; Learning
Ally<br>
(formerly Recording for the Blind &
Dyslexic); LevelStar; Independence<br>
Science; C AND P (Chris Park Design);
En-Vision America.<br>
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<b>9:00 - 11:00 am</b>INDEPENDENCE MARKET<br>
<b>Sebastian L Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b> <br>
9:00 am - 12:00 noonNFB BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK<br>
<b>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b> <br>
<b>11:00 am 5:00 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET<br>
<b>Sebastian K and L Ballrooms, Level 1 <br>
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12:00 noon - 4:30 pm</b>AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL
INTEREST VEHICLES)<br>
<b>Event Parking Lot Area <br>
</b>Presented by the NFB CARS Division; Joe Naulty, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>eBAY SELLING STRATEGIES: BEYOND ACCESSIBILITY <br>
<b>Suwannee 20, Level 2<br>
</b>Discover the benefits of joining the 92-million-member eBay
community. What’s selling and at what price? What does it take to create
a listing that attracts top bids? Whether you want to clear out Grandma’s
attic or develop a thriving business, join us to learn strategies for
eBay selling success.<br>
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</b> <b>MONDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
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<b>1:00 - 3:00 pm</b>NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup>: MORE TO CHOOSE THAN
NEWS!<sup> <br>
</sup><b>Suwannee 18, Level 2<br>
</b>Learn about the NFB’s free audible newspaper service for the blind,
with specific information on the enhanced job-listings feature, our
newest access method the NFB- NEWSLINE<sup>® </sup>NLS Digital
Talking-Book Downloader, and the variety of content available to
subscribers.<br>
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1:00 - 4:00 pm</b>BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP <br>
<b>Suwannee 19, Level 2 <br>
</b>Share ideas and tips and network with other blind musicians.<br>
Linda Mentink, Chairperson<b> <br>
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1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>ARTWORKS AND ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES<br>
<b>Panzacola H-4 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Author/editor Debbie Kent Stein and author/artist Ann Cunningham host
a drop-in art room featuring a variety of artworks available for
exploration by touch. Also art materials are on hand, so visitors
may work on their own creations--at no charge--and keep their finished
design. So stop by, create, and enjoy! <br>
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1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NOTE TAKER & DAISY PLAYER TECHNOLOGY FROM
HIMS<br>
<b>Wekiwa 9, Level 2<br>
</b>Learn about the latest note taker technology including social
networking with Twitter and Google Talk, PDF and EPUB support, iDevice
connectivity and new integrated dictionary and thesaurus. Also discover
exciting and unique features of HIMS BookSense DAISY players! To register
go to <a href="http://www.hims-inc.com">www.hims-inc.com</a>.<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)
OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS ONE AND TWO<br>
Wekiwa 3, Level 2<br>
Participants must have preregistered. Exam sections three and four
are on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Sponsored by the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board <br>
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</b> <b>MONDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
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1:00 - 5:00 pmNFB BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK<br>
<b>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
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1:00 - 5:00 pmTHE SEEING EYE “CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE” <br>
ICE CREAM PARTY<br>
Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
<b>Celebrate independence with The Seeing Eye! Seeing
Eye<sup>®</sup> grads and others interested in guide dog travel are
invited to share your tales and tails at this ice cream party. The Seeing
Eye is the most experienced guide dog school in the world. Independence
with dignityand ice cream.<br>
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1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup> DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 7, Level 2<br>
</b>Stop by and learn about NFB’s free audio information service and get
hands-on experience with access methods (including the NLS Digital
Talking Book Downloader) and our enhanced job-listings feature. <br>
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1:00 - 9:00 pm</b>SELF-DEFENSE CLASS; SPORTS & REC DIVISION <br>
<b>Panzacola F-3 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Back by popular demand! We are hosting several self-defense
workshops instructed by internationally renowned Sensei Stephen
Nikols. Space is limited, so contact Lisamaria Martinez to sign
upcall (510) 289-2577 or e-mail lmartinez217@gmail.com. Lisamaria
Martinez, President<br>
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1:30 pm</b>RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Sebastian J Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson<br>
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<b>1:30 - 2:45 pm</b>EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S
BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
</b>Presented by James Gashel<br>
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<b>3:00 - 4:45 pm</b>EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S
BOOKS ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
</b>Presented by James Gashel<br>
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<b>MONDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
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4:00 - 5:00 pmWRITING YOUR SCRIPT: NFB YOUTH TRACK (ages 11-18)<br>
Wekiwa 8, Level 2<br>
Whether you are an aspiring writer or just want to brush up on the
basics, join members of the Writers Division for a fun and informative
workshop.<br>
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<b>4:00 - 6:00 pm</b>FEDERATION REGENERATION<br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2<br>
</b>Learn how to develop quality programs in your state while
regenerating your Federation spirit. Sponsored by the NFB Jernigan
Institute; Natalie Shaheen, Coordinator <br>
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4:15 - 5:45 pmFOURTEENTH ANNUAL MOCK TRIALNational Association of Blind
Lawyers; Scott LaBarre, President<br>
Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
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. <br>
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5:00 - 6:30 pm</b>NFB RESEARCH ROUNDUP<br>
<b>Affiliate Action Suite 14230<br>
</b>The NFB Jernigan Institute and the editors of the <i>Journal of
Blindness Innovation and Research</i> invite you to a networking
gathering for current and future researchers interested in topics related
to the blind. Spark new collaborations and ways to share information
about research projects to be undertaken. Contact: Mark Riccobono,
Executive Director for the Jernigan Institute<br><br>
<b>6:00 - 7:30 pm</b>NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS
SEMINAR<br>
<b>Wekiwa 5, Level 2<br>
</b>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<br>
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6:00 - 8:00 pm</b>STORY TIME IDOLNFB WRITERS DIVISION <br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2 <br>
</b>Tell and/or listen to tall and scary stories (suitable for all ages).
Cost is $5.00 at the door and $1.00 to tell a story. Idol winners
share in the take! Robert Leslie Newman, President<br>
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</b> <b>MONDAY, JULY 4, Continued <br>
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<b>6:15 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
(NABS) <br>
<b>Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b> 6:15pm–Registration ($5.00); 7:00 pm–Meeting <br>
Students, young professionals, parents, teachers, and anyone interested
in learning about issues affecting blind students are welcome to
attend.<br>
Arielle Silverman, President<br>
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7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION <br>
<b>Suwannee 19, Level 2 <br>
</b>Ivan Weich, President<br>
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7:30 - 9:00 pmLIBRARY SERVICES COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Suwannee 20, Level 2 <br>
</b>David Hyde, Chairperson<br>
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<b>7:30 - 9:30 pm</b>BLIND PARENTS GROUP<br>
<b>Wekiwa 10, Level 2 <br>
</b>Blind parents share their experiences around child-raising issues,
such as learning infant care, coping with printed homework assignments,
finding print/Braille books, dealing with the public’s misconceptions,
and more. <br>
Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson<br>
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<b>7:30 - 10:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION, EVALUATION, AND
ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY<br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2 <br>
</b>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<br>
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<b>8:00 - 9:00 pm</b>JUDAISM MEETING <br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2 <br>
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<b>8:00 - 9:30 pm</b>MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: FINDING, ATTRACTING, AND
KEEPING NEW MEMBERS IN OUR CHAPTERS AND AFFILIATES<br><br>
<h6><b>Wekiwa 5, Level 2 </b></h6>The NFB is a dynamic and thriving
organizationachieved entirely by the sheer determination and creativity
of its members, present and past. Please join us to discuss new
ideas to increase our membership further, such as “at large” chapters and
how they work. Ron Gardner, Chairperson; J.W. Smith, <br>
Co-Chairperson<br>
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<b>9:00 - 10:00 pm</b>SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2 <br>
</b>We provide simultaneous translation into Spanish during the general
sessions of the convention. Please join us if you would like to
help with this effort. Norman Gardner, Chairperson<br>
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</b>8:00 - 11:00 amNFB BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK<br>
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET<b> <br>
Sebastian K and L Ballrooms, Level 1 <br>
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET TICKET SALES ($60);
<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level 1<br>
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9:00 11:30 am</b>NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all) <br>
<b>Sebastian I and J Ballrooms, Level 1 <br>
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm</b>BLIND APPRENTICE: YOUTH TRACK (ages 11-18)<br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2<br>
</b>Want to be a lawyer? Do you plan to teach or work in the human
services field? Are you unsure what career to consider? No matter how you
answered these questions, gather with us to hear from members of the
NFB’s various divisions as they describe their division to find the one
that is right for you.<br>
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12:00 noon - 2:00 pm</b>FIRST-TIME NFB CONVENTION ATTENDEES <br>
Affiliate Action Suite 14230 <br>
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. <br>
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12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>DIABETES ACTION NETWORK (DAN) SEMINAR <br>
<b>Suwannee 20, Level 2 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
Learn about new, accessible diabetes equipment coming to market.
Mike Freeman, President<br>
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12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS (NABL)<br>
<b>Panzacola F-2 Ballroom, Level 1 <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>
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12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 6, Level 2 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins <br>
Some of the topics include nonvisual access to software used by
Information Technology professionals, Accessible Network Administration
Tools, and much more. Curtis Chong, President<br>
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12:30 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND IN COMMUNITIES OF
FAITH <br>
Suwannee 19, Level 2<br>
12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
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; elections. Tom Anderson,
President<br>
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12:30 - 9:00 pm</b>SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING<br>
<b>Panzacola F-3 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b> 12:30 pm–Registration; 1:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
Our division meeting is quite an experience. Wear your sweats and
be comfortable so you can move! Get ready to row your way into
fitness and fun with indoor row machines. Lisamaria Martinez,
President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 3:00 pm</b>PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING & SEMINAR<br>
<b>Suwannee 13, Level 2<br>
</b>Don't wait for the media to discover youcome and share ideas and
strategies on how to harness the power of the media! Members of the
committee and the newly created NFB Press Corps, as well as others
interested in getting our message out, are encouraged to attend. Chris
Danielsen, Chairperson <br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 3:30 pm</b>PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION <br>
<b>Wekiwa 2, Level 2<br>
</b>All professionals working with students (from birth to age 21) are
welcome and encouraged to join us for this informative and interactive
meeting. Come network and collaborate! Annee Hartzell, Chairperson <br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 4:00 pm</b>PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION <br>
Suwannee 21, Level 2 <br>
General meeting with elections, an introduction to our new state
divisions, and speakers. Dennis H.R. Sumlin, President<br>
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<b>TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
1:00 - 4:00 pm</b>NOPBC ANNUAL DIVISION MEETING: OPTIONS AND
OPPORTUNITIES<br>
<b>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Presenting the Distinguished Educator of Blind Children winner,
special guest speakers, blind students panel, and more! Laura
Weber, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 4:30 pm</b>NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS <br>
<b>Wekiwa 1, Level 2 <br>
</b> 1:00 pm–Registration; 1:30 pm–Meeting begins<br>
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<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS REVOLUTIONIZING
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD: CREATING NEW, ROBUST, AND DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND<br>
<b>Panzacola H-2 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b> 1:00 pm–Registration; 1:30 pm–Meeting begins<br>
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. <br>
Nicky Gacos, President<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)
OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONSECTIONS THREE AND FOUR<br>
Wekiwa 3, Level 2 <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>Wekiwa 5, Level 2 <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>
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</b> <b>TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>“SENIORS IN CHARGE”NFB SENIORS DIVISION MEETING AND
(SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION<br>
<b>Wekiwa 4, Level 2 <br>
</b>Join us to hear enthusiastic seniors share ideas about what they are
doing; find out ways (gathered at our seminar) 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<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 5:00 pm</b>NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup> DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 7, Level 2<br>
</b>Stop by and learn about NFB’s free audio information service and get
hands-on experience with access methods (including the NLS Digital
Talking Book Downloader) and our enhanced job-listings feature.<br>
<b> <br>
1:00 - 6:00 pm</b>HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION <br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2 <br>
</b> 1:00–Registration; 2:00–Meeting begins; 5:00Mingle and
network<br>
Psychologists; social workers; counselors; and music, art, or dance
therapists meet to discuss topics and network. David Stayer,
President<br>
<b> <br>
1:30 3:00 pm</b>CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
COMMITTEE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 10, Level 2 <br>
</b>Diane McGeorge, Chairperson<br>
<b> <br>
1:30 - 4:30 pm</b>WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING <br>
<b>Wekiwa 9, Level 2 <br>
</b>Updating members on division business, announcing the 2011 winners of
the youth and adult writing contests, listening to an expert on BLOGS,
holding elections, and planning for the future. Robert Leslie Newman,
President<br>
<b> <br>
2:00 - 3:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ENTREPRENEURS<br>
<b>Room location</b>contact James Bonerbo, Division president, at the
hotel. All interested persons are welcome to join in an open
discussion. <br>
<b> <br>
2:30 - 5:30 pm</b>TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION <br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2 <br>
</b>Topic of discussion: travel with blind consumers and blind travel
professionals. Don Gillmore, President<br>
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<b>TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
3:15 - 5:15 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO TECHNICIANS <b>
<br>
Suwannee 13, Level 2<br>
</b>What does a piano technician do? Is piano technology uniquely suited
to the blind? How do new technologies like electronic keyboards affect
piano technology? Get answers to these questions to help you find a
possible career. Hear how a piano is tuned; get hands-on
experience. Don Mitchell, President<br>
<b> <br>
5:00 - 6:30 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS (NABL)
RECEPTION<br>
<b>Panzacola F-2 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>For NABL members and seminar participants only 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 FAIR <br>
<b>Panzacola H-4 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>A book lover’s dream! Browse tables of new and used Braille and
print/Braille books. Volunteers will box your books and deliver
them to the post office for Free Matter shipment. Books are free,
and donations are encouraged to help support our Braille programs.
Cosponsored by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Barbara Cheadle
<br>
<b> <br>
5:30 - 7:00 pm</b>KURZWEIL 1000™ USERS’ CONTINGENT <br>
<b>Wekiwa 10, Level 2 <br>
</b>Join us for the Kurzweil 1000 Users’ Contingent! Meet with Stephen
Baum, Vice President of Engineering, and share with your fellow users.
Kurzweil 1000 is our state-of-the-art, text-to-speech and life navigation
software for blind and visually impaired readers.<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 8:00 pm</b>NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE <br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2 <br>
</b>Newsletters rule! But---what about e-mail lists, Web sites,
social media, and the future of communication? Robert Leslie Newman,
Chairman<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 9:00 pm</b>BACK TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER
DEVELOPMENT<br>
<b>Panzacola H-2 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Topics: replacing agenda-driven meetings with project-oriented
meetings, mechanics of running a chapter, building membership,
fundraising, Federation <br>
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<b>TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
</b>philosophy, and using at-large chapters effectively. Special
recognition will be given to chapter presidents. Presented by the NFB
Affiliate Action Team<br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 10:00 pm</b>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU)
SEMINAR; 6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Seminar begins <br>
<b>Panzacola H-3 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>The blind traveler: Your Guide Dog and In-flight Emergency
Procedures, presenter is Peg Slater, a flight attendant trainer; and
Screening Blind Passengers, presenter is Rhonda Basha, Director, Office
of Disability Policy and Outreach, TSA. Also, test-drive a guide
dog! Marion Gwizdala, President <br>
<b> <br>
6:30 - 9:30 pm</b>SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION <br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2 <br>
</b> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
John Miller, President<br>
<b> <br>
6:30 - 10:00 pm</b>ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION<br>
<b>Suwannee 19, Level 2 <br>
</b> 6:30 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins<br>
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<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>“NEVER TOO LATE,” a play by Jerry Whittle (Admission:
$5.00; Second performance is at 9:00 pm)<br>
<b>Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>A romantic comedy which follows Cassie Jamison, a young woman who is
enrolled in Center training to enhance her skills of blindness. In the
end, Cassie is not the only one learning new and challenging life
lessons. Performed by the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB)
Players; proceeds go to the LCB’s summer training program for blind
children.<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>NFB GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP<br>
<b>Suwannee 13, Level 2<br>
</b>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. A brief overview of the Imagination Fund grant
program will also be included. Coordinator: Seth Lamkin, NFB
Jernigan Institute<br>
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</b> <b>TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS (CARS) DIVISION SEMINAR
AND BUSINESS MEETING<br><br>
<h6><b>Wekiwa 9, Level 2 </b></h6>Come and hear speakers from automobile
clubs talk about their activities and participate in the division
business meeting. Joseph B. Naulty, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS <br>
<b>Wekiwa 2, Level 2 <br>
</b>If you are feeling underserved, come and let your voice be heard! Ron
Brown, Chairperson<br>
<br>
7:00 - 9:00 pmNATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB)
SEMINAR <br>
Wekiwa 1, Level 2<br>
Learn about Braille-related research, discuss current projects with
vendors who produce Braille through hard copy and technology, experience
the enthusiasm of some of our Braille Readers Are Leaders winners, and
develop strategies for strengthening our division.<b> </b>Sandy
Halverson, President<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 pm - midnight</b>SALSA DANCE LESSIONS AND PARTY (Fee: $5.00) <br>
<b>Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
</b>Get into the “rhythm” of the conventionlearn the salsa! Group
and individual instructions provided at any level of proficiency; two new
lessons have been added this year. Fee of $5.00 benefits the NFB Spanish
Translation Committee (Norman Gardner, Chairperson). Cash bar.
Coordinator: Conchita Hernandez.<br>
<br>
<b>8:00 - 9:30 pm</b>WEBMASTERS MEETING<br>
Suwannee 20, Level 2 <br>
A meeting for all <i>NFB</i> <i>affiliate</i> <i>and division</i>
Webmasters to discuss the importance of an informative, accessible, and
visually attractive Website.<br>
Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group<br>
<b> <br>
8:15 - 9:15 pm</b>FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING<br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2<br>
</b>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 Thursday at 8:00 pm. Coordinator: Gary
Ray<br>
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</b> <b>TUESDAY, JULY 5, Continued <br>
<br>
8:30 - 10:30 pm</b>eBAY SELLING STRATEGIES: BEYOND ACCESSIBILITY<br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2<br>
</b>Discover the benefits of joining the 92-million-member eBay
community. What’s selling and at what price? What does it take to create
a listing that attracts top bids? Whether you want to clear out Grandma’s
attic or develop a thriving business, join us to learn strategies for
eBay selling success.<br>
<b> <br>
9:00 - 10:30 pm</b>“NEVER TOO LATE,” a play by Jerry Whittle (Fee:
$5.00) <b>Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>A romantic comedy which follows Cassie Jamison, a young woman who is
enrolled in Center training to enhance her skills of blindness. In the
end, Cassie is not the only one learning new and challenging life
lessons. Performed by the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB)
Players; proceeds go to the LCB’s summer training program for blind
children.<br>
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<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011 <br>
<br>
8:00 - 8:45 am</b>DEVOTIONS<br>
<b>Wekiwa 1, Level 2<br>
<br>
8:15 8:45 am</b>REGISTRATION ($20);<i> </i>BANQUET TICKET SALES ($60)
<br>
<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level 1<br>
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<div align="center">OPENING GENERAL SESSION<br>
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9:30<b> </b>am INVOCATION<br>
<br>
9:35 am WELCOMING CEREMONIES <br>
<br>
9:55 am CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS
RECOGNIZED<br>
Dwight Sayer, President, National Association of Blind
Veterans,
National Federation of the Blind; Winter Gardens, Florida<br>
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10:05 am ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE<br>
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11:45 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
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12:00 pm ADJOURN<br>
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<b>12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20); FINAL
BANQUET TICKET SALES ($60)<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level
1<br>
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12:00 noon - 1:45 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET <br>
<b>Sebastian K and L Ballrooms, Level 1 <br>
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12:00 noon - 1:45 pm</b>BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK <br>
<b>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
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<b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
</b> <br>
<b>12:15 - 1:45 pm</b>LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI
LUNCHEON<br>
Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
All LCB alumni and those interested in learning more about how training
at the Louisiana Center for the Blind will change your life are welcome.
Pam Allen, Director<br>
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<b>
<br>
<div align="center">GENERAL SESSION<br>
</div>
<br>
</b>2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER<br>
<br>
2:05 pm PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, MARC MAURER <br>
<br>
3:00 pm GETTING AN EDUCATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN
AND<br>
ADULTS: HOW TO SURVIVE WITH PROPER <br>
EXPECTATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY<br>
Moderator: Anil Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <br>
<b> <br>
</b>The Honorable Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary, Office of<br>
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, United States<br>
Department of Education; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
Gaeir Dietrich, Director of the High Tech Center Training Unit,<br>
California Community Colleges; Chair, Advisory Commission<br>
On Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary<br>
Education for Students with Disabilities, Convened by the<br>
Secretary of Education, United States Department of Education;<br>
Cupertino, California.<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
Peter Osborne, Head of International Partnerships and Development,<br>
Royal National Institute of Blind People; Peterborough, United<br>
Kingdom<br>
<br>
3:55 pm THE AMERICAN SPIRIT IN ACTION: CREATING
OPPORTUNITY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND FAITH<br>
Harris Rosen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Rosen Hotels and
Resorts; Orlando, Florida<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
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</b> <b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
</b>4:15 pm THE FIRST BLIND DRIVER ON THE DAYTONA
SPEEDWAY: A PROGRAM INITIATED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE
BLIND<br>
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National Federation of the Blind
Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland <br>
<br>
Dr. Dennis Hong, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Director,
Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa), Virginia Tech University;
Blacksburg, Virginia<br>
<br>
4:55 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
5:00 pm ADJOURN<br>
<b> <br>
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<b> <br>
5:30 - 6:30 pm</b>NOMINATING COMMITTEE <br><br>
<h6><b>Suwannee 11, Level 2 </b></h6><b> <br>
5:30 - 6:30 pm</b>NFB-LINK, OUR ONLINE MENTORING PROGRAM<br>
<b>Affiliate Action Suite 14230<br>
</b>Attention current and future NFB-Link mentors! Join the Affiliate
Action team for training and mentoring tips unique to the Internet-based
mentoring experience. 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. <br>
<b> <br>
6:00 - 9:00 pm</b>DEAF BLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING <br>
Wekiwa 3, Level 2<br>
6:00 pm–Registration; 7:00 pm–Meeting begins <br>
Burnell Brown, President <br>
<b> <br>
6:30 - 8:30 pm</b>eBAY SELLING STRATEGIES: BEYOND ACCESSIBILITY<br>
<b>Suwannee 19, Level 2<br>
</b>Discover the benefits of joining the 92-million-member eBay
community. What’s selling and at what price? What does it take to create
a listing that attracts top bids? Whether you want to clear out Grandma’s
attic or develop a thriving business, join us to learn strategies for
eBay selling success.<br>
<b> <br>
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</b>
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</b> <b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
</b>6:30 - 8:30 pmNFB BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK<br>
<b>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1<br>
<br>
6:30 - 9:00 pm</b>COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE<br>
Panzacola H-4 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
Join us to discover what the Colorado Center is all about. Meet our
staff and students during this interactive open house. Pick up a
Braille recipe, learn about rock climbing, and hear about the latest
technology being used at the Center. We look forward to seeing you!
Julie Deden, Director<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:15 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
TEACHERS<br>
IEPs for Rookies:
The Law, Evaluations, Goals, Strategies<br>
<b> Wekiwa 1, Level
2<br>
</b>
Instructor: Carlton Walker<br>
<br><br>
<h1><b> VR
Services? What’s
That?</b></h1><b>
Wekiwa 2, Level 2<br>
</b> Instructor:
Dick Davis <br>
<br>
Will and Estate
Planning for Families with Special Needs Children<br>
<b> Wekiwa 4, Level
2<br>
</b>Instructor: to
be announced<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:30 pm</b>BOOKSHARE MEMBER PARTY AT NFB<br>
<b>Wekiwa 5, Level 2<br>
</b>Enjoy snacks and refreshment. Plan to have fun with contests,
drawings, and interacting with your fellow members. Meet the Bookshare
staff. This is your opportunity to talk with us and share your ideas.
We’re here to listen, and we look forward to meeting you.<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2 <br>
</b>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. <br>
Joyce Kane, President<br>
<b> <br>
<br>
</b>
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</b> <b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES SEMINAR: MOVING LEGISLATION ON
THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL<br>
Suwannee 13, Level 2<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 and Lauren
McLarney<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup> DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 7, Level 2<br>
</b>Stop by and learn about NFB’s free audio information service and get
hands-on experience with access methods (including the NLS Digital
Talking Book Downloader) and our enhanced job-listings feature.<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 10:00 pm</b>EXHIBITS ONLY<br>
<b>Sebastian K Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
<br>
7:00 - 10:00 pm</b>MINUTE TO SWIM IT:<b> </b>YOUTH TRACK (ages
11-18)<br>
<b>Pool Area<br>
</b>Come enjoy an evening of swimming and wacky games based on the
popular game show “Minute to Win It.” You don't want to miss an
evening that is sure to be full of laughs and great memories!<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 10:00 pm</b>COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT<br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2 <br>
</b>For the most part, technological developments tend to exclude blind
people. Developers must change the ways future technologies are
designed. Join usperhaps you can suggest a technology or approach
that nobody else has considered. Hai Nguyen Ly, Chairperson<br>
<br>
<b>8:00 pm - midnight</b>FLORIDA (INDOOR) BEACH PARTY!<br>
<b>Panzacola G-1 and G-2 Ballrooms, Level 1<br>
</b>Come and take part in a real welcome to the Sunshine State
hospitality evening hosted by the Florida affiliate. Catch up with
your old friends and make new ones in an evening as fun as you choose to
make it: dancing to tunes played by a DJ, cash bar, and other
surprises!<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
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</b> <b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, Continued<br>
<br>
8:30 - 9:45 pm</b>NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND
TEACHERS<br>
IEPs for
“Veterans”: Getting a Good Plan in Place<br>
<b> Wekiwa 1, Level
2<br>
</b>
Instructor: Carlton Walker<br>
<br><br>
<h1><b> The ABCs of
Braille</b></h1><b>
Wekiwa 2, Level 2<br>
</b> Instructors:
Gail Wagner and Vickie Buchignani <br>
<br>
Finding Summer and
Part-time Jobs<br>
<b> Wekiwa 4, Level
2<br>
</b>Instructors:
Dick Davis and Panel of Blind Adults <br>
<br>
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<b>THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011 <br>
<br>
8:00 - 8:45 am</b>DEVOTIONS<br>
<b>Wekiwa 1, Level 2 <br>
<br>
8:15 8:45 am</b>REGISTRATION ($20)<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function
Area, Level 1<br>
</b> <br>
<b>
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<div align="center"><b> <br>
</div>
GENERAL SESSION<br>
<br>
</b>9:00 am INVOCATION<br>
<br>
9:05 am FINANCIAL REPORT <br>
<br>
9:55 am ELECTIONS <br>
<br>
10:25 am DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE
THROUGH EBAY<br>
Mary Ellen Gabias, Director of Online Entrepreneurship, National
Federation of the Blind; Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada <br>
<br>
Rick Willison, eBay Entrepreneur; Vancouver, Washington<br>
<br>
10:50 am AN ACCESSIBLE ANDROID PDA<br>
Marc Mulcahy, President, LevelStar; Louisville, Colorado<br>
<br>
11:05 am QUIET CARS, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AND PROTECTION
FOR<br>
THE ENVIRONMENT: A PANEL DISCUSSION<br>
Moderator, John G. Paré, Jr., Executive Director for Strategic <br>
Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<br>
<br>
The Honorable David Strickland, Administrator, National Highway<br>
Traffic Safety Administration, United States Department of<br>
Transportation; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
REPORT FROM GENERAL MOTORS<br>
Douglas B. Moore, Vehicle Performance Owner, General Motors; Milford,
Michigan<br>
<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
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</b> <b>THURSDAY, JULY 7, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>
</b>REPORT FROM TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION<br>
Kevin Ro, National Manager, Technical & Regulatory Affairs,<br>
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
11:50 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
12:00 pm ADJOURN<br>
<b> <br>
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<b> <br>
12:00 noon 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00 pm</b>REGISTRATION ($20)<br>
<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level 1<br>
<br>
12:00 noon - 1:45 pm</b>EXHIBITS AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET (<i>Final time
for Independence Market</i>)<br>
<b>Sebastian K and L Ballrooms, Level 1 <br>
<br>
12:00 noon - 1:45 pm</b>BLIND DRIVER TEST TRACK (<i>Final time</i>)<br>
<b>Sebastian L-1 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b> <br>
<b>
<img src="cid:7.1.0.9.2.20110522185703.04c7f910@visi.com.16" width=13 height=19 alt="*">
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<b>
<br>
GENERAL SESSION<br>
</b> <br>
2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER<br>
<br>
2:05 pm STRATEGIC INITIATIVES REPORT<br>
<br>
2:40 pm EQUAL ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS
IN<br>
THE UNITED STATES<br>
David M. Capozzi, Esq., Executive Director, United States<br>
Architectual and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board;<br>
Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
2:55 pm THE <i>BRAILLE MONITOR <br>
</i> <br>
3:00 pm REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
<br>
<br>
5:00 pm ADJOURN<br>
<b> <br>
</b>
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</b> <b>THURSDAY, JULY 7, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>6:00 - 8:00 pm</b>AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND AND
<i>AccessWorld</i> PRESENT AN ACCESSIBLE CELL PHONE ROUNDUP<br>
<b>Panzacola F-4 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>You are invited to an informational reception featuring presentations
by <i>AccessWorld</i> staff and hands-on opportunities with our top
choices of phones for nonvisual and low vision use. We also look forward
to greeting AFB’s old friends and making new ones. <br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 8:15 pm</b>EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS
ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
</b>Presented by James Gashel<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 9:00 pm</b>EXHIBITS ONLY <br>
<b>Sebastian K Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
<br>
7:00 9:00 pm</b>“SOCIAL SECURITY AND SSI: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES,
AND RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW” SEMINAR<br>
Suwannee 11, Level 2 <br>
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. <br>
Presenter: Daniel B. Frye, J.D., Social Security Advocate/Consultant<br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>IEP TRAINING FOR NFB VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES<br>
<b>Suwannee 18, Level 2<br>
</b>Attorneys Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum and Carlton Anne Cook Walker
instruct this workshop to provide an overview of the IEP legal framework,
discuss how to deal with typical issues, and offer advice and tips for
being an effective NFB volunteer advocate at IEP meetings for families
with blind children. <br>
<b> <br>
7:00 - 9:00 pm</b>ACCESSIBLE MATH FOR STUDENTS WITH PRINT
DISABILITIES<br>
<b>Wekiwa 10, Level 2<br>
</b>Come preview Pearson products that make college math more
accessible! You'll work with JAWS on both an online homework system
and readable eBook to provide us with feedback and your suggestions for
future enhancements. Facilitators: Rick Clinton, Marlene Thom, and
Heijung Kim<br>
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</b> <b>THURSDAY, JULY 7, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
<b>7:00 - 11:00 pm</b>ELEVENTH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENTFee: $5.00
<br>
<b>Panzacola G-1 Ballroom, Level 1 <br>
</b>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<br>
<b> <br>
7:30 - 9:00 pm</b>THE IMPACT OF ORACLE PRODUCTS IN EDUCATION AND THE
WORKPLACE<br>
<b>Wekiwa 2, Level 2<br>
</b>Oracle technologies, platforms, and applications are installed at
over 370,000 organizations worldwide, creating significant opportunities
for people with disabilities. Learn about the latest developments in our
key products, and hear from Oracle’s own employees who rely on these
technologies for their jobs.<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 9:00 pm</b>FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING<br>
Suwannee 19, Level 2 <br>
All convention delegates involved in or interested in twelve-step
recovery programs are invited to attend. Gary Ray, Coordinator<br>
<b> <br>
8:00 - 11:30 pm</b>MONTE CARLO NIGHT<br>
<b>Wekiwa 8, Level 2 <br>
</b>Try your luck at any of the usual card games found on a casino
floor. <br>
Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students Division<br>
<b> <br>
8:30 - 9:45 pm</b>EXPERIENCE THE BLIO READER: MAKING THE WORLD’S BOOKS
ENJOYABLE, USABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE!<br>
<b>Suwannee 21, Level 2<br>
</b>Presented by James Gashel<br>
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</b> <b>FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011 <br>
<br>
8:00 - 8:45 am</b>DEVOTIONS<br>
<b>Wekiwa 1, Level 2 <br>
<br>
8:15 8:45 am</b>REGISTRATION ($20)<i>Final opportunity to
register</i>.<br>
<b>Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function Area, Level 1<br>
</b> <br>
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<h1><b> <br><br>
<br>
GENERAL SESSION</b></h1> <br>
9:00 am INVOCATION<br>
<br>
9:05 am NO MORE SUBMINIMUM WAGES: THE TIME IS NOW!<br>
Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.; Research Professor; San Diego State
University; Vienna, Virginia<br>
<br>
9:25 am CONDITIONS FOR THE BLIND IN THE WORKSHOP DURING
THREE DECADES<br>
Stancil Tootle, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of
Georgia; Employee, Georgia Industries for the Blind; Bainbridge,
Georgia<br>
<br>
9:40 am REPORT ON DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY
FROM THE<br>
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR<br>
The Honorable Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Office of<br>
Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor;<br>
Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
9:55 am VALUABLE WORK AND VALUABLE WORKERS: A REPORT
FROM THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY
IMPAIRED<br>
Dr. Janet Szlyk, President and Executive Director, The Chicago Lighthouse
for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired; Chicago, Illinois<br>
<br>
10:10 am CHANGES IN POLICY IN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR <br>
THE BLIND<br>
Jim Kesteloot, Member, Committee for Purchase From People<br>
Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled; Chicago, Illinois<br>
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</b> <b>FRIDAY, JULY 8, Continued <br>
</b> <br>
10:25 am ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN THE WORKPLACE: THE<br>
PROMISE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY<br>
The Honorable Jacqueline Berrien, Chair, United States Equal<br>
Employment Opportunity Commission; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
10:45 am A BLIND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ONE OF THE LARGEST<br>
STATES IN AMERICA<br>
The Honorable Governor David A. Paterson; New York, New York<br>
<br>
11:00 am BUILDING ACCESSIBLE TOOLS FOR KNOWLEDGE: A<br>
COMMITMENT BY A COMPUTER GIANT<br>
Dr. Alan Eustace, Senior Vice President, Knowledge; Google;<br>
Mountain View, California<br>
<br>
11:20 am LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE BLIND OF THE NATION AND ACCESS TO
DIGITAL MATERIAL FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS<br>
Dr. Deanna B. Marcum, Associate Librarian for Library Services, The
Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
11:40 am QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION<br>
<br>
11:45 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
12:00 pm ADJOURN<br>
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<b>12:00 noon - 1:45 pm</b>AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<br>
<b>Suwannee 11, Level 2<br>
</b>D. Curtis Willoughby (ka0vba), President<br>
<br>
<b>12:00 noon</b> <b>- 1:45 pm</b>RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS<br>
<b>Wekiwa 5, Level 2<br>
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<h6><b> <br><br>
<br>
GENERAL SESSION</b></h6><b> <br>
</b>2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER<br>
<br>
2:05 pm EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION: THE URGENCY AND
<br>
THE LAW<br>
Daniel Goldstein, Esq., Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP;
Baltimore, Maryland<br>
<br>
2:20 pm THE ACCESSIBLE CAMPUS IN CALIFORNIA: AN EXAMPLE
FOR THE NATION<br>
Peter M. Siegel, Chief Information Officer and Vice Provost, Information
and Educational Technology; University of California Davis; Davis,
California<br>
<b> <br>
</b>2:40 pm CIVIL RIGHTS FOR DISABLED
AMERICANS<br>
Samuel Bagenstos, Esq., Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney<br>
General, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of<br>
Justice; Washington, D.C.<br>
<br>
2:55 pm TRANSCENDENT IDEAS, THE MAN TO MAKE THEM
CURRENT, AND A PARTNERSHIP EXPANDING ACCESS FOR ALL<br>
Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive Officer, K-NFB Reading
Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts<br>
<br>
3:15 pm BLIO: PROVIDING ACCESS TO THREE MILLION BOOKS
AND GROWING<br>
James Gashel, Vice President of Business Development, K-NFB Reading
Technology, Inc.; Denver, Colorado <br>
<br>
3:30 pm A PARTNERSHIP FOR ACCESS: COMMENTS FROM THE
MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR OF BOOKS IN THE UNITED STATES<br>
Robert Nelson, President, Digital Group, Baker & Taylor; Charlotte,
North Carolina<br>
<br>
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</b> <b>FRIDAY, JULY 8, Continued <br>
</b>
<br>
3:45 pm BASEBALL, HALL OF FAME, BLINDNESS<br>
Ron Brown, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind;
Indianapolis, Indiana<br>
<br>
4:00 pm DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARD<br>
James Gashel, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee; Secretary,
National Federation of the Blind; Denver, Colorado<br>
<br>
4:35 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS<br>
<br>
5:00 pm ADJOURN<br>
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<b> <br>
7:00 pm</b>BANQUET<br><br>
<h6><b>Sebastian I and J Ballrooms, Level 1
</b></h6>INVOCATION<br>
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder <br>
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS<br>
BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer<br>
RECOGNIZING A CHAMPION IN THE STRUGGLE BY THE BLIND FOR FULL<br>
PARTICIPATION: THE HONORABLE CLIFFORD STEARNS,
UNITED<br>
STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 6<sup>TH</sup>
CONGRESSIONAL<br>
DISTRICT; FLORIDA<br>
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS<br>
<b> <br>
11:00 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>
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<b>CONVENTION NOTES:<br>
</b> <br>
<b>Note 1.</b> A Federation Information Desk is in the registration
area from Monday morning through Friday if you have questions or need
assistance. The Florida affiliate also maintains a table near the hotel
check in desk in the main lobby to provide assistance and hospitality
during much of the convention. <br>
<br>
<b>Note 2. </b>Rosen Shingle Creek room rates are:<b> </b>singles
and doubles, $63; triples and quads, $67. In addition to the room rates,
there is a 12.5 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. This is a non-smoking hotel; smoking is
permitted only at specified areas outside.<br><br>
<h1><b> <br><br>
<br>
Note 3. Dog Relief Areas: There are two guide dog relief areas at
the Shingle Creek hotel. The one closest to the sleeping room section is
located outside lower lobby level at the rear side of the hotel toward
the outdoor function space and pool area. The one closest to the meeting
room section is located in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing on level one. Go
past the Sebastian K and L Ballrooms (exhibits and Independence Market),
exit through the doors across the end of the wing that lead to the event
parking lot, and turn left. <br><br>
<br>
</b></h1><b>Note 4. </b> All requests for announcements by
President Maurer during General Sessions must be submitted in
Braille<i>.<br><br>
</i><h1><b> </b></h1><b>Note 5. </b> 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
will be that national divisions may (if they request it in advance)
conduct drawings during the sessions or at the banquet. Groups or
affiliates wishing to conduct their drawings (or any person wishing to
know the winners) may go at 12:00 noon on Friday to the Wekiwa 5 Room,
Level 2.<br><br>
<h1><b> </b></h1><b>Note 6. </b>Child-care services<b> </b>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. <br><br>
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 late pickups.
Child-care hours are: <br>
Sunday,
7/3
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br>
Monday,
7/4
Closed<br>
Tuesday,
7/5
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br>
Wednesday,
7/6 8:30 am
to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br>
Thursday,
7/7
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <br>
Friday,
7/8
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm <i>and<br>
</i>
Banquet
7/8
6:30 pm to 30 minutes after banquet ends <br>
<br><br>
<h1><b>Note 7. Divisions, Committees, and Groups: The Federation
carries on its business through affiliated divisions, committees, and
groups, which are listed below along with their presidents or
chairpersons. <br><br>
<br>
</b></h1><h6><b> <br><br>
<br>
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>David Stayer, 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,
Pres.<br>
</i>National Association of Blind Lawyers: <i>Scott LaBarre,
President</i>;<br>
National Association of Blind Merchants: <i>Nicky Gacos,
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>
National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals:
<i>Melody<br>
Lindsey,
President;<br>
</i>National Association of Blind Students: <i>Arielle Silverman,
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: <i>Sandy Halverson,
President</i>;<br>
National Federation of the Blind Amateur Radio: <i>D. Curtis Willoughby,
Pres.<br>
</i>National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science: <i>Curtis
Chong, Pres. <br>
</i>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: <i>Laura Weber,
President</i>;<br>
Performing Arts: <i>Dennis H.R. Sumlin, 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>
<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, <br>
Chairperson; <br>
</i>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: <i>Cathy Jackson,
<br>
Chairperson</i>;<br>
Employment: <i>Dick Davis, Chairperson</i>;<br>
Genetic Education<i>: Barbara Pierce, Chairperson</i>; <br>
Imagination Fund: <i>Parnell Diggs, Chairperson</i>;<br>
Jacobus tenBroek Award: <i>Ramona Walhof, Chairperson</i>;<br>
Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: <i>Gary Mackenstadt, Chairperson</i>;
<i>Joy Harris,<br>
</i>
<i>Co-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; J.W. Smith, Co-Chairperson;<br>
</i>Newel Perry Award: <i>Allen Harris, Chairperson; <br>
</i>Newsletter Publications: <i>Robert Leslie Newman,
Chairperson</i>;<br>
PAC Plan: <i>Scott LaBarre, Chairperson; Carlos Serván and Doug Trimble,
Co-<br>
Chairpersons <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>Christopher Danielsen, Chairperson; <br>
</i>Research and Development: <i>Hai Nguyen Ly, Chairperson</i>;<br>
Resolutions: <i>Sharon Maneki, Chairperson</i>;<br>
Scholarship: <i>Patti Chang, 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>
<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>Legislative Initiatives Discussion: <i>Don Burns, Coordinator;<br>
</i>Living History: <i>Michael Freholm, 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>Annee Hartzell,
Chairperson<br>
</i>Webmasters: <i>Gary Wunder, Chairperson.<br>
</i> <br>
<b>NAVIGATING THE HOTEL <br>
</b>(An article by Mary Ellen Jernigan reprinted from the May
<i>Monitor</i>)<br>
<br>
In recent years I
have written a description of the layout of the convention hotel.
Although I have tried, I haven't been able to come up with an image as
memorable as “a high top tennis shoe lying on its side” to picture the
footprint of the Hotel. Nor can I speak easily in terms of north,
south, east, and west, because if you were to walk in the front door with
compass in hand (which I did), you would find that you were heading not
south, not east, or even southeast, but a little east of southeast120
degrees to be exact. <br>
<br>
The first thing to understand about the Hotel is that the meeting rooms
are located in an area that is totally separate from the part of the
Hotel that contains the sleeping rooms. The sleeping room elevators do
not go to the meeting room levels. This means that the starting place to
find any meeting room is always the main lobby. <br>
<br>
When you have come in the front door, the Hotel registration desk is
located to your left along the same wall as the front door. Directly
across from the front door toward the far side of the lobby you will find
the Birdcage. The Birdcage is a tall, free-standing structure about three
feet across filled with colorful, chirping, tropical birds, and is used
by Hotel staff and guests alike as a major landmark and meeting
place. Just beyond the Birdcage is a balcony railing overlooking
the level below. Since the odd compass orientation of the Hotel
makes speaking of facing, turning, or walking north, south, east, or west
not particularly meaningful, I will use the following terms in describing
the lobby: front door side of the lobby, balcony side of the lobby,
facing the balcony, facing the front door, and standing at the
Birdcage. <br>
<br>
There are two sets of elevators in the main lobby. One set serves
the lobby level, the lower lobby level, and floors 1 through 10. These
elevators are located inside of a short, free-standing elevator corridor
which is perpendicular to and directly across from the Hotel check-in
desk. The corridor has an opening at both endsone end opening
toward the Hotel check-in desk, and the other end opening toward the
balcony side of the lobby. If you turn right as you exit the
elevator corridor at the balcony end of the corridor, you will be heading
directly toward the Birdcage.<br>
<br>
The second set of elevators serves the lobby level, the lower lobby
level, and floors 10 through 14. To find this set of elevators from the
front door, cross the lobby to the Birdcage (at this point you will be
facing the balcony rail overlooking the lower level) and turn right,
walking until you dead end at a display case outside of the entrance to
the Cala Bella restaurant. The elevators are now immediately on your
right. <br>
<br>
The numbering
system for the sleeping rooms is based on the floor and the wing in which
the room is located, with the floor number given first followed by the
wing designation and then the room number. On each sleeping room
floor as you leave the elevator area there is a tactile placard on the
wall giving a diagram of the wing layout. The letters and numbers
can be read tactilely. <br>
<br>
If you are standing at the Birdcage facing the balcony rail, the
staircase leading down to the lower level will be to your right along the
balcony rail. Farther to your right is the fine dining Italian
bistro Cala Bella. If you are facing the balcony rail and turn left
at the Birdcage you will be walking along the balcony side of the
lobby. You would pass the opening into the 1 to 10 elevator
corridor on your left, and then continuing on you would find the
Concierge on your right. Immediately beyond the Concierge’s desk is
a small single elevator which serves only the lobby level, the lower
lobby level, and sleeping rooms located on the third floor. Just
beyond this elevator is the entrance into the spa. In this corner
of the lobby you will also find men’s and women’s rest rooms and a
staircase leading to the third floor sleeping rooms.<br>
<br>
Located on the lower level of the lobby is the large Café Osceola, which
is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering both buffets and ala
carte menu options. Also on this level is the 18 Monroe Street
Market. This market is open 24 hours a day and is a combination of
convenience store and quick-service restaurant. The restaurant part
of the operation opens at 6:30 a.m. and continues well into the evening,
offering hot and cold deli-style sandwiches, salads, pizza, hot entrées
and desserts either for dine-in or take-out to your room or the outside
eating area near the pools. This is a large area containing tables and
chairs. The Hotel fitness room is also located on the lower lobby
level. <br>
<br>
The Hotel swimming pools and hot tubs, outdoor function space, and
recreation areas, and the Cat-tails Pool Bar and Grille are all accessed
from the lower lobby level. All of this outdoor space is located on
the rear side. <br>
<br>
Outside on the front entrance side at the lobby level is a stand-alone
facility housing a restaurant called A Land Remembered, and the Shingle
Creek Clubhouse Grille. As you leave the Hotel, a long covered walkway to
the right of the front entrance leads to these restaurants. The
Clubhouse Grille is open for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A
Land Remembered is open for dinner only. <br>
<b>MEETING SPACE<br>
</b> The meeting
space is connected to the main lobby and sleeping room section by a wide
passageway accessed only from the lobby level. Standing at the
Birdcage facing the front door side of the Hotel, walking forward across
the lobby, and making a left turn just before going out the front door
places you at the entrance to the passageway connecting the lobby and
meeting space. Or if you are coming into the Hotel through the
front door, making a right turn immediately after passing the bell stand
will place you at the entrance to this passageway. <br>
<br>
Along both sides of the passageway are restaurants and shops.
Walking toward the meeting space, the first thing on your left will be
Smooth Java, a full-service coffee bar featuring Starbucks coffees;
followed by The Headwaters Lounge which serves appetizers, salads, and
sandwiches, as well as beverages; and finally the Banrai Sushi
Restaurant. The right side of the passageway as you walk toward the
meeting space has a Guest Services counter where you can obtain tickets
and transportation to various local attractions or arrange for an
Enterprise rental car, followed by a number of retail shops, and the
Tobias Flats and Watering Hole serving soups, salads, grilled flatbread
sandwiches, and desserts. <br>
<br>
After passing by the retail shops and eateries, you come to a large
Rotunda which serves as the entryway to the Hotel’s meeting space
sometimes referred to as the “Convention Center.” Continuing
straight ahead, crossing the Rotunda to the far side, you will find a
wide, short flight of steps leading up to Level 2 of the meeting
space. At the base of the steps to the right and the left are
escalators and staircases leading down to Level 1 of the meeting space.
The escalator and staircase on your right take you to the
Panzacola-Sebastian wing of the meeting space on Level 1. All of
our meetings and activities on Level 1 are in the Panzacola-Sebastian
wing. The escalator and staircase on your left lead to the Gatlin
wing of the Level 1 meeting space. A small escalator located to the right
of the steps also leads up to Level 2 of the meeting space.
<br>
<br>
None of our meetings or activities takes place in the Gatlin wing. Should
you go down that escalator or staircase on your left, you cannot get to
our meeting space in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing except by coming back
up to the Rotunda and taking the other escalator or staircase leading to
the Panzacola-Sebastian wing. <br>
<br>
With respect to the escalator and staircase, the staircase is located
between the up escalator and the down escalator. A small elevator also
serves the meeting space in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing on Level 1, the
Rotunda, and the meeting space on Level 2. Please note that there is also
a small elevator that goes from Level 2 to the Rotunda and to the Gatlin
wing on Level 1. This means that should you happen to take the
Gatlin wing elevator from Level 2, you would need to get off at the
Rotunda. Remember, if you end up in the Gatlin wing (either by
taking the wrong elevator, the wrong staircase, or the wrong escalator),
you need to return to the Rotunda to get to the Panzacola-Sebastian wing.
Level 2 of the meeting space is also served by two short escalators going
only between the Rotunda and Level 2the down escalator being found near
the small elevator serving the Panzacola-Sebastian wing, and the up
escalator being found near the small elevator serving the Gatlin wing.
<br>
<br>
If you continue straight ahead after you reach the top of the short
flight of steps leading to Level 2, you enter a corridor containing the
ten Wekiwa meeting rooms. These rooms are along both sides of the
corridor with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the right, and 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 on
the left. <br>
<br>
If at the top of the steps you were to turn left and continue walking
until you cannot go farther and then turn right, you enter a corridor
containing the eleven Suwannee meeting rooms. These rooms are along
both sides of the corridor with 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 on the right side,
and 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, and 16 on the left. There are restrooms
just ahead of you before you make the right turn into the Suwannee
meeting room corridor. <br>
<br>
Also located on
Level 2 are the St. John’s meeting rooms, but we do not use the St.
John’s rooms for any of our meetings.<br>
<br>
The General
Sessions, the Board meeting, the Banquet, the Exhibit Hall (which this
year includes the Independence Market), Registration and Preregistration,
Resolutions Committee meeting, and a number of our other activities and
meetings are located on Level 1 in the Panzacola-Sebastian wing. The
Panzacola-Sebastian wing contains the Panzacola ballroom and the
Sebastian ballroomboth of which divide up into many smaller meeting room
<br><br>
sections. The names of the sections of the Panzacola ballroom begin with
F, G, or H. The sections of the Sebastian ballroom begin with I, J, K, or
L. <br>
<br>
As you enter the Panzacola-Sebastian wing from the escalator, staircase,
or small elevator you are entering an L-shaped passageway. As you
continue walking straight ahead, you are walking along the short arm of
the ‘L.’ The Panzacola meeting rooms F-4, F-3, F-2, and F-1 (in that
order) will be on your left. There will be no rooms on your right.
This short arm of the ‘L’ is about 200 feet long and ends at the
Panzacola registration counter. (We are not using the Panzacola
registration counter, but it is a good landmark to use to find the
intersection of the long and short arms of the ‘L.’) Turning left
at the Panzacola registration counter, you enter the very long (about 500
feet) arm of the ‘L.’ Along the left side of the long arm of the
‘L’ passageway (also known as the Panzacola-Sebastian Pre-function area)
will be entryways (in this order) to the Panzacola G and H rooms, and the
Sebastian I, J, K, and L rooms. Along the right side of the
passageway are glass doors and windows to the outside of the Hotel,
restrooms, and the Sebastian registration counter. Preregistration
on Monday, July 4, will be at the Sebastian registration counter.
Registration on Monday, July 4, for those who have not preregistered will
be farther down the ‘L’ beyond the Sebastian registration counter. Later
in the week, all registration will be at the Sebastian registration
counter. During much of the convention, the Hotel plans to offer
buffet-type fast food service (quick breakfasts, beverages, soups,
sandwiches, salads, chips, and perhaps some hot entrées) in the
Panzacola-Sebastian Pre-function area. <br>
<br>
General Sessions will be held in Sebastian I and J. The Exhibit
Hall will be in Sebastian K and L, which is the last section of the
Sebastian ballroom at the very far end of the 500-foot passageway.
Doors across the far end of the passageway lead outside to the Event
Parking Lot, where the CARS Division Auto Show and the Blind Driver
Challenge demonstrations will take place. Exiting these doors and turning
left will lead to another dog relief area.<br>
<br>
As I bring this article to a close, I offer one final navigation
tip. If after studying this material you remember only one thingit
should be this: To go to any meeting of any kind from inside the Hotel
you must get yourself to the Rotunda. <br>
<br>
See you at the Rotunda! <br><br>
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<b>Thank You... <br>
</b> <br>
The National
Federation of the Blind acknowledges with gratitude our Title, Platinum,
Gold, Silver, Bronze, and White Cane Convention Sponsors listed below.
Their messages follow.<br>
<br>
<b>Title Sponsor: <br>
</b>eBay, Inc.<br>
<b> <br>
Platinum Sponsors</b>: <br>
HumanWare<br>
UPS <br>
<b> <br>
Gold Sponsors: <br>
</b>Oracle <br>
Market Development Group, Inc. <br>
Ingram Content Group and VitalSource Technologies<br>
<br>
<b>Silver Sponsor</b>: <br>
Freedom Scientific <br>
<br>
<b>Bronze Sponsors:</b> <br>
IBM <br>
National Industries for the Blind <br>
Research in Motion <br>
<br>
<b>White Cane Sponsors</b>: <br>
GW Micro, Inc. <br>
Toyota <br>
HIMS <br>
Sendero Group<br>
Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic) <br>
LevelStar <br>
Independence Science<br>
C AND P (Chris Park Design)<br>
En-Vision America<br>
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