[NFBNJ] Daily Update: National Federation of the Blind NATIONAL CONVENTION

Tue Jul 14 10:44:02 UTC 2020

Greetings to all!

Some have received however many on the NFBNJ distribution list did not and
therefore, please review the information. (Includes an update on Newsline
streaming of the NFB National Convention).

For those that did not register, you are invited to join the NFB National
Convention.

If having any problems, please contact the following.

Richard Fox at 973 743 6107

 <mailto:richardfox1 at comcast.net> richardfox1 at comcast.net

Jane Degenshein at 973 736 5785 

 <mailto:jdegen16 at comcast.net> jdegen16 at comcast.net

Linda Melendez at 732 421 7063

 <mailto:lindamelendez220 at gmail.com> lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

In addition, if you are a member in an NFBNJ Local Chapter and/or a member
in a State Division, also contact your Chapter/Division Presidents for
assistance and or guidance.

Important notice: Chapter/Division Presidents, if  you have a chapter or
division member that does not receive emails, please reach out to them with
the information and or any  assistance and or guidance to be up to date with
all information.

Warmly,

Joe

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Don’t miss the latest convention updates.

National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind
July 14 through July 18
Anywhere & Everywhere

We can’t wait to come together this week to share the love, hope, and
determination of the National Federation of the Blind! Look for emails
throughout the week that will include daily updates and reminders. We
encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not
receive emails. More information can also be found at
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17863&qid=3941118>
nfb.org/convention.

  <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17864&qid=3941118>
Información en Español.

How to Participate

There are multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention
events, from video conferencing to phone access. If you haven’t already done
so, please also connect with your affiliate president.

All Sessions

*         All convention sessions, including the board meeting, general
sessions, and the banquet, will be held via Zoom.

*         Meeting IDs and Zoom links are provided in the agenda as well as
our
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17865&qid=3941118>
virtual event platform.

*         For those who prefer phone access, please see our
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17866&qid=3941118>
Zoom information page for local dial-in numbers. Find your local dial-in
number and then enter the appropriate meeting ID.

*         Zoom shortcuts, tips, and tricks are provided on our Zoom
information page.

Additional Options for the Board Meeting, General Sessions, and the Banquet

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17867&qid=3941118>
Shoutcast

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17868&qid=3941118>
YouTube

*         NFB-NEWSLINE® Subscribers (Using the telephone, press 5 from the
main menu. Then select option 5 for "National Meetings of Interest to the
Print Disabled." From there, select the "NFB 2020 Convention Stream.")

Agenda

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17869&qid=3941118>
The agenda of the 2020 National Convention is available in several formats,
including Spanish. The agenda includes details on all of the sessions, the
presidential suite, and the exhibit hall. If you missed it,
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17870&qid=3941118>
the recording of the NFB 2020 National Convention Rookie Roundup is
available.

Legal Office Hours

Appointments are still available! Disability rights attorneys will be
available to discuss employment discrimination, access barriers, and other
concerns with individuals on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, from
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT. Schedule your private, twenty-minute appointment by
emailing
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17871&qid=3941118>
vyingling at nfb.org.

Additional Convention Activities

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17872&qid=3941118>
#NFB20Move Challenge via Facebook

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17873&qid=3941118>
NASA Mission Control Tour, July 15

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17874&qid=3941118>
NASA History of Space Flight

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17875&qid=3941118>
Give $20 Campaign

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17876&qid=3941118>
NFB20 Discussion on Facebook

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17877&qid=3941118>
#NFB20 Discussion on Twitter

*
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17878&qid=3941118>
First Timer’s Guide

Reminder

Code of Conduct

Please review
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17880&qid=3941118>
our code of conduct. Prohibited behavior or misuse of the NFB National
Convention platform will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the
convention and/or other consequences. For assistance or to report an
incident during the convention, call 410-659-9314, extension 2475 or email
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17881&qid=3941118>
coc at nfb.org.

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17882&qid=3941118> 

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17883&qid=3941118> 

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17884&qid=3941118> 

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17868&qid=3941118> 

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17885&qid=3941118> 

 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17886&qid=3941118> 

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We are pleased to offer the National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention
stream on the NFB-NEWSLINE telephone service this year. The following
sessions will be streamed: The NFB Board meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at 2
p.m.; General Sessions on Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m.; Friday, July 17 from
1:30 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 18 from 1:00 to
4:00 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and the banquet on Saturday, July 18 from
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Note that all times are Eastern Standard Time.

To access the stream on the telephone, press "5" off the main menu. Then
select "option 5" for National Meetings of Interest to the Print Disabled.
>From there you can select the "NFB 2020 Convention Stream." Other options to
listen to these meetings, including on the web, and using a mobile
application can be found on  <http://www.nfb.org/convention>
www.nfb.org/convention.

We look forward to seeing everyone "virtually" at the 2020 Convention of the
National Federation of the Blind.

National Federation of the Blind |  <http://nfb.org/> nfb.org | 866-504-7300
|  <mailto:nfbnewsline at nfb.org> nfbnewsline at nfb.org

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