[NFBNJ] Final Day: NFB National Convention--Activities and Additional Items of Interest

Sat Jul 18 11:33:37 UTC 2020

Greetings to all,

Please read the entire email message for the final day of convention
activities and items of interest. 

Important Notice:  consider joining the NFBNJ Pre-Banquet Fellowship from 7
to 7:30 pm

1.      Affiliate Banquet Party

2.      Convention Helpline & Additional Participation Information

3.      Give $20 Campaign to support the Jernigan First Timers Scholarship
and win prizes

4.      Saturday Agenda

Special Note:  Two opportunities to vote
1. Election of officers
2. Resolutions; please review the resolutions at
<http://www.nfb.org/resolutions> www.nfb.org/resolutions.

Registered current paid members who enrolled to vote by noon on July 12 will
have the opportunity to vote.

The number to vote is 667-206-6677

If experiencing difficulty when voting contact:
Help Line at  410 659 9314 extension 2544
NFBNJ Delegate Joe Ruffalo:  973-641-2581 or email at
<mailto:nfbnj1 at verizon.net> nfbnj1 at verizon.net
NFBNJ Alternate Delegate Linda Melendez 732-421-7063 or email
<mailto:lindamelendez220 at gmail.com> lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

Pre-Authorized Contributions (PAC)

 <http://plan-nfb.org/pac> plan-nfb.org/pac online form,
877-nfb-2PAC
877-632-2722

Warmly,

Linda Melendez, 1st Vice President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

732 421 7063

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

1.  Affiliate Banquet Party:  Like everything else at this year‘s convention
our traditional banquet will be a little different this year but with some
features we know that you’ll like! So, mark your calendar for Saturday, July
18 at 7 PM for fellowship at 7:00 pm followed by the traditional convention
banquet at 7:30 pm. 

Imagine first of all it’s free! No extra cost secondly no need for banquet
exchange. we will all be sitting in the comfort of our respective homes.
Also you can eat whatever you want – – from hotdogs to salads to something
more elaborate. And you can wear whatever you want, sit in your cut off and
flip-flops; no worries about neckties, hosiery and make up. 

 <https://zoom.us/j/97849836530> https://zoom.us/j/97849836530
Zoom meeting ID: 978 4983 6530

One Tap Mobile:
+16468769923,,97849836530# (New York)
 or
+13017158592,,97849836530# (Germantown)

Dial by your location
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Zoom meeting ID: 978 4983 6530

2. Convention Helpline Number & Participation Information:
Help Line 410 659 9314 extension 2554

Presidential Suite Zoom Meeting ID:  492 696 9418

Regular Zoom meetings:
Dial by your location
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

General sessions and banquet streaming options:

Amazon Alexia or Google Home devices
- To activate the skill say "Enable Nation's Blind"
- To listen say “Launch Nation's Blind"

Active Newsline subscribers
Dial your local number and login with your credentials
Press 5 read newspapers in a difference state;
Press 5 again for national meetings of interest followed by pressing 2 NFB
2020 convention stream

Youtube
Click on link below to stream via YouTube
 <https://www.youtube.com/user/NationsBlind>
https://www.youtube.com/user/NationsBlind

3. Give $20 Campaign to support the Jernigan First Timers Scholarship and
win prizes
Your generosity is still needed to fund our great programs. When you give
$20 or more between May 15 and July 18 noon ET, you will be entered into the
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Drawing to win the following:
Round-trip transportation for two for the 2021 NFB National Convention

Hotel at the convention
Registration and banquet tickets for two
$1,000 in walking-around cash

Donate on Line:
 <https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-20-campaign>
https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-20-campaign

Or donate via phone by calling our donation line at 410-659-9314 and
selecting option 4 to donate.

4. Saturday Agenda below:

Zoom Info

“Regular” Zoom meetings:

Dial by your location:

+1-929-205-6099 (New York)

+1-301-715-8592 (Germantown)

+1-312-626-6799 (Chicago)

+1-253-215-8782 (Tacoma)

+1-346-248-7799 (Houston)

+1-669-900-6833 (San Jose)

Or find international number:
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/zoom.us/u/a4PiMKSME__;!!A_zLiUo7uN0!WbLc
afK0FFJKnAqQ-QQ65kfkUqijFj36G_KN1f-VdacClP9u-BGcalGw293dtk9reUsnt8zsAA$>
https://zoom.us/u/a4PiMKSME

Webinars:

iPhone one-tap :

+19292056099,,97602814891# (New York)

+13017158592,,97602814891# (Germantown)

+13126266799,,97602814891# (Chicago)

+12532158782,,97602814891# (Tacoma)

+13462487799,,97602814891# (Houston)

+16699006833,,97602814891# (San Jose)

Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

+1-929-205-6099 (New York)

+1-301-715-8592 (Germantown)

+1-312-626-6799 (Chicago)

+1-253-215-8782 (Tacoma)

+1-346-248-7799 (Houston)

+1-669-900-6833 (San Jose)

Webinar ID: 976 0281 4891

International numbers available:
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/zoom.us/u/abNlA4v5rd__;!!A_zLiUo7uN0!WbL
cafK0FFJKnAqQ-QQ65kfkUqijFj36G_KN1f-VdacClP9u-BGcalGw293dtk9reUsBwKf1JQ$>
https://zoom.us/u/abNlA4v5rd

Zoom Meeting Notes:

If you choose to connect via your computer, simply click or press ENTER on
the meeting ID that is displayed as a link. The link is the same for all
meetings using the same meeting ID. These links are listed below the name of
each meeting. When you click or press ENTER on the links, it will
automatically open the Zoom app on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. To
mute or unmute, press ALT+A. To raise or lower your hand, press ALT+Y. To
leave the meeting, press ALT+Q.

Instructions for connecting to the meeting using LAN line phone or cell
phone:

You dial in to Zoom, just as you would to the Free Conference Call we all
know and love; first putting in the phone number, then the access code.
Lastly, follow the prompt the auto attendant will give you.

When you want to join a meeting, choose a phone number from the above list.
Then find the access code assigned to that meeting. Each meeting will have a
different access code, just like the meetings at a regular convention will
have its own room number or location. The access codes for each meeting are
found in the convention agenda, or on the NFB website -
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/nfb.org__;!!A_zLiUo7uN0!WbLcafK0FFJKnAqQ-
QQ65kfkUqijFj36G_KN1f-VdacClP9u-BGcalGw293dtk9reUu0I-yCSg$> http://nfb.org.

To mute or unmute, press *6

To raise or lower your hand, press *9

If you connect using the one tap mobile number, it will automatically enter
the access code upon dialing into Zoom.

Saturday

*Please note that times listed are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Please
convert published times to your appropriate time zone.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM—NOPBC IEP LIVE SESSIONS

*         Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/4715274444> 471 527 4444

*         Discuss best practices for accommodations, assessments, and
service time. Learn helpful negotiation strategies for the IEP meeting.

*         Carlton Cook Walker, President

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM—GETTING TO KNOW LUTHER PRIMES

*         Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/95808507329> 958 0850 7329

*         Join Suman Kanuganti for an open brainstorming session about his
new project Luther.ai and how to interact with Luther Primes. Be among the
first people in the world to learn about this innovation pioneered by a
partner of the Federation.

*         Suman Kanuganti, CEO, Luther.ai, Presenter

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE

*         Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/97989815702> 979 8981 5702

*         Have you wondered if you should consider blindness training? Are
you ready to be challenged and take a risk? What is a day of training like?
Get the inside scoop from our vibrant Center staff and dedicated students.
Ask questions and learn some things that may change your life.

*         Julie Deden, Executive Director

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM—BLIND STUDENTS RESOURCE FAIR

*         Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/99215422243> 992 1542 2243

*         Join the National Association of Blind Students as we explore
endless resources beneficial to us! We will hear from innovative companies
and organizations who demonstrate a strong commitment to accessibility and
have a ton of information to share!

*         Kathryn Webster, President

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM—SACRED SPACES, DISABILITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS   

*         Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/91837374971> 918 3737 4971

*         Did you know that US diplomats work every day to safeguard
religious freedom for all and protect minorities, including persons with
disabilities, from persecution and exclusion? Come learn about our work on
the cutting edge of human rights and your role in helping us do it better!

*         Mariyam Cementwala, Policy Advisor, Office of International
Religious Freedom, US Department of State

12:00 - 1:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS

(Visit  <http://nopbc.org/2020-virtual-youth-track>
http://nopbc.org/2020-virtual-youth-track for more information.)

*         Let's Get Social Distancing and Beyond

GENERAL SESSION

*          <https://zoom.us/j/95121496711> Zoom meeting ID: 951 2149 6711

*         1:00 PM; CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

*         1:05 PM; FINANCIAL REPORT

*         1:25 PM; ELECTIONS

*         2:30 PM; RESOLUTIONS

*         4:00 PM; ADJOURN

GENERAL SESSION

*          <https://zoom.us/j/95121496711> Zoom meeting ID: 951 2149 6711

*         4:30 PM; CALL TO ORDER

*         4:35 PM; PROTECTING AND EXPANDING THE RIGHT OF THE BLIND TO LIVE
IN THE WORLD: A REPORT FROM THE ADVOCACY AND POLICY DEPARTMENT

o    John Paré, Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

o    Jeff Kaloc, Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the
Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

o    Stephanie Flynt, Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of
the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

*         5:15 PM; NOT BLIND TO COLOR IN THE FEDERATION: A PANEL ON THE
EXPERIENCE OF BLACK AND BLIND IN AMERICA

o    Moderator: Ever Lee Hairston, Board Member, National Federation of the
Blind; Los Angeles, California

o    Panelists:

*  Denice Brown, President, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*  Ron Brown, President, National Federation of the Blind of Indiana; Second
Vice President, National Federation of the Blind; Indianapolis, Indiana

*  Bobbi Pompei, Member, National Federation of the Blind; San Francisco,
California 

*  Tarik Williams, President, Tucson Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind of Arizona; Tucson, Arizona

*         5:45 PM; CONNECTING WITH THE HEARTBEAT OF THE FEDERATION: A REPORT
FROM THE JERNIGAN INSTITUTE

o    Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

*         6:15 PM; REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS

*         6:30 PM; ADJOURN

BANQUET

*          <https://zoom.us/j/95121496711> Zoom meeting ID: 951 2149 6711

*         7:30 PM; INVOCATION

*         MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Pam Allen

*         INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

*         BANQUET ADDRESS: Mark Riccobono

*         THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARDS

*         SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

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