[NFBNJ] Fwd: Tuesday, July 6 NFB Convention Agenda and important information

Tue Jul 6 10:06:59 UTC 2021

From: Linda Melendez <president at nfbnj.org>
Date: Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 12:01 AM
Subject: Tuesday, July 6 NFB Convention Agenda and important information

Greetings,

The excitement is building as our 2021 National Convention begins today.
For your convenience you will be receiving a daily email containing that
date's agenda pasted in the body of the email and attached as a word
document including Zoom ID’s, dial-in numbers if you're dialing in; no
passcodes are required.

I would strongly recommend saving dial-in and voting numbers as a contact
or to your mobile devices or landline phone book. I have used heading 1 and
heading 2 for easy JAWS navigation.

For everything convention related visit our convention webpage at
National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention>

Dial-in Numbers:

408-638-0968 (San Jose)

669-900-6833 (San Jose)

253-215-8782 (Tacoma)

346-248-7799 (Houston)

301-715-8592 (Washington DC)

312-626-6799 (Chicago)

646-876-9923 (New York)

*Presidential Suite Zoom Meeting ID*:
223 517 3348

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

*Presidential Suite Zoom Link:*
https://zoom.us/j/2235173348
Convention voting number for current dues paying members who registered by
May 31, 2021:

667-206-6677
Agenda:  Tuesday, July 610:00 AM - 5:00 PM— CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN
REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE BLIND—TWENTIETH ANNUAL REHABILITATION
AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE

Registration (online before July 3rd at
https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434): Professionals: $50 and Students
free. Sponsors: National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)
and the Professional Development & Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB)
at the Louisiana Tech University.

Colin Wong and Joni Martinez, Co-Chairs
10:00 - 11:00 AM—TARGET: AN APP FOR ALL GUESTSZoom meeting ID: 941 6380 7033
<https://zoom.us/j/94163807033>

Join Target’s accessibility team for an overview of the Target app,
including a description of the layout, features, ways to save money, and
how to get what you need however you want it. Learn some tips and tricks to
navigate a complex app with ease

Steve Decker, Lead Accessibility Consultant, Target
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM—ORIENTATION TO THE 2021 NFB CAREER FAIRZoom meeting ID: 923
2958 9892 <https://zoom.us/j/92329589892>

This event is designed to help employers and job seekers prepare for the
Career Fair. Employers will talk about their staffing needs. Job seekers
will learn how to make the best pitch to employers. Both will get
last-minute information and their questions answered.

Dick Davis, Chair
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM—WHAT’S NEW WITH JAWS, FUSION, AND ZOOMTEXTZoom meeting
ID: 921 2247 0842 <https://zoom.us/j/92122470842>

In this interactive session, we’ll discuss what’s new in JAWS, ZoomText,
and Fusion 2021, and look ahead to 2022 releases later this year!

Eric Damery, Vice President, Software Product Management, Vispero
12:00 - 1:00 PM—TARGET: CREATING A MORE ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACEZoom meeting
ID: 936 8308 2758 <https://zoom.us/j/93683082758>

Learn how Target is building a more accessible and inclusive workplace.
We’ll share some of the work we’ve done to ensure blind people can do our
jobs. We’re also building accessibility into our culture. Hear about how
accessibility benefits Target and all our guests.
Steve Decker, Lead Accessibility Consultant, Target
12:00 - 1:30 PM—B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM TOUR: MARYLAND ON THE RAILSZoom meeting
ID: 957 8137 1847 <https://zoom.us/j/95781371847>

This virtual tour will examine how before 1827 Maryland became an ideal
location for the B&O Railroad, and as a result, how the B&O Railroad has
continued to contribute to the robust history of this state.

12:00 - 2:00 PM—BLACK LEADERS SERVING ADVANCEMENT

Zoom meeting ID: 978 5361 2032 <https://zoom.us/j/97853612032>
Celebrate the numerous contributions of black Federation leaders. Let’s
inspire youth through personal empowerment, leadership development, and
mentorship. All are welcome to attend.

Shawn Callaway, Denise Avant, and Richard Payne, Moderators
12:00 - 2:00 PM—INTERSECTING DISABILITIESZoom meeting ID: 996 1016 6214
<https://zoom.us/j/99610166214>

Come learn about the lived experiences of members who have multiple
disabilities.

Bobbi Pompey and Anahit LaBarre, Co-Facilitators
12:00 - 3:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS Registration required. Email
president at nopbc.orgfor details.12:30 - 2:00 PM—BLIND MUSLIMS GROUP SEMINARZoom
meeting ID: 946 9477 4339 <https://zoom.us/j/94694774339>

Diverse in culture, united in faith: finding our space in the blindness
movement. Join us to learn about our group and our involvement in the NFB.
Participate in a discussion on intersection between faith and blindness,
access, inclusion, diversity, identity, and advocacy.

Tasnim Ashuli, Chair
1:00 - 2:00 PM—NFB IN THE KITCHENZoom meeting ID: 941 7475 9871
<https://zoom.us/j/94174759871>

This meeting is to gauge interest in a new Federation group that would
connect blind people with the tools, techniques, and resources useful to
build confidence in the kitchen and to serve as a community for cooking
enthusiasts who happen to be blind. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm.

Regina Mitchell, Chair
1:00 - 2:00 PM—HUMANWARE’S ALL ABOUT BRAILLE SHOWCASEZoom meeting ID: 960
1231 7685 <https://zoom.us/j/96012317685>

Discuss all that is new and exciting with HumanWare’s wide range of Braille
products! Meet our new intelligent Braille displays and get an overview of
all that is coming on the BrailleNote Touch Plus.

Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador of Blindness Products
1:00 - 2:30 PM—MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGZoom meeting ID: 943 2183 5109
<https://zoom.us/j/94321835109>

Affiliate membership chairs, membership committee members, chapter
presidents, and all Federationists are encouraged to join us in reflecting
on the virtual year of COVID, as well as finding new and creative ways to
build our membership. Sharing best practices across the Federation will
take our chapters, affiliates, and our national organization to the next
level.
Kathryn Webster and Tarik Williams, Co-Chairs
1:00 - 4:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU) SEMINARZoom
meeting ID: 975 2442 8051 <https://zoom.us/j/97524428051>

Celebrating the work of puppy raisers everywhere. Get updates from the
various guide dog training programs and learn how you can help to improve
the rights of all guide dog users.
Raul Gallegos, President
1:00 - 4:00 PM—NFB NATIONAL CAREER FAIRZoom meeting ID: 956 8743 3935
<https://zoom.us/j/95687433935>

Looking for a job? This event brings blind job seekers looking for
rewarding careers together with employers who want to hire them. Job
seekers must preregister at
https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration.
Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.
Dick Davis, Chair
1:00 PM - 4:45 PM—EMPOWERING OUR CHILDREN: MAXIMIZING SKILLS,
OPPORTUNITIES, AND DREAMSZoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261
<https://zoom.us/j/4140520261>Sponsored by the NFB’s National Organization
of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) division. For more details, visit
https://nopbc.org. <https://nopbc.org/>Carlton Cook Walker, Presiden
1:00 - 2:00 PM—NOPBC General Session2:00 - 2:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent
Workshops, Session I

Accessibyte—Touch Typing, Flash Cards, Games… Fun for All!

Zoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261 <https://zoom.us/j/4140520261>

Reading to Learn the Code: the Natural Order of Contractions

Zoom meeting ID: 960 6216 1931 <https://zoom.us/j/96062161931>

What Is Structured Discovery?

Zoom meeting ID: 964 1123 4247 <https://zoom.us/j/96411234247>

Helping Kids of All Ages Explore the Kitchen

Zoom meeting ID: 947 8274 4209 <https://zoom.us/j/94782744209>

The Truth about Perfection: Confessions of NOPBC Board Members

Zoom meeting ID: 921 1075 4543 <https://zoom.us/j/92110754543>

2:45 - 4:00 PM— NOPBC General Session Reconvened

Zoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261 <https://zoom.us/j/4140520261>
4:00 - 4:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session IINFB-NEWSLINE®: It’s
Not Just for Adults AnymoreZoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261
<https://zoom.us/j/4140520261>The Wilson Reading System: Reading Success
with DyslexiaZoom meeting ID: 929 1338 2130
<https://zoom.us/j/92913382130>Regaining
Travel Confidence After a Year of Being HomeZoom meeting ID:  969 6633 4878
<https://zoom.us/j/96966334878>Teaching Boundaries, Consent, and
Relationship RulesZoom meeting ID: 914 8042 5687
<https://zoom.us/j/91480425687>The End of the IEP Road and the Transition
to CollegeZoom meeting ID: 946 9923 7875 <https://zoom.us/j/94699237875>1:30
- 2:00 PM—SCANNING THE IDEAL OCR SOLUTION FROM VISPEROZoom meeting ID: 959
5210 2574 <https://zoom.us/j/95952102574>

Did you know the perfect scanning solution is built right into JAWS? It’s
called Convenient OCR. And, if you don’t want anything to do with a
computer, it is not problem. Ron Miller and Jeff Bazer will show you
several simple scanning options with one press of a button.
Jeff Bazer, Sales Director, Vispero, and Ron Miller, Blindness Technology
Product Specialist, Vispero
2:00 - 3:00 PM—PEARSON DISABILITY MENTORING PROGRAMZoom meeting ID: 920
7697 5702 <https://zoom.us/j/92076975702>

The Pearson Disability Mentoring Program has targeted the dangerous
combination of low expectations and a lack of knowledge about exploring
career goals that leads to underemployment of disabled college graduates.
Join this session to learn how Mentoring Changes Lives.
John Tweeddale, Senior Vice President, Higher Education Services, Pearson
2:00 - 3:30 PM—PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS SEMINARZoom meeting ID: 923 1055
5033 <https://zoom.us/j/92310555033>

All state affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to attend this
session. We will focus on the financial expectations for a new president
and treasurer, as well as the proper way to transition out of these
positions. Participants can discuss state issues with facilitators Nick
Lambright and Bridgid Burke.
2:00 - 3:30 PM—NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER TOURZoom meeting ID: 989
1183 7672 <https://zoom.us/j/98911837672>

On this virtual tour, you will learn about the nation’s first space flight
center that now also has the largest combined organization of scientists
and engineers dedicated to increasing knowledge of Earth, the solar system,
and the universe via observations from space.
2:00 - 4:00 PM—GREEK AND MASONIC GROUPZoom meeting ID: 982 5999 5697
<https://zoom.us/j/98259995697>

Are you a member of a national Greek organization, the Masons, or the
Eastern Star? Help build our relationships with Greek letter organizations
to ensure inclusion and participation, to engage in fundraising, and to
serve as a resource for the blind considering membership.
Shawn Callaway, Chair
2:00 - 4:00 PM—PRONOUNS, PRIDE, AND MOREZoom meeting ID: 979 3160 0458
<https://zoom.us/j/97931600458>

Come learn about the importance of pronouns. An educational seminar focused
on addressing this and other common misconceptions.
Bobbi Pompey and Kaden Colton, Co-Facilitators
2:00 - 6:00 PM—NFB-NEWSLINE® DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSEZoom meeting ID: 941
0737 7108 <https://zoom.us/j/94107377108>

Have you never heard of NFB-NEWSLINE? Are you a new user? Are you a
seasoned pro and want to learn more of the detailed features of the
service? Stop by and learn how the information sources of NFB-NEWSLINE can
help you become part of your community’s conversation!
2:30 - 4:00 PM—BLIND FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGZoom meeting ID: 925
4578 8239 <https://zoom.us/j/92545788239>

Come learn about issues facing federal employees and applicants. Share your
experiences with and your solutions to federal workplace challenges.
Ronza Othman, Chair
3:00 - 4:00 PM—MANAGING THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF COVID-19Zoom meeting ID: 937
8179 9990 <https://zoom.us/j/93781799990>

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our personal, professional, and social
lives. Join this session to learn how to regain control of your financial
well-being and build financial resiliency to buffer yourself against future
emergencies and economic shocks.
Mia Russell, Wells Fargo, and Katie Metz, National Disability Institute
3:00 - 4:00 PM—LIGHTHOUSE PRESENTS: TACTILE MAPS AND MORE!Zoom meeting ID: 926
1848 7109 <https://zoom.us/j/92618487109>

LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can
help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile
intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can
touch the news. Learn about our online Adaptations store.
Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator, San Francisco LightHouse
3:00 - 4:30 PM—AIRA ACCESS: WORK, SCHOOL, EVERYWHERE!Zoom meeting ID: 974
1693 2013 <https://zoom.us/j/97416932013>

Want to know how to make your work or school an Aira Access location? Join
us for strategies and case studies.
Jenine Stanley, Director, Customer Communications, Aira
3:00 - 5:00 PM—RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALS MEETINGZoom meeting ID: 981
9358 4017 <https://zoom.us/j/98193584017>

The National Federation of the Blind Blindness Initiatives’ Research
Advisory Council invites interested individuals to discuss current
research, discuss publication in the Journal of Blindness Innovation and
Research (JBIR) and share ideas for increasing the research and academic
presence of the NFB.
Lou Ann Blake, Director of Research Programs, National Federation of the
Blind
3:00 - 5:00 PM—WHAT’S NEW WITH AMAZON ACCESSIBILITYZoom meeting ID: 913
4928 5721 <https://zoom.us/j/91349285721>

Join us for demos and discussion of accessible Amazon products including
Alexa and Smart Home, Fire TV at home and in your car, Fire tablets for
school and work, audio description on Prime Video, books and shopping, and,
of course, exciting Amazon prizes for lucky attendees.
Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon
4:00 - 5:00 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: BOUNDARIES AND CONSENTZoom
meeting ID: 664 561 4114 <https://zoom.us/j/6645614114>

This workshop will discuss ways in which we can build safe, stronger, and
more connected communities by building an organizational culture of
consent. Come join the Survivor Task Force and Consent Academy to become a
consent advocate for our entire community.
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force.
4:00 - 5:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONSRegistration required. Email
president at nopbc.org for details.4:00 - 5:30 PM—HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND
RAILROAD TOURZoom meeting ID: 961 2567 1553 <https://zoom.us/j/96125671553>

Virtually experience Harriet Tubman’s world through exhibits that chronicle
the life of this resourceful woman and the many others that helped her run
the Underground Railroad. Most people underestimated her tenacity and
strength.
4:30 - 6:00 PM—SSI AND SSDI 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWZoom meeting ID: 988
9355 4670 <https://zoom.us/j/98893554670>

Have you ever wanted to know how Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work or how you may benefit
from these programs? Join me as we explore the ins and outs of all things
benefits. Questions welcome!
Stephanie Flynt, NFB Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of
the Blind
5:00 - 7:00 PM—NOPBC FAMILY GAME TIMEZoom meeting ID: 967 3752 7512
<https://zoom.us/j/99125581630>

Drop in to discuss, play, and learn how to make accessible games.
Carlton Cook Walker, President
5:00 - 8:00 PM—2021 JOB SEEKER SEMINARZoom meeting ID: 991 2558 1630
<https://zoom.us/j/99125581630>

Our annual seminar is bigger and better this year, with presenters on a
whole range of topics. New to the job market? Experienced person looking
for better opportunities? Want to know what employers really want? We’ve
got you covered!

Mary Ann Mendez, NFB Employment Committee Seminar Chair
5:30 - 7:30 PM—BUILDING AI WITH SUMAN KANUGANTIZoom meeting ID: 933 1285
4946 <https://zoom.us/j/93312854946>

Personal AI is building with the public and learning in public to promote
radical truth to our customers. Join this discussion to learn more about
how we are working with our community to build an AI product that is
accessible and authentic to each member. Questions welcome!
Suman Kanuganti, CEO, Personal AI
6:00 - 7:30 PM—WEBMASTERS MEETINGZoom meeting ID: 923 1042 4932
<https://zoom.us/j/92310424932>

We are excited to announce that the affiliate website redesign project is
in full swing. We welcome anyone responsible for affiliate or division web
content to join us for a discussion about this and other initiatives.
Corbb O’Connor, Chair
6:00 - 8:00 PM—DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OPEN MEETINGZoom meeting
ID: 929 4841 3820 <https://zoom.us/j/92948413820>

Attend our annual meeting to hear about our activities and to learn how you
can become involved with our committee. Let’s learn from each other to grow
our understanding and to increase our impact around diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Shawn Callaway and Colin Wong, Co-Chairs
6:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB LEGAL OFFICE HOURS

Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination
concerns regarding employment, technology, education, voting, travel, COVID
vaccinations, housing, parental rights, and more. Schedule your appointment
by emailing vyingling at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/Users/sskaarer/Dropbox/2020%20convention/agenda/vyingling@nfb.org>
.
6:30 - 8:00 PM—NABS STUDENT NETWORKINGZoom meeting ID: *949 4020 2508*

We know we’re not in person this year, but we still want to form lasting
connections for all students at the 2021 NFB National Convention. This
isn’t your typical networking event. Come kick off your week NABS-style
with high-energy and interactive activities.
Trisha Kulkarni, President
7:00 - 9:00 PM—LEGISLATIVE MEET UPZoom meeting ID: 990 7360 1724
<https://zoom.us/j/99073601724>

A recap of Washington Seminar, a rundown of priorities, and an opportunity
for legislative directors and others interested in advocating for the
rights of the nation’s blind to exchange strategies to move our legislative
priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.
Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialists,
National Federation of the Blind
7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC PARENT OPEN HOUSEZoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261
<https://zoom.us/j/4140520261>

Drop in to speak with NOPBC board members and other convention veterans.
Relax, chat, meet new families and teachers, and connect with old friends.
Carlton Cook Walker, President
7:30 - 8:30 PM—JUDAISM MEETINGZoom meeting ID: 977 0150 7592
<https://zoom.us/j/97701507592>

Join us to discuss the reopening of synagogues and how this influences us
as blind attendees.
David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group
8:00 - 10:00 PM—NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCESZoom meeting ID: 940 3546 7033
<https://zoom.us/j/94035467033>

Hear from the voices of Native Americans in the Federation. Do you identify
as a Native American or are part of a First Nation? Come find support
and/or learn about this cultural group.
Justin Salisbury and Aaron Timm, Co-Facilitators
8:00 - 10:00 PM—BLIND PARENTS GROUPZoom meeting ID:938 6214 7607
<https://zoom.us/j/93862147607>

There are many books on how to be the best parent, but not many on how to
be the best blind parent. Meet the people writing the pages of the book on
how to be a blind parent by simply living and not letting blindness hold
them back from raising families. You won't want to miss this meeting!
Lisamaria Martinez, Chair
8:00 - 10:00 PM—ONE VOICE: STRONGER TOGETHER

Enjoy a night of performance and support our work changing what it means to
be blind, one stage at a time. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online
by visiting www.nfb.org/concert <https://nfb.org/www.nfb.org/concert> or by
calling the Independence Market at 410-659-9314, extension 2216.

Hosted by the Performing Arts Division and the National Federation of the
Blind.
9:00 - 10:30 PM—THE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION COMMITTEE EXHIBITOR’S SHOWCASEZoom
meeting ID: 951 1858 8529 <https://zoom.us/j/95118588529>

All are invited to join the Technology Evaluation Committee’s Exhibitor’s
Showcase to learn about low- to high-tech products from vendors. From
hardware to software and more. You can hear the latest from everyone at
this meeting. You do not have to be on the committee to attend.
Mark Jones, Chair
9:00 - 11:00 PM—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIESZoom meeting
ID: 980 5864 6441 <https://zoom.us/j/98058646441>

Connect with blind Asian members to discuss cultural practices and to share
strategies for approaching vision loss. Provide your insight on delivering
culturally relevant outreach, including producing materials, messaging
techniques, and identifying needed resources.
Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala, Co-Facilitators
9:00 - 11:00 PM—BLIND AND MENA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWNZoom meeting ID: 947
7445 8111 <https://zoom.us/j/94774458111>

Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and
Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America, especially around
blindness and access to services. Join us to learn about identity,
stereotypes, and challenges experienced by these communities.
Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin, Co-Facilitators

-- 

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
*Website: **www.nfbnj.org* <http://www.nfbnj.org/>
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*Live the life you want.*
*The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of
members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s
blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.*
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