[NFBNJ] Fwd: Friday , July 9 NFB Convention Agenda and Additional important information

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From: Linda Melendez <president at nfbnj.org>
Date: Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 10:36 AM
Subject: Fwd: Friday , July 9 NFB Convention Agenda and Additional
important information
To: Pamela Gaston <Pamela.Gaston at dhs.nj.gov>

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From: Linda Melendez <president at nfbnj.org>
Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 10:47 PM
Subject: Friday , July 9 NFB Convention Agenda and Additional important
information
To: NFB of New Jersey Internet Mailing List <nfbnj at nfbnet.org>

Greetings,

Day four of our National Convention and it’s been amazing! I hope everyone
enjoyed our Opening Ceremony.

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>
Important Reminder:  Please do not forget to attend your affiliate caucus
today from 11 AM to 1 PM; all are invited members and non members! Proposed
Resolutions

The official policies of the National Federation of the Blind are
established every year with annual resolutions adopted at the national
convention. Those that pass the Resolution Committee will be considered by
the full convention on July 10. As dues paying members in good standing
this where we exercise our privilege to set policies in our
organization. Please
review the 2021 proposed resolutions
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22149&qid=5690786> by clicking on
the link below:
www.nfb.org/resolutions
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

For a second year, the Presidential Suite will be in a Zoom room, accessed
by connecting to https://zoom.us/j/2235173348. You will be able to leave a
message with the host for Mark Riccobono, the elected President of the
National Federation of the Blind. We will also have some limited
opportunities for individuals or groups to schedule appointments to speak
with him. Let the host know you would like to schedule a meeting and leave
your contact information so we can reach you with the appointment time.

Also, come mingle with other members in the Presidential Suite. A host will
be available to greet visitors, virtual meeting rooms will be available for
Federation members to talk to one other, and Federation leaders will be
available to answer questions and to make connections within the resource
network of the movement. The host will place you in a room when you arrive
in the suite. (Sorry, no popcorn or M&Ms provided.)

Presidential Suite hours are:
Friday: 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m.

Presidential Suite Zoom Meeting ID:
223 517 3348

Presidential Suite Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/2235173348
Convention voting number:

667-206-6677
EXHIBIT HALL

The Exhibit Hall at the national convention is always an exciting space to
check out the latest technology and many other products and services of
interest to the blind community. In a virtual environment, the exhibit hall
experience will be different than it is in person, but there are many ways
to connect, ask questions, and learn something new.

All attendees are encouraged to visit https://crowd.cc/nfb21 (after June
25) where you will find many familiar and some new exhibitors. View their
profiles at any time. Interact during the exhibit hall hours of operation.
A list of exhibitors is available on our convention webpage,
https://nfb.org/convention.

*Exhibit Hall hours of operation are*:
Friday:9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
INDEPENDENCE MARKET

As with the Exhibit Hall, you cannot visit the NFB Independence Market in
person. However, the Market will continue to accept phone orders during
convention and has extended hours to reflect our multiple-time-zone
convention schedule this year.

*Independence Market hours of operation are*:
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed

Friday, July 9 9:00 - 10:00 AM—WINDOWS & IOS WITH THE FOCUS BRAILLE
DISPLAY Zoom
meeting ID: 914 6559 4035 <https://zoom.us/j/91465594035>

Windows and iOS Tablets and iPhones are more powerful than ever, supporting
productivity and entertainment, on-the-go or in the office, wherever you
wish to take it. Focus Blue Braille Displays enhance productivity, increase
accessibility and privacy without reducing portability.
Jeff Bazer, Sales Director, Vispero, and Ron Miller, Blindness Technology
Product Specialist, Vispero
9:30 - 10:30 AM—NOPBC IEP LIVE SESSIONS Zoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261
<https://zoom.us/j/4140520261>

Get an overview of the IEP process. Discuss blindness-specific IEP issues.
Carlton Cook Walker, President
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM—AFFILIATE CAUCUSES

Join your state affiliate caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation
friends and family, to review this year’s resolutions, and to learn more
about the work of the Federation. Visit your affiliate’s website or contact
your delegate, typically your state president, for exact times and
connection details.
12:00 - 1:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS  Registration required. Email
president at nopbc.org for details. GENERAL SESSION II Zoom meeting ID: 987
4172 7764 <https://zoom.us/j/98741727764>

*2:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION*

*2:05 PM    PRESIDENTIAL REPORT*
Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore,
Maryland

*3:05 PM TRANSFORMATIVE INNOVATIONS IN TRANSPORTATION: A COMMITMENT TO A
FUTURE INFORMED BY THE BLIND*
The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary, United States Department of
Transportation; Washington, District of Columbia

*3:30 PM STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW THE ORGANIZED BLIND MOVEMENT BENEFITS FROM
THE GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS CRPD*
Gerard Quinn, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities; Ireland

*3:50 PM TRANSFORMING ADVOCACY INTO VOTES: THE IMPACT OF THE FEDERATION ON
VOTING EQUALITY*
Eve Hill, Partner, Brown, Goldstein, and Levy; Baltimore, Maryland

*4:05 PM TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLIND: COLORADO
RAISES EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL BLIND AMERICANS*
Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State; Louisville, Colorado

*4:20 PM A STRONGER FUTURE TOGETHER THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO FULL
PARTICIPATION: BUILDING THE TOOLS TO EMPOWER ALL TO VOTE*
Bradley Tusk, CEO and Co-Founder, Tusk Philanthropies; New York, New York

*4:35 PM REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS*

*5:00 PM ADJOURN*
5:15 - 6:15 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: EMPOWERMENT

Zoom meeting ID: 664 561 4114 <https://zoom.us/j/6645614114>

While we recognize survivors of all types experience varying levels of
trauma and pain, the healing journey is similarly unique and
individualized. Join us for a deep conversation on empowerment techniques,
owning your body, and taking control of your path toward healing.
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force.
GENERAL SESSION III

Zoom meeting ID: 987 4172 7764 <https://zoom.us/j/98741727764>

*6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER*

*6:35 PM FEDERATION SAFE: HEALING AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF PAIN INTO
PROGRESS*
The 2021 National Federation of the Blind Survivor Task Force

*6:55 PM LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE: A REPORT FROM
THE FEDERATION’S 2021 SPECIAL COMMITTEE*

*7:15 PM THE STRENGTH OF A CHAMPION: TRANSFORMING FEDERATION SPIRIT INTO
PERSONAL PROGRESS*
Randi Strunk, Member, National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota and
National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division

*7:35 PM STRONGER TOGETHER: RAISING CULTURAL COMPETENCY, ENGAGING DIVERSE
BLIND MENTORS, AND ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF BLIND YOUTH*
Monique Coleman, TVI, President of VISTAS Education Partners and Founder of
the National Homework Hotline, Highland Park, New Jersey

*7:50 PM TRANSFORMING AND ACCELERATING ACCESSIBILITY: THE NEED FOR THE
ORGANIZED BLIND MOVEMENT TO INNOVATE THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN*
Sina Bahram, Founder and President, Prime Access Consulting; Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina

*8:05 PM INNOVATING MAPPING TECHNOLOGY: A MISSION BUILT ON THE EXPERIENCE
OF THE BLIND*
Jose Gaztambide, CEO, GoodMaps; Louisville, Kentucky

*8:20 PM STRONGER TOGETHER: TRANSFORMING ACCESSIBILITY FROM INKLING TO
INNOVATION IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY*
Moderator: Chancey Fleet, President, Assistive Technology Trainers Division
of the NFB; Brooklyn, New York
Panel:
Eve Andersson, Senior Director of Accessibility, Google; Mountain View,
California
Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft; Redmond,
Washington
Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director, Global Accessibility Policy &
Initiatives, Apple; Cupertino California
Peter Korn, Director, Accessibility at Amazon Lab126, Amazon; Seattle,
Washington

*9:05 PM TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE THROUGH PERSONAL AI: HOW THE BLIND CAN
CONTRIBUTE AUTHENTICITY TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE*
Suman Kanuganti, CEO, Personal AI; San Diego, California

*9:15 PM REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS *

*9:30 PM ADJOURN*

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Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
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*Live the life you want.*
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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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