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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Listed below is the convention agenda and link at the very end.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;text-align:center"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center" dir="auto"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2021 National Convention</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center" dir="auto"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anywhere and everywhere</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center" dir="auto"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center" dir="auto"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">July 6 to July 10</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">WELCOME
TO THE<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">81<sup>st</sup>
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><em><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mark A. Riccobono, President<span></span></font></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">200 East Wells Street <i>at Jernigan Place<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Baltimore, Maryland 21230<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><em><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">John Berggren, Chairman<span></span></font></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Convention
Organization and Activities</font><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Welcome to the world’s largest gathering of the organized
blind, the National Federation of the Blind’s annual convention, where
expectations are raised and lives literally transformed. Our eighty-first convention
is once again being held virtually, just as it was last summer. If there was
one thing we learned during our first online convention, it is that a global
pandemic can do little to dampen the spirit of the Federation. As you read
through the agenda, it is clear there is no shortage of activity and excitement
throughout our organization. Whether you are learning about the National
Federation of the Blind for the first time or are a longtime member curious
about the latest accessible technology, you will find something to meet your
needs at this year’s convention. Take every opportunity to explore, make new
friends, and live the life you want at #NFB21.</font></p><h2><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73110020"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">ROOKIE ROUNDUP </font></a></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74576604">All convention attendees are cordially
invited to attend a welcoming Zoom meeting the week before convention starts.
President Riccobono and Board of Directors Chairperson Pam Allen will be on
hand to preview convention activities and provide a historical perspective of
the organization and how it grew into the leading voice in the blindness field.
If you are new to the NFB, come learn a little more about our dynamic
organization and the extended family that could become your own. Join us Tuesday, June 29, from 8:30 to 9:30
p.m. EDT (Zoom meeting ID </a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/99605070015" target="_blank">996
0507 0015</a>). We cannot wait to welcome you! In anticipation, check out our First
Timer’s Guide at <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guid#e" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guid</a><span id="m_-7538490883012561091m_-7564021408133124714m_-887244545135408418gmail-_x0000_t75">
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providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for everyone. Thank you
for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which participants from
diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. These
principles have been outlined in our Code of Conduct found at<b> </b><a href="https://nfb.org/codeofconduct" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/codeofconduct</a><span><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)">. </span></span><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"> <u><span></span></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We recognize a shared responsibility to
create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Prohibited behaviors
include harassment, sexual misconduct, and inappropriate use of the NFB virtual
convention platform. Prohibited behavior or misuse of the platform will not be
tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other
consequences. For assistance or to report an incident at the convention, please
call 410-659-9314, extension 2475, or email <a href="mailto:code@nfb.org" target="_blank">code@nfb.org</a>. Formal reports can be submitted at <a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-complaint-report-form" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-complaint-report-form</a>. All formal reports will be fully
investigated according to the steps in our Code of Conduct. For support or
guidance, connect with our survivor-led task force at <a href="mailto:survivors@nfb.org" target="_blank">survivors@nfb.org</a> or extension 2238 or during the convention
hours listed in this agenda. Thank you for your commitment to the safety and
support of the blind community.<span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">REGISTRATION </font></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Convention registration remains open at <a href="https://nfb.org/registration" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/registration</a>. All attendees are strongly encouraged to
register. Though the deadline for registrants to be eligible for convention
voting has passed, there are still several benefits to registering. You will
receive the latest updates regarding convention activities and get helpful tips
for connecting to and navigating sessions. You will also be eligible for door
prizes throughout the board meeting, general sessions, and banquet. Those
without internet access should reach out to their local chapter or affiliate
for assistance.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73105921"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">EXHIBIT HALL </font></a></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">All attendees are encouraged to visit <a href="https://crowd.cc/nfb21" target="_blank">https://crowd.cc/nfb21</a> (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, <a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Exhibit Hall hours of operation are:<span></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tuesday 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Wednesday 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Saturday 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Independence Market hours of operation are: <span></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tuesday 9:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Wednesday 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Saturday Closed<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">PRESIDENTIAL SUITE</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For a second year,
the Presidential Suite will be in a Zoom room, accessed by connecting to <a href="https://zoom.us/j/2235173348" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/2235173348</a>. 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. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.)<span></span></font></p><p style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Presidential
Suite hours are:<span></span></font></b></p><p><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tuesday
9:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Saturday 9:00
a.m. to12:00 p.m.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk7768906"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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ongoing efforts to provide safety, support, and inclusion within the National
Federation of the Blind, the Survivor Task Force is providing a safe space for
survivors and individuals who have been impacted or harmed by sexual misconduct
and other forms of abuse within the NFB and affiliated programs/events. We
welcome you to drop in for confidential peer support, to discuss
questions/concerns about ongoing safety and support measures within the NFB,
and to access resources for additional support. Breakout rooms will be
available for one-on-one confidential support. Visit the safe space via Zoom meeting
ID <a href="https://zoom.us/j/2023132945" target="_blank">202 313 2945</a> Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
and on Saturday between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">If you are not able
to participate in the survivors’ safe space and need additional support or have
further questions during the convention, you may email <a href="mailto:survivors@nfb.org" target="_blank">survivors@nfb.org</a>
or call 410-659-9314, extension 2238. A member of the Survivor Task Force will
respond to calls within four hours of the time of your message between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the week of convention.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">SPECIAL ATTENTION ITEMS</font></h2><p style="margin-left:0.25in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>The national
convention agenda has been assembled using eastern daylight time (EDT). Please
be mindful to convert published times to your appropriate time zone.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p style="margin-left:0.25in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>The
convention host affiliate, the NFB of Maryland, will host a Convention
Breakfast Club from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each morning during convention. The
Breakfast Club hosts will review the day’s agenda and provide access phone
numbers and codes for those who need them. Participants be prepared with a
writing tool to take down times and access information for the events they plan
to attend. The Breakfast Club can be accessed via phone each day by dialing
339-209-4083.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p style="margin-left:0.25in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>The
NFB’s 2021 National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division (NOPBC)
Conference, held each year in conjunction with the National Federation of the
Blind’s National Convention, will also be convened virtually. For more
information about this year’s NOPBC conference, titled “Empowering Our
Children: Maximizing Skills, Opportunities, and Dreams,”
email Carlton Walker at <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a>. <br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
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</span></span> <u>WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021<span></span></u></font></h3><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 - 7:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—FEASTING TOGETHER: COOKING
AND COCKTAILS</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74690647"></a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92106938384" target="_blank">921
0693 8384</a><span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Prepare for the banquet. Federationists Regina Mitchell and Hoby Wedler
will share a couple of recipes and give tips to having a successful banquet
dinner.<span></span></font></p><p><strong><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></strong></p><p><strong><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></strong></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span id="m_-7538490883012561091m_-7564021408133124714m_-887244545135408418gmail-Picture_x0020_3" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Icon of the NFB" style="width:16.8pt;height:31.8pt">
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</span></span> <u>MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021<span></span></u></font></h3><p><strong><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></strong></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal">10:00
AM - 5:00 PM—CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE
BLIND—TWENTIETH </span></strong><span style="font-weight:normal">ANNUAL
REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE</span></font></h4><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration (online before July 3rd at <a href="https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434" target="_blank">https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434</a>): 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.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Colin Wong and Joni Martinez, Co-Chairs<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:30 - 9:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB LOL COMEDY NIGHT</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98598715785" target="_blank">985
9871 5785</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The host affiliate is hosting the first-ever
LOL Comedy Night, which brings blind comedians right to the virtual stage to
make us laugh out loud. Attendees who are NFB members and who registered for
the 2021 convention by May 31, 2021, will be eligible to vote on their favorite
comedian. Participation is free.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ronza Othman, Coordinator<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</span></span> <u>TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021<span></span></u></font></h3><p><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk8209877"><strong><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></strong></a></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72349837"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal">10:00 AM - 5:00 PM—CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES IN REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE BLIND—TWENTIETH </span></strong></a><span style="font-weight:normal">ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
CONFERENCE</span></font></h4><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration (online before July
3rd at <a href="https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434" target="_blank">https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434</a>): 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.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Colin Wong and Joni Martinez, Co-Chairs<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk515436228"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk510526058"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43295702"><b> </b></a></font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73820269">10:00 - 11:00 AM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—TARGET: AN APP FOR ALL GUESTS</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94163807033" target="_blank">941 6380 7033</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Steve Decker, Lead Accessibility Consultant,
Target<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 AM - 12:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—ORIENTATION TO THE 2021 NFB
CAREER FAIR</span><span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92329589892" target="_blank">923 2958 9892</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dick Davis, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00
AM - 12:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—WHAT’S NEW
WITH JAWS, FUSION, AND ZOOMTEXT</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92122470842" target="_blank">921 2247 0842</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Eric Damery, Vice
President, Software Product Management, Vispero<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
<b><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
</b>
</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44085304"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></a></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—TARGET:
CREATING A MORE ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93683082758" target="_blank">936 8308 2758</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Steve Decker, Lead
Accessibility Consultant, Target<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00
- 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—THE
ACCESSIBILITY GAP</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94789020709" target="_blank">947 8902 0709</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Over three hundred
and fifty new websites are created each minute in the United States. The number
of accessible websites is less than 2 percent. Come explore ways to decrease
this widening internet accessibility gap.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Michael Hingson,
Chief Vision Officer, AccessiBe<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44569033">12:00 - 1:30 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM TOUR:
MARYLAND ON THE RAILS</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95781371847" target="_blank">957 8137 1847</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44569396"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44938972"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44398254"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74228203">12:00
- 2:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—BLACK
LEADERS SERVING ADVANCEMENT</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97853612032" target="_blank">978 5361 2032</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Celebrate the
numerous contributions of black Federation leaders. Let’s inspire youth through
personal empowerment, leadership development, and mentorship. All are welcome
to attend.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shawn Callaway,
Denise Avant, and Richard Payne, Moderators<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—INTERSECTING
DISABILITIES</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99610166214" target="_blank">996
1016 6214</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn about the lived experiences of members
who have multiple disabilities.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Bobbi Pompey and Anahit LaBarre, Co-Facilitators<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH
TRACK SESSIONS</span> </font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</b>
</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:30 - 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—BLIND
MUSLIMS GROUP SEMINAR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94694774339" target="_blank">946 9477 4339</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tasnim Ashuli,
Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00
- 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB IN THE
KITCHEN</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94174759871" target="_blank">941
7475 9871</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Regina
Mitchell, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00
- 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—HUMANWARE’S
ALL ABOUT BRAILLE SHOWCASE</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96012317685" target="_blank">960 1231 7685</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Peter
Tucic, Brand Ambassador of Blindness Products<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418_OLE_LINK10"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418_OLE_LINK9"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72246535"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk42506025">1:00 - 2:30
PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE MEETING</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94321835109" target="_blank">943
2183 5109</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Kathryn Webster and Tarik Williams, Co-Chairs<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 4:00
PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU) SEMINAR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97524428051" target="_blank">975
2442 8051</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Raul
Gallegos, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
<b><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
</b>
</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk42506070"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></a></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 4:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB
NATIONAL CAREER FAIR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95687433935" target="_blank">956
8743 3935</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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 <a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration</a>.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored
by the NFB Employment Committee. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dick Davis, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73911424">1:00 PM - 4:45 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—EMPOWERING OUR CHILDREN: MAXIMIZING SKILLS,
OPPORTUNITIES, AND DREAMS</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414 052 0261</a></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored by the NFB’s National Organization
of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) division. For more details, visit <a href="https://nopbc.org/" target="_blank">https://nopbc.org</a><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)">. <span></span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carlton
Cook Walker,
President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00
- 2:00 PM—NOPBC General Session<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00 - 2:45
PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session I<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk11155088"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Accessibyte—Touch Typing, Flash Cards, Games… Fun for All!<span></span></font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414 052 0261</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk11154996"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Reading to Learn the Code: the Natural Order of Contractions<span></span></font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96062161931" target="_blank">960
6216 1931</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">What Is Structured Discovery?<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96411234247" target="_blank">964 1123 4247</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Helping
Kids of All Ages Explore the Kitchen</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94782744209" target="_blank">947 8274 4209</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Truth about Perfection: Confessions of
NOPBC Board Members<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92110754543" target="_blank">921 1075 4543</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:45 - 4:00
PM— NOPBC General Session
Reconvened<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414
052 0261</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00 - 4:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session II<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup>:
It’s Not Just for Adults Anymore</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414
052 0261</a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Wilson Reading System: Reading Success with
Dyslexia</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92913382130" target="_blank">929
1338 2130</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Regaining Travel Confidence After a Year of Being
Home<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96966334878" target="_blank">969
6633 4878</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Teaching Boundaries, Consent, and
Relationship Rules</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91480425687" target="_blank">914
8042 5687</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The
End of the IEP Road and the Transition to College<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94699237875" target="_blank">946 9923 7875</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:30 - 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SCANNING
THE IDEAL OCR SOLUTION FROM VISPERO</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95952102574" target="_blank">959
5210 2574</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73446454">Jeff Bazer, Sales Director, Vispero, and Ron
Miller, Blindness Technology Product Specialist</a>,
Vispero<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk513816507"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72268251">2:00
- 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—PEARSON
DISABILITY MENTORING PROGRAM</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92076975702" target="_blank">920 7697 5702</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">John Tweeddale, Senior
Vice President, Higher Education Services, Pearson<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00
- 3:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—PRESIDENTS
AND TREASURERS SEMINAR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92310555033" target="_blank">923 1055 5033</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00
- 3:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NASA
GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER TOUR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98911837672" target="_blank">989 1183 7672</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72248282">2:00 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—<a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43990055">GREEK </a>AND MASONIC GROUP</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98259995697" target="_blank">982
5999 5697</a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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. <span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shawn Callaway, Chair<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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- 4:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—PRONOUNS,
PRIDE, AND MORE</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97931600458" target="_blank">979 3160 0458</a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn about the importance
of pronouns. An educational seminar focused on addressing this and other common
misconceptions.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Bobbi Pompey and Kaden Colton,
Co-Facilitators<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00
- 6:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®
</sup>DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSE</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94107377108" target="_blank">941 0737 7108</a></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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!<span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><span></span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk11155986">2:30 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—BLIND FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92545788239" target="_blank">925 4578 8239</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn about issues facing federal employees and
applicants. Share your experiences with and your solutions to federal workplace
challenges.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ronza Othman, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 - 4:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—MANAGING
THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF COVID-19</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93781799990" target="_blank">937
8179 9990</a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98833347464" target="_blank"></a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mia Russell, Wells Fargo, and Katie Metz,
National Disability Institute<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43294450">3:00 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—LIGHTHOUSE PRESENTS: TACTILE MAPS AND MORE!</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92618487109" target="_blank">926 1848 7109</a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98833347464" target="_blank"></a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sheri
Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator, San Francisco LightHouse<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00
- 4:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—AIRA
ACCESS: WORK, SCHOOL, EVERYWHERE!</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97416932013" target="_blank">974 1693 2013</a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98833347464" target="_blank"></a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Want
to know how to make your work or school an Aira Access location? Join us for
strategies and case studies.<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jenine
Stanley, Director, Customer Communications, Aira<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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- 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—RESEARCH
AND ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALS MEETING</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98193584017" target="_blank">981 9358 4017</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind Blindness Initiatives’
Research Advisory Council invites interested individuals to discuss current
research, discuss publication in the <i>Journal of Blindness Innovation and
Research</i> (<i>JBIR</i>) and share ideas for increasing the research and
academic presence of the NFB.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lou Ann Blake, Director of Research Programs, National Federation of the
Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00
- 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—WHAT’S NEW
WITH AMAZON ACCESSIBILITY</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91349285721" target="_blank">913 4928 5721</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00
- 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SAFETY AND
SUPPORT TRAINING: BOUNDARIES AND CONSENT</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank">664 561 4114</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00
- 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH
TRACK SESSIONS</span> </font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration
required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00
- 5:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—HARRIET
TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOUR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96125671553" target="_blank">961 2567 1553</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:30
- 6:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SSI AND
SSDI 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98893554670" target="_blank">988 9355 4670</a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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!<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Stephanie Flynt, NFB Government
Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 - 7:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC FAMILY GAME TIME</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96737527512" target="_blank">967
3752 7512</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Drop in to discuss, play, and learn how to
make accessible games.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 - 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—2021 JOB SEEKER SEMINAR</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99125581630" target="_blank">991
2558 1630</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Ann Mendez, NFB Employment Committee
Seminar Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:30 - 7:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—BUILDING AI WITH SUMAN
KANUGANTI<span></span></span></font></h4><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:normal">Zoom meeting ID: </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/93312854946" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:normal">933 1285
4946</span></a></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74134030">Personal AI is building with the public and learning in public to promote
radical truth to our customers. </a>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!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Suman Kanuganti,
CEO, Personal AI<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72247607">6:00 - 7:30 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—WEBMASTERS MEETING</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92310424932" target="_blank">923
1042 4932</a><span style="color:rgb(217,217,217)"><span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Corbb O’Connor, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 - 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION OPEN MEETING</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92948413820" target="_blank">929
4841 3820</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shawn Callaway and
Colin Wong, Co-Chairs<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 - 9:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB LEGAL OFFICE HOURS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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 <a>vyingling@nfb.org</a>.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:30 - 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NABS STUDENT NETWORKING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94940202508" target="_blank">949
4020 2508</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Trisha Kulkarni, President</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 - 9:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—LEGISLATIVE MEET UP<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99073601724" target="_blank">990
7360 1724</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Stephanie Flynt and
Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialists, National Federation of the
Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 - 10:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC PARENT OPEN HOUSE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44684829">Zoom meeting ID: </a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414 052 0261</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Drop in to speak with
NOPBC board members and other convention veterans. Relax, chat, meet new
families and teachers, and connect with old friends.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk511043618"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72247882"><b>7:30 - 8:30 PM</b>—JUDAISM MEETING</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97701507592" target="_blank">977 0150 7592</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us to discuss the reopening of
synagogues and how this influences us as blind attendees. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72247021">8:00 - 10:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCES<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94035467033" target="_blank">940
3546 7033</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Justin Salisbury and
Aaron Timm, Co-Facilitators</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">8:00 - 10:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—BLIND
PARENTS GROUP<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93862147607" target="_blank">938
6214 7607</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lisamaria Martinez, Chair <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73087881">8:00 - 10:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—ONE VOICE: STRONGER TOGETHER<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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 <a href="http://www.nfb.org/concert" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/concert</a>
or by calling the Independence Market at 410-659-9314, extension 2216. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hosted by the
Performing Arts Division and the National Federation of the Blind.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:00 - 10:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—THE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION
COMMITTEE </span>EXHIBITOR’S SHOWCASE</font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95118588529" target="_blank">951
1858 8529</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mark Jones, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:00 - 11:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC
ISLANDER IDENTITIES<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98058646441" target="_blank">980
5864 6441</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala,
Co-Facilitators<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:00 - 11:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—BLIND AND MENA: A
DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWN<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94774458111" target="_blank">947
7445 8111</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin,
Co-Facilitators<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</span></span> <u>WEDNESDAY, JULY 7</u></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 - 11:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—JAWS POWER
TIPS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99813092164" target="_blank">998
1309 2164</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us as we cover the most popular JAWS power
tips—each finely tuned for optimal productivity, breaking down into
step-by-step actions that come together and perform some of the most powerful
tasks. We’ll also share free training resources at
<a href="http://freedomscientific.com/Training" target="_blank">freedomscientific.com/Training</a>.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Matt Ater, VP, Software Products, Vispero; Rachel
Buchanan, Product Manager, Training, Vispero; and Elizabeth Whitaker, Technical
Trainer, Vispero<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 - 11:30 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—GET
CONNECTED IN YOUR EMPLOYMENT SEARCH<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93869322369" target="_blank">938
6932 2369</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Are you looking for employment? Do you want to
enhance your employability? Do you want to learn about assistive technology? The
Chicago Lighthouse has an educated and experienced team that can offer a
variety of programs to prepare you for employment.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Martha Younger-White, Senior Vice President,
Employment & Rehabilitation Services, Chicago Lighthouse<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00 AM - 12:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—INCLUSIVE
LEARNING THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97909445232" target="_blank">979
0944 5232</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Inclusive design is about recognizing the diverse
needs of users and designing to meet those needs. At D2L we include people
using diverse assistive technologies and having diverse access needs in our
research and design process to ensure that everyone can use our learning
platform.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sam Chandrashekar, Accessibility Lead, D2L, and Carin
Headrick, Accessibility Test Strategist, D2L<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:30 AM - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—UPWARD
MOBILITY SEMINAR<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92561111019" target="_blank">925
6111 1019</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learning and growth are both keys to human
advancement. Don’t settle for a future (or a present) that’s limited. This
seminar will provide you with tools to help you live the life you want and have
fun doing it. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dick Davis, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:30 AM - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—MUJERES OF
THE FEDERATION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94355703405" target="_blank">943
5570 3405</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn about cultural considerations regarding
those who belong to this cultural group. Learn and be inspired by members and
leaders. What steps can be taken to help Spanish speakers feel included into
the Federation? How can we work on culturally appropriate outreach?<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Rosy Carranza and Kenia Flores, Co-Facilitators<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—THE
ACCESSIBILITY GAP<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94640993291" target="_blank">946
4099 3291</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Over three hundred and fifty new websites are
created each minute in the United States. The number of accessible websites is
less than 2 percent. Come explore ways to decrease this widening internet
accessibility gap.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer, AccessiBe<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—TIPS FOR
BUILDING A JOURNALISM CAREER<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91941398845" target="_blank">919
4139 8845</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come
join the Blind Professional Journalists Group as we discuss how we work in an
exciting, dynamic profession. Let’s exchange ideas on technology and blindness
skills to help us move forward.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Elizabeth
Campbell, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—BUILDING
FINANCIAL RESILIENCE WITH ABLE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98525088541" target="_blank">985
2508 8541</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">In this session,
experts on ABLE, including ABLE account holders, will introduce you to ABLE
accounts, discuss common misperceptions, and provide suggestions and resources
for leveraging ABLE to improve your financial resiliency.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Bonnie Wallace,
Wells Fargo, and Michael Morris, National Disability Institute<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73911524">12:00 - 1:30
PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE TOUR<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95107328515" target="_blank">951 0732 8515</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">This unique tour
will be conducted by Mary Ellen Jernigan and Dr. Marc Maurer, who were involved
before there was a Jernigan Institute. They worked with Dr. Jernigan and will
share stories about the vision, development, and growth of the NFB National
Center for the Blind.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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- 1:45 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC
BREAKOUTS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk515005234">12:00 - 12:45 PM</a>—NOPBC Concurrent
Workshops, Session III<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">What Are JAWS, Zoomtext, and Fusion Anyway?<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98465793370" target="_blank">984 6579 3370</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">A New Generation of Braille Display: the Brailliant
BI 20 and 40X<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95357793909" target="_blank">953 5779 3909</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">What Is Structured Discovery?<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94433801222" target="_blank">944 3380 1222</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">“Excuse Me, Blind Person”—Questions and Answers<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96768719867" target="_blank">967 6871 9867</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Paving the Way for Community Activities from
Infancy to High School<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99252560598" target="_blank">992 5256 0598</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 1:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session
IV<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Be My Eyes, Aira, Seeing AI, and More<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94098368715" target="_blank">940 9836 8715</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The QBraille XL from HIMS and What Sets It Apart<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92708249609" target="_blank">927 0824 9609</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learning Shades: Helping Parents Learn and Teach
Nonvisual Skills<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91678763307" target="_blank">916 7876 3307</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tackling Mixed Messages Blind Kids Receive from a
Sighted World<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92979625847" target="_blank">929 7962 5847</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">How Braille Can Benefit All Children Who Have Low
Vision<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99234536820" target="_blank">992 3453 6820</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 2:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH
TRACK SESSIONS <span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:30 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SAFETY AND
SUPPORT TRAINING: INCLUSION AND </span>SAFETY</font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank">664
561 4114</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Creating a culture that is
safe and inclusive for all blind people takes intentionality and commitment
from each person at every level of an organization. Learn strategies and
approaches for navigating difficult conversations with empathy, openness,
compassion, and trauma-informed support.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored
by the NFB Survivor Task Force. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:30 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—ACCESSIBLE
PRESCRIPTION LABEL LEGISLATION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99590727916" target="_blank">995
9072 7916</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Find
out about the current state of accessible prescription labeling legislation,
what states have passed and have pending legislation, and how you can get
legislation passed in your state.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sharla
Glass, Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison, Envision America<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:30 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—LEADER DOGS
FOR THE BLIND<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95471035017" target="_blank">954
7103 5017</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We’re
more than just dogs! Join us as we discuss the free programs and services that
Leader Dog has to offer including guide dog training, orientation and mobility,
a summer experience camp for teens, and our new virtual learning opportunities.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Leslie
Hoskins, Outreach Services and Community Engagement Manager, Leader Dogs for
the Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:30 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—HUMANWARE’S
LOW VISION AND VR TREK SHOWCASE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93035571926" target="_blank">930
3557 1926</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Explore HumanWare’s low-vision portfolio
starting with the Reveal 16 and the Explore magnifiers. Be excited with a sneak
preview of its soon-to-be-released new family member. Finally, learn how to
easily manage maps online and explore anywhere with the Victor Reader Trek.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Eric Beauchamp, Director of Product
Management, HumanWare; Roger Steinberg, Low Vision Product Manager, HumanWare;
and Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador of Blindness Products, HumanWare<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:30 - 1:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—AIRA
ROADMAP: WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S COMING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97932525705" target="_blank">979
3252 5705</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come hear from Aira’s Product Manager and UX
designer about what has been happening behind the scenes at Aira and find out
what you can expect in the next twelve months. You will also get to meet our
engineering team and ask any questions you may have about our product.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ryan Bishop, Product Manager, Aira<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00 - 4:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to All)<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94514533422" target="_blank">945
1453 3422</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94514533422" target="_blank">945
1453 3422</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sharon
Maneki, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72246620"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk8813594">5:00 - 6:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—CHROME AND
CHROME OS ACCESSIBILITY UPDATES<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99345030189" target="_blank">993
4503 0189</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Get
the latest on Chromebook accessibility, including new ChromeVox tutorials. Hear
what's new with Chrome browser accessibility on all platforms, including
improved Live Caption and learn more about automatic image descriptions which
is now on Chrome on Android.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Akihiro
Ota, Cynthia Shelley, and Kara Booker, Google<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 - 6:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH
TRACK SESSIONS <span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 - 7:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—</span><span style="font-weight:normal">RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91769999720" target="_blank">917 6999 9720</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Technology is omnipresent in our lives.
While it is invaluable in education and employment, the blind are still
excluded from many products. Hear about new advances and discuss how to
influence developers to include accessibility in their offerings.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Brian
Buhrow, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74050795">5:00 - 7:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—FUTURE OF VOTING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92514675511" target="_blank">925
1467 5511</a><b><span></span></b></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us for three panel discussions focused on mobile voting:<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Increasing Voting Accessibility through Mobile Voting moderated by
Bradley Tusk, CEO, Tusk Philanthropies<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Fight to Expand Access to Mobile Voting for Voters with Disabilities
moderated by Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Case Study - Piloting Mobile Voting for Voters with Disabilities in Utah
County moderated by Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project<span></span></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 - 7:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SPECTRUM ACCESSIBILITY
Q&A<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95482662286" target="_blank">954
8266 2286</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please join Petr Kucheryavyy from Spectrum’s Accessibility Center of
Excellence for an open house Q&A session. You can come with specific
accessibility questions or simply stop by to ask what the current accessibility
features and offerings are at Spectrum.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Petr Kucheryavyy, Spectrum<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 - 7:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—INDEPENDENCE SCIENCE:
SCIENCE FOR THE SENSES<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97923242879" target="_blank">979
2324 2879</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn about Independence Science’s new
product offerings and experience some science experiments you can do from the
comfort of your own home or in class.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Michael Hingson, Lead Spokesperson, Independence
Science, and Ashley Neybert, Lead Curriculum Design Specialist, Independence
Science<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 - 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—CULTIVATING THE EXPERIENCES
OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94617478857" target="_blank">946
1747 8857</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learn
about the lives of refugee and immigrants. This is an open forum for those to
learn more about personal experiences and finding support from other members.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Abdi
Munin, Yasmin Reyazuddin, and Amir Abdolrahimi, Moderators<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk510517222"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72245521">6:00 - 9:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB LEGAL
OFFICE HOURS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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 <a>vyingling@nfb.org</a>.<span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00
- 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—FAMILY
FEUD: BLIND, INC. STYLE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98888928510" target="_blank">988 8892 8510</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Survey
says this will be a good time! Learn about what makes BLIND, Inc. a good answer
to getting blindness skills training as our two groups go head-to-head in this
fast-paced introduction to our training center. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jennifer
Kennedy, Executive Director<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00
- 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—IS A GUIDE
DOG RIGHT FOR ME?<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97825936501" target="_blank">978 2593 6501</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Have you ever wondered if a guide dog was the right choice for your
mobility? Join Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind staff for an introductory
presentation on what a guide dog can do, the characteristics of a successful
guide dog handler, and our programs.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lauren Berglund, Consumer Relations Coordinator, Guide Dog Foundation<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00
- 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—GET HIRED
– TALENT NETWORK<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95684162853" target="_blank">956 8416 2853</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Workforce Innovation Center talent network allows interested job
seekers who are blind or low vision to gain access to the latest job
opportunities, events, training sessions, and other career-related information.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mika Pyyhkala, Director of Digital Accessibility, Envision<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72247771"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72245918">7:00 - 8:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—WHAT’S NEW
WITH THE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM?<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97638159477" target="_blank">976 3815 9477</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join program director, Mary Alexander,
program staff and mentors, Rachel Grider and Dezman Jackson, to get an overview
of the impact of the CSP and to find out what’s been happening over the past
year.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Alexander, National Director,
Initiatives for the Blind, Learning Ally<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 - 8:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH
TRACK SESSIONS <span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 - 9:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB LGBTQIA+
GROUP<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95908289838" target="_blank">959
0828 9838</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please join us for
discussions on intersectionality, coming out, presentation in the workplace,
how to be an ally, and more. All are welcome.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72246005">7:00 - 9:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93345843557" target="_blank">933
4584 3557</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join
together with chapter, affiliate, and division leaders to learn best practices
in communications. We’ll explore the tools available to us through our national
office and exchange ideas. Learn to effectively use communication to build the
Federation.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Liz Wisecarver, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">8:00 - 11:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLIND STUDENTS (NABS) ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94035956213" target="_blank">940
3595 6213</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We invite all students, avid learners, and
allies to join us for our annual national student division business meeting!
Register below to reflect on this crazy, unique year of virtual learning and
look forward to the months ahead. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8</a>. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Trisha Kulkarni, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk514396199">8:30 - 10:30 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—STATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OPEN FORUM<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95688685218" target="_blank">956
8868 5218</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74145030">Are you interested in hearing about or
sharing about affiliate committees for diversity, equity, and inclusion? Come
to this open forum where affiliates that currently have committees will discuss
them. </a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shawn Callaway, Facilitator<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span id="m_-7538490883012561091m_-7564021408133124714m_-887244545135408418gmail-Picture_x0020_58" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Icon of the NFB" style="width:16.8pt;height:31.8pt">
<span>
</span></span> <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk42176583"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk502220741"><u>THURSDAY, JULY
8, </u></a><u>2021</u> </font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk11157670"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></a></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72245629"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44511920">10:00 - 11:00 AM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—APH: OUR HIGH-TECH BRAILLE
JOURNEY CONTINUES<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95465515159" target="_blank">954 6551 5159</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">APH made several
significant announcements about its Braille product portfolio in early 2020.
What followed was an unforgettable year of Braille innovation in a year best
forgotten. Join us and learn about our innovative journey, the year that was,
and the year that is to come.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Greg Stilson,
Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00
- 11:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—THE ART OF
NSITE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93373627283" target="_blank">933 7362 7283</a></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">This session will provide insight into how
discovery, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship become the catalysts to
strengthening workforce opportunities for people who are blind or visually
impaired; and how mutualistic growth and replication can reduce unemployment.</font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jonathan Lucus, NSITE</font></p><p><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00
AM - 12:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup>
SUPERHIGHWAY TO INFORMATION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98783313084" target="_blank">987 8331 3084</a></font></p><p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learn about a tool for information success,
NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0. We will review new features, such as new article
presentation, my queue, article sharing on social media, and KNFB Reader Basic.
Share your ideas for new features and content with NFB-NEWSLINE staff.</font></p><p><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00
AM - 12:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—COMMITTEE
FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF BRAILLE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97043401206" target="_blank">970 4340 1206</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The
committee will discuss developments in the teaching and delivery of Braille,
research priorities, Braille-related policy, strategies for bringing
improvements where needed, and resources and activities across our
organization. All are welcome!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jennifer Dunnam, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:30 AM - 12:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95579532854" target="_blank">955
7953 2854</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The annual meeting of
the NFB Employment Committee will address current initiatives, NFB member and
job seeker needs, and future plans. Everyone is welcome!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dick Davis, Chair<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk509819723"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk10474244"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk10474181"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44511981">11:00 AM - 12:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—APH’S QUEST FOR THE HOLY
BRAILLE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91723728256" target="_blank">917 2372
8256</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join APH on the Quest
for the Dynamic Tactile Device. This session will investigate the history
behind the initiative, our goals, and how you can get involved. We will also
explore the global efforts to update electronic book standards to support this
revolutionary tool.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Greg Stilson,
Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00
AM - 12:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—DIGITAL
ACCESSIBILITY INSIGHTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99981477825" target="_blank">999 8147 7825</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hear directly from top
enforcement officials, including the acting assistant secretary for the Office
of Civil Rights, on OCR’s digital accessibility work. Learn how OCR resolves
hundreds of these investigations annually and how entities can comply with
Section 504 and ADA Title II.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Suzanne Goldberg, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Mary Lou Mobley
and Judith Risch, OCR National Digital Access Team<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:30
AM -
12:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—ACCESSIBLE
PHARMACY & BE MY EYES: MED MANAGEMENT</span><span style="text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93033920184" target="_blank">930 3392 0184</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and Be My Eyes will discuss
how they collaborate to support blind and low-vision patients with medication
and diabetes management.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Andy Burstein, CEO, Accessible Pharmacy; and Will Butler, VP of
Community, Be My Eyes<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:30 AM - 12:30 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—TEXT2VOTE</span><span style="text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97532582779" target="_blank">975
3258 2779</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Everyone should be able to
vote without any limitations, period! Our cutting-edge, patented solution will
enable blind and low-vision voters to vote the same as everyone else. Please
join us to hear more about the future of elections, right on your smartphone.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lee Durham, CEO, Global
Mobile<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS
<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration
required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLIND REHABILITATION<span></span></span></font></h4><h4><span style="font-weight:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">PROFESSIONALS<span></span></font></span></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95601705562" target="_blank">956
0170 5562</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Topics will include mentoring, transitioning
from virtual to in-person training and services, the new employment landscape, professional
ethics, and planning our future goals in our division. We can decide what
rehabilitation feels like together.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Amy Porterfield, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk42176535">1:00 - 3:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—COMMUNITY SERVICE DIVISION: COLORS OF HOPE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96849346071" target="_blank">968
4934 6071</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We
have been hopeful and expecting brighter days! Can you sense the vibrant colors
of hope appearing everywhere? Life is like a rainbow; you need both rain and
sun to make its colors appear. Come be inspired as we triumphantly celebrate
the bright and popping colors of hope.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jeanetta
Price, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 3:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION
BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97475511274" target="_blank">974
7551 1274</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Amateur radio can
be a fun and rewarding hobby. Come find out how you can get on the air and how
you can use the hobby to serve. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Karen Anderson (ke0cdq), President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72183269">1:00 - 3:30 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94313705770" target="_blank">943
1370 5770</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come join the Writers Division, learn of its future,
and be a part of the new leadership team for next term. Enjoy readings by our
contest winners and other division members.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shelley Alongi,
President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 4:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB DEAFBLIND DIVISION
BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95501050902" target="_blank">955
0105 0902</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Get updates on
national issues affecting the deafblind community, technology, and the division’s
business matters and elections. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Alice Eaddy,
President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> 1:00 PM—Registration ($5)<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72182950"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk41399218">1:00 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95038422172" target="_blank">950 3842 2172</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">"Get it Done in 21" Three ways to look at
business: inside the box, outside the box, or the way we look at business—no box
at all. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Nicky Gacos, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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- 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SPORTS AND
RECREATION DIVISION MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96933768719" target="_blank">969 3376 8719</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk41399256"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us for a
high-energy meeting where we will discuss the business of the division and
provide information, tools, and motivation to help you live the life you want
through health and wellness.<span></span></font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jessica Beecham, President<b><span></span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72180566">1:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93018099496" target="_blank">930
1809 9496</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Enhancing
nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind
information and computer technology professionals to compete in today’s world.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Brian Buhrow, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97505798225" target="_blank">975
0579 8225</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Publishers of faith-based literature will
provide an update regarding the work of their respective organizations. Other
speakers will describe how their faith has helped them to overcome challenges.
We will have a business meeting and hold elections for division officers.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tom Anderson, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION
BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98384946170" target="_blank">983
8494 6170</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Welcome to our thirteenth year of the
Krafters Division! Little bit of business and more crafts. Register for door
prizes at<span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"> </span><a href="mailto:krafters.division.president@gmail.com" target="_blank">krafters.division.president@gmail.com</a>. Craft vendors can be found at <a href="http://www.krafterskorner.org/" target="_blank">www.krafterskorner.org</a>. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tammy Freitag, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44512079">1:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS DIVISION
MEETING</span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93586180919" target="_blank">935
8618 0919</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Examine legal issues arising out of the
COVID-19 pandemic for the blind; address ongoing struggles to gain equal access
to websites, employment, legal texts, and exams; share practice tips and
technology tools for blind lawyers. Please go to <a href="http://www.blindlawyers.net/" target="_blank">www.blindlawyers.net</a> to register for the meeting. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Scott LaBarre, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
<b><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72180962"><b><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></a></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 - 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC
MEETING: JOURNEY TO EMPOWERMENT<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414
052 0261</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Keynote address by
the 2021 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children; mix and mingle with vendors,
blind mentors, and other parents; learn about cutting-edge products and
programs for our youth; Parent Power and kids’ panels; business meeting;
elections; and much more! <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72181812">1:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION & AUDIO DESCRIBING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97396132138" target="_blank">973
9613 2138</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come prepared to network with other
performers! Join us for our annual business meeting followed by a panel all
about audio description, discussing the field as both a blind consumer and
describer.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Katelyn MacIntyre,
President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43905192"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72182706">1:00 </a>-
5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—</span><span style="font-weight:normal">PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES DIVISION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93844944218" target="_blank">938 4494 4218</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">This is our annual
meeting of persons employed by federal, state, or municipal governments as well
as employees of public utilities. We discuss issues affecting blind public
servants.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Gary Van Dorn, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72180670">1:30 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92132839913" target="_blank">921
3283 9913</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind teachers
discuss techniques they use in their classrooms. Participants meet in groups
specific to grade level and content area to create a network of colleagues and
mentors. If you teach or are considering a career in teaching, please join us.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Cayte Mendez,
President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72182864">2:00 - 4:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—SENIORS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97770727700" target="_blank">977
7072 7700</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will elect
officers and board members. Hear about our virtual retreats. We’ll discuss
Accessible Pharmacy and accessible phones and a guest speaker shares his
thoughts on agism. Must be dues-paying member to be eligible to win door
prizes.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">President, Ruth
Sager </font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00 - 4:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99013203657" target="_blank">990
1320 3657</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We are a diverse group of blind
professionals and students who have a passion for working with people. Please
join us for our annual meeting which includes our business meeting and guest
speakers. To register, email <a href="mailto:chapman.candicel@gmail.com" target="_blank">chapman.candicel@gmail.com</a>.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Candice Chapman, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00 - 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
TRAINERS DIVISION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96386326253" target="_blank">963
8632 6253</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Current and aspiring tech trainers: join us for professional
development, networking, and fellowship. We’ll explore what it takes to become
a great trainer, how to help our students build sustainable digital literacy
skills, and strategies for remote training. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chancey Fleet, President</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72180395">2:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96735721028" target="_blank">967
3572 1028</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk509821802"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">All veterans are
invited. We will conduct our annual business meeting after a short networking
period. We will be holding elections this year. Remember your dues must be paid
in full to vote. <span></span></font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00 PM—Networking<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 PM—Business Meeting<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vernon Humphrey,
President<span></span></font></p><p><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72180479">3:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99797729606" target="_blank">997
9772 9606</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn how the current Department of
Transportation regulations have impacted air travel for guide dog users. Get
current updates from our legal counsel about matters pertaining to guide dog
users. Find out what NAGDU has been up to over the past year and elect our
leaders!<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Raul Gallegos, President<span></span></font></p><p><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72181574">3:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98526333208" target="_blank">985
2633 3208</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">All professionals serving students from
birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative
and interactive meeting. Come network and collaborate, sharing and learning
with colleagues and future educators. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Eric Guillory, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 - 5:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95229006407" target="_blank">952
2900 6407</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come learn about diabetes from a doctor,
interact with a panel of insulin pump users, learn the ins and outs of
accessibility, and hear from blind people who live daily with type 1 and type 2
diabetes.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Debbie Wunder, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk72182789">3:00 - 5:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96814511786" target="_blank">968
1451 1786</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learn how the blind operate in a
microbiology lab, how to operate laboratory equipment remotely, about the
project to survey the blindness accessibility of higher-level education, how
the blind work in an electronics laboratory, and methods of teaching STEM to
the blind. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">John Miller,
President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk515375565">5:00 - 6:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS <span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:15 - 6:15 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—LOUISIANA
CENTER FOR THE BLIND: CHANGING LIVES AND EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93949767662" target="_blank">939 4976 7662</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We look forward to gathering virtually with our
LCB alumni and those interested in learning about our life-changing programs.
Join us as we celebrate and share. Learn how LCB training will help you live
the life you want! <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pam Allen, Executive Director<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">OPENING GENERAL SESSION</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97379331900" target="_blank">973
7933 1900</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:00 PM</b> CALL TO ORDER AND
INVOCATION</font></h5><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73530844"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:05
PM</b> WELCOMING CEREMONIES: UNIFYING
OUR MOVEMENT FROM WHERE THE FEDERATION FLAG FLIES HIGHEST TO EVERY CORNER OF
OUR NATION</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">2021
National Convention Host Committee: </font></h6><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Ronza
Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; Baltimore,
Maryland </font></h6><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Juhi
Narula, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore, Maryland </font></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:35 PM</b> CELEBRATION OF
FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Vernon Humphrey, President,
National Association of Blind Veterans, a Division of the National Federation
of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia</font></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:55 PM</b> ROLL CALL OF
STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE<span><span style="font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></span></font></h5><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>9:25 PM</b> LEADERSHIP AND COMMON BONDS:
TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUNDING FROM MARYLAND’S SEVENTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span lang="EN">The Honorable </span>Kweisi Mfume<span lang="EN">, United States House of Representatives,
Seventh Congressional District; Maryland</span><span lang="EN"> </span></font></h6><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>9:45 PM</b> REPORTS
AND RESOLUTIONS<span><span></span></span></font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span>9:</span><span>50</span><span> PM</span><span> </span>ADJOURN<span><span style="font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></span></font></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44512281">10:00 - 11:00
PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: ALLYSHIP
AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank">664 561 4114</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please join us to learn about the important role of an ally or actively
engaged bystander, learn tools and strategies to be the most effective
ally/actively engaged bystander possible, and become empowered to contribute to
creating a culture of safety and inclusion for all.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00
- 11:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—FRIENDS OF
RECOVERY MEETING<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91326780107" target="_blank">913 2678 0107</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">All convention
attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our
confidential meeting. For more information, call 828-505-0338. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Gary R., Coordinator<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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<span>
</span></span> <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43297340"><u>FRIDAY,
JULY 9, 2021</u></a><span></span></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43297363"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></a></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:00 - 10:00 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—WINDOWS
& IOS WITH THE FOCUS BRAILLE DISPLAY<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91465594035" target="_blank">914
6559 4035</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jeff
Bazer, Sales Director, Vispero, and Ron Miller, Blindness Technology Product
Specialist, Vispero<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:30 - 10:30 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC IEP
LIVE SESSIONS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414
052 0261</a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Get
an overview of the IEP process. Discuss blindness-specific IEP issues.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carlton
Cook Walker, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44398133">11:00 AM - 1:00 PM</a><span style="font-weight:normal">—AFFILIATE CAUCUSES<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 - 1:00 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS
<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Registration
required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank">president@nopbc.org</a> for details.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">GENERAL SESSION II</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98741727764" target="_blank">987 4172 7764</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44512464"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>2:00 PM</b> CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION<b><span></span></b></font></a></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>2:05 PM</b> PRESIDENTIAL
REPORT<b><span></span></b></font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore,
Maryland</font></h6><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>3:05 PM</b> TRANSFORMATIVE
INNOVATIONS IN TRANSPORTATION: A COMMITMENT TO A FUTURE INFORMED BY THE BLIND</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, <span lang="EN">Secretary,
United States Department of Transportation; Washington, District of Columbia</span></font></h6><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>3:30 PM</b> STRONGER TOGETHER:
HOW THE ORGANIZED BLIND<span> MOVEMENT BENEFITS FROM THE GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT OF
THE UNITED NATIONS CRPD</span></font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Gerard Quinn, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities; Ireland<i><span></span></i></font></h6><h3 style="margin-left:1in"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73095302"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>3:50 PM</b> TRANSFORMING ADVOCACY INTO VOTES: THE
IMPACT OF THE FEDERATION ON VOTING EQUALITY</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Eve Hill, Partner, Brown,
Goldstein, and Levy; Baltimore, Maryland</font></h6><h3 style="margin-left:1in"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73611468"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:05 PM</b> TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE BLIND: COLORADO RAISES EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL BLIND AMERICANS</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary
of State; Louisville, Colorado</font></h6><h5><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73095604"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:20 PM</b> A STRONGER FUTURE TOGETHER THROUGH A
COMMITMENT TO FULL PARTICIPATION: BUILDING THE TOOLS TO EMPOWER ALL TO VOTE</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Bradley Tusk, <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73095746">CEO
and Co-Founder</a>, Tusk <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73623502">Philanthropies</a>; New York,
New York</font></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:35 PM</b> REPORTS AND
RESOLUTIONS</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>5:00 PM</b> ADJOURN </font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:15 - 6:15 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—SAFETY AND SUPPORT
TRAINING: EMPOWERMENT<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank">664
561 4114</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">GENERAL SESSION III</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98741727764" target="_blank">987 4172 7764</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>6:30 PM</b> CALL TO ORDER</font></h5><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43301185"></a><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk43285432"><b> </b></a></font></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>6:35
PM</b> FEDERATION SAFE: HEALING AND
THE TRANSFORMATION OF PAIN INTO PROGRESS</font></h5><h6><span lang="EN"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The 2021 National Federation of the Blind
Survivor Task Force</font></span></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>6:55
PM</b> LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND
BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE: A REPORT FROM THE FEDERATION’S 2021 SPECIAL COMMITTEE</font></h5><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73968585"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:15 PM</b> THE STRENGTH OF A CHAMPION: TRANSFORMING FEDERATION SPIRIT INTO
PERSONAL PROGRESS</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Randi Strunk, Member, National Federation of
the Blind of Minnesota and National Federation of the Blind Sports and
Recreation Division</font></h6><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73098904"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:35 PM</b> STRONGER TOGETHER: RAISING CULTURAL COMPETENCY, ENGAGING
DIVERSE BLIND MENTORS, AND ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF BLIND YOUTH</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Monique Coleman, TVI, President of VISTAS
Education Partners and Founder of the National Homework Hotline, Highland Park,
New Jersey</font></h6><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73098979"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>7:50 PM</b> TRANSFORMING AND ACCELERATING ACCESSIBILITY: THE NEED FOR THE
ORGANIZED BLIND MOVEMENT TO INNOVATE THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Sina Bahram, Founder and President, Prime
Access Consulting; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina <span></span></font></h6><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73099131"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>8:05 PM</b> INNOVATING MAPPING TECHNOLOGY: A MISSION BUILT ON THE
EXPERIENCE OF THE BLIND</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Jose Gaztambide, CEO, GoodMaps; Louisville,
Kentucky<span></span></font></h6><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73106923"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>8:20 PM</b> STRONGER TOGETHER: TRANSFORMING ACCESSIBILITY FROM INKLING TO
INNOVATION IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Moderator: Chancey Fleet, President, <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contact/view?reset=1&cid=111336" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:none">Assistive Technology Trainers Division of the NFB</span></a>; Brooklyn, New York</font></h6><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73099176"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>9:05 PM</b> TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE THROUGH PERSONAL AI: HOW THE BLIND CAN
CONTRIBUTE AUTHENTICITY TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Suman
Kanuganti, CEO, Personal AI; San Diego, California</font></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>9:15
PM</b> REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS </font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>9:30
PM</b> ADJOURN </font></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</span></span> <u>SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021</u></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:30 - 11:30 AM<span style="font-weight:normal">—NOPBC IEP LIVE SESSIONS<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank">414
052 0261</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Discuss best practices for accommodations,
assessments, and service time. Learn helpful negotiation strategies for the IEP
meeting. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h4><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00 AM - 12:15 PM<span style="font-weight:normal">—COLORADO CENTER FOR
THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE<span></span></span></font></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92697892966" target="_blank">926
9789 2966</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Julie Deden,
Executive Director<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">GENERAL SESSION IV</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74645438"></a><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95297977720" target="_blank">952 9797 7720</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>1:00 PM</b> CALL TO ORDER AND
INVOCATION</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>1:05 PM</b> FINANCIAL REPORT</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>1:35 PM</b> ELECTIONS</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>2:10 PM</b> RESOLUTIONS</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:00 PM</b> ADJOURN</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">GENERAL SESSION V</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95297977720" target="_blank">952 9797 7720</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:30 PM</b> CALL TO ORDER</font></h5><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:35 PM</b> TRANSFORMING AND
UNIFYING OUR FUTURE: THE JERNIGAN INSTITUTE ADVANCES OUR MISSION THROUGH A WORLDWIDE
PANDEMIC</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland </font></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>4:55 PM</b> TRANSFORMATIVE
ACTION IN THE HALLS OF POWER: ADVOCACY AND POLICY COORDINATED THROUGH ALL
LEVELS OF THE MOVEMENT</font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">John Paré, Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland </font></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>5:20 PM</b> <span>LEADING ALONE AND MARCHING TOGETHER: TRANSFORMATIVE
ACTION FROM THE UNITED STATES SENATE</span></font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The Honorable Tammy Duckworth, United States Senate, Illinois </font></h6><h3><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73614804"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></a></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>5:40 PM</b> STRENGTH THROUGH A DIVERSE ORGANIZED BLIND
MOVEMENT: THE INTERSECTION OF CHARACTERISTICS AND THE COMMON BOND OF RAISING
EXPECTATIONS <span style="background:yellow"><span></span></span></font></h5><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Moderator: Colin Wong, Co-Chair,
National Federation of the Blind Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
Phoenix, Arizona<span style="background:yellow"><span></span></span></font></h6><h6><span lang="EN"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Panelists:<span></span></font></span></h6><h6><span lang="EN"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Tasnim Alshuli, Chairperson, NFB Blind Muslim Group; Tucson, Arizona<span></span></font></span></h6><h6><span lang="EN"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Doula Jarboe, <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk73614712">President, Colorado Association of the
Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind; Denver, Colorado</a><span></span></font></span></h6><h6><span lang="EN"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chairperson, NFB LGBT Group; Norman, Oklahoma<span></span></font></span></h6><h6><span lang="EN"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Priscilla Yeung, Manager of Senior Programs, Society for the Blind;
Sacramento, California <span></span></font></span></h6><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></h3><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>6:20 PM</b> REPORTS AND
RESOLUTIONS</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><h5><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><b>6:30 PM</b> ADJOURN</font></h5><h5><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">BANQUET</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95297977720" target="_blank">952 9797 7720</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>7:30 PM</b> INVOCATION<span></span></font></p><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Pam Allen</font></h6><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS</font></h6><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">BANQUET ADDRESS: Mark Riccobono</font></h6><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARDS</font></h6><h6><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS</font></h6><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2 align="left"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">CONVENTION NOTES:</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Note 1:</b> All convention sessions will be conducted using the Zoom conferencing
platform. Convention participants are strongly encouraged to download the Zoom
mobile app for best audio quality. Those that already have the mobile app are
encouraged to upgrade to the latest version. However, attendees may also use
the web portal or dial in to meetings using a cell phone or a landline. If
dialing in to a session, you can dial 301-715-8592 and enter the meeting ID to
connect. Additional Zoom dial-in numbers can be found at <a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/zoom-information" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/zoom-information</a>. On this webpage you will also find helpful
user guides and lists of shortcut keys.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Note 2:</b> The convention agenda and exhibit hall can be accessed via the
CrowdCompass platform beginning June 25. Mobile apps are available for both the
iOS and Android platforms (<a href="https://crowd.cc/s/40gtm" target="_blank">https://crowd.cc/s/40gtm</a>). A web portal is also available (<a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74553955"></a><a href="https://crowd.cc/nfb21" target="_blank">https://crowd.cc/nfb21</a>). In addition to providing convention access to the agenda,
CrowdCompass allows users to join sessions with the click of a button,
customize a personal agenda, explore the online exhibit hall, and chat with
other CrowdCompass convention goers.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Note 3:</b> Voting for national elections and resolutions will be conducted via SMS
(text messaging) and phone. To be eligible to vote, attendees must be current
Federation members and have registered for convention by May 31. The phone
number for voting is 667-206-6677. You may choose to program this number into
your phone. The number and voting instructions will be sent via email to
qualified voters in addition to being posted to the convention information
page. <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Note 4:</b> As always, guide dog relief areas are an important component of
convention. This year, they can be found in the same locations as were used
yesterday.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Note
5:</b> All requests for
announcements by President Riccobono during General Sessions must be submitted by
email to<i> </i><a href="mailto:bbraun@nfb.org" target="_blank">bbraun@nfb.org</a>.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Note 6:</b> Divisions, Committees, and Groups: The Federation carries on its business through
the affiliated divisions, committees, and groups listed below:<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">DIVISIONS:</font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind are
organized around a specialized interest area usually related to employment or a
major stage in life (e.g., parents or students). Divisions serve as a formal
vehicle for building the organization at the national level.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Amateur Radio: <i>Karen
Anderson, President<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Assistive
Technology Trainers: <i>Chancey Fleet</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Communities of Faith: <i>Tom Anderson</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Computer Science: <i>Brian Buhrow, President<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Community Service:
<i>Jeanetta Price, President<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">DeafBlind: <i>Alice
Eaddy, </i><i>President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Diabetes Action
Network: <i>Debbie Wunder</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Human Services: <i>Candice Chapman</i>,<i> President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Educators: <i>Cayte Mendez, President<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Guide Dog Users: <i>Raul
Gallegos</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Krafters: <i><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Tammy Freitag</span>,
President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lawyers: <i>Scott LaBarre, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Merchants: <i>Nicky Gacos, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Parents of Blind
Children: <i>Carlton Anne Cook Walker</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Performing Arts: <i>Katelyn
MacIntyre</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Professionals in Blindness Education: <i>Eric Guillory</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Public Employees: <i>Gary Van Dorn, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Rehabilitation Professionals: <i>Amy Porterfield, President<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Science and
Engineering: <i>John Miller, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Seniors: <i>Ruth Sager, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sports and Recreation:
<i>Jessica <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk515872042">Beecham</a>, President</i> <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Students: <i>Trisha
Kulkarni</i><i>, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Veterans: <i>Vernon
Humphrey, President<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Writers: <i>Shelley Alongi, President</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">COMMITTEES:</font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are
appointed by the President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and
serve to advise the organization’s leadership on important matters and to carry
out projects to build the organization at all levels.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Advancement and Promotion of Braille: <i>Jennifer Dunnam, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ambassadors: <i>Dan Burke, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Automobile and
Pedestrian Safety: <i>Maurice Peret, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Autonomous Vehicles and Innovations in Transportation:<i><span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind Educator of the Year Award: <i>Edward Bell, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind Federal
Employment: <i>Ronza Othman, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Communications: <i>Liz Wisecarver, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Distinguished Educator of Blind Children
Award: <i>Carla McQuillan, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: <a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk11134923"><i>Shawn Callaway and Colin Wong, </i><i>Co-Chairs</i></a><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Employment: <i>Dick Davis, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Evaluation of Technology: <i>Mark Jones, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jacobus tenBroek Award: <i>Marc Maurer, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: <i>Tracy Soforenko, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Kenneth Jernigan Fund: <i>Allen Harris, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Membership: <i>Kathryn Webster and Tarik Williams, Co-Chairs</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">PAC Plan: <i>Scott LaBarre, </i><i>Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Research and
Development: <i>Brian Buhrow, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Resolutions: <i>Sharon Maneki, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Scholarship: <i>Cayte Mendez, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): <i>Sandy Halverson, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Spanish Translation: <i>Daniel Martinez, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">White Cane and Affiliate Finance: <i>Everette Bacon, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">GROUPS:</font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Groups of the National Federation of the Blind serve as a
resource to members around specific topic areas. Groups are coordinated by a chairperson
appointed by the President and are intended to connect members across the
country to strengthen the resource network of the organization.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind Fraternal Greek and Masonic: <i>Shawn
Callaway, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind Muslims: <i>Tasnim Ashuli, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind Parents: <i>Lisamaria
Martinez, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind
Professional Journalists: <i>Elizabeth
Campbell, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFB in Judaism: <i>David Stayer</i><i>, Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFB LGBTQIA+: <i>Sanho Steele-Louchart,</i><i> Chair<span></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFB Lions: <i>Milton Ota, Chair</i><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFB Webmasters: <i>Corbb O’Connor, </i><i>Chair</i><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
<b><span></span></b></font></p><h2 align="left"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk74235696"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The National
Federation of the Blind acknowledges with gratitude our convention sponsors
listed below. Their messages follow.</font></a></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><a name="m_-7538490883012561091_m_-7564021408133124714_m_-887244545135408418__Hlk44322266">Platinum</a>: <span></span></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Facebook <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Google <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Microsoft<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">UPS <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vanda <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vispero<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="ES-CL"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span lang="ES-CL">Gold</span><span lang="ES-CL">: <span></span></span></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">AccessiBe <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Brown, Goldstein
& Levy, LLP<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Target <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Waymo<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Silver:
</font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Aira <span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Amazon<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">AT&T<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Market Development
Group<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">McDonald’s<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Oracle<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pearson<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">T-Mobile
Accessibility<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h3><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Bronze: <span></span></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">American Printing House for The Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Democracy Live<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Educational Testing Service<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">HumanWare<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learning Ally’s College Success Program<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Newsela<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Spectrum<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tusk Philanthropies<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">VitalSource Technologies<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Wells Fargo<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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Cane: </font></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chris Park Design<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Cruise<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">D2L Corporation<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Duxbury<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Envision - Workforce
Innovation Center<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">En-Vision America<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">IKE Smart City<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Independence
Science<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Law School
Admission Council, Inc.<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Leader Dogs for
the Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">McGraw Hill<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">National
Industries for the Blind<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Personal AI<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Rosen, Bien,
Galvan & Grunfeld, LLP<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Chicago Lighthouse<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">
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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:rgb(191,191,191)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><h2><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-weight:normal">Complete agenda link belwo: </span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2021-06/2021%20convention%20agenda_0.docx" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2021-06/2021%20convention%20agenda_0.docx</a> </font><br></span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span></font><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span>Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Email: </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br><i>Website: </i></span><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbnj.org</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@NFBNewJersey</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>YouTube: </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFBNJTransformDreams</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Live the life you want.<br></i><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1">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.</font></i></span></font><br></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1"><br></font></i></span></font></div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div>