<div><div>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Linda Melendez</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a>></span><br></div><div dir="auto"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">Date: Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 12:01 AM<br>Subject: Tuesday, July 6 NFB Convention Agenda and important information</div></div></div></div><div><div dir="auto"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Greetings,<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The excitement is building as our 2021 National Convention begins today. For your convenience you will
be receiving a daily email containing that date's agenda pasted in the body of the email and
attached as a word document including Zoom ID’s, dial-in numbers if you're dialing in; no passcodes are required.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">I would strongly
recommend saving dial-in and voting numbers as a contact or to your mobile
devices or landline phone book. I have used heading 1 and heading 2 for easy
JAWS navigation.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">For
everything convention related visit our convention webpage at<br>
</span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention" target="_blank">National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)</a><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></p><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Dial-in
Numbers:<span></span></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">408-638-0968 (San Jose)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">669-900-6833 (San Jose)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">253-215-8782 (Tacoma)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">346-248-7799 (Houston)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">301-715-8592 (Washington DC)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">312-626-6799 (Chicago)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">646-876-9923 (New York)<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Presidential Suite Zoom Meeting ID</b>:<br>
</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">223 517 3348<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Lato,sans-serif;font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Presidential Suite Zoom Link:</b><br>
</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/2235173348" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/2235173348</a></span></p><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Convention
voting number for current dues paying members who registered by May 31, 2021:<span></span></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">667-206-6677</span></p><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Agenda:  Tuesday, July 6<span></span></span></h1><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">10:00 AM -
5:00 PM— CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE
BLIND—TWENTIETH ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE<span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Registration (online before July 3rd at </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=434</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">): 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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Colin Wong and Joni Martinez, Co-Chairs<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">10:00 -
11:00 AM—TARGET: AN APP FOR ALL GUESTS<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94163807033" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">941 6380 7033</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Steve Decker, Lead Accessibility Consultant,
Target<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">10:00 AM -
12:00 PM—ORIENTATION TO THE 2021 NFB CAREER FAIR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92329589892" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">923 2958 9892</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Dick Davis, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">11:00 AM -
12:30 PM—WHAT’S NEW WITH JAWS, FUSION, AND ZOOMTEXT<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92122470842" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">921 2247 0842</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Eric Damery, Vice President, Software Product
Management, Vispero<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">12:00 -
1:00 PM—TARGET: CREATING A MORE ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93683082758" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">936 8308 2758</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Steve Decker, Lead Accessibility Consultant, Target<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">12:00 -
1:30 PM—B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM TOUR: MARYLAND ON THE RAILS<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95781371847" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">957 8137 1847</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">12:00 - 2:00 PM—BLACK LEADERS SERVING ADVANCEMENT<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID:</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97853612032" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)"> 978 5361 2032</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Shawn Callaway, Denise Avant, and Richard Payne,
Moderators<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">12:00 -
2:00 PM—INTERSECTING DISABILITIES<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99610166214" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">996 1016 6214</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Come learn about the lived experiences of
members who have multiple disabilities.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Bobbi Pompey and Anahit LaBarre, Co-Facilitators<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">12:00 -
3:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS <span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Registration
required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">president@nopbc.org</span></a>for details.<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">12:30 -
2:00 PM—BLIND MUSLIMS GROUP SEMINAR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94694774339" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">946 9477 4339</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Tasnim Ashuli, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:00 -
2:00 PM—NFB IN THE KITCHEN<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94174759871" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:none">941 7475 9871</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Regina Mitchell, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:00 -
2:00 PM—HUMANWARE’S ALL ABOUT BRAILLE SHOWCASE<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/96012317685" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)"> 960 1231 7685</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador of Blindness
Products<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:00 -
2:30 PM—MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94321835109" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">943 2183 5109</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.  <br>
Kathryn Webster and Tarik Williams, Co-Chairs<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:00 -
4:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU) SEMINAR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97524428051" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">975 2442 8051</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Raul Gallegos, President<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:00 -
4:00 PM—NFB NATIONAL CAREER FAIR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95687433935" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">956 8743 3935</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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 </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">.<br>
Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee. <br>
Dick Davis, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:00 PM -
4:45 PM—EMPOWERING OUR CHILDREN: MAXIMIZING SKILLS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND DREAMS<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">414 052 0261</span></a><span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family: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"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">https://nopbc.org.</span></a><span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Carlton
Cook Walker, Presiden<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br>
1:00 - 2:00 PM—NOPBC General Session<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
2:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session I<span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:green">Accessibyte—Touch Typing, Flash Cards, Games… Fun for All!<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">414 052 0261</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:green">Reading to Learn the Code: the Natural Order of Contractions<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/96062161931" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">960 6216 1931</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:green">What Is Structured Discovery?<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/96411234247" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">964 1123 4247</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:green">Helping Kids of All Ages Explore the Kitchen<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/94782744209" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">947 8274 4209</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:green">The Truth about Perfection: Confessions of NOPBC Board Members<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92110754543" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">921 1075 4543</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">2:45 - 4:00 PM— NOPBC General Session Reconvened<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">414 052 0261</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">4:00 -
4:45 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session II<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">NFB-NEWSLINE®:
It’s Not Just for Adults Anymore<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom
meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">414
052 0261</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The Wilson
Reading System: Reading Success with Dyslexia<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom
meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92913382130" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">929
1338 2130</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Regaining
Travel Confidence After a Year of Being Home<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom
meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/96966334878" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)"> 969 6633 4878</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Teaching
Boundaries, Consent, and Relationship Rules<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom
meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/91480425687" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">914
8042 5687</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The End of
the IEP Road and the Transition to College<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Zoom
meeting ID: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/94699237875" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">946
9923 7875</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1:30 -
2:00 PM—SCANNING THE IDEAL OCR SOLUTION FROM VISPERO<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95952102574" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">959 5210 2574</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Jeff Bazer, Sales Director, Vispero, and Ron Miller, Blindness Technology
Product Specialist, Vispero<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
3:00 PM—PEARSON DISABILITY MENTORING PROGRAM<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92076975702" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">920 7697 5702</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
John Tweeddale, Senior Vice President, Higher Education Services, Pearson<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
3:30 PM—PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS SEMINAR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92310555033" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">923 1055 5033</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
3:30 PM—NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER TOUR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98911837672" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">989 1183 7672</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
4:00 PM—GREEK AND MASONIC GROUP<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98259995697" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">982 5999 5697</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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. <br>
Shawn Callaway, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
4:00 PM—PRONOUNS, PRIDE, AND MORE<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97931600458" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">979 3160 0458</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Come learn about the importance of pronouns. An
educational seminar focused on addressing this and other common misconceptions.<br>
Bobbi Pompey and Kaden Colton, Co-Facilitators<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:00 -
6:00 PM—NFB-NEWSLINE® DEMONSTRATION OPEN HOUSE<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94107377108" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">941 0737 7108</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2:30 -
4:00 PM—BLIND FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92545788239" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">925 4578 8239</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Come learn about issues facing federal employees
and applicants. Share your experiences with and your solutions to federal
workplace challenges.<br>
Ronza Othman, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">3:00 -
4:00 PM—MANAGING THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF COVID-19<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93781799990" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">937 8179 9990</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Mia Russell, Wells Fargo, and Katie Metz, National Disability Institute<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">3:00 -
4:00 PM—LIGHTHOUSE PRESENTS: TACTILE MAPS AND MORE!<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92618487109" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">926 1848 7109</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator, San Francisco LightHouse<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">3:00 -
4:30 PM—AIRA ACCESS: WORK, SCHOOL, EVERYWHERE!<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97416932013" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">974 1693 2013</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Want to know how to make your work or school an
Aira Access location? Join us for strategies and case studies.<br>
Jenine Stanley, Director, Customer Communications, Aira<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">3:00 -
5:00 PM—RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALS MEETING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98193584017" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">981 9358 4017</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">The National Federation of the Blind Blindness
Initiatives’ Research Advisory Council invites interested individuals to
discuss current research, discuss publication in the Journal of Blindness
Innovation and Research (JBIR) and share ideas for increasing the research and
academic presence of the NFB.<br>
Lou Ann Blake, Director of Research Programs, National Federation of the Blind<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">3:00 -
5:00 PM—WHAT’S NEW WITH AMAZON ACCESSIBILITY<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91349285721" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">913 4928 5721</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">4:00 -
5:00 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: BOUNDARIES AND CONSENT<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">664 561 4114</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force.<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">4:00 -
5:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Registration
required. Email <a href="mailto:president@nopbc.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">president@nopbc.org</span></a> for
details.<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">4:00 -
5:30 PM—HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOUR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/96125671553" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">961 2567 1553</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">4:30 -
6:00 PM—SSI AND SSDI 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98893554670" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">988 9355 4670</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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!<br>
Stephanie Flynt, NFB Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the
Blind<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">5:00 -
7:00 PM—NOPBC FAMILY GAME TIME<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99125581630" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">967 3752 7512</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Drop in to discuss, play, and learn how to make
accessible games.<br>
Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">5:00 -
8:00 PM—2021 JOB SEEKER SEMINAR<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99125581630" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">991 2558 1630</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Mary Ann Mendez, NFB Employment Committee
Seminar Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">5:30 -
7:30 PM—BUILDING AI WITH SUMAN KANUGANTI<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/93312854946" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">933 1285 4946</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Personal AI is building with the public and
learning in public to promote radical truth to our customers. Join this
discussion to learn more about how we are working with our community to build
an AI product that is accessible and authentic to each member. Questions
welcome!<br>
Suman Kanuganti, CEO, Personal AI<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">6:00 -
7:30 PM—WEBMASTERS MEETING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92310424932" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">923 1042 4932</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Corbb O’Connor, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">6:00 -
8:00 PM—DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OPEN MEETING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/92948413820" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">929 4841 3820</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Shawn Callaway and Colin Wong, Co-Chairs<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">6:00 -
9:00 PM—NFB LEGAL OFFICE HOURS<span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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 </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/Users/sskaarer/Dropbox/2020%20convention/agenda/vyingling@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">vyingling@nfb.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">.<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">6:30 -
8:00 PM—NABS STUDENT NETWORKING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <u><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">949 4020 2508<span></span></span></u></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Trisha Kulkarni, President<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">7:00 -
9:00 PM—LEGISLATIVE MEET UP<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/99073601724" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">990 7360 1724</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.  <br>
Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialists, National
Federation of the Blind<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">7:00 -
10:00 PM—NOPBC PARENT OPEN HOUSE<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/4140520261" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">414 052 0261</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Drop in to speak with NOPBC board members and
other convention veterans. Relax, chat, meet new families and teachers, and
connect with old friends.<br>
Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">7:30 -
8:30 PM—JUDAISM MEETING<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/97701507592" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">977 0150 7592</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Join us to discuss the reopening of synagogues
and how this influences us as blind attendees.<br>
David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">8:00 -
10:00 PM—NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCES<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94035467033" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">940 3546 7033</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Justin Salisbury and Aaron Timm, Co-Facilitators<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">8:00 -
10:00 PM—BLIND PARENTS GROUP<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/93862147607" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">938 6214 7607</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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!<br>
Lisamaria Martinez, Chair <span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">8:00 -
10:00 PM—ONE VOICE: STRONGER TOGETHER<span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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 </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/www.nfb.org/concert" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">www.nfb.org/concert</span></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"> or by calling the Independence Market at
410-659-9314, extension 2216.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Hosted by the Performing Arts Division and the
National Federation of the Blind.<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">9:00 -
10:30 PM—THE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION COMMITTEE EXHIBITOR’S SHOWCASE<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/95118588529" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">951 1858 8529</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Mark Jones, Chair<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">9:00 -
11:00 PM—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98058646441" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">980 5864 6441</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala, Co-Facilitators<span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">9:00 -
11:00 PM—BLIND AND MENA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWN<span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94774458111" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">947 7445 8111</span></a><span></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal">





















































































































































































































































































































































































































































</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">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.<br>
Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin, Co-Facilitators<br>
<br>
<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="color:black">
<font face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size:14pt"><span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><span></span></span></p></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>