<div>---------- Forwarded message ---------<br></div><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Linda Melendez</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org">president@nfbnj.org</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 10:36 AM<br>Subject: Fwd: Friday , July 9 NFB Convention Agenda and Additional important information<br>To: Pamela Gaston <<a href="mailto:Pamela.Gaston@dhs.nj.gov">Pamela.Gaston@dhs.nj.gov</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" 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></span></font>---------- Forwarded message ---------</div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">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>Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 10:47 PM<br>Subject: Friday , July 9 NFB Convention Agenda and Additional important information<br>To: NFB of New Jersey Internet Mailing List <<a href="mailto:nfbnj@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbnj@nfbnet.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><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"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Greetings,</font></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"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></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"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Day four of our
National Convention and it’s been amazing! I hope everyone enjoyed our Opening
Ceremony. <span></span></font></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"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="line-height:115%">For
everything convention related visit our convention webpage at<br>
</span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:115%">National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)</span></a><span style="line-height:115%"><span></span></span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Important
Reminder: Please do not forget to attend
your affiliate caucus today from 11 AM to 1 PM; all are invited members and non
members! <span></span></font></h1>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Proposed
Resolutions<span></span></font></h2>
<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:rgb(49,49,49)">The official policies of the National Federation of the Blind
are established every year with annual resolutions adopted at the national
convention. Those that pass the Resolution Committee will be considered by the
full convention on July 10. <span class="gmail_default"></span>As dues paying members in good standing this where
we <span class="gmail_default"></span>exercise our privilege to set policies in our organization. </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22149&qid=5690786" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:none">Please review the
2021 proposed resolutions</span></a> by clicking on the link below:<br>
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/resolutions" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">www.nfb.org/resolutions</span></a><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Dial-in
Numbers:<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">408-638-0968 (San Jose)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">669-900-6833 (San Jose)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">253-215-8782 (Tacoma)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">346-248-7799 (Houston)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">301-715-8592 (Washington DC)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">312-626-6799 (Chicago)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">646-876-9923 (New York)<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Presidential
Suite <span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black">For a second year, the Presidential Suite will be in a Zoom room,
accessed by connecting to </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/2235173348" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">https://zoom.us/j/2235173348</span></a><span style="color:black">. 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></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span>Presidential Suite hours are:<br>
</span><span style="color:black">Friday: 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.<br>
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span>Presidential Suite Zoom Meeting ID:<br>
</span>223 517 3348<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span>Presidential Suite Zoom Link:<br>
</span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/2235173348" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/2235173348</a> <span></span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention
voting number:<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">667-206-6677<span></span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">EXHIBIT
HALL<span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black">All attendees are encouraged to visit </span><a href="https://crowd.cc/nfb21" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">https://crowd.cc/nfb21</span></a><span style="color:black"> (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, </span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">https://nfb.org/convention</span></a><span style="color:black">.<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">Exhibit Hall hours of operation are</span></strong><span style="color:black">:<br>
Friday:9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<br>
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<span></span></span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">INDEPENDENCE
MARKET<span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">As with the Exhibit Hall, you cannot visit the NFB Independence
Market in person. However, the Market will continue to accept phone orders
during convention and has extended hours to reflect our multiple-time-zone
convention schedule this year.<span></span></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">Independence Market hours of operation are</span></strong><span style="color:black">:<br>
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br>
Saturday: Closed<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font></span></p>
<h2><span><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Friday, July 9<span></span></font></span></span></h2>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">9:00 -
10:00 AM—WINDOWS & IOS WITH THE FOCUS BRAILLE DISPLAY<span></span></font></h2>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/91465594035" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">914
6559 4035</span></a><span></span></font></h2>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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.<br>
Jeff Bazer, Sales Director, Vispero, and Ron Miller, Blindness Technology
Product Specialist, Vispero<span></span></font></span></p>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">9:30 -
10:30 AM—NOPBC IEP LIVE SESSIONS<span></span></font></h2>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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></font></h2>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Get an overview of the IEP process. Discuss blindness-specific IEP
issues.<br>
Carlton Cook Walker, President<span></span></font></span></p>
<h2 style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;font-weight:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">11:00 AM - 1:00 PM—AFFILIATE CAUCUSES<span></span></font></span></h2>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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></span></p>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">12:00 -
1:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS <span></span></font></h2>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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></font></h2>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">GENERAL
SESSION II<span></span></font></h2>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Zoom
meeting ID: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/98741727764" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">987
4172 7764</span></a><span></span></font></h2>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">2:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION</span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">2:05 PM PRESIDENTIAL REPORT</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore,
Maryland<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">3:05 PM TRANSFORMATIVE INNOVATIONS IN TRANSPORTATION: A COMMITMENT
TO A FUTURE INFORMED BY THE BLIND</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary, United States Department of
Transportation; Washington, District of Columbia<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">3:30 PM STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW THE ORGANIZED BLIND MOVEMENT
BENEFITS FROM THE GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS CRPD</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Gerard Quinn, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities; Ireland<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">3:50 PM TRANSFORMING ADVOCACY INTO VOTES: THE IMPACT OF THE
FEDERATION ON VOTING EQUALITY</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Eve Hill, Partner, Brown, Goldstein, and Levy; Baltimore, Maryland<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">4:05 PM TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLIND:
COLORADO RAISES EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL BLIND AMERICANS</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State; Louisville, Colorado<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">4:20 PM A STRONGER FUTURE TOGETHER THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO FULL
PARTICIPATION: BUILDING THE TOOLS TO EMPOWER ALL TO VOTE</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Bradley Tusk, CEO and Co-Founder, Tusk Philanthropies; New York, New York<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">4:35 PM REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS</span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">5:00 PM ADJOURN</span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<h2 style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;font-weight:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">5:15 - 6:15 PM—SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING:
EMPOWERMENT<span></span></font></span></h2>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6645614114" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">664 561 4114</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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.<br>
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. <span></span></font></span></p>
<h2 style="margin:9pt 0in 3pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;font-weight:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">GENERAL SESSION III<span></span></font></span></h2>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:black">Zoom meeting ID: </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98741727764" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,90,163)">987 4172 7764</span></a><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER</span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">6:35 PM FEDERATION SAFE: HEALING AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF PAIN
INTO PROGRESS</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
The 2021 National Federation of the Blind Survivor Task Force<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">6:55 PM LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE: A
REPORT FROM THE FEDERATION’S 2021 SPECIAL COMMITTEE</span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">7:15 PM THE STRENGTH OF A CHAMPION: TRANSFORMING FEDERATION SPIRIT
INTO PERSONAL PROGRESS</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Randi Strunk, Member, National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota and
National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">7:35 PM STRONGER TOGETHER: RAISING CULTURAL COMPETENCY, ENGAGING
DIVERSE BLIND MENTORS, AND ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF BLIND YOUTH</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Monique Coleman, TVI, President of VISTAS Education Partners and Founder of the
National Homework Hotline, Highland Park, New Jersey<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">7:50 PM TRANSFORMING AND ACCELERATING ACCESSIBILITY: THE NEED FOR
THE ORGANIZED BLIND MOVEMENT TO INNOVATE THROUGH INCLUSIVE DESIGN</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Sina Bahram, Founder and President, Prime Access Consulting; Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina <span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">8:05 PM INNOVATING MAPPING TECHNOLOGY: A MISSION BUILT ON THE
EXPERIENCE OF THE BLIND</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Jose Gaztambide, CEO, GoodMaps; Louisville, Kentucky<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">8:20 PM STRONGER TOGETHER: TRANSFORMING ACCESSIBILITY FROM INKLING
TO INNOVATION IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Moderator: Chancey Fleet, President, Assistive Technology Trainers Division of
the NFB; Brooklyn, New York<br>
Panel:<br>
Eve Andersson, Senior Director of Accessibility, Google; Mountain View,
California<br>
Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft; Redmond, Washington<br>
Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director, Global Accessibility Policy &
Initiatives, Apple; Cupertino California<br>
Peter Korn, Director, Accessibility at Amazon Lab126, Amazon; Seattle,
Washington<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">9:05 PM TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE THROUGH PERSONAL AI: HOW THE BLIND
CAN CONTRIBUTE AUTHENTICITY TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
Suman Kanuganti, CEO, Personal AI; San Diego, California<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">9:15 PM REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS </span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><strong><span style="color:black">9:30 PM ADJOURN</span></strong><span style="color:black"><span></span></span></font></p>
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