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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> On January 29, 2020, there will be a conference call on the 2020 National Convention. It is always good to start early when preparing to travel, and it is also appropriate to consider saving funds so that you have no worries and can enjoy yourself comfortably.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This conference call is to highlight the activities of the national convention, talk about the expectations when attending the national convention and answer your questions about the national convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Conference line is:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>712-775-7031<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Code: 240281423<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Even if you are a member, we could use your input! So, if you are thinking or pondering, come and join us!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I have listed a few of the 2018/2019 educational and recreational seminars to give you a view into that week at the convention. They are not in any order. Also, if you wish to reserve your room tonight, the convention info is below as well! Click on the first-timer’s guide and learn more. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Session Meetings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 AM - 4:45 PM—TOOLS IN MY TOOLBOX: A CONFERENCE FOR FAMILIES AND TEACHERS OF BLIND/VISUALLY-IMPAIRED CHILDREN<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Registration: Adults, $40; two or more adults, $70; children (to 18), free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Sponsored by NFB’s National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division (NOPBC). Kim Cunningham, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Panzacola Ballroom F-1, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•7:30-8:45 AM—Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•9:00-10:45 AM—General Session<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•11:00 AM-12:15 PM—NOPBC Concurrent Workshops, Session I •Essential 411: How to Optimize Your Convention Experience—Suwannee 13, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts: How Might They Benefit My Blind Child?—Suwannee 18, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Tools and Best Practices for Helping Blind Elementary School Students Succeed in Math—Suwannee 19, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•From Infant to Young Adult: Braille and Tactile Markings Everyday—Suwannee 20, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 AM—CHILD-CARE SERVICES (Preregistration by June 15 was required)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Suwannee 14, 15, 16, and 17, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Please see “Convention Note 6” for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:00 - 5:30 PM—BECOME A TRAILBLAZER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 4, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Are you a high school or college student, recent graduate, or young professional who is ambitious and goal-oriented? Get the ins and outs of advocacy, branding yourself, and paving your path forward. Learn tools for interviewing, public speaking, networking, and becoming the trailblazer you are ready to be! Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 - 4:00 PM—<a name="_Hlk517037214">BLIND MUSICIANS </a>GROUP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Suwannee 19, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Share tips and ideas, ask questions and network with other blind musicians. Parents and students are welcome. Linda Mentink, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—DEAFBLIND HOPE: HAVE ONLY POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 9, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•<a name="_Hlk517037254">Join our workshop designed to give unique solutions and create positive changes for those who live with a combined loss of hearing/sight: </a>SSPs, deafblind culture, ensuring <a name="_Hlk517037297">medical accommodations, and more. Shake your booty with a deafblind conga line!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Sponsored by the NFB Deaf-Blind Division, Alice Eaddy, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 - 3:00 PM—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 4, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Face off with experts from the Employment Committee who will give you advice and answer your questions. Learn about new technology and resources, too. Looking for a job? Bring your résumé! Looking for an employee? Bring your job posting! Networking abounds. Suggestions welcome. Dick Davis, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:15 - 5:45 PM—TWENTY<a name="_Hlk517037942">-FIRST ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL (admission: $5)<o:p></o:p></a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk517037942'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Panzacola Ballroom G-1, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Federation lawyers oppose each other to enact a case addressing the civil rights of blind people, and the audience serves as the jury. The subject matter is serious, but the courtroom portrayers are very entertaining. Scott LaBarre, President, National Association of Blind Lawyers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:00 - 10:00 PM—<a name="_Hlk517037991">NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS RECEPTION AND MEETING<o:p></o:p></a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk517037991'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Panzacola Ballroom H-2, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•5:00 PM—Veterans Welcome Reception with food and cash bar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•7:00 PM—National Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•All veterans and interested parties are invited to attend. We will be collecting annual dues of $5 / $100 life membership and discussing issues that affect blind veterans’ benefits and services at the VA. Dwight Sayer, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:30 - 7:00 PM—NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS SEMINAR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 5, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•All state affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to attend this session. Topics will include state financials, year-end preparations, chapter-affiliate relations, and insurance. Participants can discuss state issues with facilitators Nick Lambright and Bridgid Burke.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 - 9:30 PM—NABS STUDENT NETWORKING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 5, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Swing by the National Association of Blind Students networking event to make new friends and reconnect with old ones, chat with NABS members and leaders about our division or anything else that’s on your mind, and join us for fun to kick off the convention week! Kathryn Webster, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 - 9:00 PM—WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 4, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Are there new and ingenious ways to collect money and spread the word about the NFB? I’m sure there are. Come and share your ideas on how to fund our movement. Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 - 9:30 PM—ROOKIE ROUNDUP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Rookie Roundup logo depicting two "Rs" in a lasso.Panzacola Ballroom G-1, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•First-time convention attendees—don’t miss this event! President Riccobono and former rookies will be on hand to welcome you and answer questions about the week’s activities. Pam Allen, Director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind, President of the NFB of Louisiana, Chairperson and Vice President of the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 - 10:00 PM</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITY (ages 11-18)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Shell Seekers A and B<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:30 - 10:00 PM</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>—HOST COMMITTEE WELCOME CONCERT ($10)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>South Pacific Ballroom CD<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Put on your dancing shoes and join your Federation friends and family for an evening of live entertainment, featuring local Las Vegas performers, the Broken Spectacles. This all-blind band has rocked places like the Smith Center of Performing Arts and the House of Blues. Escape the casinos for an intimate performance where the under-21 crew is welcome, too. Tickets can be purchased at the lobby information table, the hospitality suite, or from any member of the Nevada or Idaho delegations. Show your NFB membership coin or convention badge to pay only $5!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 - 10:00 PM</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>—SPORTS AND REC SWIM UP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wave Pool<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meet by the pool. You will hear one of us marshaling until 8:00 p.m. and after that you can find us in the water!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk8813594"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 - 10:00 PM</span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8813594'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>—</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tropics A</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk510527800"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Technology is omnipresent in our lives. While it is invaluable in education and <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk510527800'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brian Buhrow, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—GUIDE DOG USERS ANNUAL SEMINAR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Panzacola Ballroom F-2, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•1:00 PM—Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•2:00 PM—Presentations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•A board-certified emergency veterinarian will share how to assess if your dog’s health issue is an emergency needing immediate attention. We will also address the issue of counterfeit service animals and discuss ways to solve the problem. Marion Gwizdala, President, National Association of Guide Dog Users Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 - 5:00 PM—HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Sebastian I-3, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•1:00-2:00 PM—BrailleNote Touch, the world’s first Google-certified Braille tablet: simple, efficient, intuitive, and powerful. Join the HumanWare team to learn about the latest updates and enhancements while having fun. In addition, get a sneak preview of our upcoming KeySoft update.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•2:00-3:00 PM—Brailliant BI 14: Our smallest Braille display yet boasts cutting-edge intelligence and innovative features made with the mobile professional in mind. Learn to stay connected and productive on the go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•3:00-4:00 PM—VictorReader Trek: Victor Readers Unite. Join HumanWare with your ideas for an open discussion and demonstration of what is new with both the Victor Reader Stream and Trek.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•4:00-5:00 PM—Innovations of the Future: Listening to our customers is what makes innovation desirable and imperative. What are the barriers you face? What frustrates you when it comes to technology? Participate in an open forum to share your technology ideas and feedback to our experts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 - 10:00 PM</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>—MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tradewinds F<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You're invited! If you are interested in finding ways to discover potential members while keeping current members engaged and interested, this is the meeting for you. Sharing our best practices across the Federation will take our chapters, affiliates, and our national organization to the next level. Jeannie Massay and Kathryn Webster, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><h3><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><img width=22 height=42 style='width:.2291in;height:.4375in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D5D22D.B67F3950" alt="Icon of the NFB"></span><a name="_Hlk515971027"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal'>8:30 - 10:00 PM</span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515971027'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>—WEBMASTERS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515971027'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Coral C</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515971027'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515971027'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division webmasters to discuss the importance of an informative, accessible, and visually attractive website. Gary Wunder, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515971027'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><h3><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>9:00 PM - Midnight</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal'>—TRIVIA NIGHT</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal'>(Admission: $5)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>South Pacific Ballroom B<br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal'>New year, new categories, possibly new champions? Trivia Night is back with a new twist. Bring your chapter, your friends, or make new ones. Leave with bragging rights. Proceeds benefit future programs and activities of the Community Service Division.<o:p></o:p></span></h3></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:30 AM - 12:30 PM—USING CREDIT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 3, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Learn the basics of credit, including information on credit scores, how to obtain and read a credit report, and how to establish a good credit history. In addition, you’ll learn how to use your credit to your advantage to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Attend this session to learn about the types of loans available; how to shop for, compare and choose a loan product; how to choose a lender; and how to protect yourself from risk.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 - 9:00 PM</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Coral B<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call 304-994-5103. Sheri K., Coordinator<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 - 8:00 PM—<a name="_Hlk517038612">INSPIRING ARTISTS, BEGINNERS TO PROS</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Panzacola Ballroom H-4, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•1:00-5:00 PM—Drop-in Art Room: Free activities for all! Make tactile drawings, color or sculpt your own work, OR join Jenny Callahan to work on a large group project. Art-making fun at its best.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•6:00-8:00 PM—Tactile Artists to Our NFB Family Exhibit: It’s a party! Come and have fun talking to the artists about their work. It is a great chance to ask, “How did you do that?” Deborah Kent Stein and Ann Cunningham, Coordinators<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:00 - 4:00 PM—NOPBC MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Panzacola Ballroom F-1, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Keynote address by the 2018 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children; talks on accessible science, art, textbooks, games, technology, programs for kids, Parent Power, business meeting, elections, and more. Kim Cunningham, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:00 - 8:00 PM—<a name="_Hlk517038711">NFB LGBT MEETING<o:p></o:p></a></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk517038711'></span><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 6, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Building the NFB and giving back with pride! Proposed topics include accessibility of PFLAG materials, cataloging accessible LGBTQ+ literature, and how training centers make their programs welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. Group social TBA. Tai Tomasi, Coordinator, 515-329-4908<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:00 - 9:00 PM—<a name="_Hlk517038731">MICROSOFT PRODUCT SHOWCASE II</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Panzacola Ballroom H-3, Level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•6:00 PM—Seeing AI: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Augment Visual Awareness: Discover behind the scene details, user stories, upcoming research, and best practices that help guide the development of Seeing AI app.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•7:00 PM—Accessibility in Windows: Learn about the accessibility features in Windows 10, including features recently introduced in the April 2018 update.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•8:00 PM—What’s New with Narrator: Come hear about the features being developed for the next release of Narrator.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:00 - 10:00 PM—EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE OPEN HOUSE (ETS)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Wekiwa 4, Level 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>•Come and learn about ETS’ new Graduate Records Examination (GRE) computer adaptive test along with the latest developments in accessibility. Come try out the GRE and other demos. This event is open to all to learn about twenty-first-century digital assessments. Cary A. Supalo, Educational Testing Service<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hilton’s Americas-Houston<br>1600 Lamar Street<br>Houston, TX 77010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The 2020 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be held at the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel located in the heart of downtown Houston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Situated across the street from the beautiful twelve-acre Discovery Green park, it's an ideal location. Ballrooms, breakout space, and sleeping rooms are all stacked in the same tower housed on a single city block, simplifying navigation and minimizing travel distances. In-room internet is complimentary to all attendees as is access to the health club and swimming pool on the 23rd floor. There is an array of dining options on the hotel’s lobby level and many more choices within easy walking distance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The nightly rate is $105 for singles, doubles, triples, and quads. In addition, the sales tax rate is 8.25 percent, and the hotel occupancy tax rate is 17 percent. To book your room for the 2020 convention, call 1-800-236-2905. For each room, the hotel will take a deposit of the first night’s room rate and taxes, and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2020, half of the deposit will be returned.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Start planning your trip today and help us celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the NFB. If you missed the <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/2020-convention/2020-announcement.mp3" target="_blank">big announcement, listen here</a>.* <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><em><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>*Please note that the dates mentioned in this announcement have changed as indicated above.</span></em><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Click<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide"><span style='color:#005AA3;text-decoration:none'>First Timer's Guide</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk14085768"></a><a name="_Hlk14090147"></a><a name="_Hlk18941617"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'></span></span></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Live the life 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