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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=700 style='width:525.0pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><h1><a name="gd_top">BSVI Bulletin June 2020<o:p></o:p></a></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>BSVI Bulletin June 2020<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> July will be here before we know it, and that traditionally means family vacations or traveling for a blindness-related conference. This year certainly looks different, but you do have an opportunity to attend conferences from the comfort of your home. This issue of the BSVI Bulletin highlights the American Council of the Blind and National Federation of the Blind virtual conferences happening in July, that may be of interest to you or those you serve.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>American Council of the Blind (ACB)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> The 2020 virtual conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind will take place Friday, July 3 through Friday, July 10. Hear presentations from blindness-specific assistive technology companies, including Vispero (manufacturer of JAWS) and Humanware. Microsoft will present sessions on its apps and services, including Seeing AI, Soundscape and Narrator. In addition, learn about accessible services from Amazon, Comcast, Google, and others. Sessions and workshops will also cover topics such as advocacy, transportation, senior issues, braille, audio description, accessible smart home features, accessible exercise equipment, and more. Continuing Education Credits (CEC) are available for many sessions for a one-time fee of $10. Sessions are free to attend, via the Zoom platform, but pre-registration is required to join the sessions. </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA2MTcuMjMwOTE0NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FjYmNvbnZlbnRpb24ub3JnLz9wPTEzIn0.VikVTWF-toG0sRrm3HC3ihlCn4ikHAjOb4kVdIZpLzQ/s/1006022447/br/79960311040-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Pre-Registration</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> costs $25 and gives you a personalized conference schedule, a conference program in the format of your choice listing all events and additional events not on the registration form, and enters your name into door prize drawings. The deadline to pre-register is 11:59 PM eastern Sunday, June 21. If you cannot participate in live sessions, many sessions can be heard on </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA2MTcuMjMwOTE0NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFjYnJhZGlvLm9yZyJ9.BXQTr51yikAV9kSPEcBbeLb8fyWSeu_6bx7K4L1_azQ/s/1006022447/br/79960311040-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>ACBRadio</span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>National Federation of the Blind (NFB) 2020 Convention<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'> This year’s 2020 National Federation of the Blind convention will take place Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 19. The convention is a </span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. To learn more about this year’s NFB convention, visit </span></span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA2MTcuMjMwOTE0NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5uZmIub3JnL2dldC1pbnZvbHZlZC9uYXRpb25hbC1jb252ZW50aW9uIn0.hNPzzPP20pkvwZJ9mJ2WivqCK-Rqi4aFvIojjDJ5PuM/s/1006022447/br/79960311040-l"><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>the NFB Convention page</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>How to Participate<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The agenda for the 2020 National Convention will feature most of the elements our members know and love, with some new twists. There will be multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention events, from video conferencing to phone access. Plus, as local conditions permit, NFB affiliates will organize in-person gatherings in conjunction with sessions being held at the national level to enhance the convention experience.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The schedule for the 2020 National Convention is as follows. A more detailed agenda will be available soon.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 14: Seminars</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 15: Board Meeting and Resolutions Day</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 16: Division Day and Opening Ceremonies</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, July 17: Presidential Report, General Sessions, and Affiliate Caucus</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 18: Business Meeting, Resolutions, and Banquet</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'>Announcement of Interest: Freedom Scientific Extends Free Home Licenses<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='color:black'> Due to the impact of COVID-19, Freedom Scientific has announced it’s continuing the free home license program until August 31. </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212529'>Special licenses have been created to assist students and workers who must remain home during the COVID-19 crisis. A free short-term Home Annual License of JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion (expires August 31, 2020) is available to anyone with a personal email address in the United States and Canada.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212529'>These products require either a Microsoft Windows 10 or 7 operating system. Remote desktop and Citrix support are not provided. Contact Freedom Scientific Customer Service at (727) 803-8000 with any questions. If users already have a free home license, no action is required for the extension. 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