<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Date:</b> July 5, 2026 at 9:32:18\u202fAM CDT<br><b>To:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Board Meeting</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">9:00\u201311:30 a.m. NFB Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">JW Grand Ballroom (level 4)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join Zoom via Web<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1CapApp Event: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">11:30 a.m.\u20132:00 p.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">JW Grand Ballroom Foyer (level 4)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">12:00\u20131:00 p.m. NFB-NEWSLINE Subscriber Credential Help Desk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 304<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Stop by for help retrieving your NFB-NEWSLINE credentials, asking brief questions, or learning more about the service and its available features.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">12:30\u20135:00 p.m. NFB in Computer Science<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon A (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind information and computer technology professionals to compete in<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">today\u2019s world. Register at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg.html">https://web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brian Buhrow, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">12:30\u20135:00 p.m. DeafBlind Division Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 202<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join the DeafBlind Division for information relevant to those with a combined hearing and vision loss, including technology, advocacy, and other topics<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">that are of interest to the DeafBlind community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Rocky Hart, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">12:45\u20134:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Rooms 203 and 204<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Curiosity drives innovation, creativity, and change. We will discuss the changing landscape of business, entrepreneurs, and Randolph-Sheppard.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nicky Gacos, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20134:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 306<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Exhibit Hall Challenge. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20134:00 p.m. National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division Annual Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon G (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attend the NOPBC Annual Meeting and hear from a variety of speakers, including the 2026 Distinguished Educator and other NFB leaders. Door prizes will<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">be available, and elections for the NOPBC Board will be held.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Cassandra McKinney, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20134:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon F (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Come join your like-minded peers in the rehabilitation field as we gain cutting edge information about the latest in employment trends, blindness skills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">training, access technology, AI tools, and much more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list of 2 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 1:00\u20132:00 p.m. Registration and Networking<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 2:00\u20134:00 p.m. Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Amy Porterfield, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20134:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Educators<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 301<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Educators who are blind teach sighted and blind students of all ages, from infants to adults working toward post-graduate degrees. If you are blind and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">an educator, or are considering a career in education, come join us to share strategies, tips, and tools of the trade. Dues (10 dollars) required for entry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We can only accept cash at the door.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lara Sowell, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20134:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon H (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Examine challenges and opportunities for blind attorneys and law students, learn about legal updates impacting the blind, and share practice tips and technology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">tools for blind lawyers. Register at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="http://www.blindlawyers.net">www.blindlawyers.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20135:00 p.m. Diabetes Action Network Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 302<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Come learn about blind diabetics who are living independently, successfully managing their diabetes, and advocating for technology that provides equal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">access and opportunity. Connect with others who have moved beyond fear and embraced the challenges of this disease.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Debbie Wunder, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:00\u20135:00 p.m. Performing Arts and Dance/Movement Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon B (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join us for our annual business meeting followed by Sensory Beyond Sight, a dance/movement workshop crafted and hosted by DJ Robinson. Renew your membership<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">by July 1 to ensure you can participate in all business at our meeting by visiting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="http://www.nfb-pad.org">www.nfb-pad.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Katelyn MacIntyre, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*1:00 p.m.\u201312:00 a.m. Muslim Prayer Space <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 308<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1:30\u20135:00 p.m. NFB Seniors Division Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon C (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Registration will open at 1:30 p.m. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Dues are 5 dollars and can be paid at the door if you haven\u2019t paid before the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Glenn Crosby, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2:00\u20134:00 p.m. Professionals in Blindness Education<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 303<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">All professionals serving students from birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative and interactive meeting. Come network<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">and collaborate, sharing and learning with colleagues and future educators.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Emily Gibbs, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2:00\u20136:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Veterans Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 205<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join us for a meet-and-greet social. Our general meeting will include elections. After the meeting, enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Roy Stinson, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4:00\u20138:00 p.m. National Association of Guide Dog Users Annual Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 201<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We invite you to join NAGDU\u2019s annual meeting. We\u2019ll cover advocacy for airline and rideshare travel, share yearly updates, and elect new leadership. Dues:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5 dollars per person. Come get informed and stay connected!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list of 2 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 4:00\u20135:00 p.m. Registration and Networking<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 5:00\u20138:00 p.m. Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Raul Gallegos, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4:30\u20136:30 p.m. Braille Book Fair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon E (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Children and their families are invited to browse Braille books looking for a new home. You\u2019ll find a broad array of books from a variety of authors for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">readers young and old alike.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4:30\u20136:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Reception<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brazos (level 2)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ticketed reception for NABL division members and seminar participants only; to promote networking and fellowship within our membership. Hors d\u2019oeuvres<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">and cash bar are available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:00\u20136:00 p.m. NFB in the Kitchen Group<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon F (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sometimes you need a little spark of inspiration to change your cooking routine. As a community of cooking enthusiasts strengthening their confidence,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">let\u2019s talk food, tools, and cooking trends. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm. Come and taste a few bites from "The Café"!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Regina Mitchell, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*5:00\u20136:00 p.m. EchoVision Demo and Tutorial<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 304<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Co-designed from the ground up with the blind and low-vision community, EchoVision integrates world-class AI into a lightweight, stylish wearable designed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">for one thing: empowerment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Xiaoran Wang, CEO, and Mike May, Chief Accessibility Advisor, AGIGA, Inc<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:00\u20136:00 p.m. Accessibility Jeopardy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 401<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">By popular demand after its debut at #NFB25, Accessibility Jeopardy is back, better, and funnier than ever. Hosted by A11y Trebek, you won\u2019t want to miss<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">this session full of laughs, friendly competition, and a secret prize for the winner of Final Jeopardy!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Tanner Gers, CEO, AccessAbility Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:00\u20136:00 p.m. Tell Us How to Fix Self-Service<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 303<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Self-service fails blind users every day. Storm Interface builds accessible kiosk technology, and we want to hear from you. Tell us what\u2019s broken, what\u2019s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">worked, and what the industry keeps getting wrong. Your experience is the agenda, and your input shapes what we build next.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nicky Shaw, US Operations Manager, Storm Interface<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:00\u20137:00 p.m. Assistive Technology Trainers Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon G (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A space for access tech instructors to connect, talk shop, teach and learn from each other. Join us for panels on multi-line Braille display strategies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">and structured discovery techniques and why they work. Open forum on topics like using AI, teaching tips, resources, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brett Boyer, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:00\u20138:00 p.m. Blind Unbound Story Collection<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 404<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We need your voice. Share your story with Blind Unbound. Refer to the "Start Here: Essentials for Your Schedule" section in the agenda for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:30\u20137:30 p.m. Affiliate Presidents and Treasurers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon H (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">All state affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to attend this session to discuss affiliate finances and other aspects of organization administration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">with facilitators Valerie Warrington and Bridgid Burke.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5:30\u20139:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Black Leaders<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Rooms 203 and 204<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Come join our division annual business meeting and hear inspirational presentations by Black members from the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list of 2 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 5:30\u20136:45 p.m. Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 7:00\u20139:00 p.m. Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Shawn Callaway, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6:00\u20137:00 p.m. Free Professional Headshots for LinkedIn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 401<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you\u2019re looking for work, a great first impression in the hiring process starts on LinkedIn. Come get a perfect headshot of your beautiful smiling face<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">by a professional photographer for your LinkedIn profile. Sponsored by AccessAbility Officer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6:00\u20138:00 p.m. DEI Book Club: Disabled Power<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 207<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join us to learn how Dr. Frederick\u2019s book, Disabled Power, offers a blueprint for reimagining vulnerability and resilience to center people with disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">in disaster research and emergency response. Disabled Power is available on Bookshare.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dr. Angela Frederick and Daphne Mitchell, Moderators<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6:00\u20139:00 p.m. Blind Christians Group<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 403<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Theme: Full Inclusion in Our Church and Community. We will get updates from publishers of accessible Christian materials. Speakers will include Rev. Tom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jones, executive director, Faith Inclusion Network, and Scott MacIntyre, blind American Idol finalist.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Linda Mentink, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6:00\u20139:00 p.m. Legal Office Hours<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 505<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your appointment, email <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org">legal@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440, no later than Friday, June 26.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*6:30\u20138:30pm NLS Feedback Workshop <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 310 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join NLS for a guided conversation about BARD, the NLS catalog, and more. There will also be time to share feedback about other aspects of NLS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6:30\u201310:00 p.m. Science and Engineering Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 302<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list of 2 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 6:30 p.m. Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2022 7:00 p.m. Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Learn about how to get accessible AI chatbot responses, make benchtop lab tools usable, produce accessible Braille documents using the Equalize Editor,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">and support broader access to STEM for blind scientists.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">John Miller, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">7:00\u20138:00 p.m. White Cane and Affiliate Finance Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 301<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Come leverage new and innovative fundraising ideas for affiliates, divisions, and chapters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Everette Bacon, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">7:00\u20139:00 p.m. NFB in Judaism Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 305<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please join us as we hear from Rabbi Lauren Tuchman speaking practically about integration and inclusion of blind people in congregational life and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We will also get an update on the latest programs from JBI Library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Stewart Prost, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">8:00\u20139:00 p.m. Friends of Recovery Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 504<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call 318-548-7895.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">8:00\u201310:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Government Employees<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Room 205<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join employees, former employees, retirees, and applicants for employment of federal, state, and local government entities, including pseudo-government<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">entities, as we explore barriers and opportunities related to access, employment, and benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*9:00\u201312:00 a.m. Southern Strums<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salon E (level 3)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A night of entertainment brought to you by members of the National Federation of the Blind and the Texas affiliate. Tickets are 10 dollars. Proceeds benefit<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Harley\u2019s Wallet, a nonprofit that supports the scholarship program of the NFB of Texas. A cash bar will be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda Navigation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please use the links below to navigate the agenda pages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Book traversal links for Sunday, July 5 - Board Meeting Day navigation region<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Book traversal links for Sunday, July 5 - Board Meeting Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">\u2039 Saturday, July 4 \u2013 Resolutions Day Go to previous page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Up Go to parent page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Monday, July 6 \u2013 Opening General Session \u203a Go to next page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Book traversal links for Sunday, July 5 - Board Meeting Day navigation region end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">article end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">main region end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Federation of the Blind. 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