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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hay, cant get in to the zoom rooms I am trying the fare housing meeting and they do not give the passcode to attend in the agenda! Heather </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:nfbsatx@nfbnet.org">Wendy Walker via NFBSATX</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Thursday, November 4, 2021 3:16 PM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:nfbsatx@nfbnet.org">nfbsatx@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href="mailto:wenintex@gmail.com">Wendy Walker</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[NFBSATX] Agenda and other info for Texas state NFB conventionNovember 5 through 7</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am pasting the agenda and other info for the Texas state NFB</p><p class=MsoNormal>convention starting November 5 and continuing through Sunday, November</p><p class=MsoNormal>7 below my signature. Please note it is over Zoom and not on the Crowd</p><p class=MsoNormal>Compass app this year. Have fun and good luck on those door prizes!</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wendy Walker</p><p class=MsoNormal>President</p><p class=MsoNormal>San Antonio Chapter</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>70TH ANNUAL CONVENTION</p><p class=MsoNormal>Anywhere in Texas that your heart may long to be</p><p class=MsoNormal>“CELEBRATING THE PAST & LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE”</p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Texas</p><p class=MsoNormal>1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215</p><p class=MsoNormal>Alvin, TX 77511-2595</p><p class=MsoNormal>(281) 968-7733 (Main)</p><p class=MsoNormal>(281) 968-7634 (Newsline)</p><p class=MsoNormal>(281) 968-7347 (Youth & Education Services)</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office Hours</p><p class=MsoNormal>9 AM to 5 PM</p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday-Friday</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>REGISTRATION</p><p class=MsoNormal>Everyone who plans to attend the convention is encouraged to register.</p><p class=MsoNormal>There is no charge to register, but there are benefits. First, it</p><p class=MsoNormal>helps us to plan for the appropriate Zoom meeting space. Second, it</p><p class=MsoNormal>makes you eligible for some fabulous door prizes. Third, you cannot</p><p class=MsoNormal>vote even if you are a member unless you registered with the</p><p class=MsoNormal>convention. Registration will be open until 12:01 AM, November 5,</p><p class=MsoNormal>2021. If you are reading this and haven’t registered yet, you can do</p><p class=MsoNormal>so by going to our event registration page at</p><p class=MsoNormal>https://nfbtx.org/event_reg.php?id=85</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DOOR PRIZES</p><p class=MsoNormal>Our members and local chapters have been busy gathering some great</p><p class=MsoNormal>door prizes for this year’s convention. If you have registered, you</p><p class=MsoNormal>will be eligible to win one or more of these fabulous gifts. Door</p><p class=MsoNormal>Prizes will be awarded during general sessions and at the banquet.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Some breakout sessions may also have goodies to award. You must be</p><p class=MsoNormal>present to win. So, join us for every session for both the great</p><p class=MsoNormal>content and the chance to go home a little richer.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salvador Villa will serve as our door prize chairperson this year, and</p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily Gibbs will serve as his assistant. Chapter presidents and anyone</p><p class=MsoNormal>else who has door prizes to contribute should contact our office to</p><p class=MsoNormal>discuss how we are dealing with door prizes during our virtual</p><p class=MsoNormal>convention. Dial 281-968-7733, weekdays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Please, provide us with information about door prize donations no</p><p class=MsoNormal>later than Monday, November 1.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>EXHIBITS</p><p class=MsoNormal>When we host in-person conventions, we always have an exhibit space.</p><p class=MsoNormal>This year’s exhibits will be handled in a different way. On Friday, we</p><p class=MsoNormal>will be inviting our exhibitors to make presentations about their new</p><p class=MsoNormal>products and services in an Exhibitor Showcase. You can find</p><p class=MsoNormal>information about that showcase in the body of our agenda. Everyone is</p><p class=MsoNormal>invited, and we hope you will visit so you can learn about the latest</p><p class=MsoNormal>and greatest products and services our vendors have to offer. We will</p><p class=MsoNormal>allow questions if time permits, and our vendors have shared contact</p><p class=MsoNormal>information that you will find in a separate document.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BANQUET</p><p class=MsoNormal>The annual banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas</p><p class=MsoNormal>will take place on Saturday, November 6, beginning at 6:15 PM. You’ll</p><p class=MsoNormal>find the link to join us in the main part of our agenda. Kevan Worley,</p><p class=MsoNormal> of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado and blind</p><p class=MsoNormal>merchant extraordinaire, will be our keynote speaker. Raul Gallegos</p><p class=MsoNormal>will emcee the program, and scholarships will be awarded during the</p><p class=MsoNormal>banquet.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SILVER BELLS TRAINING</p><p class=MsoNormal>On Friday, November 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, NFB-NEWSLINE® TEXAS will</p><p class=MsoNormal>host its Silver Bells Training Program. While the information</p><p class=MsoNormal>presented will cater primarily to blind seniors, others are welcome to</p><p class=MsoNormal>attend in order to get information they can share with seniors who may</p><p class=MsoNormal>not be able to attend. Our program coordinator, Liz Wisecarver, will</p><p class=MsoNormal>be overseeing this program, and you may call or email her with</p><p class=MsoNormal>questions. Her phone number is 281-968-7634, and her email address is</p><p class=MsoNormal>lwisecarver@nfbtx.org. Please, join us.</p><p class=MsoNormal>BIG BASKET BONANZA AUCTION</p><p class=MsoNormal>This year, we are auctioning off some spectacular baskets donated by</p><p class=MsoNormal>some of our chapters, divisions, and the Newsline team. Proceeds from</p><p class=MsoNormal>the auction will benefit programs of the National Federation of the</p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind of Texas. You can bid on your favorite basket by going to the</p><p class=MsoNormal>Big Basket Bonanza. The auction will remain online until the evening</p><p class=MsoNormal>of our banquet. Then, Kevan Worley and Glenn Crosby will serve as our</p><p class=MsoNormal>auctioneers for the final, live portion of the auction. So, if you</p><p class=MsoNormal>forget to bid in advance, you’ll have a chance on the evening of</p><p class=MsoNormal>November 6, at the end of the banquet. Even if you have already placed</p><p class=MsoNormal>your bid, join us for the fun and to find out who will take home these</p><p class=MsoNormal>fantastic prizes.</p><p class=MsoNormal>AGENDA</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021</p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 AM-Noon Chapter Leadership Meeting: The Future of Our Affiliate</p><p class=MsoNormal>Norma Crosby, President, National Federation of the Blind of Texas</p><p class=MsoNormal>This meeting is intended for those who are current and future leaders.</p><p class=MsoNormal>So, everyone is invited to attend.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 AM-2:00 PM Access Technology Showcase</p><p class=MsoNormal>Representatives from HIMS, Humanware, and Vispero will join us to</p><p class=MsoNormal>highlight their latest and greatest access technology products. Each</p><p class=MsoNormal>product representative will take approximately an hour to discuss</p><p class=MsoNormal>their products and respond to your questions. If you can’t join us for</p><p class=MsoNormal>this showcase you’ll find contact information for the product</p><p class=MsoNormal>representatives in a separate document online, but try to be there.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Even if you are not currently in the market for any of these products,</p><p class=MsoNormal>it is important to share information with your chapter members and</p><p class=MsoNormal>with people who call your chapter for assistance.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Houston Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 831 6553 1036</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,83165531036#</p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00-4:00 PM Silver Bells Training: The Future for Blind Seniors</p><p class=MsoNormal>Hosted by NFB-NEWSLINE® TEXAS, this special training session will</p><p class=MsoNormal>offer blind seniors, those who work with them, and others who are</p><p class=MsoNormal>interested the opportunity to learn how to effectively use the service</p><p class=MsoNormal>and other blindness skills to become more independent. Everyone is</p><p class=MsoNormal>welcome to attend.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Coastal Bend Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 890 6021 4817</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,89060214817#</p><p class=MsoNormal>3:30-5:00 PM Fair Housing Law and the Disabled</p><p class=MsoNormal>Diego Demaya, Director of ADA Technical Assistance</p><p class=MsoNormal>Southwest ADA (SWADA) Center</p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need to learn more about fair housing for yourself or so you</p><p class=MsoNormal>can advocate more effectively for others, this is the session for you.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Fort Worth Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 861 0958 4284</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,86109584284#</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00-6:00 PM Building a Diverse Future: Getting to Know Our</p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee</p><p class=MsoNormal>Yolanda Shaw, Chairperson</p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Yolanda and our diversity team for a meeting designed to</p><p class=MsoNormal>introduce you to the committee’s work and to invite you to help.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Austin Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 854 6121 7971</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85461217971#</p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00-7:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting</p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Texas Board of Directors</p><p class=MsoNormal>invites you to join us for our annual meeting. This meeting is open to</p><p class=MsoNormal>everyone.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00-7:45 PM Resolutions Committee Meeting</p><p class=MsoNormal>Glenn Crosby, Chairperson</p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions should be submitted no later than October 31, 2021. They</p><p class=MsoNormal>can be sent to ncrosby@nfbtx.org. All resolutions must be submitted in</p><p class=MsoNormal>finished form. If you have an idea and need some assistance in</p><p class=MsoNormal>developing proper language, please contact our committee chair at</p><p class=MsoNormal>resolutions@nfbtx.org. That should be done in advance of the deadline</p><p class=MsoNormal>for submission.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00-11:00 PM Texas Association of Blind Students: The Future of Our Movement</p><p class=MsoNormal>Salvador Villa, President</p><p class=MsoNormal>This meeting is intended primarily for blind high school and college</p><p class=MsoNormal>students. The students will present a seminar, conduct their annual</p><p class=MsoNormal>business meeting, and host an informal get together following the</p><p class=MsoNormal>meeting. Informal festivities should begin at approximately 9:00 PM.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Dallas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 872 6740 4865</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,87267404865#</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00-10:00 PM Texas Parents of Blind Children: Growing Our Future Leaders</p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a business meeting for our parents division. We invite parents</p><p class=MsoNormal>to attend and to jump right in to help with upcoming projects. A</p><p class=MsoNormal>separate breakout session for parents needing more information than we</p><p class=MsoNormal>can fit into this hour will be held on Saturday afternoon. You are</p><p class=MsoNormal>invited to both meetings.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The TPOBC Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 817 6592 8205</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,81765928205#</p><p class=MsoNormal>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021</p><p class=MsoNormal>7:30 AM-8:45 AM Coffee & Connections: Leading the Way With NFB-NEWSLINE TEXAS</p><p class=MsoNormal>Liz Wisecarver, Newsline Coordinator, NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal>Grab your breakfast tacos and coffee and join us to discuss the</p><p class=MsoNormal>community outreach work our chapters have done to promote Newsline</p><p class=MsoNormal>since our last convention. Announcements regarding our Community</p><p class=MsoNormal>Outreach Grants will be made, and we’ll also talk about the coming</p><p class=MsoNormal>year.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Arlington Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 843 3279 8967</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,84332798967#</p><p class=MsoNormal>GENERAL SESSION</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 AM Invocation</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:05 AM National Anthem</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:10 AM Welcome From Houston</p><p class=MsoNormal>Stacie Gallegos, President</p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBTX Houston Chapter</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:20 AM Meet the Future: The Scholarship Class of 2021</p><p class=MsoNormal>Lara Sowell, Chairperson NFBTX Scholarship Committee</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:35 AM Graduating to a Brighter Future: CAREER Mentoring Made a Difference</p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily Gibbs, Director of NFBTX Youth & Education Services (YES)</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:45 AM Building Relationships One Teacher at a Time</p><p class=MsoNormal>Dori Senatori, Instructor, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired</p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 AM The Future for Blind Students: A Message from TSBVI</p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily Coleman, Superintendent, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired</p><p class=MsoNormal>10:25 AM The Future of Rehabilitation After COVID-19</p><p class=MsoNormal>Ed Serna, Executive Director, Texas Workforce Commission</p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl Fuller, Director of Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational</p><p class=MsoNormal>Rehabilitation Services.</p><p class=MsoNormal>10:45 AM Driving the Future: A Report From Our National Organization</p><p class=MsoNormal>Kevan Worley, Director of Project Literacy, National Federation of the</p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind of Colorado</p><p class=MsoNormal>11:15 AM The Blind Can Lead the FFA</p><p class=MsoNormal>Faith Snapp, Student, West Texas A&M University</p><p class=MsoNormal>11:35 AM The Blind History Lady Reminds Us of the Past</p><p class=MsoNormal>Peggy Chong, the Blind History Lady</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 PM Adjourn</p><p class=MsoNormal>BREAKOUT SESSIONS</p><p class=MsoNormal>From 1:30-3:00 PM, breakout sessions will be available for our</p><p class=MsoNormal>attendees. All sessions will run concurrently, and everyone is invited</p><p class=MsoNormal>to pick the one that speaks to them and jump in. Or, if you prefer,</p><p class=MsoNormal>you can visit more than one session if you want to get a taste of all</p><p class=MsoNormal>we have to offer. Once the breakouts are over, we will return to a</p><p class=MsoNormal>general session before enjoying an evening of inspiration and fun at</p><p class=MsoNormal>our annual banquet.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the breakout sessions. Each one begins at 1:30 PM.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Tools for Success</p><p class=MsoNormal>Raul Gallegos and his intrepid team will give you a heads up about</p><p class=MsoNormal>productivity apps that will help to make your work and school life</p><p class=MsoNormal>more productive and accessible.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Houston Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 831 6553 1036</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,83165531036#</p><p class=MsoNormal>Employment Leads to Empowerment</p><p class=MsoNormal>Government benefits may help while you are a student, but they just</p><p class=MsoNormal>won’t take you where you want to go for the long term. Dr. Kimberly</p><p class=MsoNormal>Aguillard and Dr. Angela Frederick can help you learn how employment</p><p class=MsoNormal>will empower you and allow you to live the life you want. They know</p><p class=MsoNormal>what to do to get and keep a good job, and they know some of the</p><p class=MsoNormal>pitfalls of the job search. So, if you are looking for work, have a</p><p class=MsoNormal>job but are struggling, or hope to be ready for a job soon, this is</p><p class=MsoNormal>the seminar for you.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Permian Basin Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 898 1484 2704</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,89814842704#</p><p class=MsoNormal>Knowing When an Employer Is and Isn’t Following the Law</p><p class=MsoNormal>Attorney Diego Demaya, from the Southwest ADA (SWADA) Center will give</p><p class=MsoNormal>you the lowdown on employment law as it relates to people with</p><p class=MsoNormal>disabilities, and he’ll answer your questions as well. So, whether you</p><p class=MsoNormal>are a blind person who is having an issue with your employer or just</p><p class=MsoNormal>someone who wants to learn how to advocate more effectively, this is a</p><p class=MsoNormal>great learning opportunity.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas Parents of Blind Children</p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you the parent or guardian of a blind child? Do you have questions</p><p class=MsoNormal>about what to expect as your child grows up? Are you intimidated by</p><p class=MsoNormal>the IEP/ARD process? Do you just need some support? Well, the Texas</p><p class=MsoNormal>Parents of Blind Children is here to help with a session designed to</p><p class=MsoNormal>talk to parents about the basics and to allow you to get to know about</p><p class=MsoNormal>the positive philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind. Join</p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily Gibbs and our Youth & Education Services (YES) team as they</p><p class=MsoNormal>offer encouragement and concrete answers about how you can navigate</p><p class=MsoNormal>the education and rehabilitation system.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The TPOBC Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 817 6592 8205</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,81765928205#</p><p class=MsoNormal>iBug Teaches Tech: I Get Around</p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you new to the world of Apple products? Do you just need some tips</p><p class=MsoNormal>and tricks to become a more proficient iPhone or iPad user? Then, this</p><p class=MsoNormal>session might be what you are looking for. Michael McCulloch and his</p><p class=MsoNormal>iBUG Today team are here to teach you how to use your iOS devices to</p><p class=MsoNormal>navigate indoors and to share how you can get ongoing free support</p><p class=MsoNormal>from the iBUG organization.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Big Country Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 826 0604 1443</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,82606041443#</p><p class=MsoNormal>The Future of Parenting as a Blind Person</p><p class=MsoNormal>Daniel Martinez, a blind parent and a member of the Board of Directors</p><p class=MsoNormal>of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, is working to</p><p class=MsoNormal>develop a group to offer support, training opportunities, and</p><p class=MsoNormal>encouragement to blind parents. If you are a blind parent who wants to</p><p class=MsoNormal>help support other people who are parents or who plan to become</p><p class=MsoNormal>parents, join Daniel for this empowering session that will help to</p><p class=MsoNormal>organize a dynamic team of blind parents who want to learn and share</p><p class=MsoNormal>what they already know about parenting as a blind person.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Golden Triangle Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 974 7443 8357</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,97474438357#,,,,*70#</p><p class=MsoNormal>The Psychology of Working With a Guide Dog</p><p class=MsoNormal>Elizabeth Campbell, president of the Texas Association of Guide Dog</p><p class=MsoNormal>Users will lead a discussion about behaviors and the psychology of</p><p class=MsoNormal>working with a guide dog. TXAGDU will also hold its annual business</p><p class=MsoNormal>meeting during this session. Join this lively discussion and find out</p><p class=MsoNormal>more about being a successful dog handler.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The TXAGDU Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 650 593 045</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,650593045#</p><p class=MsoNormal>A Seminar for Spanish Speaking Members and Friends</p><p class=MsoNormal>The title says it all. This seminar is intended to share information</p><p class=MsoNormal>about the Federation’s positive philosophy of blindness with our</p><p class=MsoNormal>members and friends who prefer to communicate in Spanish. Jose</p><p class=MsoNormal>Marquez, Rolando Hernandez, and other Federation leaders will help</p><p class=MsoNormal>teach everyone that blindness is just a characteristic and does not</p><p class=MsoNormal>keep us from reaching our full potential as human beings.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Rio Grande Valley Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 867 4314 2604</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,86743142604#</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Introducing Louie Voice Control</p><p class=MsoNormal>Imagine being able to fully control popular Apps and phone</p><p class=MsoNormal>functionality with just voice commands! Presenting to you – Louie</p><p class=MsoNormal>Voice Control – A voice assistant that enables users to voice control</p><p class=MsoNormal>key phone features and apps with just voice commands. Pramit Bhargava,</p><p class=MsoNormal>founder of Visionapps Technology will join us for a demonstration of</p><p class=MsoNormal>this technology.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Dallas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 872 6740 4865</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,87267404865#</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>GENERAL SESSION</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>3:15 PM Embracing the Future: A Message from the Criss Cole</p><p class=MsoNormal>Rehabilitation Center</p><p class=MsoNormal>Diane Yoder, Director, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center</p><p class=MsoNormal>Diane has a long career in the blindness field and has spent her life</p><p class=MsoNormal>raising expectations for blind people. Today, she will share some of</p><p class=MsoNormal>her plans for the future of CCRC.</p><p class=MsoNormal>3:30 PM Understanding the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program</p><p class=MsoNormal>Carolyn McMahon, STAP Specialist, Specialized Telecommunications</p><p class=MsoNormal>Assistance Program (STAP)</p><p class=MsoNormal>3:45 PM Making Life More Accessible for DeafBlind Texans</p><p class=MsoNormal>Marcia Brooks, ICanConnect</p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 PM Welcoming Everyone: A Message About Diversity</p><p class=MsoNormal>Yolanda Shaw, Chairperson, NFBTX Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee</p><p class=MsoNormal>4:15 PM Chapter Reports Part One</p><p class=MsoNormal>Reports from Arlington, Austin, Big Country, Coastal Bend, Dallas,</p><p class=MsoNormal>Fort Worth, Golden Triangle</p><p class=MsoNormal>4:35 PM Presidential Report</p><p class=MsoNormal>Norma Crosby, President, NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 PM Adjourn</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BANQUET</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>6:15 PM Invocation</p><p class=MsoNormal>6:20 PM Raffles & Drawings</p><p class=MsoNormal>6:35 PM Keynote Address</p><p class=MsoNormal>Kevan Worley, Director, Project Literacy, NFBCO</p><p class=MsoNormal>6:57 PM Scholarship Awards</p><p class=MsoNormal>Lara Sowell, Chairperson, NFBTX Scholarship Committee</p><p class=MsoNormal>7:17 PM PAC Plan Pledge Drive</p><p class=MsoNormal>Norma Crosby, President, NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal>7:30 PM Big Basket Bonanza Auction</p><p class=MsoNormal>Glenn Crosby & Kevan Worley Auctioneers</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The banquet will adjourn upon completion of the auction.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021</p><p class=MsoNormal>GENERAL SESSION</p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: The Texas Room</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 852 7275 4719</p><p class=MsoNormal>One Tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85272754719#</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:30 AM Invocation</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:35 AM Elections</p><p class=MsoNormal>9:55 AM Secretary’s Report</p><p class=MsoNormal>Louis Maher, Secretary, NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 AM Treasurer’s Report</p><p class=MsoNormal>Lara Sowell, Treasurer, NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal>10:20 AM Chapter Reports Part Two</p><p class=MsoNormal>Reports from Houston, Lone Star, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, TABS,</p><p class=MsoNormal>TPOBC, TXAGDU</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:45 AM A Report From NFB-NEWSLINE TEXAS</p><p class=MsoNormal>Liz Wisecarver, Newsline Coordinator, NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 AM A Message From NABS</p><p class=MsoNormal>Elizabeth Rouse, NABS Liason for NFBTX</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:10 AM Resolutions</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:40 AM Closing Remarks & Announcements</p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 PM Adjourn</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>End of agenda.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________</p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBSATX mailing list</p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBSATX@nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbsatx_nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBSATX:</p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbsatx_nfbnet.org/kd5cbl%40gmail.com</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>