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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout'><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 align=left><tr><td width=233 height=68></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><img width=323 height=366 style='width:3.3666in;height:3.8083in' src="cid:image002.jpg@01DAB82B.E918C4B0" alt="National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"></td></tr></table></span><![endif]><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><br style='mso-ignore:vglayout' clear=ALL><h1>2024 National Convention Agenda<br>#NFB24<br>Orlando, Florida<br>July 3 to July 8<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Welcome to the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>84<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention of the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em>Mark A. Riccobono, President<o:p></o:p></em></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>200 East Wells Street <i>at Jernigan Place<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Baltimore, Maryland 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><em>John Berggren, Chairman<o:p></o:p></em></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Convention Organization and Activities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i>Jorge Hernandez, President<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i>Rosen Centre</i><br>9840 International Drive <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Orlando, Florida 32819<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>800-204-7234<o:p></o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="_Hlk73126250"><span style='text-decoration:none'>Welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></a></h2><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Welcome to the world’s largest gathering of the organized blind, the National Federation of the Blind’s annual convention<a name="_Hlk105655626">. Federationists</a> and friends will come together to showcase the power and strength of our movement, to celebrate, to inspire, and to be inspired. More than just a list of the myriad of sessions you can attend, the agenda contains a wealth of information about the week including our community expectations of one another; a description of the hotel layout; and hours for the presidential and host affiliate suites, the exhibit hall, and the Independence Market. Read thoroughly and plan your week. Take every opportunity to explore, make new friends, and live the life you want at #NFB24.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Our Belief Message<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Our Core Values <o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Believe in blind people<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Lead courageously<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Champion collective action<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Foster inclusion<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoEndnoteText style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Dream big<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Rookie Roundup<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoEndnoteText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>We welcome all first-time convention attendees to join us for an exciting event from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, in Grand Ballroom C. President Riccobono and other Federation leaders along with members of the Jernigan Fund Committee will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. Veteran conventioneers, please encourage all first timers to be part of this special event. We cannot wait to meet you! In anticipation, check out our First Timer’s Guide at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>Inclusivity, Diversity, and Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for everyone. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our Code of Conduct found at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/codeofconduct"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'>https://nfb.org/codeofconduct</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><u>.<o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73126250'></span><p class=MsoNormal>We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Prohibited behaviors include harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct. Prohibited behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. To report an incident at the convention, please call 410-659-9314, extension 2475, or email <a href="mailto:code@nfb.org">code@nfb.org</a>. Formal reports can be submitted at <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/report-form">https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/report-form</a>. All formal reports will be fully investigated according to the steps in our Code of Conduct. For support or guidance, connect with our Survivors Group at <a href="mailto:survivors@nfb.org">survivors@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2238, during the convention hours listed in this agenda. Thank you for your commitment to the safety and support of the blind community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Convention Registration<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Registration activities take place in the Prefunction foyer outside of the Grand Ballroom beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. At 9:00 a.m. on Friday and at other times as listed throughout the week, registration activities will be located at Registration Desk 1 near the Grand Ballroom.<span style='color:red'> </span>All convention attendees (both local and from out of town) are asked to register. Those who registered for convention online may pick up their registration packets in the area designated “Preregistration.” Those who did not register online can do so at the area designated “Registration.” Please have your payment method ready as you approach the cashier. Convention registration is a requirement for door prize eligibility and a number of other convention activities. We condition rates for hotel rooms on proof of registration, including the showing of an NFB registration badge, if requested.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><a name="_Hlk73105921">Exhibit Hall and Independence Market<o:p></o:p></a></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'><span style='font-family:ArialMT'>The Exhibit Hall and the NFB Independence Market are located across the second-floor skywalk in West Hall A1 of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Please note that the hours for the Exhibit Hall have changed this year.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'>Exhibit Hall hours of operation are: <o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'>Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'>Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'>Saturday Noon to 1:45 p.m. and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (final opportunity <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105921'></span><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk73105544"> to visit the Exhibit Hall)<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105544'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105544'>Independence Market hours of operation are: <o:p></o:p></span></h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk73105544'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:40.5pt;text-indent:-22.5pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4;layout-grid-mode:char'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:40.5pt;text-indent:-22.5pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4;layout-grid-mode:char'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:40.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-22.5pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Saturday Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:40.5pt;text-indent:-22.5pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4;layout-grid-mode:char'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Sunday Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the Market)<o:p></o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Presidential and Host Affiliate Suites<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>The Presidential Suite (2455) and the Host Affiliate Suite (to be announced) are open during much of the convention. All are welcome to come to these suites to visit. Appointments to meet with President Riccobono may be made at the Presidential Suite. The Presidential and Host Affiliate Suites will be open during the following times:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><a name="_Hlk167260483">Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></a></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'>Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'>Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'>Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and Noon to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'>Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Noon to 1:45 p.m., and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'>Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Noon to 1:45 p.m., and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'>Monday 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167260483'></span><p class=MsoNormal>Suite numbers will be shared via social media, posted in the convention mobile app, announced at the board meeting, and publicized in a number of other ways.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><a name="_Hlk7768906">Survivor Safe Space<o:p></o:p></a></h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7768906'></span><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As a part of our ongoing efforts to provide safety, support, and inclusion within the National Federation of the Blind, the Blind Survivors Group is providing a safe space for survivors and individuals who have been impacted or harmed by sexual misconduct and other forms of abuse within the NFB and affiliated programs/events. We welcome you to drop in for confidential peer support, to discuss questions/concerns about ongoing safety and support measures within the NFB, and to access resources for additional support. The safe space, in meeting Salon 18, will be available Wednesday through Monday, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are not able to participate in the survivor safe space and need additional support or have further questions during the convention, you may email </span><a href="mailto:survivors@nfb.org"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>survivors@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2238. A member of the Blind Survivors Group will respond to calls within six hours between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the week of convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></h2><h3>Quiet Space<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>In the National Federation of the Blind, we recognize that attending such a busy and bustling event like national convention can be overwhelming. That's why we've created a Quiet Room/Low Sensory Space in Salon 19 for those who need a break from the stimulation and noise of the convention. This space is designed to provide a calm and peaceful environment. We ask that all visitors respect the quiet atmosphere by using headphones, refraining from conversations and phone calls, and engaging in activities that may disturb others.<o:p></o:p></p><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><h2><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></h2><h2>Wednesday, July 3, 2024<span class=ui-provider><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span class=ui-provider>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB24 app or at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a><span class=ui-provider>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 17<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration outside NOPBC Conference; for youth 11-18; free of charge. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dreams, Creativity, and Skills: The Recipe for Success<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration until<span style='color:#1D1B1A;background:white'> June 30: adults $35, families $50, children (0-18) free. Registration is available on-site.</span> For more details, visit <a href="https://nopbc.org/all-events">https://nopbc.org/all-events</a>. Sponsored by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division (NOPBC). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cassandra McKinney, President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Registration <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Opening Session <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session I <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Empowering Parents of Kids with Additional Disabilities (Salon 12)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Independent Movement and Travel: From Crossing the Street to Going Abroad (Salon 13)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Grounding the Helicopter (Salon 14)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Access Leads to Success (Salon 15)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>1:45 - 3:00 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session II<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Blaming It on Blindness (Salon 12)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Age- and Stage-Appropriate Cooking (Salon 13)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Moving to the Beat of Your Own Drum (Salon 14)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Having Fun with Braille (Salon 15)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>3:15 - 4:30 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session III<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Integrating Print and Braille: A Recipe for Literacy (Salon 12)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Raising a Problem-Solver (Salon 13)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Aaagghh—My Baby Is Blind/Low Vision! Where Do I Begin? (Salon 14)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'>Monarch—The Future of Braille Textbooks and Tactile Graphics (Salon 15)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk8209877"><o:p> </o:p></a></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'>7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind—23rd Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation and Mobility Conference<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><a name="_Hlk72349837"></a><a name="_Hlk167744694"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Participate in the only annual national conference focused on structured discovery teaching and education for the blind. Learn about the various professional certifications, partnerships, and opportunities the NBPCB has to offer. Registration (</span></a></span><a href="https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=564"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167744694'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>https://nbpcb.org/members/er.php?eid=564</span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167744694'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167744694'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>) is $100 before June 15, $115 afterwards. Registration available on-site.<span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167744694'></span><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span class=MsoHyperlink>Sponsored by National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) and the<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span class=MsoHyperlink>Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB) at the Louisiana Tech University.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Ambassadors Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>Salon 8 <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jernigan Institute Technology Seminars<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b><span style='font-family:Arial-BoldMT'>Salon 3 <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Reporting Inaccessibility Self-Advocacy Toolkit </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Learn about the new online toolkit that walks users through the process of self-advocating for accessible software. There will be an open discussion on personal experiences related to self-advocacy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>10:00 - 11:30 a.m. How Companies Are Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Discover how companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are using AI in their products and services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Accessibility in Video Games<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Explore accessible video games with live demos of the Xbox Series S and PS5 consoles.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Presenters: Kennedy Zimnik and Karl Belanger, CENA Staff, National Federation <br>of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>8:30 a.m. NFB Camp<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>Salon 21<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Preregistration by June 15 was required. Please refer to convention note 11 for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and Banquet Ticket Sales ($80)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>Grand Ballroom Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Employment Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Annual meeting of the NFB Employment Committee. Learn about past and current<br>events and committee initiatives. This year our meeting is combined with an orientation to the Career Fair. Come to learn more! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Jennifer Wenzel and Lia Stone, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b><span style='font-family:Arial-BoldMT'>9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SSP Training<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b><span style='font-family:ArialMT'>Salon 5<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span style='font-family:ArialMT'>Do you know a deafblind person? Have you ever wondered how you could assist a<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span style='font-family:ArialMT'>deafblind person navigate around our national convention? The DeafBlind Division <br>is pleased to offer our first annual volunteer SSP training. All SSPs are encouraged <br>to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span style='font-family:ArialMT'>Maurice Mines, President<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Target Accessibility: Meet the Team and Q&A<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>Salon 2<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>Learn how Target’s Digital Accessibility team ensures our apps, website, and other digital experiences are accessible to all. We welcome any accessibility questions and feedback. We will share several times throughout the hour, so come when you like and stay as long as you want.<br>Hai Nguyen Ly, Sr. Accessibility Consultant, Target<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'>11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Digital Braille: Charting the Path Ahead<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><b>Grand Ballroom D<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Interested in APH's future plans for Monarch, eBraille, and refreshable Braille devices? Join Greg Stilson and his team to see what's in store for Braille readers in the <br>coming year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk8209877'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk72349837'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Greg Stilson, </span></span></span><a name="_Hlk7103000"></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Senior Director, Global Innovations, American Printing House for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sleep & Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 7<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, or Non-24 for short, is a condition common in blind patients. Come learn more about circadian rhythms, sleep, and Non-24.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals Nurse Educators<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Amazon Devices Accessibility Overview<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Grand Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Amazon obsesses about customer delight, and that includes customers with disabilities. In this session, Amazon accessibility experts will discuss the latest accessibility features for Fire TV, Fire tablet, Echo Show, Kindle, Smart Glasses, <br>and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon Devices & Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Career Fair<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Executive Ballroom H<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Come to meet national and regional employers including many of our convention sponsors and Florida employers. This is your first step to a great future! Preregistration required. Sorry, no walk-ins. Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.<span style='color:#666666'><br></span></span>Jennifer Wenzel and Lia Stone, Co-Chairs</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. HumanWare Product Discussion and Updates<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 4<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Bring your questions and feedback to our yearly user group sessions. We will discuss and demonstrate updates to our existing products and introduce new ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Peter Tucic and Joel Zimba, HumanWare<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>1:00 - 5:00 p.m. NAGDU Annual Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salon 2<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>You’re invited to join NAGDU for our annual seminar. Explore advocacy, veterinary insights, and community updates all in one comprehensive event. Join us as we empower and support each other on our journey with our guide dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Stacie Gallegos and Paul Sandoval, NAGDU Annual Seminar Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Drop-In Art Room<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Free tactile art exhibition and art activities for everyone! Come with friends or come and meet new people. We will be teaching, at different times, raised line drawing, coloring, sculpting, origami folding, SVG coding, and LEGO building. We will also have tactile picture books!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Ann Cunningham, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>1:30 - 4:30 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 17<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>For youth 11-18. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Audio Description at Prime Video<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Grand Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Prime Video has been working with customers and advocacy groups to make our content more accessible by improving the availability and quality of audio descriptions. We will present our learnings and the evolving mental models on quality across scripts, mixing, and voicing of AD.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Chris Nooney, Principal Product Manager for Prime Video, Amazon</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Blind Professional Journalists Meet & Greet<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Share tips for building a journalism career. Come join the Blind Professional Journalists Group as we discuss how we work in an exciting, dynamic profession. Let’s exchange ideas on technology and blindness skills to help us move forward.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Elizabeth Campbell, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Seniors Taking Charge: Managing in a Disaster</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 5</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Learn how to manage in a disaster using advice from experts in disaster preparedness and the use of nonvisual tools.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Glenn Crosby, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Building for A11y with AWS Cloudscape<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Grand Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Cloudscape, the Amazon Web Service (AWS) design system, forms the foundation <br>of AWS services and products. In this session, AWS accessibility and design experts will dive into the process of creating the Cloudscape Design System with accessibility in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Samantha Barry, Marwa Abdalrazeq, and Akanksha Garg, Amazon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Unlock Financial Freedom with Penny Forward<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 6<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Learn to manage income and expenses while receiving SSI and SSDI, maintain records, and handle overpayments. Discover ABLE accounts to save $100K without risking SSI. Join our courses and workshops for practical financial skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO, Penny Forward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Accessibility Features—Andriod & Chrome OS<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Grand Ballroom D<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Learn about A11y features for low-vision and blind users on the Android device and Chromebook.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Nimer Jaber, Leonid Prazdnik, Siri Gubba, and Jay Prabhunathan, Google<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Living with Multiple Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>New bonds are built and understanding strengthened by bringing together members who share the unique experiences and challenges that come with living at the intersection of various disabilities and blindness. Join us with an open heart and willingness to connect with others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Moderators: Bobbi A. L. Pompey and Doula Jarboe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>5:15 - 7:30 p.m. NBPCB Reception: Networking/Mix & Mingle<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salon 11<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Come network and speak with professionals following the NBPCB Rehab Conference. Hear about the newest certificants who are newly SD certified and about job opportunities across the nation. Cash bar and light snacks will be available.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Seminario Hispano<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span lang=ES style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salon 2<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span lang=ES style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Ven a conocer a la federación, nuestras historias y recursos valiosos en espańol. Te esperamos en el evento más importante para conocer, conectar y compartir con nuestra comunidad hispanohablante.<br>Nota: El seminario será completamente en espańol. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span lang=ES style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Aleyda Santos, Coordinadora<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='line-height:12.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Technology Evaluation Exhibitors Showcase<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Grand Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Join the Technology Evaluation Committee’s Exhibitors Showcase to learn about low- to high-tech products, from hardware to software and more. Hear the latest from our vendors at this free session. You do not have to be a committee member to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Mark Jones, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Blind and MENA: A Different Type of Brown<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 13<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America, especially around blindness and access to services. Learn about identity, stereotypes, challenges experienced by, and resources for these individuals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Moderator: Ronza Othman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>7:00 - 8:30 p.m. NOPBC Family Games Night<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 1<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Sponsored by National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Rookie Roundup<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Grand Ballroom C<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>First-time convention attendees: don’t miss this event! President Riccobono and other Federation leaders, along with members of the Jernigan Fund Committee, will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Pam Allen, Chair and First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana; Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Thursday, July 4, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span class=ui-provider>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB24 app or at </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>https://nfb.org/convention</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span class=ui-provider>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Meeting</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><b>Salon 7<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Hear of the progress that we, as an organization, are making in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. How can we drive DEI efforts across the Federation in fulfillment of our movement’s strategic priorities? Bring your questions, feedback, and concerns to the committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'>Moderators: Shawn Callaway and Kenia Flores<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk7103000'></span><h3>8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Committee for Advancement and Promotion of Braille<span style='font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The committee will discuss developments in the teaching and delivery of Braille, research priorities, Braille-related policy, strategies for bringing improvements where needed, and resources and activities across our organization. All are welcome!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Dunnam, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>9:00 - 10:00 a.m. AI for Accessibility<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 3<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Microsoft technologists and explore the ways AI is transforming our assistive technologies, from screen readers to assistive applications. This session will introduce select AI features and products and demo their daily applicability for blind and low-vision users.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Microsoft Accessibility Team<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>9:00 - 11:00 a.m. <span style='layout-grid-mode:line'>Membership Committee Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Members represent our most powerful asset. All those who are interested in joining the membership committee to discuss innovative ideas to grow, nurture, and sustain membership in the organized blind movement are welcome.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Denise Avant, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Seeking Success: Employment, Exploration, and Entrepreneurship <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salons 1 and 2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk167038079">Job seeker seminar with new time and new format! Come to a large group session and then break into smaller groups focusing on career exploration and the pros and cons of starting your own business. Give feedback on future topics. <o:p></o:p></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167038079'></span><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Wenzel and Lia Stone, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NFB Sports and Recreation Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 11<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn about adaptive sports, inclusive fitness and recreation opportunities, and build community at our annual business meeting. Let’s move to keep the movement alive!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richie Flores, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and Banquet Ticket Sales ($80)<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Independence Market<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>WA1, Convention Center<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Drop by the JAWS AI Suite<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 5<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get hands-on training with some of our newest AI-powered features including Picture Smart AI and Face in View and bring your JAWS questions. You will also have an exclusive opportunity to try out and give us feedback on a preview of our newest upcoming feature!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>10:00 - 11:00 a.m. HIMS Product Showcase<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come join us to learn how to be more informed, organized, and entertained with products such as the BrailleSense 6, BrailleSense 6 Mini, QBraille XL, the SensePlayer, and the new Braille eMotion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>10:00 - 11:00 a.m. <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Intro to OrCam's Latest Tech: MyEye 3 and Read 3</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 4<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>OrCam's newest innovations, the MyEye 3 and Read 3, are here. Come learn about the latest “Just Ask” feature, an AI assistant that provides immediate responses to all your questions!<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Josue Rivera, Area Sales Manager, Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>10:00 - 11:30 a.m. LGBT+ Group: A Meeting for Community Members<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Open to all community members and allies. Join us to learn about being LGBT+ in the NFB, how to get involved, and various advocacy efforts throughout the United States.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Accessible Products for Life, Work and Play<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 3<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Microsoft’s VIP experts showcase our suite of accessibility features tailored to the needs of blind and LV users. Join our team for interactive demo sessions showcasing new products and exciting updates to our community’s well-established favorites.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Microsoft Accessibility Team<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Navigating the Future: Unveiling AI-Powered Innovations in JAWS<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom D<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Ryan Jones to discuss what has been going on with JAWS and ZoomText over the past year and how AI is helping us break down barriers. You don’t want to miss learning about Picture Smart AI, Face in View, and what we are doing next! Let’s join together and explore our future.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ryan Jones, VP Software & Product Management, Vispero<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Mujeres of the Federation<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 13<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join blind Latina women to network, share successes, and tackle challenges together and help develop the next generation of Latina leaders in the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Moderator: Kenia Flores<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk136034454"><b>Grand Ballroom C<o:p></o:p></b></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136034454'></span><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Donald Porterfield, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Drop-In Art Room<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Free tactile art exhibition and art activities for everyone! Come with friends or come and meet new people. We will be teaching, at different times, raised line drawing, coloring, sculpting, origami folding, SVG coding, and LEGO building. We will also have tactile picture books!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ann Cunningham, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 2:30 p.m. LGBT+: Education for Everyone<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>What does being LGBT+ have to do with blindness? How do blind LGBT+ people live, work, and love? Sincere questions will be answered in kind. This session is offered courtesy of our LGBT+ members who seek to educate separately from our primary meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><h3>2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Blind Survivors Group Meetup<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Celebrate the spirit of survival on this Independence Day. Let’s talk about the struggle and the quest for resilience, and support each other in our individual, unique journeys.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christine Faltz Grassman, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wells Fargo: Banking on Your Future<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join members of Wells Fargo in conversation about the importance of accessibility to pursue financial goals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Andrew Holbrook, PhD, Chief Accessibility Officer, Wells Fargo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Aira: Visual Interpreting and Access AI<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Aira presents Access AI! The only collaborative AI experience where the human visual interpreter can verify image descriptions! Come and meet many members of the <br>Aira team!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Troy Otillio, CEO, and Everette Bacon, VP Blindness Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Twenty-Fourth NABL Mock Trial (Admission: $5)<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Executive H<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza Othman, President, National Association of Blind Lawyers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Fourth Annual Blind Muslims Group Seminar<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diverse in Culture United in Faith: Our struggle in finding our space in the blindness movement. Join us to network and to learn about our group and our involvement. Connect via listserv <a href="mailto:nfb-muslims@nfbnet.org">nfb-muslims@nfbnet.org</a> or email the chair, Tasnim Alshuli, <a href="mailto:nfbmuslims@gmail.com">nfbmuslims@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tasnim Alshuli, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>5:30 - 6:30 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 17<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>For youth 11-18. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Greek and Masonic Group<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 7<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you a member of a national Greek organization, the Masons, or the Eastern Star? Help build our relationships with Greek letter organizations to ensure inclusion and participation, to engage in fundraising, and to serve as a resource for the blind considering membership.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shawn Callaway, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Blind Christians Group<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Publishers of Christian literature will provide an update regarding the work of their<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>respective organizations. Learn about ministries in which blind people are involved in their local communities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda Mentink, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 10:00 p.m. NABS Annual Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>All are welcome to join our lively division as we dive into all things blind students! Registration begins at 6:00, followed by programming at 7:00. Only members who have completed our membership process before June 30 will be eligible to participate in official business.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lauren Altman, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Blindness in AAPI Communities<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 13<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us to explore the intersection of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) identity and blindness. Discuss unique challenges faced by our community, gain insights, celebrate diverse experiences, foster inclusive communities, and explore pathways to empowerment.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 8:30 p.m. SSI and SSDI 101: What You Need to Know<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ever wonder what the difference between Blind Work Expenses and Impairment Related Work Expenses is? Afraid you might go over the SSDI earnings cliff? Hear from an expert on these programs and have all your questions answered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael Dalto, Social Security Expert<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 9:00 p.m. NFB in Judaism Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 8<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us as we hear from Rabbi Larry Sarko as he shares his Braille Sefer Torah Scroll. We will also hear from Livia Thompson, Executive Director, JBI International, on what that outstanding organization is working on. We will also have some time to meet each other.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stewart Prost, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><h3>7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Advancing our Advocacy: Legislative Meet Up<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>An opportunity for members interested in advocating for the rights of the nation’s blind to interact with our government affairs specialists and exchange strategies to advance our legislative priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jesse Shirek, Jeff Kaloc, and Justin Young, Government Affairs Specialists, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk42176583"></a><a name="_Hlk502220741"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></span></a></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk502220741'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>Friday, July 5, </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>2024<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><span class=ui-provider>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB24 app or at </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>https://nfb.org/convention</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><span class=ui-provider>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and Banquet Ticket Sales ($80)<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b>Registration Desk 1<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Independence Market<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b>WA1, Convention Center<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>9:00 - 11:30 a.m. NFB Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b>Grand Ballroom</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>1CapApp Event: </span><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>12:15 - 4:00 p.m. <a name="_Hlk168168239">National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></a></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk168168239'><b>Salon 1<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk168168239'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>Hear from the Distinguished Educator of Blind Children and our technology exhibitors; learn about cutting-edge products and opportunities for our kids. Experience Parent Power; participate in our business meeting, elections, and much more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>Cassandra McKinney, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>12:15 - 4:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b>Salon 17<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>For youth 11-18. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'>12:30 - 5:00 p.m. NFB in Computer Science<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'><b>Salon 3<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk42176583'></span><p class=MsoNormal>Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind<b> </b>information and computer technology professionals to compete in today’s world.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian Buhrow, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Writers Division Business Meeting and Author Round Up<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 6<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us and meet fellow self-published and mainstream published authors who can help you to improve your own skills. Come prepared to be creative. The cost for attendance is $10. We will see you there and may have some surprises in store.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelley Alongi, President<o:p></o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom D<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Innovation 24: Innovation—the driving force behind progress, creativity, inspiration, problem solving and the exploration of new ideas. Innovation requires courage and a commitment to excellence. Join the merchants/entrepreneurs to discuss building relationships and partnerships and developing opportunities in the Randolph-Sheppard Program and small business.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nicky Gacos, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join your peers in blind rehabilitation as we share ideas, resources, and gather tools for this year’s rehab toolbox. Together we will energize each other as we raise expectations for skills, positive blindness philosophy, and of course, confidence, independence, and jobs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Amy Porterfield, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Educators<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 13<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Educators who are blind teach sighted and blind students from infants to adults working toward post-graduate degrees. If you are blind and an educator, or are considering a career in teaching, come join us to share strategies, tips, and tools of <br>the trade. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cayte Mendez, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 5:00 p.m. DeafBlind Division and Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come join us for exciting updates and news about I Can Connect, Braille displays, Cochlear implants, and more. Make sure your dues are paid before the meeting to be able to vote in the elections for board members. If necessary, you may pay dues before the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maurice Mines, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Diabetes Action Network Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come learn about blind diabetics who are self-sufficient, manage their disease, and work for the development of technology equivalent to that available to other diabetics. Join with those who have overcome being scared and who have embraced the challenge of this disease.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debbie Wunder, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Performing Arts Division and Audition Workshop<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us for our annual business meeting followed by an interactive workshop ($5 entry) all about auditioning with confidence. Time for networking included. Renew your membership by July 1 to ensure you can participate in all business at the meeting by visiting <a href="http://www.nfb-pad.org">www.nfb-pad.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Katelyn MacIntyre, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Seniors Division Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 4<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>1:00 p.m. Registration <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>1:30 p.m. Annual meeting of the National Federation of the Blind Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Glenn Crosby, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:00 - 6:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Division<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Examine challenges and opportunities for blind attorneys and law students; learn about legal updates impacting the blind; share practice tips and technology tools for blind lawyers. Register at <a href="http://www.blindlawyers.net">www.blindlawyers.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>1:00 p.m. Division meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>4:30 p.m. Ticketed reception<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:30 - 5:00 p.m. <span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Assistive Technology Trainers Division</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Current and aspiring tech trainers: join us for professional development, networking, and fellowship. We’ll explore what it takes to become a great trainer, how to help our students build sustainable digital literacy skills, and what’s new in the world of AT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Chancey Fleet</span>, President<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Professionals in Blindness Education Division<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 7<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>All professionals serving students from birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative and interactive meeting. Come network and collaborate, sharing and learning with colleagues and future educators.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily Gibbs, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Human Services Division Annual Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 8<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have a passion for working with people? If so, we invite you to join our meeting! We will have dynamic speakers, important discussions, and a fun activity or two. Join us for a time of professional development and networking! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sarah Patnaude, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>3:00 - 7:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Veterans Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Signature 2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>3:00 p.m. Reception<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>4:00 p.m. Sit-down meal<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>5:00 p.m. Business meeting with guest speakers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Vernon Humphrey, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sexual Health Education Open House: Learn on Your Terms <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom A<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>In collaboration with Indiana University School of Public Health, the NFB Board of Directors invites you to the first blind-led, blind-centered sexual health education event. This open house features information on reproductive anatomy, identity, healthy relationships, pregnancy, parenting, contraception and family planning, STIs, and sexual pleasure. Blind facilitators with expertise will be available to support your learning as you navigate this self-paced, exhibit-hall-style event. Drop in any time. This event is for adults only. Contact Mika Baugh (<a href="mailto:mikabaug@iu.edu">mikabaug@iu.edu</a>) for more information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Braille Book Fair <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Executive H<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>New/used Braille and print/Braille books—fiction, nonfiction, early readers, cookbooks, and more—all free!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>4:30 p.m. Blind children only<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>5:00 p.m. Open to all<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Volunteers box and ship books Free Matter. Donations welcome. Sponsored by National Organization of Parents of Blind Children and American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3>5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sleep & Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 1<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, or Non-24 for short, is a condition common in blind patients. Come learn more about circadian rhythms, sleep, and Non-24.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vanda Pharmaceuticals Nurse Educators<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3>5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Affiliate Presidents and Treasurers<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>All state affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to attend this session to discuss affiliate finances and other aspects of organization administration with facilitators Valerie Warrington and Bridgid Burke.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>5:45 - 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Shabbat (the Sabbath)<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Suite 2456<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join with other Federationists who happen to be Jewish in welcoming Shabbat (the Sabbath) with perhaps some wine, bread (challah), lighting the Shabbat candles, and perhaps a short Friday evening service before people go off to other events.<o:p></o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Blind Parents Group: 0 to 5 Years Old<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year, the Blind Parents Group will host two separate sessions for blind parents. This session will focus on parents with children under 5. Come prepared with questions. Kids welcome. <b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lisamaria Martinez, Chair <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Ready for Adventure at the Colorado Center<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 4<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come to Colorado, change your life! Through structured discovery, you will gain belief in yourself. Hear from staff, students, and alumni—their stories will inspire you. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m. Challenge yourself and create opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Julie Deden, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Legal Office Hours<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk167800151">Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email </a><a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167800151'>legal@nfb.org</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167800151'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167800151'> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440, by June 21.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167800151'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 10:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Black Leaders Division<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom D<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy anniversary NOBBL! Registration with complimentary snacks will take place 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come join our division annual meeting and hear an inspirational presentation by Black leaders from the Florida affiliate. Theme: Rooted in Passion, United in Purpose. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shawn Callaway, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 10:00 p.m. National Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 3<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come learn how to make an informed choice when deciding to get a guide dog. Get current updates from our legal counsel about matters pertaining to guide dog users’ airline and rideshare travel. Find out what NAGDU has been up to over the past year and elect our leaders!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Raul Gallegos, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sports and Recreation Division: Adaptive Fitness Activity<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Junior Ballroom G<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Accessible yoga, body weight training, inclusive movement exercise to keep the body loose and healthy throughout convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richie Flores, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Science and Engineering Division<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 11<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>6:30 p.m. Registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>7:00 p.m. Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn about one person’s experiences with the Orbit Research Graphiti interactive tablet display, new developments at Orbit Research, effective methods for completing college STEM courses, and other topics concerning the blind access to STEM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Miller, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 p.m. Dad’s Night Out <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome to come. Call Chris Butler at 571-606-6868<span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span>for location. Sponsored by National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 9:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Government Employees<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 8<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join employees, retirees, and applicants for employment of federal, state, and local government entities, including pseudo-government entities, as we explore barriers and opportunities related to access, employment, and benefits.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza Othman, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 9:00 p.m. <a name="_Hlk168169812">Ignite NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>Ž</sup> across Your State!</a><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB-NEWSLINE coordinators, unleash NFB-NEWSLINE’s potential in your state. Join us for marketing strategies and success stories. Let’s amplify information accessibility together. This event is geared toward NFB-NEWSLINE coordinators, but all are welcome! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology Programs, National Federation <br>of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:30 - 8:30 p.m. White Cane Committee and Fundraising Seminar<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 13<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s put the FUN back in Fundraising! Come and participate in an interactive session and share ideas on how to plan and implement an affiliate fundraiser. State presidents, please send a representative from your state.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Everette Bacon, Chair, and Patti Chang, Director of Outreach, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friends of Recovery Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call 828-505-0338.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Blind Parents Group: Kids over 5 years old<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year, the Blind Parents Group will host two separate sessions for blind parents. This session will focus on parents with children in elementary school and beyond. Come prepared with questions. Kids welcome. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lisamaria Martinez, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2>Saturday, July 6, 2024<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk515375565"><span class=ui-provider>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB24 app or at </span></a><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>https://nfb.org/convention</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span class=ui-provider>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Devotions<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and Banquet Ticket Sales ($80)<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><b>Registration Desk 1<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='text-decoration:none'>Opening General Session (Saturday)<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>1CapApp Event: </span><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'>9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><a name="_Hlk135648042">Call to Order and Invocation<o:p></o:p></a></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h6><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>National Association of Blind Veterans, a Division of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>In the Federation We Trust: Welcoming the Family Back to Florida<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida Board of Directors<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Vernon Humphrey, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, <br>a Division of the National Federation of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Roll Call of States and Appointment of Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h6><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Independence Market<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b>WA1, Convention Center<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>12:15 - 1:15 p.m. All Aboard to Talk with Amtrak about Accessibility<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Amtrak wants to hear from all blind travelers to help improve the system. Amtrak would appreciate knowing what is working, what needs fixing, and any suggestions on how to advance the system for the future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>Dr. David Handera, Vice President, Stations, Facilities, Properties, and Accessibility, Amtrak<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>12:15 - 1:15 p.m. What’s New in Google Accessibility<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'>This session will provide a high-level overview of the latest accessibility features and initiatives from Google. This will include updates on products and services such as Android, Chrome, and Chromebook.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648042'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk515375565'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Louisiana Center for the Blind Open House<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Signature 2<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us to learn about our transformative programs. Meet our dynamic staff and students. Find out more about innovative graduate programs in the field of blindness at Louisiana Tech University. Connect with alumni who are living the lives they want. Dream without limits!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pam Allen, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Oracle’s Commitment to Inclusivity<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 11<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will discuss strategies from our customer’s perspective, information about employee accessibility HR accommodations, and future endeavors in our inclusive design process.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kent Boucher, Senior Director, Oracle Accessibility Program Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Uber Town Hall<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Uber representatives will hold a town-hall-style breakout session where Uber may hear from Federationists about ways to update the service. Accessibility updates will be provided at the beginning of the session.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Briana Gilmore, Head of Public Policy, Accessibility & Marginalized Communities, Uber<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Join the Voyage for Inclusive Digital Maps<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Inclusive digital maps from Audiom by XR Navigation are now at your fingertips! <br>From university campuses to congressional districts, learn how to explore and get dynamic maps for any adventure on your phone or computer. Come join the map revolution now!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brandon Biggs, CEO, XR Navigation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Leader Dogs for the Blind Meet and Greet<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Leader Dogs for the Blind is more than guide dogs. Come meet our team including our new CEO, Melissa Weisse, to learn about the free programs offered including free Orientation and Mobility, Teen O&M, Teen Summer Camp, and Guide Dog!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melissa Weisse, Chief Executive Officer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:15 - 1:45 p.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and <i>Final</i> Banquet Ticket Sales ($80)<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Registration Desk 1<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>General Session II (Saturday)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>2:00 - 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3><a name="_Hlk135648057">Call to Order<o:p></o:p></a></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Presidential Report <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Leading Courageously with Higher Expectations: Braille, Teacher Preparation, and the Continued Influence of the Organized Blind Movement <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Casey Robertson, Faculty, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, and Educational Advocate; Ruston, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Dreaming Big Together: The Monarch and the Butterfly Effect of Partnership<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Craig Meador, President, American Printing House; Louisville, Kentucky<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Bruce Miles, General Manager, Professional Solutions, and Head of HumanWare, EssilorLuxottica Canada; Montréal, Québec, Canada<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Katie Carlock, Parent of Blind Child; Porterdale, Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Kennedy Carlock, Blind Student; Porterdale, Georgia <o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Gina Fugate, Teacher of Blind Students, Maryland School for the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Living a Life Dedicated to Justice: Raising Expectations at the Calgary <br>Police Service<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Robert Fenton KC, Director of Legal Services, Calgary Police Service, and Chair, Board of Directors, Canadian National Institute for the Blind; Calgary, Alberta, Canada<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Inclusion by Example: Adventures of a Blind Woman Navigating the Oceans of STEM Professionals <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Amy Bower, Physical Oceanography Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Woods Hole, Massachusetts<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><b>WA1, Convention Center<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>Final opportunity to visit the Exhibit Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Research and Academic Professionals Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'>The NFB Blindness Initiatives Research Advisory Council invites interested individuals to discuss current research, publication in the <i>Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research</i> (<i>JBIR</i>), and ideas for increasing the research and academic presence of the NFB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648057'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Legal Office Hours<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 16<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email <a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org">legal@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440, by June 21.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adaptive Fitness Activity<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Junior Ballroom G<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Accessible fitness exercise to keep the body healthy throughout convention—yoga/body weight strength/adaptive exercise.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Communications Committee<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join chapter, affiliate, and division leaders to learn best practices in communications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We’ll explore the tools available to us through our national office and exchange ideas.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn to effectively use communication to build the Federation. Everyone is welcome!<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Liz Wisecarver, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 9:45 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Workshops<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salons 14 and 15<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>7:00 - 8:15 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session IV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>What Does a Good IEP Look Like and How Do I Get There? (Salon 14)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Little Ones, Play, and Learning (Salon 15)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>8:30 - 9:45 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session V<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>IEP Soft Skills (Salon 14)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Transitioning into Adult Life (Salon 15)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sponsored by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division (NOPBC).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 10:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 17<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>For youth 11-18. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><h2>Sunday, July 7, 2024<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span class=ui-provider>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB24 app or at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a><span class=ui-provider>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who wish to assist as Eucharistic ministers, or in other ways, should come thirty minutes early. Contact Louis Maher (713-444-7838 or <a href="mailto:ljmaher03@outlook.com">ljmaher03@outlook.com</a>) if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Devotions<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3><a name="_Hlk105267854">8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Registration ($30) and Packet Pickup<o:p></o:p></a></h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105267854'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b>Registration Desk 1<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>General Session III (Sunday)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Grand Ballroom<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><a name="_Hlk135648025">Call to Order and Invocation<o:p></o:p></a></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Financial Report, Including the Honor Roll Call <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Elections<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Expanding Access to the World’s Knowledge: An Update on Library Services Centering the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Jason Broughton, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Indoor Navigation: Access to Information and Blind-Led Innovations<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Moderator: Mike May, Member, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Panel: <o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Charlie Meredith, Chief Technology Officer, GoodMaps; Louisville, Kentucky<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Tom Pey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Waymap; Bromley, England<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Independence Market <o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b>WA1, Convention Center<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Final opportunity to visit the Independence Market.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>12:15 - 1:45 p.m. </span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>National Voter Registration Help Desk</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Are you uncertain about the process to register to vote in your state? Do you have questions about the various registration deadlines? Stop by our voter registration help desk to learn more about the voting process and the various deadlines in your state.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Government Affairs Team, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>12:15 - 1:45 p.m. </span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Website Coordinators and Contributors Meeting</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Learn from other affiliates and divisions about their approaches and implementation of visually compelling and content-rich websites. Join the effort to build a roadmap for how the group can support you in the next year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Corbb O’Connor, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Museum Q&A: Who Tells Our Stories? We Do!<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Please join us, the designers and producers of a revolutionary museum, to ask your questions about the Museum of the Blind People’s Movement. From conceptual to tactical, let’s have an open conversation about a museum built by the blind that centers our stories and experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Prime Access Consulting (PAC) and Origin Studios, Presenters<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>12:30 - 1:45 p.m. NOPBC Brainstorming Session<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'>Come and share your ideas for making next year’s NOPBC sessions even better. Cassandra McKinney, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648025'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>12:45 - 1:45 p.m. NFB in the Kitchen Group<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Homemade happiness! Let’s talk strengthening independence and encouraging creativity in the kitchen. Delfina Rodriguez from CCB joins Chef Regina Mitchell as they share tips, techniques, and ease in the kitchen. Bring your brilliant thoughts, questions, and enthusiasm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regina Mitchell, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>1:15 - 1:45 p.m. Registration ($30) and Packet Pickup<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Registration Desk 1<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>General Session IV (Sunday)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Grand Ballroom<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>2:00 - 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>Call to Order<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>Reflections on Collective Action: Fifty Years after 504 and the Value of Nothing Without Us<o:p></o:p></h3><h6><span lang=EN>Shawn Callaway, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind, and President, National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span lang=EN>Dennis Billups, Lifelong Blind Advocate; San Francisco, California</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></h6><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Putting Our Values into Action: A Report on Twenty Years of Innovative Research and Training Driven by the Blind<o:p></o:p></h3><h6><span lang=EN>Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></h6><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>We Belong: A Report on Our Collective Progress toward Equality in America <br>and Beyond<o:p></o:p></h3><h6 style='margin-bottom:14.0pt'><span lang=EN>Moderator: John G. Paré Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h6><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h6><span lang=EN>Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span lang=EN>Jesse Shirek, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span lang=EN>Justin Young, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></h6><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Reports, Resolutions, and Other Business<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>5:15 - 6:15 p.m. <span style='font-size:13.5pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>National Voter Registration Help Desk</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Are you uncertain about the process to register to vote in your state? Do you have questions about the various registration deadlines? Stop by our voter registration help desk to learn more about the voting process and the various deadlines in your state.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Government Affairs Team, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3>6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Discrimination in the Workplace: Now What?<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have a job? Do you want one? Join us to learn about your rights and responsibilities as a blind employee. Participants will learn every step in the process from requesting a reasonable accommodation to filing a federal complaint and beyond.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Esq., Legal Program Coordinator, National Federation of <br>the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 7:00 p.m. DEI Book Club<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us for the launch of the NFB DEI Book Club. The July pick is <i>Blind Ambition: One Woman’s Journey to Greatness</i> by Ever Lee Hairston. Come prepared to discuss the book and engage in conversation with the author and members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 7:30 p.m. AFB Presents: Using Research to Drive Change<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 9<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join AFB’s Stephanie Enyart, Arielle Silverman, and Tony Stephens for a session on how knowledge and research can help drive change. The presenters will share findings from AFB’s latest research initiatives and provide valuable resources to aid advocates and consumers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stephanie Enyart, Dr. Arielle Silverman, and Tony Stephens, American Foundation for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Screening of <i>unseen</i> (audio described)<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Executive Ballroom H<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The documentary chronicles the story of an aspiring blind, undocumented social worker. Through experimental cinematography and sound, <i>unseen</i> reimagines a cinema accessible for blind and low-vision audiences, while exploring the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health. Q&A session to follow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 8:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 17<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>For youth 11-18. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Inclusive Sports and Recreation Night<span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Junior Ballroom G and Surface Lot <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>All conventioneers please consider joining us for a carnival of inclusive sports and adaptive fitness/recreation activities. There will be a suggested donation of ten dollars to help pay for premium exhibits.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>7:30 - 9:00 p.m. DEI: What It Is and How You Can Play a Role<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 10<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to learn about DEI, why it is important, and how our identities inform the work we do inside and outside of the Federation. Discuss best practices for keeping blindness top-of-mind when strategizing workplace DEI initiatives.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mary Fernandez, Moderator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friends of Recovery Meeting<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call 828-505-0338.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Twenty-Second Annual Showcase of Talent<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Executive Ballroom I<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us for a night of great performances! Whether you take the stage or support your friends from the audience, it’s always an enjoyable evening of entertainment.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Performers $10; admission $5. Cash prizes awarded. Email <a href="mailto:nfbpad@gmail.com">nfbpad@gmail.com</a> with questions or to sign up.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Katelyn MacIntyre, President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></b><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Monday, July 8, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=ui-provider>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB24 app or at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank" title="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a><span class=ui-provider>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Devotions<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Salon 14<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Registration ($30) and Packet Pickup<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Registration Desk 1<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>General Session V (Monday)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Grand Ballroom<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3>9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h3><a name="_Hlk135648139">Call to Order and Invocation<o:p></o:p></a></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Raising Expectations at Social Security: The Influence of the Organized Blind in Improving and Modernizing Essential Programs <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Roderick Hairston, Deputy Associate Commissioner for the Office of Electronic Services and Technology, Social Security Administration; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Shaping Twenty-First Century Rehabilitation Systems: Leadership, Partnership, and High Expectations<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Moderator: Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Panel:<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Cassondra Williams-Stokes, President, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind; Little Rock, Arkansas<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Stephen Wooderson, Chief Executive Officer, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Leading Courageously in Art: Poetry, Sensibility, and Aesthetics of Sharing Our Unseen Stories<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Set Hernandez, Filmmaker and Community Organizer, Director/Producer of the Film <i>unseen</i>; San Fernando Valley, California</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>All the Barriers We Cannot See: A Behind-the-Scenes View on Authentic Representation of the Blind in Film<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Joe Strechay, Accessibility Consultant for Film and Television, Producer and Consultant for the Apple TV+ Series <i>Se</i>e; Fayetteville, West Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Centering on Disability Talent and Employment: Making Space by Controlling Our Own Pathways to Success<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Keely Cat-Wells, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Making Space; <br>Los Angeles, California<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Dreaming Big: The Influence of Blind-Centered Experience and Direction on Artificial Intelligence <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Bryan Bashin, Vice-Chair, Be My Eyes; Berkeley, California<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Fostering Inclusive AI: Bridging the Gap between Lived Experiences and Artificial Intelligence <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Suman Kanuganti, Chief Executive Officer, Personal.ai; San Diego, California<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><a name="_Hlk136335457">12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Raffles and Drawings<o:p></o:p></a></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136335457'><b>Salon 10</b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><b>Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Final opportunity to exchange banquet tickets prior to banquet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>12:15 - 1:15 p.m. ABLE United 101: Everything You Need to Know<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><b>Salon 12<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>During this session, individuals will learn all about ABLE United, Florida’s qualified ABLE program. The session will include an overview of Florida’s disability savings program, who it is for, how it works, and its benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>John Finch, Director, ABLE United<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>12:15 - 1:45 p.m. IRS Accessible Services and Simple Notice Effort<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><b>Salon 11<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Come join IRS executives to hear about their accessible services as well as efforts to simplify notices for taxpayers. You’ll have the opportunity to experience new redesigned notices and provide feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Maria Cheeks, Director Distribution, and Carrie Holland, Chief Diversity Officer, Internal Revenue Service<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Amateur “Ham” Radio Group Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'><b>Salon 15<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Talking with people around the world, responding to emergencies, and tinkering with electronics are just some of the benefits of becoming a licensed ham radio operator.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Join us in a discussion about the hobby and plans for a permanent ham radio station at the Jernigan Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'>Corbb O’Connor, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648139'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>General Session VI (Monday)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Grand Ballroom<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>2:00 - 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h3><a name="_Hlk135648166">Call to Order<o:p></o:p></a></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>The Seventeenth Annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Everette Bacon, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee, and Board Member, National Federation of the Blind; Salt Lake City, Utah<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Leveraging Collective Wisdom: Updates on Building a Blind-Centered Platform Integrating Human and Artificial Intelligences<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Troy Otillio, Chief Operating Officer, Aira Tech Corp; Carlsbad, California<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>From Blind-Centered to Inclusion Leader: Improving Health Management through Equal Access<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Andy Burstein, Chief Executive Officer, Accessible Pharmacy Services; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Telling Our Stories: A Conversation about Blindness, Justice, and Shattering Misconceptions from the Federal Bench<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>David Tatel, Retired Federal Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and Senior Counsel, Hogan Lovells; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><o:p> </o:p></span></h6><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Deepa Goraya, First Vice President, National Association of Blind Lawyers; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></h6><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Closing the Door on Discrimination: Championing the Blind in Society through Civil Rights Protections at the Department of Justice<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h6><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice; Washington, District of Columbia<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'>Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><b>Adjourn</b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk135648166'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>Banquet (Monday)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h5><b>`7:30 p.m.</b> <o:p></o:p></h5><h3>Banquet<o:p></o:p></h3><h6>Invocation<o:p></o:p></h6><h6>Master of Ceremonies: Pam Allen, Chairperson of the <span lang=EN>Board, National Federation of the Blind, and President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana; Ruston, Louisiana</span><o:p></o:p></h6><h6>Introductions and Presentations<o:p></o:p></h6><h6>Banquet Address: Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></h6><h6>Scholarship Awards<o:p></o:p></h6><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><h5><o:p> </o:p></h5><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>Convention Notes</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#7F7F7F'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><a name="_Hlk105745820">Note 1: Information Desk</a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>The Federation information desk is outside Grand Ballroom C from Friday morning through Monday for attendees with questions or in need of assistance.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 2: Hotel Room Rates<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Room rates at the Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza, and Rosen Shingle Creek</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span class=MsoCommentReference><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></span>are $129 for singles and doubles and $139 for triples and quads. In addition, the combined sales and hotel occupancy tax rate is 13.5 percent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Proof of convention registration is necessary, including the showing of an NFB registration badge, if requested. Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be paid. Hotel sleeping rooms are non-smoking; smoking is permitted only in specified areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 3: Banquet Tickets<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Banquet tickets may be purchased for $80 at convention registration. No tickets will be available after 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. At the banquet ticket exchange table, located across from the Grand Ballroom C Prefunction foyer, you may make arrangements to reserve a specific seat for yourself or for a group of up to ten people. On the evening of the banquet, tickets will be required to enter the ballroom and will be collected at the tables. Tickets may be exchanged for vegetarian, vegan, kosher, or halal meals at the banquet ticket exchange table if done so by 2:00 p.m. on Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><a name="_Hlk105505445">Banquet ticket exchange will be available at the following times (also listed in <br>the agenda):<o:p></o:p></a></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105505445'>Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105505445'>Saturday 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. and Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105505445'>Sunday 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. and Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105505445'>Monday 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. and Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105505445'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 4: Guide Dog Relief Areas<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>There are two guide dog relief areas at the Rosen Centre. The hotel’s permanent, real grass animal relief area can be found by exiting the main lobby through the front doors and following the sidewalk to the right (heading mostly east) to the end of the guest room wing. There is a second relief area, also on the ground level, through the exit doors across from Grand Ballroom D, near the meeting room elevator. The relief area is on the right side of the sidewalk.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 5: Announcement Requests<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>All requests for announcements by President Riccobono during General Sessions must be submitted in Braille.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 6: NFB Treasurer Information<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Individuals needing to conduct business with the NFB treasurer may do so by going to <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Registration Desk 4 on Saturday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. or on Sunday between noon and 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 7: NFB Convention Mobile App and Web Portal<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>The convention agenda can be accessed via the Attendee Hub platform beginning June 17. Mobile apps are available for both the iOS and Android platforms and a web portal for desktop use. All registrants will receive an email invitation with links for both the mobile apps and web portal. The Attendee Hub platform allows users to customize a personal agenda, chat with other Attendee Hub convention goers, and to join streamed sessions with the click of a button for those participating virtually.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 8: Portrait Studio<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>The portrait studio wants and needs a photo of your gorgeous face! We use images in the <i>Braille Monitor</i>, on websites, and for other types of publications. Having a current photo on file is important even if you are not writing an article or sitting on your chapter board. We will email photos after convention to those who would like to have them. Please visit the portrait studio across from Grand Ballroom A during the following hours:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><a name="_Hlk167261083">Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></a></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167261083'>Saturday 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167261083'>Sunday 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167261083'>Monday 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk167261083'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 9: Raffle Tickets<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Raffle tickets will not be sold in the registration area, and no raffles or other such drawings will take place during convention sessions or at the banquet. The single exception will be that national divisions may (if they request it in advance) conduct drawings during the sessions or at the banquet. Groups or affiliates wishing to conduct their drawings (or any person wishing to know the winners) may go to Salon 10 at noon on Monday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 10: FM Receivers Pick Up<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>The Amateur Radio Division coordinates the distribution of special FM receivers for our hard-of-hearing and Spanish-speaking attendees. Any interested attendee may pick up a receiver at a table in the rear of Grand Ballroom C. A deposit of $40 in cash is required, and exact change is appreciated. The deposit will be returned if the receiver is brought back to the checkout table in good condition by the end of the banquet or within thirty minutes of adjournment of the last convention session the borrower plans to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 11: Muslim Prayer Space</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>The Blind Muslims Group has a daily prayer space at convention in Salon 21 from 1:00 p.m. until midnight from July 3 to July 8. This space will also be available for Friday prayer. Please consider joining us.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 12: NFB Camp (Childcare)<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>NFB Camp for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years is available during convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet. Preregistration and payment by June 15 are required for this childcare service. NFB Camp is organized and supervised by co-directors Carla McQuillan, the executive director of Main Street Montessori, and Harriet Go. Please note that childcare services provide morning and afternoon snacks, but parents are required to provide lunch for their child(ren) every day. Times listed are the opening and closing times. A late fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be assessed for late pickups. NFB Camp hours are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Thursday Closed<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 12:45 to 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Monday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Banquet 6:30 p.m. to 30 minutes after the banquet adjourns<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Note 13: Zoom and Ways to Access<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>For sessions broadcast on Zoom, there are multiple options for access. All convention times are in the eastern time zone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Zoom via web at </span><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97729777580"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97729777580</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Or One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +13017158592,, 97729777580# US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +13052241968,, 97729777580# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Or Telephone:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +1 408 638 0968US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Webinar ID: 977 2977 7580<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>International numbers available: </span><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/u/acMFTIlKsS"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>https://nfb-org.zoom.us/u/acMFTIlKsS</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp at 1CapApp Event: </span><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/In6gC4xYgATBg3gBtO4Qjj?domain=ecs.1capapp.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>. More details for streaming available at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>nfb.org/convention</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk105745820'></span><h3>Note 14: Divisions, Committees, and Groups<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>The Federation carries on its business through the affiliated divisions, committees, and groups listed in this agenda.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h4>Divisions:<o:p></o:p></h4><p class=MsoNormal>Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind are organized around a specialized interest area usually related to employment or a major stage in life (e.g., parents or students). Divisions serve as a formal vehicle for building the organization at the national level.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Assistive Technology Trainers: <i>Chancey Fleet, President<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Black Leaders: <i>Shawn Callaway, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Computer Science: <i>Brian Buhrow, President<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>DeafBlind: <i>Maurice Mines, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diabetes Action Network: <i>Debbie Wunder, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Human Services: <i>Sarah Patnaude</i>,<i> President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Educators: <i>Cayte Mendez, President<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Government Employees: <i>Ronza Othman, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guide Dog Users: <i>Raul Gallegos, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lawyers: <i>Ronza Othman, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Merchants: <i>Nicky Gacos, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Parents of Blind Children: <i>Cassandra McKinney, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Performing Arts: <i>Katelyn MacIntyre, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Professionals in Blindness Education: <i>Emily Gibbs, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Rehabilitation Professionals: <i>Amy Porterfield, President<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Science and Engineering: <i>John Miller, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seniors: <i>Glenn Crosby, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports and Recreation: <i>Richie Flores, President</i> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Students: <i>Lauren Altman, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Veterans: <i>Vernon Humphrey, President<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Writers: <i>Shelley Alongi, President</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;layout-grid-mode:line'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h4>Committees:<o:p></o:p></h4><p class=MsoNormal>Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and serve to advise the organization’s leadership on important matters and to carry out projects to build the organization at <br>all levels.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Advancement and Promotion of Braille: <i>Jennifer Dunnam, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ambassadors: <i>Dan Burke, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Educator of the Year Award: <i>Robin House, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Communications: <i>Liz Wisecarver, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award: <i>Carla McQuillan, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: <i>Shawn Callaway, Colin Wong, and Kenia Flores, <br>Co-Chairs</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Employment: <i>Jennifer Wenzel and Lia Stone, Co-Chairs</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Technology Evaluation: <i>Mark Jones, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacobus tenBroek Award: <i>Pam Allen, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: <i>Kathryn Webster, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kenneth Jernigan Fund: <i>Tracy Soforenko, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership: <i>Denise Avant, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PAC Plan: <i>Marilyn Green, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions: <i>Donald Porterfield, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scholarship: <i>Cayte Mendez, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): <i>Sandy Halverson, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Technology Evaluation Committee, <i>Mark Jones, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>White Cane and Affiliate Finance: <i>Everette Bacon, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h4>Groups:<o:p></o:p></h4><p class=MsoNormal>Groups of the National Federation of the Blind serve as a resource to members around specific topic areas. Groups are coordinated by a chairperson appointed by the President and are intended to connect members across the country to strengthen the resource network of the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Amateur Radio: <i>David Chan,</i> <i>Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Blind Christians: <i>Linda Mentink, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Fraternal Greek and Masonic: <i>Shawn Callaway, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Muslims: <i>Tasnim Alshuli, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Parents: <i>Lisamaria Martinez, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Blind Professional Journalists: <i>Elizabeth Campbell, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>Blind Survivors: <i>Christine Grassman, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Krafters: <i><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB in Judaism: <i>Stewart Prost, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB in the Kitchen: <i>Regina Mitchell, Chair</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB LGBT+: <i>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Website Coordinators: <i>Corbb O’Connor, Chair</i><span style='color:red'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>Navigating the Hotel</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The description of the Rosen Centre was written by our own Mary Ellen Jernigan for our 2013 convention with only minor edits reflecting layout changes through the years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking down from an airplane flying high above the Rosen Centre Hotel you would see a long, tall structure oriented in a mostly east-west direction. It would appear to be very slightly V-shaped. Extending from the point of the ‘V’ you would see a long low structure oriented in a mostly north-south direction. Toward the south end of the low structure, you would see a covered bridge about the length of a football field extending toward the west and connecting into the West Building of the Orange County Convention Center, a second very large low structure with a mostly east-west orientation. Your pilot might quibble a bit with you about your notions of north-south and east-west. If so, just tell the pilot that they will do quite nicely for navigation from the hotel lobby to the Exhibit Hall, even though they might end you up on the wrong continent if you were flying across the Atlantic. So, put away your compass and enjoy the convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Back on the ground as you enter the hotel through the revolving doors at the main entrance you will be facing south. You will be at about the center of the twenty-four-story east-west wing of the hotel. The main hotel elevators will be directly ahead of you in a U-shaped elevator lobby. Slightly to your right (west) of the opening into the elevator lobby is the entrance to the long two-story north-south wing of the hotel. Turning slightly to your left (east) takes you to the hotel check-in desk, which is located on the south wall of the east-west wing. Opposite the hotel check-in desk on the north wall of the east-west wing is the bell stand and the concierge desk. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All of the sleeping rooms are located in the twenty-four-story east-west wing. The first three elevators on each side of the U-shaped elevator lobby serve floors 2 through 15. The last two elevators on each side serve floors 2 and 16 through 24. A short passageway on the west side of the elevator lobby between the third and fourth elevators serves as a shortcut between the elevator lobby and the north-south wing. It also serves as a convenient landmark to separate the low-floor elevators and the high-floor elevators. When you exit the elevator lobby on the sleeping room floors, the rooms ending in numbers 1 through 32 are east of the elevator lobby, and the sleeping rooms ending in numbers 33 through 64 are west of the elevator lobby. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>West of the main entrance along the north wall of the east-west wing is Smooth Java, a full-service coffee bar featuring Starbucks coffee. Beyond the coffee bar across the end of the wing is the entrance to the Spa and Fitness Center. The hotel gift shop is located on the south wall just before the Spa and Fitness Center.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All of the hotel meeting rooms, restaurants, and other food and beverage areas are located in the two-story north-south wing. (There are a few meetings which will take place in hotel hospitality suites, which are located on the second floor of the east-west wing.) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As you enter the north-south wing from the north end and head south, Sam & Bubbe’s, which serves “New York deli noshes” as well as beverages, is located on the west side. Beyond Sam and Bubbe’s are many doors leading to the outside deck, pool area, and the tropical Harry’s Poolside Bar and Grille. On the east side is the 98Forty Tapas and Tequila Bar featuring forty premium tequilas and Spanish and Mexican specialties. Just beyond 98Forty is the Banshoo sushi bar followed by Red’s Deli. This deli is open twenty-four hours a day and is a combination of convenience store and quick-service restaurant. The restaurant part of the operation opens at 6:30 a.m. and continues until midnight, offering hot and cold deli-style sandwiches, salads, pizza, hot entrees, and desserts, either for dine-in or takeout to your room or the outside eating area near the pools. Continuing south beyond Red’s Deli you will find the hotel’s two full-service restaurants—Café Gaugin (which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and Everglades (which is open for dinner only). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opposite the Everglades Restaurant you will find the grand staircase. Two separate curved flights merge into one on a landing and continue in a single flight to the second-floor meeting rooms. When you enter the curved stairs from the lobby level you are heading west. The single flight from the landing reverses direction so that when you come off the stairway onto the second floor, you are facing east. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Continuing south beyond the grand staircase the floor surface changes from terrazzo to carpet, and you enter the Ballroom Prefunction foyer. (NFB preregistration, registration, banquet ticket sales, and information desk will be located here.) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Along the east side are seven sets of doors leading into the Grand Ballroom. Opposite the fifth set of doors are escalators and a staircase leading to the second-floor meeting rooms and to the covered bridge walkway to the West Building of the Convention Center. The staircase is between the two escalators. The “up” escalator is on the west side of the staircase. The “down” escalator is on the east side of the staircase. Beyond the escalators and staircase is an elevator to the second floor. Just before the elevator on the west wall of the Grand Ballroom Prefunction foyer is an exterior door leading to the dog relief area closest to the meeting rooms.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'>Just beyond the Grand Ballroom are two additional, smaller ballrooms, one on each side of the Prefunction foyer. Each of these ballrooms is split into two sections. The Junior Ballroom is located on the east side of the Prefunction foyer. There are two sets of doors into Section F of the Junior Ballroom followed by two sets of doors into Section G. The Executive Ballroom is opposite the Junior Ballroom on the west side of the Prefunction foyer. Similarly, there are two sets of doors into Section H followed by two sets of doors into Section I of the Executive Ballroom. The Prefunction foyer ends with doors to the outside just beyond the ballrooms. The exterior doors lead to the Rosen Centre surface lot and parking garage.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The second-floor meeting rooms consist of twenty-four salons numbered 1 through 24 and the Signature 2 meeting room. Salons 1 through 12 are located along both sides of a U-shaped east-west corridor found immediately opposite the opening to the Grand Staircase. The numbering system begins with Salon 1 starting on the left (north) side of the corridor as you enter it continuing consecutively through Salon 6 on the north side, crossing over to Salon 7 on the south side and running back up the “U” through Salon 12 on the south side of the “U,” which is opposite Salon 1 at the entry point into the “U” on the north side. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Leaving the “U” you are facing west. Turning left (south) the first salon on the east side of the north-south corridor is Salon 13. Salons 14 through 24 follow consecutively south along the east side of this corridor. If when leaving the “U” you turn right (north), you are headed toward the intersection of the north-south second floor meeting room corridor with the east-west corridor of the twenty-four-floor sleeping room wing. Turning left (west) at this intersection takes you to a number of hospitality suite parlors, where some meetings are scheduled. The numbering system of the hospitality suites follows the same pattern as the numbering for sleeping rooms. Turning right (east) at the intersection takes you to the elevator lobby serving the sleeping rooms. All ten elevators in the main bank of elevators serving the sleeping rooms have a stop on the second floor. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salons 13 through 24 are located directly above the Grand and Junior Ballrooms along the east side of a north-south corridor that is above the north-south Ballroom Prefunction foyer. The escalators and staircase originating in the Ballroom Prefunction foyer opposite the fifth set of Grand Ballroom doors terminate on this second-floor corridor opposite Salon 19. The Signature 2 meeting room is located opposite Salon 17 west of the escalators and staircase. The entryway to the covered bridge to the Convention Center West Building is located west of these escalators. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The covered bridge walkway to the West Building of the Convention Center is 343 feet—slightly longer than the length of a football field. It connects to the second level of the West Building. You enter the West Building at the extreme east end of the West Concourse running from east to west. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The doors to our Exhibit Hall and Independence Market are on the south side of the West Concourse in WA1, across from the doors where you enter the Convention Center. We are also using meeting rooms W202 (which divides into three sections) on the north side of the concourse. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The full length of the West Concourse from east to west is a few feet more than a half mile. The Rosen Plaza Hotel is located just beyond the west end of the concourse. The Exhibit Hall and meeting rooms we are using extend only about a fourth of the way along the concourse toward the termination at the west end. It is possible to leave the Rosen Plaza Hotel, walk the entire distance through the air-conditioned concourse to the covered bridge walkway to the Rosen Centre Hotel, and travel across the walkway to the meeting room level of the Rosen Centre Hotel. The exterior doors of the Convention Center at the Rosen Plaza end will be open for entry from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exterior doors of the Convention Center at the Rosen Centre end will be open for entry from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Doors at both ends will be open for exit twenty-four hours daily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>The National Federation of the Blind acknowledges with gratitude our convention sponsors listed below. Their messages follow.</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Platinum: <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Google<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Microsoft<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oracle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vispero<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Waymo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wells Fargo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Gold: <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Amazon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Target<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Silver: <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Delta Airlines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>JPMorgan Chase & Co <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Market Development Group<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Uber<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Bronze: <o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>American Printing House<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AmGen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Centene Corporation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Charter Communications<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cruise<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CVS Health<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guiding Eyes for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HumanWare<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>United Airlines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoox<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>White Cane:<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>ABLE United / ABLE Today<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Aira<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AllyADA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>American Foundation for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C&P-Chris Park Technology <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Central Intelligence Agency<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Computers for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Democracy Live<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=ES>En-Vision America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=ES>Envision, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>GoodMaps<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IKE Smart City<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jackson Walker LLP<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Leader Dogs for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>McGraw Hill<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Industries for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OrCam<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Penny Forward<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Personal.ai<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saavi Services for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Selvas BLV, formerly HIMS Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sensotec<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tactile Engineering / Independence Science <br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>Sponsor Ads</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Platinum<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Google: Check out the “What’s new in Google accessibility” video series that is highlighting the latest accessibility updates from Google! Tune in today on <a href="http://g.co/a11y/playlist">g.co/a11y/playlist</a>. Sign up for Google’s Accessibility Newsletter. Join an ever-growing community of accessibility enthusiasts by subscribing to our newsletter and getting the latest Google accessibility news to your inbox. Sign up today on <a href="http://g.co/a11y/news">g.co/a11y/news</a>. The Google Disability Support team is available to support users from the disability community with Google products. Support includes accessibility features, functionalities, and assistive technology. Connect with a specialist on <a href="https://g.co/disabilitysupport">g.co/disabilitysupport</a>. Are you an avid user of Google products, passionate about providing feedback, and excited about improving accessibility? Sign up to become an Accessibility Trusted Tester on <a href="http://g.co/a11ytt">g.co/a11ytt</a>. Images include the Google logo written in print, Braille, and ASL.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Microsoft: Unique unites us. Microsoft is a proud sponsor of the 2024 National Federation of the Blind Convention. Microsoft is committed to empowering people with disabilities through accessible technology, expanded skilling and hiring opportunities, and working with others to amplify our collective impact. <a href="http://Microsoft.com/accessibility">Microsoft.com/accessibility</a>. Images include a man using a computer with large print, and the Microsoft logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vispero: Proud sponsor of the 2024 NFB National Convention. Introducing Picture Smart AI. Making graphical content more accessible with Picture Smart AI. A groundbreaking feature in JAWS screen reading software, Picture Smart AI, uses artificial intelligence to provide detailed descriptions of images, infographics, diagrams, and more – navigate the digital world with the same ease and depth as everyone else. Training suite hours: Thursday July 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday July 5, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Training suite 2 days only! Visit us at the JAWS AI training suite during NFB. Learn how to get in-depth Picture Smart AI training and demos by visiting our booth. Exhibit hall hours: Thursday July 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday July 5, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday July 6, 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Contact us to learn more at 1-800-444-4443 or <a href="http://www.vispero.com">www.vispero.com</a>. Images include the Vispero and Freedom Scientific logos, and the JAWS logo on a computer screen.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wells Fargo: Coming together is the beginning of great things. It’s amazing what we can achieve when a community unites. We salute the National Federation of the Blind for defending the rights of blind Americans. Let’s celebrate the NFB National Convention. Come visit us at our booth. <a href="http://Wellsfargo.com/impact">Wellsfargo.com/impact</a>. Images include the Wells Fargo logo, and a photo of three adults walking together, one using a guide dog. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24): Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to a misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day. Come visit us at out booth to learn about Non-24 and sign up for additional information. Call a health educator toll-free at 1-855-856-2424. 24 hours a day, every day. Visit us online at <a href="http://www.non-24.com">www.non-24.com</a>. Images includes the Vanda Pharmaceuticals logo and a photo of a man walking with his guide dog.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oracle: Your perspective is priceless at Oracle. To tackle the world’s most important problems, our workforce must be reflective of the billions of people who use our technology. That’s why Oracle is a place where all kinds of people can succeed without barriers. Learn how we embrace diverse abilities at <a href="http://oracle.com/diversity">oracle.com/diversity</a>. Create the future with us. Images include the Oracle logo, and a graphic of a hand lifting one group of people up to reach another.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Gold<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Amazon: We’re building a more accessible future. Amazon’s vision is to become Earth’s most customer-centric company. That means making our devices and services accessible to everyone – especially people with disabilities. Attend our session and learn more at <a href="http://amazon.com/accessibility">amazon.com/accessibility</a>. Images include three individuals using Amazon devices. The Amazon logo is written out in American Sign Language, Braille, and standard print.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Target: Target for all. Target’s purpose is to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Whether it’s in our store or shopping online, we believe every blind person has the right to an equal experience. Learn more about Target’s accessibility efforts at <a href="http://target.com/accessibility">target.com/accessibility</a>. We appreciate all feedback, thoughts, and suggestions! Email the Accessibility team at any time using <a href="mailto:accessibility@target.com">accessibility@target.com</a>. Here are two ways you can explore what Target has to offer: Explore same day services allowing you to customize how you shop all of our products in the manner best fitting your lifestyle. Learn more at <a href="http://bit.ly/tgt-same-day">http://bit.ly/tgt-same-day</a>. Target provides free Aira service to assist you in all Target stores nationwide and while shopping online at <a href="http://Target.com">Target.com</a>. Learn more at <a href="http://aira.io/target">aira.io/target</a>. Are you curious to hear more about Target’s digital accessibility? Have questions about our apps, website, or stores? Join our seminar and meet some of our experienced accessibility consultants as they share our team's efforts continuing to make Target an accessible shopping experience for all. Images include cartoon people sitting on the Target bullseye logo, the word “Digital” written in Braille and print.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Silver<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>American Printing House: It’s time to soar! Spread your wings and fly high with the Monarch. Sales open September 1. Learn more at <a href="http://aph.org/meet-monarch">aph.org/meet-monarch</a>. Images include the APH logo, and a photo of someone using a Monarch device.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP: We’re all in. Proud to support the NFB’s mission to advance the rights of blind individuals across the country. 120 E Baltimore St, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD 21202. 410-962-1030. <a href="http://Browngold.com">Browngold.com</a>. 1300 I St NW, Floor 8, Washington, DC 20005. Images include the Brown, Goldstein & Levy logo, and headshot photos of their lawyers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Delta Airlines: Climbing toward a more just and equitable world. Proud to support the 2024 National Federation of the Blind National Convention. Images include the Delta logo and a photo of a plane taking off.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>JPMorgan Chase & Co: Commitment to access and inclusion. At JPMorgan Chase we strive to empower people with disabilities to grow their careers, develop new job skills, enter, or re-enter the workforce and gain equitable access to well-paying careers. We proudly support the National Federation of the Blind for developing innovative education, technology, training programs and legislative advocacy that create pathways to independence and success for their constituents. <a href="http://JPMorganChase.com/odi">JPMorganChase.com/odi</a>. Images include the JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo and a hand on a Braille sign.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Market Development Group: Best wishes to the National Federation of the Blind for a successful 2024 National Convention in Orlando, Florida. Market Development Group, Inc. A full-service marketing company. John Alahouzos, Executive Vice President. 1834 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA. 202-298-8030, <a href="http://www.mdginc.org">www.mdginc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Bronze<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spectrum / Charter Communications: Together we are making our community a better home for all. Spectrum is proud to serve alongside you in support of National Federation of the Blind’s 2024 Convention. Images include the Spectrum logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cruise: Building the world’s most advanced autonomous vehicles. Cruise is proud to work with and support the National Federation of the Blind. Learn more at <a href="http://GetCruise.com/accessibility">GetCruise.com/accessibility</a>. Images include the Cruise logo and a red and white Cruise car.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>United Airlines: Arriving soon: a more inclusive flying experience. Braille signs are coming to the interiors of all United mainline aircraft by 2026. Images include the United logo, and a photo of the label of an overhead bin with Braille.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>White Cane<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ABLE United / ABLE Today: Financial Empowerment for People with Disabilities. A+ ABLE today. Learn more on the ABLE today podcast at <a href="http://abletoday.org/podcast">abletoday.org/podcast</a>. <a href="http://Abletoday.org">Abletoday.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Aira: Access is a human right. Download the Aira explorer app & try the new access AI! <a href="http://www.aira.io">www.aira.io</a>. Images include the Aira logo and a QR code linking to the Aira explorer app.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AllyADA: AllyADA; an inclusive web for all. We use manual testers to audit websites for ADA accessibility compliance. By changing the way e-commerce does accessibility, we’re changing the way blind and visually impaired users do e-commerce. Accessibility. Equity. Independence. Only 2% of websites are truly accessible to blind and visually impaired consumers. We’re improving all that. Changemaker. Disrupter. Ally. Stop by our booth. Learn about becoming a tester. Allyada.com. Images include the AllyADA logo, and a graph showing only 2% of websites are fully accessible, 48% are semi-accessible, 50% are inaccessible, and over thirty-three thousand sites have been tested.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>American Foundation for the Blind: Leadership Conference: Leading in the digital age. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, MN, September 23 – 25, 2024. Join us as we look to the future of leadership impacting Americans who are blind or have low vision. The 2024 AFB Leadership Conference convenes thought leaders, advocates, corporate partners, and government representatives as we work together with the blind and low-vision community to shape a more inclusive world. <a href="http://Act.afb.org/LC24">Act.afb.org/LC24</a>. Images include the AFB logo and a picture of skyscrapers within a city skyline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Central Intelligence Agency: Envision working at CIA. CIA has opportunities for people who are blind, have low-vision, and everyone else. Find your mission at <a href="http://cia.gov/careers">cia.gov/careers</a>. Images include the CIA logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Computers for the Blind: Conference special: $50 plus tax laptop, free Windows 11 upgrade, refurbished 250GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Jaws, or ZoomText free for 1-year. Offer applied to individuals only. <a href="http://Computersfortheblind.org">Computersfortheblind.org</a>, 214-340-6328. Images include the Computers for the Blind logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C&P-Chris Park Technology: The world first invention of iPhone compatible video magnifier. New true transportable i-loviewMAX, i-loview16 and more! C&P, known as Chris Park Technology, develops products for people with vision loss. CP is the real manufacturer of video magnifiers, canes, cameras, software for Optelec, Enhances Vision, Baum, HumanWare Europe, Ai Squared, NFB and other organizations. We have been working with non-profit projects worldwide to help people. <a href="mailto:Sales@chrisparkdesign.com">Sales@chrisparkdesign.com</a>. Images include the C&P logo, a man using a cane, and various technology available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Democracy Live: In too many states, voters with disabilities don’t have equal access to voting independently and privately from home. Fortunately, there are new accessible at-home voting technologies now available. The Democracy Live OmniBallot accessible at-home voting system is a fully ADA Section 508, WCAG compliant remote ballot marking solution. The system has been tested to meet the accessibility requirements of over 90 combinations of browsers, operating systems, screen readers and devices. OmniBallot has been deployed as an accessible absentee tool since 2008, in over 5,000 elections, serving more than 2,500 jurisdictions, in 34 states and 96 countries around the world. OmniBallot has been tested and reviewed by members of most every leading disability organization in the nation. For further information, please contact Democracy Live: 855-655-VOTE (8683) Toll Free; Email: <a href="mailto:info@democracylive.com">info@democracylive.com</a>; <a href="http://www.democracylive.com">www.democracylive.com</a>. Images include the Democracy Live logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Envision: Envision is a competitive employment leader providing opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired in Wichita, Dallas, and military bases across the nation. Nationwide, people can benefit from our career mentoring for blind students and adults and our accessible remote cybersecurity program. Visit our booth or join us at the career fair for more details and to start your journey with Envision. Images include the Envision logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>GoodMaps: You can demo the GoodMaps app in the lobby of the Rosen Hotel. Scan the QR code below or download the app from the Apple or Google store by searching for GoodMaps (one word). We have a booth in the exhibit hall and would love to answer your questions. <a href="mailto:community@goodmaps.com">community@goodmaps.com</a>. Images include the GoodMaps logo and a QR code linking to the app store.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jackson Walker LLP: Jackson Walker proudly supports the National Federation of the Blind National Convention. Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo, San Antonio. <a href="http://JW.com">JW.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Leader Dogs for the Blind: Did you know Leader Dogs for the Blind also offers free O&M training? Visit us – <a href="http://LeaderDog.org/programs">LeaderDog.org/programs</a> for more details. Images include the Leader Dogs for the Blind logo and logos for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>McGraw Hill: McGraw Hill unlocks the potential for all learners. McGraw Hill believes that the best learning materials should be accessible to students of all abilities. We are building an inclusive culture that considers the needs of every learner from the outset and we are making every effort to ensure that all new educational content and technology follows the WCAG AA guidelines and best practices. To learn more about the McGraw Hill commitment to accessible Learning, scan or visit <a href="http://mheducation.com/about/accessibility">mheducation.com/about/accessibility</a>. Images include the McGraw Hill logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Industries for the Blind: National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the opportunities for economic and personal independence of people who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining, and improving employment. NIB and our associated nonprofit agencies across the country offer employment opportunities in a variety of professional fields and help people who are blind build successful careers through award-winning training and development programs. Visit <a href="http://NIB.org">NIB.org</a> to learn more. Images include the NIB logo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OrCam: OrCam is proud to partner with the National Federation of the Blind. Our devices respond to your unique needs and assist in performing everyday tasks like reading print or digital text, scanning product barcodes, managing invoices, identifying and handling money. Visit OrCam at NFB. Stop by our booth for a free device demonstration. Attend our on-site presentation to learn about our newest technology and devices. <a href="mailto:Usorcam@orcam.com">Usorcam@orcam.com</a>, 1-800-404-4886. Images include the OrCam logo and an OrCam My Eye device.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Selvas BLV, formerly HIMS Inc.: New! Braille eMotion: Go with that feeling! 40-Cell Braille Display. Crisp, clear Braille cells. Quality text-to-speech. Long lasting battery. Visit Selvas BLV for a demo today! New Braille Display! Seamlessly connect to multiple devices. Selvas BLV internal applications. Compact, ergonomic, and portable. <a href="http://www.selvasblv.com">www.selvasblv.com</a>, 888-520-4467, <a href="mailto:sales@hims-inc.co">sales@hims-inc.co</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sensotec: Solutions for a visual challenge. Your partner for innovative assistive technology solutions. Solutions for audiobooks, TV, mobility, and smartboard. <a href="http://www.pro.sensotec.com">www.pro.sensotec.com</a>; <a href="mailto:sales@sensotec.com">sales@sensotec.com</a>. Images include the Sensotec logo, a photo of a person sitting and watching TV with large print captions, and a QR code linking to the Sensotec website.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tactile Engineering/Independence Science: Cadence Tactile Graphics Tablet. Visit Tactile Engineering's exhibit hall booth to experience multi-line braille, animated tactile images, and our Video Arcade for the Blind! <a href="http://www.tactile-engineering.com">www.tactile-engineering.com</a>. Visit Independence Science's exhibit hall booth to learn about our employment transition services and our science access solutions! <a href="http://www.independencescience.com">www.independencescience.com</a>. Images include the Tactile Engineering and Independence Science logos.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='text-decoration:none'>Dream Big<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contribute to the Give $25 Drive for a chance to win a Monarch! <a href="https://nfb.org/give25">nfb.org/give25</a>. 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