[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Thursday National Convention Agenda

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Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Board Meeting Day

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9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration (30 dollars), Packet Pickup, and Banquet
Ticket Sales (85 dollars)

Salons A and B

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Independence Market

Napoleon Ballroom, Sheraton

9:00-11:30 a.m. NFB Board Meeting

Acadia and Bissonet Ballrooms

Zoom meeting ID: nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891> 

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11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Banquet Exchange

Acadia Ballroom Foyer

12:30-5:00 p.m. NFB in Computer Science

Galerie 2
Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the
ability of blind information and computer technology professionals to
compete in today's world. Register at web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg.html
<https://web.nfbcal.org/nfbcsreg.html> .

Brian Buhrow, President

1:00-2:30 p.m. Writers' Division Business Meeting and Workshop

Studio 5

Come join us for our business meeting and find out the results of our 2024
Writing Contest. Stay for a workshop that will help improve your writing
skills.

Shelley Alongi, President

1:00-4:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)

Balcony L

Exhibit Hall Challenge. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity
details.

1:00-4:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Merchants

Salon D

With the decline of the RS Program, is it time to expand our division? We
have changed the name of blind vendors to blind entrepreneurs. Is it time to
change the name of the division? We will discuss the possibility of a
national nominee and more. 

Nicky Gacos, President 

1:00-4:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals 

Galerie 6

Come join a space where your belief in the success of all blind people can
reach great heights with an infusion of ideas, solutions, and tools. This is
where those of us working in blindness rehabilitation find strength and
knowledge. You won't want to miss this year's lineup. 

Amy Porterfield, President

1:00-4:00 p.m. NOPBC Annual Business Meeting

Studio 9

Address by the 2025 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students, skills for
success, educational opportunities, kid power, parent power, elections, and
more. 

Cassandra McKinney, President

1:00-4:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Educators

Galerie 4

Educators who are blind teach sighted and blind students of all ages, from
infants to adults working toward post-graduate degrees. If you are blind and
an educator, or are considering a career in education, come join us to share
strategies, tips, and tools of the trade. 

Cayte Mendez, President

1:00-5:00 p.m. DeafBlind Division Annual Meeting

Studio 7

Come to a dynamic and inspiring annual business meeting. Please see the
agenda. Jennifer Wenzel and Jason Martin from APH will talk about Monarch.
Cash dues at 12:30 p.m. before the meeting that begins at 1:00 p.m.

Maurice Mines, President

1:00-5:00 p.m. Diabetes Action Network Division Meeting

Galerie 1

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. 

Debbie Wunder, President

1:00-5:00 p.m. NFB Seniors Division Meeting

Studio 2

Registration will open at 1:00 p.m. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. Dues
are 5 dollars and can be paid at the door if you haven't paid before the
convention. 

Glenn Crosby, President

1:00-5:00 p.m. Performing Arts and Self-Advocacy Workshop

Studio 6

Come to our annual business meeting followed by an interactive workshop all
about self-advocacy in performing arts and beyond. Renew your membership by
July 1 to ensure you can participate in all business at the meeting by
visiting www.nfb-pad.org <https://www.nfb-pad.org/> .

Katelyn MacIntyre, President

1:00-4:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Annual Meeting

Galerie 3

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 www.blindlawyers.net.

Ronza Othman, President

2:00-4:00 p.m. Professionals in Blindness Education

Studio 8

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.

Emily Gibbs, President

3:00-5:00 p.m. Teaching Tech That Builds Confidence

Galerie 5

This is your division-let's talk purpose. Are we building a resource group,
or a community of role models? We'll share real strategies, from structured
discovery to emerging tools like AI, plus NBPCB's new NCATB cert. Come for
the insight. Stay to shape what's next. 

Brett Boyer, President

4:30-6:30 p.m. Braille Book Fair

Riverview 1 and 2

A book lover's dream! Browse table after table of FREE new and used Braille
and print/Braille books.

*	4:30 p.m. Blind children only
*	5:00 p.m. Open to all

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.

4:30-6:30 p.m. National Association of Blind Lawyers Reception

Salon F

Ticketed reception for NABL division members and seminar participants only;
to promote networking and fellowship within our membership. Hors d'oeuvres
and cash bar are available. 

Ronza Othman, President

5:00-6:00 p.m. ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know

Studio 1

Join us to learn about ABLE Accounts - what they are, how they work, ways
you can benefit from having them, and who qualifies. Attendees also will
have the opportunity to ask ABLE questions.

Mark Raymond, Jr., National Outreach Lead, ABLE today

5:00-6:00 p.m. Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder

Studio 3

Learn why there is a high prevalence of Non-24 in the blind community and
how it could impact sleep, why it is often misdiagnosed, and how to start a
conversation with a healthcare provider. 

Shauna Jatho, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Vanda Pharmaceuticals

5:00-6:30 p.m. Fifth Annual Blind Muslims Group Seminar

Salon C

Diverse in Culture United in Faith: Our struggle in finding our space in the
blindness movement. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Don Winiecki (Handid
Braille Services), winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award, followed by a
discussion and social. Contact nfbmuslims at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbmuslims at gmail.com> .

Tasnim Alshuli, Chair

5:00-7:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Veterans Division

Galerie 4

Please join us for our division meeting open to veterans and friends of
veterans. We will start the event with a mixer and a chance to get to know
each other. Catch up with friends and make new ones. Followed by a board
meeting with elections.

Roy Stinson, President

5:00-7:00 p.m. Preserving and Telling Blind-Centered Stories

Acadia Ballroom Foyer

Touch and hear real history! Explore an exhibit showcasing some of the rich
stories held in the NFB's library and archives and learn about how we will
showcase those stories in the Museum of the Blind People's Movement. Visit
anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 

5:30-7:30 p.m. Affiliate Presidents and Treasurers

Galerie 6

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.

6:00-7:00 p.m. Learn More - Bay Bridge Run for Chapters

Studio 8

Chapter and affiliate leaders are invited to come and learn about how to
support the NFB at the 2025 Bay Bridge Run. Hosted by NFB Outreach and
NOPBC.

Rachel Held, Outreach Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind

6:00-7:30 p.m. A Day at the Colorado Center for the Blind

Studio 7

>From your first cup of coffee to your trip home to your apartment, come
discover what a day of training is like. Learn about all of our classes and
see what we do. Hear from our instructors, current students, and alumni.
Build your skills and take charge with confidence!

Julie Deden, Executive Director

6:00-7:30 p.m. Guide Dogs for Youth: The Mira USA Model

Galerie 2

This session examines Mira Foundation USA's groundbreaking work providing
guide dogs to blind or visually impaired children between the ages of 11 and
17. Learn about their candidate requirements, partnership with Foundation
Mira Canada, and success stories.  

Bonnie Archibald, Chief Development Officer

6:00-8:00 p.m. Accessibility Jeopardy, Live!

Studio 2

Mix in comedy, A11y Trebek, celebrities, and accessibility experts with
hilarious questions that go past the keyboard, and you've got Accessibility
Jeopardy. Plus, one contestant will be chosen live from the audience. To
play, register at the AccessAbility Officer exhibit hall booth.

Tanner Gers, CEO and Co-Owner, AccessAbility Officer

6:00-9:00 p.m. Legal Office Hours

Audubon

Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination
concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your appointment, email
Legal at nfb.org <mailto:Legal at nfb.org>  or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440,
no later than Friday, June 27.

6:00-10:00 p.m. NAGDU Annual Business Meeting

Studio 9

Come join NAGDU to get informed about our legal and advocacy efforts
pertaining to guide dog users, including airline and rideshare travel. Find
out what NAGDU has been up to over the past year and elect our leaders!

*	6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration and networking
*	7:00-10:00 p.m. Meeting

Raul Gallegos, President

6:00-10:00 p.m. National Organization of Blind Black Leaders

Galerie 5

Hello friends of the NOBBL! Registration will take place 6:00-7:00 p.m. Come
join our division annual business meeting and hear inspirational
presentations by Black members from the National Federation of the Blind. 

Shawn Callaway, President

6:30-10:00 p.m. Science and Engineering Division

Studio 6

*	6:30 p.m. Registration
*	7:00 p.m. Meeting

Learn about getting children involved in STEM and inclusivity through
podcasts, making biochemistry labs accessible with universal design, and
other topics concerning the blind access to STEM.

John Miller, President

7:00-8:30 p.m. White Cane Committee and Fundraising Seminar

Galerie 1

Come and learn how to make the BIG ASK! At this seminar we will go over a
brand new planned giving toolkit produced by our NFB Outreach team! This is
your chance to become a major fundraising specialist!

Everette Bacon, Chair, and Patti Chang, Director of Outreach, National
Federation of the Blind

7:00-10:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)

Balcony L

Game Tournament. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.

8:00-9:00 p.m. Friends of Recovery Meeting

Studio 5

All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober
are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call
318-548-7895.

8:00-10:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Government Employees

Studio 4

Join employees, former 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.

Ronza Othman, President

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