[Ohio-Talk] Evening agenda events for your consideration

Tue Jul 14 19:28:41 UTC 2020

Hi all, I hope this message finds every one having a great start to our
80th National Convention. Please find some afternoon  and evening events
below for your consideration.

4:30 - 6:00 PM—SSI AND SSDI 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Zoom meeting ID: 916 7060 7436
Have you ever wanted to know how Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work or how you may benefit
from these programs? Join us as we explore the ins and outs of all things
benefits. Questions welcome!
Stephanie Flynt, Government Affairs Specialist, Presenter

5:00 - 6:00 PM—NLS UPDATE AND Q&A
Zoom meeting ID: 971 1652 9907
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is
looking to the future. Join NLS Director Karen Keninger and staff for an
update on the NLS and Marrakesh, the upcoming Braille eReader pilots, and
more. A question and answer session will follow the update.

5:00 - 6:00 PM—MICROSOFT WINDOWS ACCESSIBILITY AND FEATURES
Zoom meeting ID: 988 4697 8366
Come and learn about the in-box accessibility features Windows has to offer
and get a quick tour of the new features that have been introduced in the
Windows May 2020 update. Chat with the team and ask any questions and
provide feedback on the product.
Carolina Hernandez and Jeremy Curry, Presenters

5:00 - 7:00 PM—NOPBC FAMILY GAME TIME
Zoom meeting ID: 928 7672 5008
Drop in to discuss, play, and learn how to make accessible games.
Carlton Cook Walker, President

5:00 - 9:00 PM—2020 JOB SEEKER SEMINAR
Zoom meeting ID: 957 7676 0361
You’re in it for the long run, and we are, too! This year's seminar will
give you even more skills you can use to get jobs in today's changing job
market. Also learn about new NFB initiatives in employment.
Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.
Dick Davis, Chair
6:00 - 7:00 PM—ACCESSIBLE PRODUCTS HOTLINE SHOWCASE
Zoom meeting ID: 992 2856 0109
Learn about Envision’s free nationwide Accessible Products Hotline and
about the Accessible Toolbox podcast. Meet the team and get more details
and demos on the latest accessible products for home, work, and travel.

6:00 - 7:00 PM—ACCESS AS OPPORTUNITY AT FACEBOOK
Zoom meeting ID: 912 1948 0440
Facebook’s mission is to bring the world closer together, and that includes
everyone. Hear how their award-winning accessibility efforts are improving
access to Facebook at scale and driving advancement in accessibility beyond
the company.

6:00 - 7:30 PM—WEBMASTERS MEETING
Zoom meeting ID: 997 3372 6484
A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division webmasters to discuss the
importance of an informative, accessible, and visually attractive website.
Gary Wunder, Chair

6:00 - 8:00 PM—BLACK LEADERS ADVANCING THE FEDERATION
Zoom meeting ID: 996 4295 8980
Celebrate the numerous contributions of black Federation leaders. Let’s
inspire youth through personal empowerment, leadership development, and
mentorship. All are welcome to attend.
Shawn Callaway, Facilitator

6:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB LEGAL OFFICE HOURS: EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss employment discrimination
concerns, including accommodation denials, barriers to unemployment
benefits, inaccessible workplace software, and more. Schedule your
appointment by emailing vyingling at nfb.org.

7:00 - 8:30 PM—ELECTRONIC BALLOT DELIVERY: HOW DOES IT WORK
Zoom meeting ID: 957 2642 2855
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many elections to be moved to all
vote-by-mail. Learn how vote-by-mail can be made accessible through
demonstrations of three of the most commonly used electronic ballot
delivery systems.
Lou Ann Blake, Facilitator

7:00 - 8:30 PM—NABS SUCCESS SUMMIT FOR STUDENTS
Zoom meeting ID: 955 0118 2090
The National Association of Blind Students is kicking off our convention
week with killer speakers and interactive fun! This experience will be
unlike any other, so join your fellow blind students for an authentic
evening to remember!
Kathryn Webster, President

7:00 - 9:00 PM—LEGISLATIVE MEET UP
Zoom meeting ID: 990 4627 5523
A recap of Washington Seminar, a rundown of priorities, and an opportunity
for legislative directors and others interested in advocating for the
rights of the nation’s blind to exchange strategies to move our legislative
priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.
Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc, Government Affairs Specialists,
Co-Presenters

7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC PARENT OPEN HOUSE
Zoom meeting ID: 471 527 4444
Drop in to speak with NOPBC board members and other convention veterans.
Relax, chat, meet new families and teachers, and connect with old friends.
Carlton Cook Walker, President

8:00 - 9:00 PM—JUDAISM MEETING
Zoom meeting ID: 926 7114 8126
Join us to discuss the reopening of synagogues and how this influences us
as blind attendees.
David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group

8:00 - 10:00 PM—BLIND PARENTS GROUP
Zoom meeting ID: 970 7811 9959
This year, the main focus of conversation will center around online
resources for blind parents. The second hour will be a social hour just for
parents.
Lisamaria Martinez and Briley O’Connor, Co-Presenters

8:30 – 10:00 PM—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES
Zoom meeting ID: 961 1872 9488
Connect with other blind Asian members to discuss cultural practices and to
share strategies for approaching vision loss. Provide your insight on
delivering culturally relevant outreach, including producing materials,
messaging techniques, and identifying needed resources.
Colin Wong, Deepa Goraya, and Sachin Pavithran, Facilitators
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with.  Please also note  that attending your meetings of choice early  is
very helpful when trying to identifying any issues you might encounter.

Jordy D. Stringer, Executive Director

Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living, 418 South Broad Street
Lancaster, OH 43130

E-mail: jssocil at gmail.com

Phone: (740) 689-1494 EXT (11)

"Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with
love and reverence."

 -Henry David Thoreau