[Ohio-Talk] Thursday of the National Agenda

Fri Jun 18 18:12:14 UTC 2021

Thursday 

10:00 - 11:00 AM-APH: OUR HIGH-TECH BRAILLE JOURNEY CONTINUES

Zoom meeting ID: 954 6551 5159 <https://zoom.us/j/95465515159> 
APH made several significant announcements about its Braille product
portfolio in early 2020. What followed was an unforgettable year of Braille
innovation in a year best forgotten. Join us and learn about our innovative
journey, the year that was, and the year that is to come.
Greg Stilson, Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House

10:00 - 11:00 AM-THE ART OF NSITE

Zoom meeting ID: 933 7362 7283 <https://zoom.us/j/93373627283> 
This session will provide insight into how discovery, creativity,
innovation, and entrepreneurship become the catalysts to strengthening
workforce opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired; and
how mutualistic growth and replication can reduce unemployment.
Jonathan Lucus, NSITE

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM-NFB-NEWSLINER SUPERHIGHWAY TO INFORMATION

Zoom meeting ID: 987 8331 3084 <https://zoom.us/j/98783313084> 
Learn about a tool for information success, NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile 3.0. We will
review new features, such as new article presentation, my queue, article
sharing on social media, and KNFB Reader Basic. Share your ideas for new
features and content with NFB-NEWSLINE staff.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM-COMMITTEE FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF BRAILLE

Zoom meeting ID: 970 4340 1206 <https://zoom.us/j/97043401206> 
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!
Jennifer Dunnam, Chair

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM-EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 955 7953 2854 <https://zoom.us/j/95579532854> 
The annual meeting of the NFB Employment Committee will address current
initiatives, NFB member and job seeker needs, and future plans. Everyone is
welcome!
Dick Davis, Chair

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM-APH'S QUEST FOR THE HOLY BRAILLE

Zoom meeting ID: 917 2372 8256 <https://zoom.us/j/91723728256> 
Join APH on the Quest for the Dynamic Tactile Device. This session will
investigate the history behind the initiative, our goals, and how you can
get involved. We will also explore the global efforts to update electronic
book standards to support this revolutionary tool.
Greg Stilson, Director, Global Innovation, American Printing House

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM-DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY INSIGHTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL
RIGHTS (OCR)

Zoom meeting ID: 999 8147 7825 <https://zoom.us/j/99981477825> 
Hear directly from top enforcement officials, including the acting assistant
secretary for the Office of Civil Rights, on OCR's digital accessibility
work. Learn how OCR resolves hundreds of these investigations annually and
how entities can comply with Section 504 and ADA Title II.
Suzanne Goldberg, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Mary Lou Mobley and
Judith Risch, OCR National Digital Access Team

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM-ACCESSIBLE PHARMACY & BE MY EYES: MED MANAGEMENT

Zoom meeting ID: 930 3392 0184 <https://zoom.us/j/93033920184> 
Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and Be My Eyes will discuss how
they collaborate to support blind and low-vision patients with medication
and diabetes management.
Andy Burstein, CEO, Accessible Pharmacy; and Will Butler, VP of Community,
Be My Eyes

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM-TEXT2VOTE

Zoom meeting ID: 975 3258 2779 <https://zoom.us/j/97532582779> 
Everyone should be able to vote without any limitations, period! Our
cutting-edge, patented solution will enable blind and low-vision voters to
vote the same as everyone else. Please join us to hear more about the future
of elections, right on your smartphone.
Lee Durham, CEO, Global Mobile

12:00 - 1:00 PM-NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS 

Registration required. Email president at nopbc.org
<mailto:president at nopbc.org>  for details.

1:00 - 3:00 PM-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION
PROFESSIONALS

Zoom meeting ID: 956 0170 5562 <https://zoom.us/j/95601705562> 
Topics will include mentoring, transitioning from virtual to in-person
training and services, the new employment landscape, professional ethics,
and planning our future goals in our division. We can decide what
rehabilitation feels like together.
Amy Porterfield, President

1:00 - 3:00 PM-COMMUNITY SERVICE DIVISION: COLORS OF HOPE

Zoom meeting ID: 968 4934 6071 <https://zoom.us/j/96849346071> 
We have been hopeful and expecting brighter days! Can you sense the vibrant
colors of hope appearing everywhere? Life is like a rainbow; you need both
rain and sun to make its colors appear. Come be inspired as we triumphantly
celebrate the bright and popping colors of hope.
Jeanetta Price, President

1:00 - 3:00 PM-AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 974 7551 1274 <https://zoom.us/j/97475511274> 
Amateur radio can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Come find out how you can
get on the air and how you can use the hobby to serve. 
Karen Anderson (ke0cdq), President

1:00 - 3:30 PM-WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 943 1370 5770 <https://zoom.us/j/94313705770> 
Come join the Writers Division, learn of its future, and be a part of the
new leadership team for next term. Enjoy readings by our contest winners and
other division members.
Shelley Alongi, President

1:00 - 4:00 PM-NFB DEAFBLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 955 0105 0902 <https://zoom.us/j/95501050902> 
Get updates on national issues affecting the deafblind community,
technology, and the division's business matters and elections. 
Alice Eaddy, President
1:00 PM-Registration ($5)

1:00 - 4:00 PM-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS

Zoom meeting ID: 950 3842 2172 <https://zoom.us/j/95038422172> 
"Get it Done in 21" Three ways to look at business: inside the box, outside
the box, or the way we look at business-no box at all. 
Nicky Gacos, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 969 3376 8719 <https://zoom.us/j/96933768719> 
Join us for a high-energy meeting where we will discuss the business of the
division and provide information, tools, and motivation to help you live the
life you want through health and wellness.
Jessica Beecham, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Zoom meeting ID: 930 1809 9496 <https://zoom.us/j/93018099496> 
Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the
ability of blind information and computer technology professionals to
compete in today's world.
Brian Buhrow, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-NFB IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH

Zoom meeting ID: 975 0579 8225 <https://zoom.us/j/97505798225> 
Publishers of faith-based literature will provide an update regarding the
work of their respective organizations. Other speakers will describe how
their faith has helped them to overcome challenges. We will have a business
meeting and hold elections for division officers.
Tom Anderson, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 983 8494 6170 <https://zoom.us/j/98384946170> 
Welcome to our thirteenth year of the Krafters Division! Little bit of
business and more crafts. Register for door prizes at
krafters.division.president at gmail.com
<mailto:krafters.division.president at gmail.com> . Craft vendors can be found
at www.krafterskorner.org <https://nfb.org/www.krafterskorner.org> . 
Tammy Freitag, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS DIVISION MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 935 8618 0919 <https://zoom.us/j/93586180919> 
Examine legal issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic for the blind;
address ongoing struggles to gain equal access to websites, employment,
legal texts, and exams; share practice tips and technology tools for blind
lawyers. Please go to www.blindlawyers.net
<https://nfb.org/www.blindlawyers.net>  to register for the meeting. 
Scott LaBarre, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-NOPBC MEETING: JOURNEY TO EMPOWERMENT

Zoom meeting ID: 414 052 0261 <https://zoom.us/j/4140520261> 
Keynote address by the 2021 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children; mix
and mingle with vendors, blind mentors, and other parents; learn about
cutting-edge products and programs for our youth; Parent Power and kids'
panels; business meeting; elections; and much more! 
Carlton Cook Walker, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION & AUDIO DESCRIBING

Zoom meeting ID: 973 9613 2138 <https://zoom.us/j/97396132138> 
Come prepared to network with other performers! Join us for our annual
business meeting followed by a panel all about audio description, discussing
the field as both a blind consumer and describer.
Katelyn MacIntyre, President

1:00 - 5:00 PM-PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION

Zoom meeting ID: 938 4494 4218 <https://zoom.us/j/93844944218> 
This is our annual meeting of persons employed by federal, state, or
municipal governments as well as employees of public utilities. We discuss
issues affecting blind public servants.
Gary Van Dorn, President

1:30 - 4:00 PM-NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS

Zoom meeting ID: 921 3283 9913 <https://zoom.us/j/97770727700> 
Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in their classrooms. Participants
meet in groups specific to grade level and content area to create a network
of colleagues and mentors. If you teach or are considering a career in
teaching, please join us.
Cayte Mendez, President

2:00 - 4:00 PM-SENIORS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 977 7072 7700 <https://zoom.us/j/97770727700> 
We will elect officers and board members. Hear about our virtual retreats.
We'll discuss Accessible Pharmacy and accessible phones and a guest speaker
shares his thoughts on agism. Must be dues-paying member to be eligible to
win door prizes.
President, Ruth Sager  

2:00 - 4:00 PM-HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 990 1320 3657 <https://zoom.us/j/99013203657> 
We are a diverse group of blind professionals and students who have a
passion for working with people. Please join us for our annual meeting which
includes our business meeting and guest speakers. To register, email
chapman.candicel at gmail.com.
Candice Chapman, President

2:00 - 5:00 PM-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION

Zoom meeting ID: 963 8632 6253 <https://zoom.us/j/96386326253> 
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 strategies for remote training. 
Chancey Fleet, President

2:00 - 5:00 PM-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 967 3572 1028 <https://zoom.us/j/96735721028> 
All veterans are invited. We will conduct our annual business meeting after
a short networking period. We will be holding elections this year. Remember
your dues must be paid in full to vote. 
2:00 PM-Networking
3:00 PM-Business Meeting
Vernon Humphrey, President

3:00 - 5:00 PM-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS

Zoom meeting ID: 997 9772 9606 <https://zoom.us/j/99797729606> 
Come learn how the current Department of Transportation regulations have
impacted air travel for guide dog users. Get current updates from our legal
counsel about matters pertaining to guide dog users. Find out what NAGDU has
been up to over the past year and elect our leaders!
Raul Gallegos, President

3:00 - 5:00 PM-PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION

Zoom meeting ID: 985 2633 3208 <https://zoom.us/j/98526333208> 
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. 
Eric Guillory, President

3:00 - 5:00 PM-DIABETES ACTION NETWORK

Zoom meeting ID: 952 2900 6407 <https://zoom.us/j/95229006407> 
Come learn about diabetes from a doctor, interact with a panel of insulin
pump users, learn the ins and outs of accessibility, and hear from blind
people who live daily with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Debbie Wunder, President

3:00 - 5:00 PM-SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION

Zoom meeting ID: 968 1451 1786 <https://zoom.us/j/96814511786> 
Learn how the blind operate in a microbiology lab, how to operate laboratory
equipment remotely, about the project to survey the blindness accessibility
of higher-level education, how the blind work in an electronics laboratory,
and methods of teaching STEM to the blind. 
John Miller, President

5:00 - 6:00 PM-NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS 

Registration required. Email president at nopbc.org
<mailto:president at nopbc.org>  for details.

5:15 - 6:15 PM-LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND: CHANGING LIVES AND EXCEEDING
EXPECTATIONS

Zoom meeting ID: 939 4976 7662 <https://zoom.us/j/93949767662> 
We look forward to gathering virtually with our LCB alumni and those
interested in learning about our life-changing programs. Join us as we
celebrate and share. Learn how LCB training will help you live the life you
want! 
Pam Allen, Executive Director

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

Zoom meeting ID: 973 7933 1900 <https://zoom.us/j/97379331900> 

7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

7:05 PM    WELCOMING CEREMONIES: UNIFYING OUR MOVEMENT FROM WHERE THE
FEDERATION FLAG FLIES HIGHEST TO EVERY CORNER OF OUR NATION
2021 National Convention Host Committee: 

Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
Baltimore, Maryland 
Juhi Narula, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore,
Maryland 

7:35 PM    CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED
Vernon Humphrey, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, a
Division of the National Federation of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia

7:55 PM    ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE

9:25 PM    LEADERSHIP AND COMMON BONDS: TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND CIVIL
RIGHTS GROUNDING FROM MARYLAND'S SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The Honorable Kweisi Mfume, United States House of Representatives, Seventh
Congressional District; Maryland 

9:45 PM     REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS

9:50 PM     ADJOURN

10:00 - 11:00 PM-SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: ALLYSHIP AND BYSTANDER
INTERVENTION

Zoom meeting ID: 664 561 4114 <https://zoom.us/j/6645614114> 
Please join us to learn about the important role of an ally or actively
engaged bystander, learn tools and strategies to be the most effective
ally/actively engaged bystander possible, and become empowered to contribute
to creating a culture of safety and inclusion for all.
Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force. 

10:00 - 11:00 PM-FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING

Zoom meeting ID: 913 2678 0107 <https://zoom.us/j/91326780107> 
All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober
are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call
828-505-0338. 
Gary R., Coordinator

Book traversal links for Thursday

*	 <https://nfb.org/wednesday> < Wednesday 
*	Up <https://nfb.org/2021-national-convention-agenda>  
*	Friday  <https://nfb.org/friday> > 