[Ohio-Talk] Join California Convention with some enlightening seminars and presentation on tomorrow and Saturday.

Fri Oct 22 01:02:35 UTC 2021

Ohio,

Join California as they have some interesting seminars and presentation on
Friday and Saturday. 

Remember they are three hours behind the eastern time zone.

Agenda is below!

Suzanne

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Welcome to the 2021 National Federation of the Blind of California
Convention 

October 21 - 24, 2021

Virtual Meeting on Zoom, Telephone and Other Streaming Services

PERSEVERANCE: 

The Long Haul to Freedom 

The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love, hope, and
determination, we transform dreams into reality.

Use the links below to navigate to a specific portion of the agenda or
scroll down to read the agenda in its entirety.

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Convention Information:

Convention Hosts:

President, Tim Elder

First Vice-President, Rachel Grider

Second Vice-President, Robert Stigile

Secretary, Shannon Dillon

Treasurer, Christina Daniels

Board Members: Jim Barbour, Allison Depner, Juanita Herrera, Tiffany Manosh,
Veronica Martinez, Michael Richardson, and Cheryl Thurston.

Additional Convention Logistics and Planning Committee Members: Cricket
Bidleman, Brian Buhrow, Gene Kim, Bobbi Pompey, and Jeanette Jones.

Delegates (Chapter & Division Presidents):

For a complete list of contact information for your voting delegate and the
location or timing of any chapter/division caucus, please visit the
following web page:

https://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/

Convention Overview

Thursday, October 21: The evening includes an open meeting of the Board of
Directors and a closed meeting for the Nominations Committee.

Friday, October 22: Includes the Exhibitor Showcase, exhibit hall hours,
afternoon General Session I, Resolutions Committee meeting, evening group
activities, and talent show and musical entertainment from artist Kevin
Reeves.

Saturday, October 23: Includes groups and divisions, morning seminar
breakouts, afternoon General Session II and the banquet.

Sunday, October 24: The morning includes the chapter/divisions caucuses,
Presidential Report, business meeting, resolutions and elections.

Information Table & Hospitality Suite

A virtual information table and hospitality suite will be available. Our
virtual information table volunteers will staff the table and can answer
questions about the agenda and convention activities. Also, in this room you
will find our board members and parent leaders in breakout rooms during
limited hours. Individuals wishing to discuss matters with President Tim
Elder, our board leaders, or to meet other groups can find connections and
appointment availability through the Information Desk in this room. 

Information Table & Hospitality Suite Hours

*	Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*	Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*	Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*	Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

(See full schedule by day below for joining instructions) 

If you have questions, please call 1-650-213-1339

First Time Attendees 

If this is your first state convention, you should join us for a Rookie
Orientation on Monday evening, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. Zoom information will
be circulated to those who check the appropriate field on the registration
form. Please contact Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey at gmail.com
<mailto:bobbipompey at gmail.com>  or check the convention registration page at
http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/ on October 19 for further details.  Be
sure to indicate on your registration form that this is your first
convention so we can make it special.

Spanish Translation

We are broadcasting live translations of the board meeting, all general
session meetings, resolutions, and the banquet through a dedicated Zoom
conference line that can be accessed from any mobile phone. Please contact
Veronica Martinez at veronica38martinez at gmail.com or (661) 742-4181 for more
details or check the main convention information page at
http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/ for sign-in instructions.

Zoom Link:
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85712565521?pwd=eWxmRHErSjZhOUE1emJlLy9jd2VIQT09>
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85712565521?pwd=eWxmRHErSjZhOUE1emJlLy9jd2VIQT09

One Touch Mobile:  +16699009128,,85712565521#,,,,,,0#,,410125# 

Meeting ID:  857 1256 5521

Dial In:  1-669-900-9128  

Exhibitor Showcase and Exhibit Hall

Join our virtual exhibit hall, available on the main convention information
page, http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/. Starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday,
October 22, you will hear exhibitors describe the current products and
services which they will have on display. The virtual exhibit hall website
will then immediately be opened from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Exhibitors will
post links to their prospective Zoom meetings that will be live during the
entirety of the exhibit hall hours. They may also post discrete times when
they are starting certain demonstrations or group presentations. All
exhibitors are staffing their Zoom meetings with human representatives
during the entire exhibit hall session. All exhibitors can be found in the
list of exhibitor Zoom links on the main convention page.

(See full schedule by day below for joining instructions) 

Zoom

The California affiliate offers several opportunities for instruction and
assistance to get people familiar with the Zoom platform and how to join by
telephone. Please contact Rachel Grider at rachel.grider at gmail.com
<mailto:rachel.grider at gmail.com>  or call (916) 382-0372 for details. 

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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Gold Partner Sponsor - $1000

American Printing House for the Blind ConnectCenter

Come and learn about all of the APH ConnectCenter Programs that will help
connect you to the information you need for yourself, your clients, your
family/families, and your student(s). APH ConnectCenter is here to serve
you! WELCOME EVERYONE

Silver Ally Sponsors - $600

HumanWare's products help people live 

independently and compete effectively in 

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

To learn more about Non-24, please contact: Shauna Jatho, RN

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cell: 202-538-039

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Solutions for People with Visual Impairments -

Sweetman Systems provides system integration, product installation, and
customized configuration services for a wide range of adaptive hardware and
software. We also provide training which is tailored to meet the needs of
the user.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.          Information Table & Hospitality Suite

Coordinator, Allison Depner

Our virtual information table volunteers will staff the table and can answer
questions about the agenda and convention activities. Also, in this room you
will find our board members and parent leaders in breakout rooms during
limited hours. Individuals wishing to discuss matters with President Tim
Elder, our board leaders, or to meet other groups can find connections and
appointment availability through the Information Desk.

Have Questions? Call: 1-650-213-1339

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95603819710?pwd=TURETWJLNEVYVGNkZnd5V0F0Tm0xUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,95603819710# US (San Jose)

Meeting ID:                 956 0381 9710

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.          Board of Directors Meeting 

President, Tim Elder

Meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the public. Please join us as
we adopt our virtual voting policy, and greet our scholarship finalists and
our National Representative. All first timers should attend.  We will orient
rookies at the end of the board meeting.  

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting ID:                 974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/board-of-directors>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/board-of-directors

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.        Winners' Circle Game Night

Liz Campos 

Watch or compete in a fun game and get to know fellow Federation friends
joining from around the state in a casual and fun activity.

Zoom Link:
<https://zoom.us/j/98443695492?pwd=VXlUUjdDU0FCN3dOdkM5WEo3dFp1dz09>
https://zoom.us/j/98443695492?pwd=VXlUUjdDU0FCN3dOdkM5WEo3dFp1dz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,98443695492# US (San Jose)

Meeting ID:                 984 4369 5492

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) 

8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.          Nominating Committee, By Invitation Only 

Chairperson, Ever Lee Hairston

This is a closed meeting for the members of the Nominating Committee,
invited prospective candidates and the National Representative. The members
of the Nominating Committee are Tim Elder, Jim Barbour, Christina Daniels,
Shannon Dillon, Rachel Grider, Juanita Herrera, Alison Depner, Tiffany
Manosh, Michael Richardson, Veronica Martinez, Robert Stigile and Cheryl
Thurston. The committee will recommend candidates for the Board of
Directors. The candidates will be introduced on Friday afternoon during
General Session I. The convention will vote on the nominated candidates
along with any other nominations from the floor during our Sunday morning
session. Candidates wishing to be nominated are encouraged to speak with
President Tim Elder and Chairperson Ever Hairston in advance of the meeting.
We generally invite promising candidates to interview with the committee and
let those potential nominees discover who else is interested in being
nominated for positions.

Friday, October 22, 2021

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.           Information Table & Hospitality Suite

Coordinator, Allison Depner

Our virtual information table volunteers can answer questions about the
agenda and convention activities. Also, in this room you will find our board
members and parent leaders in breakout rooms during limited hours.
Individuals wishing to discuss matters with President Tim Elder, our board
leaders, or to meet other groups can find connections and appointment
availability through the Information Desk.

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95603819710?pwd=TURETWJLNEVYVGNkZnd5V0F0Tm0xUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,95603819710# US (San Jose)

Mobile ID:                   956 0381 9710

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.           Exclusive Vendor Showcase

Coordinator, Cheryl Thurston 

Listen to a brief description of products and services from each exhibitor.
This is a wonderful way to survey everything in the hall at one time and
then follow up with each exhibitor at their virtual tables immediately after
the presentations.

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In                          +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/vendor-showcase>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/vendor-showcase

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.          Virtual Exhibit Hall Hours (Zoom exhibits
staffed by representatives)

Check out the latest technology, services and information from organizations
offering useful resources to blind people.  

Exhibit Hall Link: http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/exhibitors/

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.         Diabetes Action Network

President, Joy Stigile

This is the annual business meeting with a presentation from Dr. Branden
Choke, MD, ECNU, Chief of Service, San Bernardino County Department of
Endocrinology, Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Choke will speak for approximately 25
minutes and then answer questions.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85018140737?pwd=Mm4yaVhXSEFKZUUzMVBJdlRoam1zUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699009128,,85018140737#,,,,*649070# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  850 1814 0737

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/diabetes-action-network>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/diabetes-action-network

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.           General Session I 

Zoom Link:
<https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09>
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/general-session>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/general-session

2:00 p.m. Ready Go! Call to Order

Opening ceremony with national anthem-Sammie Shipman; Pledge of
Allegiance-Connor Clark; NFB Pledge-Michelle Garcia; Invocation-Arietta
Woods.

2:30 p.m. Artificially Intelligent-Fixing Accessibility of Technology with
Technology 

Jessie Lorenz, Accessibility Specialist for Alexa Shopping, Amazon, Zack
Poelwijk, Director of Client Success - Online ADA, and Dr. Cynthia Bennett,
Human-Computer Interaction and Accessibility Researcher, discuss the
application of artificial intelligence to solve accessibility barriers.

3:20 p.m. Driver Seats-Election of Our Affiliate Leaders

President Tim Elder provides insight into the process by which we will elect
our affiliate leaders, and Nominating Committee Chairperson Ever Lee
Hairston announces the names of the nominated candidates for the Board of
Directors.

4:00 p.m. Reenforced First Class Training Programs

Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director, Blind Inc., Julie Deden, Executive
Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, and Pam Allen, Executive Director,
Louisiana Center for the Blind, join First Vice President Rachel Grider for
a discussion about the latest enhancements and successes of the most
effective training programs for blind people in the world. 

4:30 p.m. Blind People Working in Vocational Rehabilitation-A Discussion of
the Blind Serving the Blind

Joe Xavier, Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation, Sue
Pelbath, Administrator, Orientation Center for the Blind, and Laura
Rasmussen, Acting Regional Director of Blind Field Services,  engage in a
roundtable discussion with President Elder about the significance of blind
people working in vocational rehabilitation. Director Xavier also gives us a
lightning flash news update on current issues affecting consumers. 

5:00 p.m. Adjourn 

The convention will adjourn until General Session II on Saturday afternoon.

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.           Orientation Center for the Blind Alumni
Group 

OCB alumni reconnect with old friends.

Zoom Link:
<https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/6630496557?pwd=RXVISnFpbzM0d1JiQXhUM2JMek1U
UT09>
https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/6630496557?pwd=RXVISnFpbzM0d1JiQXhUM2JMek1UU
T09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,6630496557# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  663 049 6557

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/orientation-center>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/orientation-center

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.          Resolutions Committee

Chairperson, Bryan Bashin

All are encouraged to observe the Resolutions Committee, which comes
together once a year to decide on the policies and direction of the
affiliate for the upcoming year. The 2021 committee includes Bryan Bashin,
Tim Elder, Shannon Dillon, Miguel Mendez, Rachel Grider, Cricket Bidleman
and Ever Hairston. Any member may sponsor a resolution. Typically,
resolutions must be in the hands of the President or the chairperson of the
Resolutions Committee no later than one week prior to the convention -
though our chairperson might set alternative deadlines. Resolutions which
have not been provided to the President or the chairperson may come before
the Resolutions Committee only if they have been signed by two members of
the Resolutions Committee and have been placed in the hands of the
chairperson or President before noon of the day before the Resolutions
Committee is to meet. Resolutions which receive favorable consideration by
the committee will come to the convention for consideration and action.
Resolutions which don't receive favorable consideration by the committee
will not come to the convention floor unless five of the chartered chapter
and division president delegates indicate that they will sponsor the
resolution. No resolution should be considered by the committee unless there
is a proponent of the resolution present at the committee meeting to explain
the need for the resolution.

Zoom Link:
<https://zoom.us/j/98443695492?pwd=VXlUUjdDU0FCN3dOdkM5WEo3dFp1dz09>
https://zoom.us/j/98443695492?pwd=VXlUUjdDU0FCN3dOdkM5WEo3dFp1dz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,98443695492# US (San Jose)

Meeting ID:                 984 4369 5492

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/resolutions-committee>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/resolutions-committee

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.          Talent Show and Concert by Artist Kevin
Reeves

Join the talent show to see your friends in action and then experience a
great performer and recording artist with over 7,000 monthly Spotify
listeners (Kevin's set starts at approximately 8:30 p.m.). Tickets are $5
per household. Purchase them at the form below, and you will receive the
Zoom link. https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/talent_show_event

Saturday, October 23, 2021

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.          Information Table & Hospitality Suite

Coordinator, Allison Depner

Our virtual information table volunteers can answer questions about the
agenda and convention activities.

Have Questions Call:  1-650-213-1339

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95603819710?pwd=TURETWJLNEVYVGNkZnd5V0F0Tm0xUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,95603819710# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  956 0381 9710

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.          California Association of Guide Dog Users
Division 

First Vice President, Rachel Grider

Guide dog users discuss relevant issues and elect future leaders.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85018140737?pwd=Mm4yaVhXSEFKZUUzMVBJdlRoam1zUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699009128,,85018140737#,,,,*649070# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  850 1814 0737

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/guide-dog-users>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/guide-dog-users

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.          Parents and Educators of Blind Children
Seminar: Reach for the Gold

President, Jeanette Jones

Hear from leading advocates, experienced parents and recent blind
college-admitted students on IEPs, access to education and working with
educators for best practices in the education of blind children. Join the
Parents of Blind Children Division for some gold medal content:

.          Making your IEP Golden

.          Gold Medal Student Panel

.          Reaching for the Gold (the importance of sports and recreation)

.          Annual POBC Business Meeting

Zoom Link:                  https://zoom.us/j/94545040729

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,94545040729# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  945 4504 0729

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/parents-and-educators>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/parents-and-educators

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.        California Association of Blind Students
Division

President, Cricket Bidleman

Join this dynamic group of blind students to network and discuss important
issues impacting equal access to higher educational opportunity.

Zoom Link:
<https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09>
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/blind-students>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/blind-students

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.        Seniors Division

President, Jannette Stewart

You're never too old to learn some new tricks and live the life you want to
live. Join like-minded seniors for, among other topics, a presentation from
Strat Maloma, AARP, on cybersecurity Awareness, common frauds and scams: how
to spot them and protect ourselves and our loved ones. 

Zoom Link:
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84601600612?pwd=OEh5VnVRODBIbmhWWGFHOGh1SzB4UT09>
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84601600612?pwd=OEh5VnVRODBIbmhWWGFHOGh1SzB4UT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,84601600612# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  846 0160 0612

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/seniors-division>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/seniors-division

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.      Information Table & Hospitality Suite

A virtual information table and executive hospitality suite will be
available. Our virtual information table volunteers will staff the table and
can answer questions about the agenda and convention activities.  Also, in
this room you will often find friends, our board members and parent leaders
in breakout rooms during limited hours. Individuals wishing to discuss
matters with President Tim Elder, our board leaders, or to meet other groups
can find connections and appointment availability through the Information
Desk.

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95603819710?pwd=TURETWJLNEVYVGNkZnd5V0F0Tm0xUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,95603819710# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  956 0381 9710

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.      Sports and Recreation Organizing Meeting

Joga Singh facilitates a discussion to form a new division in the state that
will promote access to sports and recreation activities for blind
Californians.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84508394045?pwd=ckVZaVJ3MldZN2lvQjZVR1h0Q29oQT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,84508394045# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  845 0839 4045

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/sports-and-recreation>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/sports-and-recreation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.      Breakout Seminar I

- The Role of Consent in Community Organizing: Bobbi Pompey, Jim Barbour and
Laura Millar discuss the importance of consent and their journey organizing
within the blindness community. Learn how they used consent as a daily
practice to maintain healthy boundaries and strengthen their friendships
while organizing together to build a culture of blind & sex positivity.

Zoom Link:
https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/6630496557?pwd=RXVISnFpbzM0d1JiQXhUM2JMek1UU
T09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,6630496557# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  663 049 6557

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)           

Caption Link:                <https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-1a>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-1a

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.                 Breakout Seminar II 

- Collaborative Clouds Amy Mason, Author and Assistive Technology
Specialist, demonstrates how to use popular cloud collaboration tools to
work on the same document at the same time with people over the Internet
with instant synchronicity. Learn how to accessibly collaborate in the cloud
on your next big team project without missing a beat. 

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:               <https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-2a>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-2a

- Daily Travels: Do you need to brush up on some nonvisual techniques? Are
you wondering how, as a blind person, you can learn to put on make-up, sort
laundry, or bake your favorite autumn dessert? Living skills instructors
from the three NFB training centers will be on hand to answer all of your
questions.

Zoom Link:
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84601600612?pwd=OEh5VnVRODBIbmhWWGFHOGh1SzB4UT09>
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84601600612?pwd=OEh5VnVRODBIbmhWWGFHOGh1SzB4UT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,84601600612# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  846 0160 0612

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Caption Link:                <https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-2b>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-2b

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.                   Breakout Seminar III

- Braille Technology Clinic Do you want to learn about how Braille
technology can work for you and increase your independence and
effectiveness? Rachel Feinberg, West Region Blindness Product Specialist
from HumanWare, will demonstrate how blind people use Braille devices to
accomplish a range of tasks. Whether you wish to use a display in
stand-alone mode, or connected to an external device such as a computer or
phone, come learn about this technology which adapts to busy life, making
you more productive wherever you are.

Zoom Link:
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7935295611?pwd=VVY4enZlVnFFWlEzK2lLZVFoL3ZHZz09>
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7935295611?pwd=VVY4enZlVnFFWlEzK2lLZVFoL3ZHZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699009128,,7935295611# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  793 529 5611

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:                <https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-3a>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/breakout-3a

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.          General Session II

Zoom Link:
<https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09>
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/general-session>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/general-session

2:00 p.m. All Aboard! 

President Tim Elder welcomes us back to the convention.

2:00 p.m. Paths to Knowledge with BELL 2021-Setting Standards for Literate
Generations

Debbie Worstman provides an update on the Braille Enrichment Literacy and
Learning 2020 program.

2:10 p.m. Setting Our Route-National Report

National Representative, Everette Bacon, was born in Huntington Beach,
California. At the age of five he was diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy, a
condition which had run in his family on his mother's side for thirteen
generations, causing rapid-onset blindness. He grew up as a kid with partial
vision, but was always urged to use his remaining vision rather than learn
braille or other non-visual techniques. Everette pursued a degree in church
music at Dallas Baptist University. He met his wife Angela in college and
after graduation, worked to put her through medical school. In 2004, they
moved to Utah and Everette was soon hired by the Utah Division of Services
for the Blind where he currently oversees service programs. In 2007, he
earned his master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy from Western
Michigan University. Everette is the President of the NFB of Utah and was
elected to the National Board in 2015. He is a movie buff and passionately
advocates for improved audio description.

2:40 p.m. Drafting- Picking up Speed with Agencies for the Blind

Anita Aaron, Executive Director of California Agencies for the Blind and
Visually Impaired (CAABVI), engages with President Tim Elder in an informal
conversation about mutual interests and benefits in working with the
organized blind. 

3:20 p.m. Blind Women & Money-Long-term Investments in Our Venture

Donna Andrews, Senior Vice President in Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley,
Jennifer Westbrook, Senior Account Manager with Wells Fargo Merchant
Services, and Jenna Desmarais, Investment Banking Associate at Bank of
America, will discuss the intersection of blindness and their gender. They
will share their experiences as successful blind women working in the
financial services industry.

4:10 p.m. Students

Mausam Mehta, First Vice President, National Association of Blind Students,
greets the convention and inspires us to put our state to work. 

4:20 p.m. For Here or TO GO-Self Service Kiosks 

Tim Elder, President, and Brian Buhrow, President of the San Jose Silicon
Valley Chapter, demonstrate exciting new self-service kiosk technology that
is live at their local McDonald's location. 

4:50 p.m. Diversity and Inclusion Meeting

Ed Davis, Chairperson of the affiliate Diversity and Inclusion Committee,
invites us to participate in an organizing meeting for a regular standing
committee on the important topics of diversity, equity and inclusion. 

5:00 p.m. Adjourn 

5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.          Deafblind Organizing Meeting

Angela Fowler facilitates a meeting to organize a division within the
affiliate dedicated to the concerns of deafblind members. 

Zoom Link:
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One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,84508394045# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  845 0839 4045

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/deafblind-division>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/deafblind-division

5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.            Spanish At Large Organizing Meeting

carmen Varela and Liz Campos facilitate a meeting to identify potential
leaders and members of a Spanish At Large chapter that will virtually meet
each month going forward. Veronica Martinez will provide guidance and
support from the Board of Directors.

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95603819710?pwd=TURETWJLNEVYVGNkZnd5V0F0Tm0xUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,95603819710# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  956 0381 9710

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.            Diversity and Inclusion Organizing Meeting

Ed Davis

Join a group to form a standing committee that will meet regularly
throughout the year to provide greater consistency on advancing progress on
diversity, equity and inclusion issues in the affiliate.

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/98443695492?pwd=VXlUUjdDU0FCN3dOdkM5WEo3dFp1dz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,98443695492# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  984 4369 5492

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

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https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/diversity-and-inclusion

7:00 p.m.                               Formal Banquet (doors open at 6:45
p.m.)

Mistress of Ceremonies - Rachel Grider, First Vice president

Enjoy an inspiring address from our national representative, meet our
scholarship winners and generally be delighted as we celebrate our success
as an organization.

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:                <https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/banquet>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/banquet

Sunday October 25, 2020

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.          Information Table & Hospitality Suite

Coordinator, Allison Depner

Our virtual information table volunteers can answer questions about the
agenda and convention activities.

Have Questions Call: 1-650-213-1339

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95603819710?pwd=TURETWJLNEVYVGNkZnd5V0F0Tm0xUT09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,95603819710# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  956 0381 9710ting Id: 956 0381 9710

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) 

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.          Chapter/Division Caucuses

A final opportunity for members to meet with their chapter or division
voting delegates prior to voting. Delegates may be asked to vote in a
representative capacity by roll call for questions where the convention's
approved process for counting raised hands in Zoom cannot reliably indicate
the result. Contact your delegate using the information posted on the
affiliate chapters and divisions page:
http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/.

Information about caucuses will be posted on the main convention page
(http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/) if provided by a delegate to the
affiliate website team. Delegates should send their caucus information for
posting to Christina Daniels, at ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com
<mailto:ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com>  or call (916) 382-0372.

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.        General Session III

President, Tim Elder

Zoom Link:
<https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09>
https://zoom.us/j/97406774833?pwd=QTBhQmFnWHk2bkp0MFFVcjFrSXhRZz09

One Touch Mobile:     +16699006833,,97406774833# US (San Jose)

Meeting Id:                  974 0677 4833

Dial In:                         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Caption Link:
<https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/general-session>
https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/general-session

9:30 a.m. Invocation Ronit Mazzoni

9:40 a.m. Growing Our Treasury-Financial Report

Affiliate Treasurer Christina Daniels reports on our financial state. 

10:00 a.m. Milestones-A Report from Your President 

The President of the National Federation of the Blind of California provides
an update on the activities of the affiliate, the financial state of the
organization, and reflections for growth, adaptation and the future.

10:30 a.m. The Intersections of Our Journey-Resolutions 

The convention votes on the proposed resolutions. 

11:00 a.m. Leadership Direction-Election of the Organized Blind in
California

An election will be run for the open positions including any nominations
from the floor and short statements from the candidates.

Thank You to Our Convention Committees and Coordinators:

Scholarships: Chairperson Bobbi Pompey, Skylar Covich, Lisamaria Martinez
and Cricket Bidleman 

Resolutions: Chairperson Bryan Bashin, Shannon Dillon, Tim Elder, Ever
Hairston, Rachel Grider, Cricket Bidleman and Miguel Mendez

Nominations: Chairperson Ever Hairston, Allison Depner, Tim Elder, Jim
Barbour, Christina Daniels, Shannon Dillon, Rachel Grider, Juanita Herrera,
Tiffany Manosh, Veronica Martinez, Michael Richardson, Robert Stigile and
Cheryl Thurston

Exhibits: Cheryl Thurston 

Hospitality Suite/Information Desk: Allison Depner

Banquet: Rachel Grider

Parents: Jeanette Jones

Diversity and Inclusion: Chairperson Edward Davis, Liz Campos, Juanita
Herrera, and Michael Nunez 

Spanish Translation: Veronica Martinez

Website: Christina Daniels and Tiffany Manosh 

Social Media: Jennifer Gass 

Logistics and Planning: Chairperson Jim Barbour, Brian Buhrow, Christina
Daniels, Rachel Grider, Gene Kim, Tiffany Manosh, Bobbi Pompey, Michael
Richardson, Robert Stigile, Allison Depner, Cricket Bidleman, and Jeanette
Jones

Steering and Promotion: Many volunteers and strategic partners from inside
and outside our membership, too many to name, joined this group to help
provide feedback on the substance and core of our convention agenda topics
and activities. Thank you to all who accepted the invitation to attend these
meetings and provide your valuable feedback on convention agenda topics and
activities. 

Audio Video: Jim Barbour, Brian Buhrow, Christina Daniels, and Rachel Grider

Ambassador: Michael Richardson

Rookies: Rachel Grider and Bobbi Pompey

Door Prizes: Tiffany Manosh

Auction Baskets: Brian Buhrow and Michael Richardson

Zoom Training: Rachel Grider and Tiffany Manosh

PAC: Michael Richardson

Miscellaneous: Many others, too numerous to name, helped make this event a
wonderful experience for all. Without a doubt, someone was omitted from the
list above as we focused more on our work than on our titles. To all the
unnoticed and unnamed leaders who work so hard to make our movement great,
the blind of California owe our future to your selfless dedication.

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