[Ohio-Talk] National Convention Agenda for Sunday, July 7th

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

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7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass

Salon 10
Those who wish to assist as Eucharistic ministers, or in other ways, should
come thirty minutes early. Contact Louis Maher (713-444-7838 or
<mailto:ljmaher03 at outlook.com> ljmaher03 at outlook.com) if you have questions.

8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Devotions

Salon 14

8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Registration (30 dollars) and Packet Pickup

Registration Desk 1

8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Banquet Exchange

Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer

General Session III (Sunday)

Grand Ballroom
Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event:  <https://ecs.1capapp.com/event/nfb>
https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Call to Order and Invocation

Financial Report, Including the Honor Roll Call 

Elections

Expanding Access to the World’s Knowledge: An Update on Library Services
Centering the Blind
Jason Broughton, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print
Disabled; Washington, District of Columbia

Indoor Navigation: Access to Information and Blind-Led Innovations
Moderator: Mike May, Member, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada
Panel:  Charlie Meredith, Chief Technology Officer, GoodMaps; Louisville,
Kentucky
Tom Pey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Waymap; Bromley, England

Reports and Resolutions

Adjourn

12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange

Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer

12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Independence Market 

WA1, Convention Center
Final opportunity to visit the Independence Market.

12:15 - 1:45 p.m. National Voter Registration Help Desk

Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer
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.

Government Affairs Team, National Federation of the Blind

12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Website Coordinators and Contributors Meeting

Salon 14
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.

Corbb O’Connor, Chair

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Museum Q&A: Who Tells Our Stories? We Do!

Salon 10
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.

Prime Access Consulting (PAC) and Origin Studios, Presenters

12:30 - 1:45 p.m. NOPBC Brainstorming Session

Salon 15
Come and share your ideas for making next year’s NOPBC sessions even better.

Cassandra McKinney, President

12:45 - 1:45 p.m. NFB in the Kitchen Group

Salon 9
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.

Regina Mitchell, Chair

1:15 - 1:45 p.m. Registration (30 dollars) and Packet Pickup

Registration Desk 1

General Session IV (Sunday)

Grand Ballroom
Zoom meeting ID: 977 2977 7580
1CapApp Event:  <https://ecs.1capapp.com/event/nfb>
https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Call to Order

Reflections on Collective Action: Fifty Years after 504 and the Value of
Nothing Without Us
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
Dennis Billups, Lifelong Blind Advocate; San Francisco, California

Putting Our Values into Action: A Report on Twenty Years of Innovative
Research and Training Driven by the Blind
Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland

We Belong: A Report on Our Collective Progress toward Equality in America
and Beyond
Moderator: John G. Paré Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy,
National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland
Jesse Shirek, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland
Justin Young, NFB Government Affairs Specialist; Baltimore, Maryland

Reports, Resolutions, and Other Business

Adjourn

5:15 - 6:15 p.m. National Voter Registration Help Desk

Grand Ballroom C Prefunction Foyer
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.

Government Affairs Team, National Federation of the Blind

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Discrimination in the Workplace: Now What?

Salon 15
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.

Sanho Steele-Louchart, Esq., Legal Program Coordinator, National Federation
of the Blind

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. DEI Book Club

Salon 12
Join us for the launch of the NFB DEI Book Club. The July pick is Blind
Ambition: One Woman’s Journey to Greatness 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.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. AFB Presents: Using Research to Drive Change

Salon 9
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.

Stephanie Enyart, Dr. Arielle Silverman, and Tony Stephens, American
Foundation for the Blind

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Screening of unseen (audio described)

Executive Ballroom H
The documentary chronicles the story of an aspiring blind, undocumented
social worker. Through experimental cinematography and sound, unseen
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.

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track

Salon 17
For youth 11-18. Refer to the Youth Track agenda for activity details.

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Inclusive Sports and Recreation Night

Junior Ballroom G and Surface Lot 
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.

National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. DEI: What It Is and How You Can Play a Role

Salon 10
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.

Mary Fernandez, Moderator

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

Salon 15
All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober
are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call
828-505-0338.

8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Twenty-Second Annual Showcase of Talent

Executive Ballroom I
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. Performers 10 dollars; admission 5 dollars. Cash prizes
awarded. Email  <mailto:nfbpad at gmail.com> nfbpad at gmail.com with questions or
to sign up.

Katelyn MacIntyre, President, National Federation of the Blind Performing
Arts Division

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