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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Sunday, July 2, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>article<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 339 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who wish to assist as Eucharistic ministers, or in other ways, should come thirty minutes early. Contact Louis Maher (713-444-7838 or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ljmaher03@outlook.com)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Open Forum<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 335 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come hear about the progress that the National Federation of the Blind is making in diversity, equity, and inclusion. What questions do you have? How can<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>we drive DEI efforts across the Federation together? Come connect with the DEI committee with questions and feedback.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shawn Callaway and Colin Wong, Co-chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Committee for Advancement and Promotion of Braille<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 342<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The committee will discuss developments in the teaching and delivery of Braille, research priorities, Braille-related policy, strategies for bringing improvements<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>where needed, and resources and activities across our organization. All are welcome! Jennifer Dunnam, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:45 - 10:30 a.m. NOPBC Cane Walk<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Boardroom 331<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For families with blind/low-vision children. Sponsored by National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:45 - 10:30 a.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 332<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For youth 11-18. See Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and Banquet Ticket Sales (75 dollars)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration Desk, Level 4<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Independence Market<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ballroom of the Americas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Training Champions with the BLIND, Inc. Team<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 343 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join the staff of BLIND, Inc. for this interactive event sure to help you learn how attending blindness skills training will help you become an all star!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 - 11:00 a.m. When is Self-Employment an Option?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 328<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is quitting your job to become self-employed the right decision for you? Or are you better off finding traditional employment? Learn common characteristics<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>successful self-employed people possess. Learn to develop resources in the workplace that can lead to entrepreneurship.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Colleen Wunderlich, Vice President, Partnerships, The Chicago Lighthouse<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Orientation to Career Fair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 340 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Introduction to this year's career fair. Last minute information for registered employers and job seekers. Meet the employers and find out exactly what<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>they are looking for. Brief questions permitted. Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Wenzel, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Every Traffic Light Accessible with OKO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Interested to know how a mobile application can assist you to cross the street in a safe way? Join us to learn how OKO can make every pedestrian traffic<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>light accessible and get a sneak peek into the functionalities that will be added to OKO.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Willem Van de Mierop, AYES<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Diagnostic Testing at Home: What's New?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 340 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come listen as Ellume's CEO, Dr. Parsons, shares how home diagnostic testing has changed through the pandemic and how future accessibility product enhancements<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>will improve all user's experience going from sick to well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sean Parsons, Founder and CEO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Membership Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 335 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Affiliate membership chairs, membership committee members, chapter presidents, and all Federationists are invited to join us in finding creative ways to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>build our membership. Share best practices to take our chapters, affiliates, and our national organization to the next level. Denise Avant and Tarik Williams,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Co-chairs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. LGBT+: Protecting and Celebrating All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 339 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us for a discussion around intersectionality, peer support, mentoring, transition, education, coming out, the job search, advocacy, and more. Allies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>welcome; members centered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mujeres of the Federation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 339 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This bilingual celebration of blind Latina excellence features dynamic speakers. Come for an environment of inspiration, mentorship, and strategies for<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>success to the next generation of blind Latina trailblazers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kenia Flores, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Holy Braille Highway Construction Update<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 335 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The development of Monarch, the multiline tactile display, continues due to efforts by APH, HumanWare, and NFB. Join Greg Stilson, William Freeman, and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe Hodge of APH for an update on tablet construction, EBRF developments, and other APH refreshable Braille devices.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greg Stilson, Senior Director Global Innovation, American Printing House for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Blind and MENA: A Different Type of Brown<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 346 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Muslim, and Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America. Join us to learn<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>about community identities and stereotypes as well as resources available to members with these intersectionalities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza Othman, Facilitator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder Q&A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 338<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A clear comprehensive educational program lead by trained experts. Attendees will be able to learn about circadian rhythms, biology and symptoms of Non-24,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>its impact on the community, how to become one’s own advocate, and gain valuable information and resources.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shauna Jatho and Maggie Felton, Nurse Educators, Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Leveraging Technology in Work, Play, and Life<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 343 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Data collected from users is integral to product design. Learn about the latest features in accessibility used in different industries and areas of life.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This session will include best practices and resources in Windows, Teams, Azure Cloud and AI, and Seeing AI.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Laurie Allen, Senior Technology Evangelist, and Matt Philipenko, Customer Solutions Architect, Microsoft<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. NOPBC Cane Walk<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Boardroom 331<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For families with blind/low-vision children. Sponsored by National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 - 1:00 p.m. What's New with Google Accessibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 343 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There have been many accessibility updates across Google products over the past year. This session will feature members of various Google teams to provide<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>recent highlights. The talk will cover updates from Android, Workspace, Chrome, and many other important areas across Google.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nimer Jaber, Mike Mello, Alexander Hauerslev, Siri Gubba, and Brook Sexton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 - 2:00 p.m. NFB-NEWSLINE® Coordinating Innovation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 340 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attention: NFB-NEWSLINE coordinators and affiliate presidents, we are in the process of revitalizing the NFB-NEWSLINE coordinators network. Join us for<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>important, innovative marketing and outreach strategies that will help you build enthusiasm for NFB-NEWSLINE in your state.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology Programs, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Leader Dogs for the Blind: Meet and Greet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 339 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come meet the Leader Dogs for the Blind team! They will be available to answer questions and share about our free services including Orientation and Mobility,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guide Dog, and Teen Summer Camp. All programs are offered completely free including room, board, and airfare!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Guide Dog Mobility Instructor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lanier Grand Ballroom A - I<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom meeting ID: 916 8496 8543<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1CapApp Event: nfb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Donald Porterfield, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Career Fair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lanier Grand Ballroom K and L<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come to meet national and regional employers who are interested in hiring you, including many of our convention sponsors and Texas employers. This is your<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>first step to a great future! Pre-registration required. Sorry, no walk-ins. Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Wenzel, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Crafting without Sight but with Vision<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 342<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come learn adaptive ways to continue in the craft world with the Krafters Group. Want to get started creating? Come join us and meet people who crochet,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>knit, make greeting cards, sew, and much much more! Once you gain your confidence and skills, you could even start up your own business.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tammy Freitag, Chair, Krafters Group<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tactile Art and Picture Books<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 344 A and B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Drop-in art-making and reading activities, free for all ages. Read picture books with tactile pictures. Make raised-line drawings and sculptures inspired<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>by the stories in the books or inspired by the stories within you! To learn about scheduled evening activities, text 303-887-1713.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ann Cunningham, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 - 4:00 p.m. NFB in the Kitchen Group<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 335 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What will it take for you to change your cooking routine or to start a new one? Come. Let’s talk strengthening in the kitchen. Come. Let’s talk all things<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>food, tools, tech, and kitchen. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regina Mitchell, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 - 5:00 p.m. A Dive into Google Products<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 343 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In this session, Googlers will demo some of Google's products including Bard, Google's experimental chat bot, new Android features, and more. At the end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>of the session, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide your feedback.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nimer Jaber and Mike Mello, Googlers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 - 5:30 p.m. NOPBC Youth Track<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 332<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For youth 11-18. See Youth Track agenda for activity details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Twenty-Third NABL Mock Trial (Admission: $5)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lanier Grand Ballroom G and J<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation lawyers oppose each other to enact a case addressing the civil rights of blind people, and the audience serves as the jury. The subject matter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>is serious, but the courtroom portrayers are very entertaining.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ronza Othman, President, National Association of Blind Lawyers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Interest Drives the Action<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 329<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Youth are our future leaders. Learn how your affiliate's strengths and skills can develop your youth programs. Hear about innovative activities happening<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>across the country and imagine new ways to help blind youth live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Karen Anderson, Education Programs Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Kellogg’s Accessible NaviLens Packaging<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 338<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn about Kellogg’s new accessible NaviLens packaging. Stop by to try the NaviLens or NaviLens GO app to locate some of your favorite cereal brands and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>hear their name, nutrition, and allergen information. Kellogg is proud to be the first food company to use this technology.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Colorado Center for the Blind Open House<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 343 A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meet the staff, students, and alumni at the Colorado Center for the Blind. Learn how training can change your life! Discover new apps for your phone, get<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>some favorite recipes, and use a click rule.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Julie Deden, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00 - 9:00 p.m. NFB Legal Office Hours<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns regarding employment, technology, education, voting, travel, COVID<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>tests, housing, parental rights, and more. Schedule your appointment by emailing <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>legal@nfb.org.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please request your appointment by June 23.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00 - 10:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Annual Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lanier Grand Ballroom K and L<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All are welcome to join our lively division as we dive into all things blind students! Registration begins at 6:00, followed by programming at 7:00. Only<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>members who have completed our membership process before June 30 will be eligible to participate in official business.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trisha Kulkarni, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Greek and Masonic Group<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 339 A and B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you a member of a national Greek organization, the Masons, or the Eastern Star? Help build our relationships with Greek letter organizations to ensure<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>inclusion and participation and to serve as a resource for the blind considering membership.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shawn Callaway, Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 - 8:30 p.m. SSI and SSDI 101: What You Need To Know<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 340 B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ever wonder what the difference between Blind Work Expenses and Impairment Related Work Expenses is? Afraid you might go over the SSDI earnings cliff?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hear from an expert on these programs and have all your questions answered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael Dalto, Social Security Expert<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 - 8:30 p.m. White Cane Committee and Fundraising Seminar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 330<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us for an interactive seminar. Come and learn how to use your programming to drive your fundraising. Gain practical knowledge of planning, budgeting,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and then choosing the best fundraiser. 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