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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday, July 12, 2025 – Business General Session<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2025-national-convention-agenda">Return to the Start of the Agenda </a> | <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">Visit the Convention Home Page</a> | <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25">Contribute to Give $25 Drive</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Any agenda changes made after Braille and print production can be accessed on the NFB25 app or at <a href="https://nfb.org/convention">nfb.org/convention</a>. Changes will be marked with an asterisk (*).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:00–8:45 a.m. Devotions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:15–8:45 a.m. Registration (30 dollars) and Packet Pickup<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Salon A<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:15–8:45 a.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Acadia Ballroom Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>General Session III (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891" target="_blank">nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://ecs.1capapp.com/event/nfb" target="_blank">ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Call to Order and Invocation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President Riccobono gavels the session to order; religious member offers an invocation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Financial Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President Riccobono presents the annual financial report, including a discussion of the current financial circumstances. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Presentation of nominating committee report and elections for open board positions for the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Collective Action through Financial Technology: Utilizing Disability Wisdom to Build Meaningful Innovations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>John Ciocca, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Purple; New York, New York<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>America's Library for the Blind: An Update on Continued Collaboration with the Organized Blind Movement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jason Broughton, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled; Washington, District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jason Yasner, Deputy Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled; Washington, District of Columbia <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Reports and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President Riccobono delivers important information and convention business as time allows. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00–1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Acadia Ballroom Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00–1:45 p.m. Independence Market<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Napoleon Ballroom, Sheraton <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Final opportunity to visit the Independence Market.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:15–1:45 p.m. Lyft’s New Service Animal Feature<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Learn about Lyft’s new opt-in service animal feature that just launched across all US markets. Join us as we walk through the feature, describe how it works, and explain how to opt-in. We will also save time for a Q&A to answer any remaining questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Brenna Rivett, Community Safety Policy Manager, Lyft<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:15–1:45 p.m. Committee on Federation Website Coordination<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our agenda includes introductions, updates on changes to Drupal, exploring interest in upcoming trainings, discussion of CiviCRM forms, and questions and answers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Steve Cook, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:15–1:45 p.m. Registration (30 dollars) and Packet Pickup<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Salon A<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>General Session IV (2:00–5:00 p.m.) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Grand Ballroom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891" target="_blank">nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1CapApp Event: <a href="https://ecs.1capapp.com/event/nfb" target="_blank">ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Call to Order <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President Riccobono gavels the session to order.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Building a Constellation of Opportunities: A Blind Astronomer Researching the Cosmos with Multisensorial Perception<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Wanda Daz-Merced, Astronomer and Director of Science in Braille Global Office of Excellence; Gurabo, Puerto Rico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Equal Protection Under the Law Demands Collective Action: The Blind and Our Right to Live in the World<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Eve Hill, General Counsel, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Power by the People: A Progress Report on Our Collective Advocacy Achievements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>John G. Par Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jesse Shirek, NFB Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Legal Program Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Justin Young, NFB Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Reports and Resolutions <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Resolutions Committee shares its report and policy matters are considered. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5:00–7:00 p.m. Preserving and Telling Blind-Centered Stories<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Acadia Ballroom Foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Touch and hear real history! Explore an exhibit showcasing some of the rich stories held in the NFB's library and archives and learn about how we will showcase those stories in the Museum of the Blind People's Movement. Visit anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5:15–9:00 p.m. Inclusive Fitness with Sports and Recreation Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Salon D<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Accessible yoga, body weight training, inclusive movement exercise to keep the body loose and healthy throughout convention. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Richie Flores, President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5:30–6:30 p.m. Best Practices for Accessible CLIs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Galerie 4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Test drive a prototype of the AWS CLI and help Amazon validate their proposed best practices for CLI accessibility. The prototype focuses on CLI output. Your feedback will help raise the bar on CLI accessibility. Bring your assistive tech and tell us what you think!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:00–7:00 p.m. DEI Book Club<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This year’s book is <i>Crying in H Mart</i> by Michelle Zauner, available on Bookshare and BARD. Come prepared to discuss the book and engage in conversation with members of the DEI Committee about how their intersecting identities impact their lived experience as blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Stacie Leap and Dan Frye, Moderators<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:00–7:00 p.m. Creating Community for Blind Human Services Professionals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Join us as we discuss strategies for rebuilding and revitalizing the Federation's Human Services Division. We'll assess challenges, brainstorm new initiatives, and set a direction for the future. Those working or aspire to be working in helping professions are urged to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sarah Patnaude, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:00–7:30 p.m. What's New at NLS?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 7<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Join the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to learn about the new online Patron Enrollment form, which will allow potential patrons to apply for NLS via the web! During the session, you will be able to test the new enrollment form and provide feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:30–8:00 p.m. Title II and Web Access: Advocate Early and Often<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 6<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Join NFB’s legal team to discuss changes to the ADA regarding public web accessibility, how those changes affect you, and the importance of advocating now to ensure a smooth transition later.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sanho Steele-Louchart, Esq., Legal Program Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:00–9:00 p.m. Friends of Recovery Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Studio 5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. For more information, call 318-548-7895.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:00–11:00 p.m. Twenty-Third Annual Showcase of Talent<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Galerie 1, 2, and 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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 dollar. Cash prizes awarded. Email <a href="mailto:nfbpad@gmail.com">nfbpad@gmail.com</a> with questions or to sign up. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Katelyn MacIntyre, President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Agenda Navigation<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>