[Tn-talk] Updated NFB National Convention Agenda
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Sat May 30 16:09:11 UTC 2009
Minor updates have been made to the 2009 NFB
convention agenda. Please see below.
In addition it was converted to text before being
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http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention.asp
2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
JULY 3 to JULY 8
THE MEMBERS OF THE
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MICHIGAN
WELCOME YOU TO THE
69th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Marc Maurer, President
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Mary Ellen Jernigan
Executive Director for Operations and
Chairwoman, Convention Organization and Activities
Fred Wurtzel, President
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
1212 North Foster Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48912-3309
Detroit Marriott® at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
(313) 568-8000
Courtyard by Marriott®
333 E. Jefferson Avenue
(313) 222-7700
DETROIT MARRIOTT
The 69th annual convention of the National
Federation of the Blind is being held in Michigan
at the Detroit Marriott® at the Renaissance
Center. As usual, our hotel rates are very good:
singles and doubles $62, triples $66, and quads
$68. In addition to the room rates, there is a 15
percent sales tax. There is no charge for
children under eighteen in the room with parents
as long as no extra bed is required. Proof of
convention registration is necessary, including
the showing of an NFB registration badge if
requested. Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be paid.
The Detroit Marriott is a seventy-two story
round hotel in the middle of a larger complex of
buildings known as the Renaissance Center. The
lowest level is the Motor Lobby where people
arriving by taxis and automobiles enter the
hotel. There are bellmen at this entrance and
elevators going directly to the main lobby of the
hotel, which is located on Level Three. All
hotel meeting rooms, ballrooms, and the exhibit
hall are on Levels Three, Four, and Five. A bank
of twelve elevators is located in the center of
the hotel in a corridor oriented along the
east-west axis of the building. The first six
elevators at the west end of the corridor (three
on each side) serve floors one, three, four,
five, and forty through seventy. The next six
elevators (three on each side) serve floors one,
three, four, five, and nine through forty. Just
beyond each end of the elevator corridor a set of
escalators serves Levels Three, Four, and
Five. To reach the main hotel lobby you should
leave the elevator corridor heading west. The
hotel restaurant (Forty-two Degrees North) and
Volt (a bar which also serves an extensive array
of food) can be entered from the main
lobby. Many other food outlets including a large
food court are located on Levels A, One, and Two
in the Renaissance Center complex. The easiest
way to exit the hotel proper into other parts of
the Renaissance Center Complex is to use an
escalator located near the Coach Insignia
Restaurant elevator at the south end of Level
Three of the hotel. The Detroit Marriott has a smoke-free policy.
COURTYARD MARRIOTT
The Courtyard Marriott is connected to
Level Two of the Renaissance Center Complex by an
enclosed overhead walkway. It may also be
reached by leaving the Renaissance Center at
Level One through the Jefferson Lobby. We are
using both sleeping rooms and meeting space in the Courtyard Marriott.
“MOTOR CITY” MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE:
SUPPORTING OUR IMAGINATION FUND CAMPAIGN
On Monday, July 6, we open the convention
with our spectacular third March for
Independence. Marching through downtown Detroit,
we will celebrate our liberty among friends,
family members, and supporters. Please gather
for this fundraising and “friend-raising”
walk-a-thon and rally at 6:45 Monday morning in
the Wintergarden on Level A of the Detroit
Marriott. Most of the route is along the
beautiful RiverWalk promenade and culminates with
a rally in Rivard Plaza. Marcher drop-in
briefing sessions are on Sunday, July 5, from
7:00 to 10:00 pm. Let’s walk together to make
the Motor City March a truly magnificent event.
NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE!
Our host affiliate invites you to celebrate
with them by renewing old friendships and/or
forming new ones on Monday, July 6, at 7:00 pm in
the Ambassador Ballroom, Level 3. Entertainment
by “Nine,” a nine-piece band that will perform
Motown, soul, classic rock, pop, and old
standards—guaranteed to create an exciting
atmosphere and stir pleasant memories.
ROOKIE ROUNDUP
All first-time convention attendees
are cordially invited to attend a reception from
8:00 to 10:00 pm on Friday, July 3, in the
Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3. President
Maurer and other Federation leaders will be on
hand to welcome you to the convention and preview
the week’s activities. Veteran conventioneers
should urge all first-timers to attend this
special event. Also, first-time rookies are
invited to join an informal, fun gathering on
Sunday, July 5, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Affiliate Action Suite 6801.
REGISTRATION & PREREGISTRATION
Registration activities take place in the
Renaissance Foyer, Level 4 beginning at 9:00 am
on Saturday, July 4; at 8:30 am on Sunday, July
5; and at other times as listed throughout the
week. The fee for registration at convention is
$20 per person (if you preregistered before May
31, the fee was $15), and all those attending the
convention (both local and out
of
town people)
are asked to register. Convention registration is
a requirement for door prize eligibility and a
number of other convention activities. We
condition rates for hotel rooms on proof of
registration, including the showing of an NFB
registration badge if requested. Therefore,
please register as soon as possible after arrival.
EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE MARKET
Exhibits and the NFB Independence Market
are located in the Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3. The exhibit hall hours are:
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Monday Noon to 1:45 pm; sponsors only from 7:00-10:00 pm
Tuesday Noon to 1:45 pm—Note: This is the final time that
Independence Market and Literature will be open.
Tuesday 7:00 to 10:00 pm—Exhibit Hall only; Independence
Market and Literature closed)
There is a special event for sponsor-level
exhibitors only on Monday, July 6, from 7:00 to
10:00 pm (see “Special Attention” section and
agenda listing for more information). Sign up
for NFB-NEWSLINE® at the NEWSLINE table, check
the agenda for times to visit Room 6401 to learn
about it, or call local number (313) 483-1147 to
use NEWSLINE at convention. Any alterations in
the general session schedule which may occur
during the convention will result in conforming
shifts in the exhibit schedule and will be
announced in the exhibit areas. A number of
affiliated NFB divisions and committees have
tables. Many new electronic devices are
demonstrated, as well as a special exhibit of
materials and resources for the deaf-blind.
MEETINGS
General sessions of the convention are being
held in the Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4 on
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The morning
sessions convene at 9:30 am on Monday, and 9:00
am on Tuesday and Wednesday. The convention
adjourns promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July
8. Please note that all requests for
announcements by Dr. Maurer during general
sessions must be submitted in Braille.
BANQUET AND BANQUET TICKET EXCHANGE
The banquet is being held in the Renaissance
Ballroom, Level 4 at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July
8. Banquet tickets purchased at convention are
$40.00 (the cost was $35 if purchased before May
31) and are on sale during registration on
Saturday and Sunday, and from noon to 12:30 and
1:30 to 2:00 pm on Monday. No banquet tickets
will be available for purchase after Monday.
It will be necessary to have your banquet ticket
with you to attend the banquet; it will be
collected at the banquet table. Arrangements
should be made for reserved table assignments by
taking the ticket(s) you purchase to the Banquet
Exchange Table in the registration area, where
you may exchange either an individual ticket or a
group of tickets for reserved seating. Banquet tables seat ten people.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DEVOTIONS
On Sunday, July 5, Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., will
celebrate a Roman Catholic Mass at 7:15 am in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3.
Also on Sunday at 11:45 am services for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will
be held in Ambassador Ballroom One, Level 3.
Devotional services will be held in Ambassador
Ballroom One, Level 3, at 7:30 am on Tuesday, and
8:00 am on Wednesday. Please note there is no
service on Monday morning. Services are
nonsectarian and will end at least fifteen
minutes prior to morning convention sessions.
knfbReader MOBILE
THE CELL PHONE THAT READS PRINT
With the power of digital photography and
unique cell phone software, reading print on the
go wherever you are is now possible for blind
people. Come and learn about this fabulous,
life-changing technology in the exhibit hall and
at demonstration and training sessions planned in
the afternoon on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and
in the evening on Tuesday. Go totally mobile and
join the reading revolution today!
SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED
TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
• A Federation Information Desk will be in the
registration area from Saturday morning, July 4,
through Wednesday, July 8, if you have questions
or need assistance. The Michigan affiliate will
also maintain a table near the hotel check
in
desk in the main lobby to provide assistance and
hospitality during much of the convention.
• When you register, you will be given a badge.
Please wear it at all times during the convention.
• The room number for the Presidential Suite is
7010. Someone will be on hand in the
Presidential Suite throughout most of the
convention to greet you and make appointments for
you with the President or anyone else you wish to
see. The Presidential Suite will not be open
during the business sessions of the convention,
the Sunday morning Board of Directors meeting,
Monday morning (due to the Independence March),
or the Wednesday evening banquet. Come to the
Presidential Suite. You will be most welcome.
• The room number for Mary Ellen Jernigan,
Chairwoman of Convention Organization and
Activities, is 6910. Questions concerning hotel
rooms, meeting rooms, banquet, scheduling,
registration, and other matters dealing with
convention arrangements should be referred to the
Chairwoman of Convention Organization and Activities.
• Individuals needing to conduct business with
the NFB Treasurer may do so by going to the
DaVinci Room, Level 4 on Monday, July 6, between
5:30 and 7:30 pm, or on Tuesday, July 7, between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.
• The Michigan Suite (Fred Wurtzel, President) is 6805.
• The Affiliate Action and Rookie Activities
Suite (Joanne Wilson and Pam Allen, Coordinators) is 6801.
• We are again offering NFB Camp (child-care
services) for children six weeks through ten
years of age in Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5
during convention sessions, most meetings, and
the banquet. Preregistration and payment by June
15 were required for NFB Camp.
NFB Camp is organized and supervised by Carla
McQuillan, the executive director of Main Street
Montessori Association. Alison McQuillan, camp
worker and teacher since 1998, is the activities
director. Please note that NFB Camp provides
morning and afternoon snacks, but parents are
required to provide lunch for their child(ren)
every day. Times listed are the opening and
closing times for NFB Camp. A late fee of $10
will be assessed for all late pickups.
NFB Camp hours:
Friday, 7/3 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday, 7/4 Closed
Sunday, 7/5 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 to 5:30 pm
Monday, 7/6 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 7/7 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 7/8 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:30 pm
Banquet 7/8 6:30 pm to 30 minutes after closing
• A Special Evening For Sponsor-Level
Exhibitors: Again this year, the exhibit hall
will reopen from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Monday, July
6, for a very special evening dedicated solely to
Sponsor-Level Exhibitors listed here. Come and
bring a guest to say “thank you” to our sponsors
and to enjoy their interesting offers and
demonstrations. Our convention sponsors
are—Platinum: HumanWare and UPS; Gold: Deque
Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle;
Silver: En-Vision America, Intel®, and Wal-Mart;
Bronze: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools
(CUSDGS), IBM, Independent Living Aids (ILA), and
Microsoft; Exhibit Hall: GW Micro, J&B Medical
Supply, National Industries for the Blind,
ReadHowYouWant, and Roche Diagnostics.
• The ever-popular Showcase of Talent is back
again at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, presented by
the Performing Arts Division. Admission price is
$5.00. If you would like to participate in the
Showcase, make sure to sign up early by
contacting Beth Allred at the convention.
• Raffle tickets will not be sold in the
registration area, and no raffles or other such
drawings will take place during convention
sessions or at the banquet. The single exception
to this rule will be that national divisions may
(if they request it in advance) conduct such
drawings during the convention or at the
banquet. LaSalle A Room, Level 5 will be set
aside at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 8, for all
other drawings. Any group or affiliate wishing to
conduct drawings at this time (or any person
wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on Wednesday to the LaSalle A Room.
AFFILIATED DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND GROUPS
The Federation carries on its business through
divisions, committees, and groups. The meetings
of some of these have been scheduled for
particular times and are listed in the agenda.
Others have not been formally scheduled but will
meet at the call of their chairpersons or
presidents. If you have matters that you would
like to discuss with any of the following
divisions, committees, or groups, you should contact:
Divisions:
• Agriculture and Equestrian: Fred Chambers, President;
• Assistive Technology Trainers: Michael Barber, President;
• Classics, Antiques, and Rods or Special Interest Vehicles (CARS):
Joseph B. Naulty, President;
• Deaf-Blind: Burnell Brown, President;
• Diabetes Action Network for the Blind: Michael Freeman, President;
• Human Services: Melissa Riccobono, President;
• National Association of the Blind in Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson,
President;
• National Association of Blind Entrepreneurs: James R. Bonerbo,
President;
• National Association of Blind Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President;
• National Association of Blind Merchants: Kevan Worley, President;
• National Association of Blind Office Professionals: Lisa Hall, President;
• National Association of Blind Piano Technicians: Don Mitchell, President;
• National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals: Melody
Lindsey, President;
• National Association of Blind Students: Terri Rupp, President;
• National Association of Blind Veterans: Dwight Sayer, President;
• National Association of Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President;
• National Association to Promote the Use of
Braille (NAPUB): Nadine Jacobson, President;
• National Federation of the Blind in Computer
Science: Curtis Chong, President;
• National Federation of the Blind Krafters: Joyce Kane, President;
• National Federation of the Blind Seniors: Judy Sanders, President;
• National Organization of Blind Educators: Sheila Koenig, President;
• National Organization of Parents of Blind
Children (NOPBC): Carol Castellano,
President;
• Performing Arts: Dennis Holston, President;
• Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President;
• Science and Engineering: John Miller, President;
• Sports and Recreation: Lisamaria Martinez, President;
• Travel and Tourism: Don Gillmore, President;
• Writers: Robert Leslie Newman, President.
Committees:
• Ambassadors: Angela Wolf, Chairperson;
• Blind Educator of the Year Award: David Ticchi, Chairperson;
• Committee on Assistive Technology (COAT): Curtis Chong, Chairperson;
• Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety (CAPS): Deborah Kent
Stein, Chairperson;
• Committee to Empower Underserved Populations (CEUP): Ron Brown,
Chairperson;
• Cultural Exchange and International Program: Diane McGeorge, Chairperson;
• Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: Joyce Scanlan, Chairperson;
• Employment: Buna Dahal, Chairperson;
• Imagination Fund: Kevan Worley, Chairperson;
• Jacobus tenBroek Award: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson;
• Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tami Jones, Chairperson;
• Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
• Library Services: David Hyde, Chairperson;
• Loan Fund: Donald C. Capps, Chairperson;
• Membership: Ron Gardner, Chairperson;
• Newel Perry Award: Allen Harris, Chairperson;
• Newsletter Publications: Norma Crosby, Chairperson;
• NFB-NEWSLINE® Program Steering: David DeNotaris, Chairperson;
• PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson;
• Planned Giving: John Halverson, Chairperson;
• Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology: Gary Wunder,
Chairperson;
• Public Relations: Barbara Pierce, Chairperson;
• Research and Development: Curtis Chong, Chairperson;
• Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson;
• Scholarship: Anil Lewis, Chairperson;
• Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson;
• Spanish Translation: Norman Gardner, Chairperson;
• White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson.
Groups:
• Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson;
• Blind Parents: Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson;
• Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan Bashin,
Co-Chairpersons;
• Educators of Blind Children: Gail Wagner, Chairperson;
• Geordi's Engineers: Lorraine Rovig, Chairperson;
• Legislative Initiatives Discussion: Don Burns, Coordinator;
• Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson;
• NFB Ham Radio: D. Curtis Willoughby, Chairperson;
• NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson;
• NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons;
• Orientation and Mobility: Edward C. Bell, Chairperson;
• Professionals in Blindness Education: Heather Field, Chairperson;
• Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson.
CONVENTION AGENDA
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
7:30 - 8:45 am—HAM RADIO GROUP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Raphael Room, Level 4
Discuss hotel frequencies and architectural
features and distributing special FM receivers
for the hearing-impaired and Spanish-speaking
attendees. D. Curtis Willoughby (KA0VBA), Chairperson
7:45 am - 6:30 pm—THE FUTURE IS OURS
AND THEIRS
Parent, Rehabilitation, and Orientation &
Mobility Joint Conference for Families and
Rehabilitation Professionals (7:45 - 8:45
am—Registration and coffee; 12:00 to 2:00
pm—NBPCB Awards Luncheon, Ambassador Three Ballroom)
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
NOPBC Fees: Adults $30; Youth (13-18) $20; Children (5-12) $10
NABRP Fees (includes lunch): Students $75; Professionals $100
Note: Conference admission included with either registration above.
Sponsors: National Organization of Parents of
Blind Children (NOPBC); National Blindness
Professional Certification Board (NBPCB);
National Association of Blind Rehabilitation
Professionals (NABRP); and the Professional
Development & Research Institute on Blindness
(PDRIB) at the Louisiana Tech University.
Chairpersons: Carol Castellano and Edward Bell
8:00 am - 4:30 pm—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION
Duluth B Room, Level 5
Heather Field, Chairperson
8:30 am—NFB CAMP: IT’S MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY (CHILD CARE)
Marquette A and B Rooms, Level 5
Please see “Special Attention” section of agenda
for further information. (Preregistration by June 15 was required.)
8:30 - 11:30 am—WHAT’S NEW IN JAWS 10 AND MAGic
11, AND A FIRST LOOK AT JAWS 11—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
Join Eric Damery, JAWS Product Manager, for an
exciting and informative session covering all of
the new details surrounding JAWS and MAGic
development. This will also be the first look at
JAWS 11 scheduled for public beta in August and
includes a demo of Windows 7. Bring questions!
FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
8:30 am - 5:00 pm—IBTC’S ACCESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
8:30 - 10:00 am—Mobile productivity on cell phones.
10:30 am - noon—Create DAISY books from your desktop.
1:30 - 3:00 pm—Web 2.0 features with screen access software.
3:30 - 5:00 pm—Lesser-known names in screen access software.
9:00 am - 12:00 noon—GW MICRO: BRAILLE SENSE PLUS
AND VOICE SENSE—Registration $10; Refreshments provided.
Nicolet A Room, Level 5
The Braille Sense Plus is the lightest note taker
with a 32-cell Braille display, and the Voice
Sense is the smallest note taker. Learn about
the features of GW note takers including the GW Sense Navigation GPS.
Presenters: Raul Gallegos and Chris Park. To register, call (260) 489-3671.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm—NFB YOUTH TRACK SESSIONS (ages 14-18)
Sponsored by NFB Jernigan Institute; Mary Jo Thorpe, Coordinator
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
9:00 - 10:15 am—PARENTS-REHAB SEMINAR
Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
10:30 am - 12:00 noon—ALL ABOUT ME
Help shape the future of youth outreach for the NFB.
2:00 - 3:00 pm—BACK & BICEPS, CHEST & TRICEPS
Learn the “ropes” about working out in a gym.
3:30 - 5:00 pm—ME AND YOUTUBE
An interactive YouTube activity for teens.
9:00 am - 10:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATIONS
Room 6401, 64th floor
9:00-11:00 am, 2:00-6:00 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pm—Learn about NEWSLINE
In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
11:30 am -1:30 pm—Affiliate presidents’ gathering. Learn about NFB-
NEWSLINE Online and how to promote NEWSLINE.
6:30 - 8:00 pm—Exhibit for parents and their blind children (ages 10+).
FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
10:00 am - 5:00 pm—EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE SEMINAR
Richard B Room, Level 5
10:00 amRegistration; 10:30 amSeminar begins
Key strategies for job hunting: How? Where? What?
Remember, innovation and authenticity produce
abundant opportunities. Gain the secrets of
obtaining and maintaining employment. Buna Dahal, Chairperson
10:15 am - 12:00 noon—NOPBC BRAILLE CARNIVAL (ages 5-13)
Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
1:00 - 3:00 pm—PAC MATE, BEYOND NOTE TAKING—FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
Join Jonathan Mosen as we explore the power of
PAC Mate Omni, from beaming your KNFB Reader
Mobile documents to be read in Braille, to
watching TV right from your PAC Mate Omni. See
our new StreetTalk VIP GPS solution in action.
1:00 - 3:00 pm—WRITERS DIVISION WORKSHOP ($5.00 fee)
Room 6405, 64th floor
Visit with a published author. Robert Leslie Newman, President
1:00 - 4:00 pm—SWIM CLINIC; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
Pool, Courtyard Marriott
Annie Sawicki, part of the AdapTap team (that
designed an award-winning device by blind
swimmers), is conducting a swimming workshop.
Take a break with a cool dip in the pool. Lisamaria Martinez, President
1:00 - 5:00 pm—HUMANWARE PRODUCT SHOWCASE AND USER GROUPS
LaSalle A and B Rooms, Level 5
Sessions: 1:00 Breeze; 2:00 BrailleNote; 3:00 Stream; 4:00 Mobile Devices
Join HumanWare and other users to learn about
recent updates and share product tips. Ask
questions and give us your suggestions for your
favorite HumanWare product. Door Prizes for every session!
1:30 - 2:45 pm—knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
2:00 - 3:30 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
One-Two Buckle My Shoe, Three-Four Out the Door
Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Developmental timelines from preschool through elementary.
Instructors: Debbi Head, Heather Field, Annee Hartzell
Show Me the Technology: Middle School/High School
Renoir Room, Level 4
What is needed, how to work with the school to get it, and what
to do when all else fails. Instructors: Dr. Matt Maurer and Al Lovati
Literacy for All
Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott
Large print? Braille? Both? How to tell what is best for your child.
Great Expectations: Mobility Instruction and
Blind Children with Additional Disabilities
Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott
High expectations, real life goals, and how to
achieve them in the area of independent travel. Instructor: Denise Mackenstadt
2:00 - 5:00 pm—NOPBC TRIP TO PENRICKTON CENTER
Meeting place to be announced
Parents of children with significant multiple
disabilities can visit this center which uses the
Active Learning techniques of Lilli Nielsen.
2:00 - 5:00 pm—NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
(Note to parents: Volunteers will accompany the
children from one workshop to the other.)
Not-so-mad Scientists: Hands-on Chemistry Experiments:
Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructors: Dr. Andrew Greenberg, Cary Supalo, Marilyn
Winograd, and Dr. Lillian Rankel
2:00 3:30 pm—For Kindergarten through Grade 5
3:30 5:00 pm—For Grades 6 through 12
FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Cont’d.
Tactile Drawings and Representations:
Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructors: Ann Cunningham and Debbie Kent Stein
2:00 3:30 pm—For Grades 6 through 12
3:30 5:00 pm—For Kindergarten through Grade 5
2:00 - 5:00 pm—GW MICRO: WINDOW-EYES TRAINING
(Registration $10; Refreshments provided)
Nicolet A Room, Level 5
Explore the power of Window-Eyes with advanced
scripting support, Office 2007, Windows Vista,
and Windows 7. Come to see the best support for
the Internet in a screen reader. Presenters: Raul
Gallegos and Chris Park. To register, call (260) 489-3671.
2:00 - 7:00 pm—KRAFTERS KORNER
Richard A Room, Level 5
Meet some talented Federation crafters and
purchase their beautiful hand-made items for
sale. Joyce Kane, Krafters Division President
3:00 - 4:30 pm—MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN
INSTITUTE (Workshop One; Workshop Two is on Saturday at 4:00 pm)
Brulé A Room, Level 5
Attendees will learn the latest information about
the Institute and about how they can utilize its
programs to build the organization at the local
level. We expect the discussion to spark new,
imaginative ideas for future programs. Led by
Mark Riccobono, Jernigan Institute Executive Director.
3:00 - 4:45 pm— knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
3:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOC. OF BLIND ENTREPRENEURS
Brulé B Room, Level 5
James R. Bonerbo, President
FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
3:30 - 4:50 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
Access for Everyone
Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott
Learn how blind and low-vision children of all abilities can access
education and information in school and in the world.
Instructor: Dr. Denise Robinson
Braille Music for Dummies
Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott
Just enough to stay one step ahead of the
kids. Instructors: Jennifer Dunnam and Kyle Conley
Spaghetti, Meatballs, and Birthday Parties
Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Manners, cafeterias, games, playgrounds, and friends (Pre-K
and Elementary)
Instructors: Debbi Head and Emily Gibbs
Bring Me to the Mall—Text Me Later
Renoir Room, Level 4
Manners, food courts, and friends (middle and high school)
Instructors: Eric Guillory and Deja Powell
5:00 - 6:30 pm—PARENTS AND REHABILITATION
PROFESSIONALS JOINT CONFERENCE RECEPTION
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS BUSINESS MEETING
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
6:00 pmRegistration; 7:00 pmMeeting begins
Topics: airline emergency procedures and
evacuation; creating and growing state
associations of guide dog users; and protecting
the rights of guide dog users through advocacy
and education. Marion Gwizdala, President
FRIDAY, JULY 3, Continued
6:30 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
Renoir Room, Level 4
6:30 pmRegistration; 7:00 pmMeeting begins
Featuring a hands-on Braille proofreading
workshop. Guest speaker is from Seedlings
Braille Books for Children. Lisa Hall, President
7:30 - 10:00 pm—NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY NIGHT
Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Drop in, relax, and chat in an informal atmosphere.
8:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB LIONS GROUP
Room 6405, 64th floor
NFB members who are also Lions are urged to meet
to share ideas and experiences. Co-Chairpersons: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota
8:00 - 10:00 pm—ROOKIE ROUNDUP RECEPTION—GAINING INSIGHT FOR FIRST-TIMERS
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
First-time conventioneers, don't miss this
event! President Maurer and former rookies will
be on hand to welcome you and answer
questions. Coordinator: Pam Allen, Director of
the Louisiana Center for the Blind and President of the NFB of Louisiana
8:00 pm - midnight—KARAOKE NIGHT??
Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
Admission: $5.00. You'll have a great time.
Braille song lists available. Hosted by BLIND, Incorporated
9:00 - 10:00 pm—NFB AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE MEETING
Greco Room, Level 4
Angela Wolf, Chairperson
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET
TICKET SALES ($40); Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
9:00 am
5:00 pm—EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET AND LITERATURE—Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
1:00 - 3:00 pm—WHAT’S NEW WITH NFB-NEWSLINE®
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
Presentational seminar about the world’s largest
audible newspaper service for the blind and
visually impaired. Topics cover newest online
initiatives and improvements to the service.
1:00 - 5:00 pm—EXPLORING THE LATEST INNOVATIONS
IN MOBILE REFRESHABLE BRAILLE AND TACTILE GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES
Richard A Room, Level 5
1:00-2:00—ALVA Braille Controller: more than just a Braille display.
2:00-3:00—Talking Tactile Tablet: exploring
tactile images, interactive games.
3:00-4:00—Reading On the Go!: read books, texts, etc. using a cell phone.
4:00-5:00—Mobile Geo: a new GPS solution for accessible cell phones.
Larry Lewis, President, Flying Blind, Inc.
1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS ONE AND TWO
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
Participants must have preregistered. Exam
Sections Three and Four are on Sunday, July 5
(see agenda listing). Sponsored by the National
Blindness Professional Certification Board
1:30 pm—RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Renaissance Cartier Ballroom, Level 4
Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
1:30 - 2:45 pm— knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
2:00 - 5:00 pm—NOPBC SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Braille Beats
Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Kids get into Braille music in a fun way. Instructor: Kyle Conley
2:00 3:30 pm—For Kindergarten through Grade 5
3:30 5:00 pm—For Grades 6 through 12
You Want to Move It, Move It
Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Judo expert Lisamaria Martinez and friends get you moving!
2:00 3:30 pm—For Grades 6 through 12
3:30 5:00 pm—For Kindergarten through Grade 5
2:30 - 4:30 pm—TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIVISION
Raphael Room, Level 4
Don Gillmore, President
3:00 - 4:45 pm—knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
3:30 - 10:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATIONS
Room 6401, 64th floor
3:30-6:00 pm and 8:30-10:00 pm—Learn about
NEWSLINE In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
6:30-8:00 pm—Gathering for professionals in
the field of work with the blind for an evening
of presentations and possibilities.
4:00 - 5:30 pm—MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR JERNIGAN INSTITUTE
Duluth B Room, Level 5
Attendees will learn the latest information about
the Institute and about how they can utilize its
programs to build the organization at the local
level. We expect the discussion to spark new,
imaginative ideas for future programs. Led by
Mark Riccobono, Jernigan Institute Executive Director.
SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
4:00 - 6:00 pm—SPANISH SEMINAR
Brulé B Room, Level 5
Conducted entirely in Spanish. Learn about the
Federation, hear from some of our leaders, and
network with other Hispanic
members. Facilitators: Rosy Carranza and A.Z. Martinez
4:30 - 5:30 pm—WAL-MART AND NFB JERNIGAN INSTITUTE: FUTURE INNOVATIONS FORUM
Brulé A Room, Level 5
Join a town hall meeting on Equal Access at the
Pharmacy Counter. Discuss emerging issues, best
practices, and preferences as a blind or
low-vision consumer. Influence future work
through the NFB Jernigan Institute to encourage
innovative Pharmacy practices and take the
opportunity for the world's largest retailer to hear your voice.
4:30 - 6:00 pm—TWELFTH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL—National
Association of Blind Lawyers; Scott LaBarre, President
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
Admission: $5.00. Federation lawyers are pitted
against each other reenacting an old Federation
case with the audience serving as the jury.
6:00 - 7:30 pm—NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
DaVinci Room, Level 4
Covering state newsletters, formatting a good
publication, and publishing in accessible formats. Norma Crosby, Chairperson
6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
6:00 pmRegistration ($5.00) & Meet-and-Greet; 7:00 pmMeeting
Happy 42nd birthday to NABS! Remember to bring
your contact information on a Brailled index card
for registration. Terri Rupp, President
6:45 - 7:45 pm—IMAGINATION FUND TRAINING MEETING
Greco Room, Level 4
Kevan Worley, Facilitator
SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
7:00 - 8:30 pm—NFB AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS SEMINAR
Nicolet A Room, Level 5
Affiliate presidents and treasurers are asked to
attend this seminar about state financial
programs, financial data, and planning the end of
2009 and beginning of 2010. Topics include:
990s, state charitable registrations, end-of-year
preparations, and other issues. Facilitators: Bridgid Burke and Charlie Brown
7:00 - 8:30 pm—PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DIVISION
Richard A Room, Level 5
Ivan Weich, President
7:00 - 9:00 pm—CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND RODS (CARS) DIVISION
Renoir Room, Level 4
Joseph B. Naulty, President
7:00 - 9:00 pm—“KEYS TO INDEPENDENCE,” NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND PIANO TECHNICIANS SEMINAR
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
Learn how to have a career in piano tuning and
repair; it can enhance your independence. Don Mitchell, President
7:30 - 9:30 pm—MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Duluth B Room, Level 5
The more we educate, the more we grow. Ron Gardner, Chairperson
7:30 - 10:00 pm—BLIND PARENTS GROUP
Brulé B Room, Level 5
Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
8:00 - 9:00 pm—WHITE CANE AND AFFILIATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Raphael Room, Level 4
Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson
8:00 - 9:30 pm—WEBMASTERS WORKSHOP
Greco Room, Level 4
A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division Webmasters.
Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Webmasters Group
SATURDAY, JULY 4, Continued
8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY SERVICES
Duluth A Room, Level 5
David Hyde, Chairperson
9:00 - 10:00 pm—SPANISH TRANSLATION COMMITTEE
Raphael Room, Level 4
Norman Gardner, Chairperson
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009
7:15 - 8:15 am—ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
Fr. Gregory Paul, C.P., Celebrant
8:00 am - 10:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATIONS
Room 6401, 64th floor
8:00-11:00 am, 1:30-5:30 pm, and 8:30-10:00 pm—Learn about NEWSLINE
In Your Pocket, Web News on Demand, and other new features.
6:00-7:00 pm—Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology
Committee gathering. Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE’s revolutionary new
online initiatives.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm—REGISTRATION ($20); BANQUET
TICKET SALES ($40); Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
8:30 am
5:00 pm— EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET AND LITERATURE—Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
9:00
11:30 am—NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to all)
Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4
11:45 am - 12:45 pm—THE DIVISION FOR ME—NFB YOUTH TRACK
Greco Room, Level 4
A meet-and-greet with NFB division
representatives. Coordinator: Mary Jo Thorpe.
Co-sponsored by NOPBC and NFB Jernigan Institute.
11:45 am - 1:15 pm—CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE CHURCH
OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm—ROOKIE ROUNDUP GATHERING
Affiliate Action Suite 6801
Attention rookies! Participate in a gathering of
fun for first-time conventioneers. This is a
great opportunity to meet new people and have
your convention questions answered by experienced Federationists.
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
12:30 - 4:00 pm—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK FOR THE BLIND
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
12:30 pm Registration; 1:00 pm Meeting begins
Keynote speaker is Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE,
a diabetes educator with much experience with
diabetic issues. Mike Freeman, President
12:30 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS
Richard A Room, Level 5
12:30 pm Registration; 1:00 pm Meeting begins
Examine laws affecting blind people and others
with disabilities; address ongoing struggles to
gain equal access to Web sites, employment, legal
texts and exams. Scott LaBarre, President
12:30 - 5:00 pm—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
LaSalle B Room, Level 5
12:30 pm Registration; 1:00 pm Meeting begins
Discuss recent releases, concerns of information
technology professionals, and other topics. Curtis Chong, President
12:30 - 5:00 pm—“OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THROUGH
COURAGE AND DETERMINATION”—National Association
of the Blind in Communities of Faith
Cadillac A Room, Level 5
12:30 pm Registration; 1:00 pm Meeting begins; Tom Anderson, President
12:30
5:00 pm—REVOLUTIONIZING RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS MEETING
Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
12:30 pm Registration; 1:30 pm Meeting begins
Those involved in the Randolph-Sheppard program
or who operate a similar business discuss
protection of the priority and the creation of
new business opportunities and outreach. Kevan Worley, President
12:30 - 5:00 pm—SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION
Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott
12:30 pm Registration; 1:00 pm Meeting begins
Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on
presentations in yoga and much more! Lisamaria Martinez, President
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
12:45 - 4:30 pm—MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG ADVENTURE! (Ages 9-14)
Meet (and return) at back of Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
Hang out as a group and have fun exploring with
blind mentors Michael Freholm and Garrick Scott.
1:00 - 3:00 pm—BLIND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS GROUP
Duluth A Room, Level 5
Elizabeth Campbell, Chairperson
1:00
3:00 pm—CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Duluth B Room, Level 5
Diane McGeorge, Chairperson
1:00
3:00 pm—“GRABBING HEADLINES FOR YOUR
AFFILIATE” SEMINAR—PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Nicolet B Room, Level 5
Topics: locating press contacts; drafting press
releases; developing relationships with reporters
and editors; working effectively with the media.
Barbara Pierce, Chairperson; Seminar conducted by
Chris Danielsen and Jessica Freeh, NFB Public Relations
1:00 - 3:00 pm—NOPBC DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING:
MAKING THEIR FUTURE DREAMS COME TRUE
Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
Carol Castellano, President
1:00 - 4:00 pm—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
DaVinci Room, Level 4
Unveiling the “Music of the Movement”
album. Hear from an artist recruiter about a
media company paving the way for blind audio
professionals. Dennis Holston, President
1:00 - 4:00 pm—WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Renoir Room, Level 4
Robert Leslie Newman, President
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
1:00 - 4:30 pm—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS
Brulé B Room, Level 5
1:00 pm Registration; 1:30 pm Meeting begins
Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in
their classrooms; meeting in groups specific to
grade level and content areas of interest to
create a network of mentors. Sheila Koenig, President
1:00 - 5:00 pm—AUTO SHOW (CLASSICS, ANTIQUES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES)
Location to be announced. Joe Naulty, CARS Division President
1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY
BRAILLE (NCLB) OFFICIAL EXAMINATION—SECTIONS THREE AND FOUR
Cascade C and D Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
Participants must have preregistered. Sponsored
by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board
1:00 - 5:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
Brulé A Room, Level 5
1:00 pm Registration; 2:00 pm Meeting begins
Network, share mutual interests, find placement
strategies, and examine and discuss concerns and
current issues. Melody Lindsey, President
1:00 - 5:00 pm—“SENIORS IN CHARGE”
NFB SENIORS DIVISION MEETING & (SOMEWHAT) SILENT AUCTION
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
Find out ways to spread our message of hope to
newly blind seniors. We’re also having our
popular not-so-silent auction. Judy Sanders, President
1:00 - 6:00 pm—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MEETING
Nicolet A Room, Level 5
1:00 pm Registration; 2:00 pm Meeting begins; 5:00 pm Networking
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and
music or dance therapists meeting to network and
ask questions. Melissa Riccobono, President
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
1:30 - 4:45 pm—knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Session One: 1:30 - 2:45 pm; Session Two: 3:00 - 4:45 pm
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
3:00 - 4:30 pm—NOPBC PARENT POWER WORKSHOP
Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
Parent leaders from around the country share
their experiences. Moderator: Barbara Mathews
3:15 - 4:45 pm—MEET THE BLIND MONTH ACTIVITIES
AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SEMINAR: PLANS AND ACTION EQUAL SUCCESS
Duluth B Room, Level 5
October is “Meet the Blind Month.” Find out about
events that are entertaining and fun and
encouraging chapters to try new types of
fundraising and meet-and-greet events. Jerry Lazarus, NFB Jernigan Institute
5:00 - 6:30 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS RECEPTION
Richard B Room, Level 5
For NABL members and seminar participants to
promote networking and fellowship within our
membership. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.
Scott LaBarre, President
5:00 - 7:00 pm—BRAILLE BOOK FLEA MARKET
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
Happy Birthday, Louis Braille! Browse tables of
new and used Braille and print/Braille
books. UPS volunteers will ship the books to
your home free of charge. Donations requested to
support the Braille Readers are Leaders
program. Cake and snacks for
browsers. Cosponsored by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Peggy Chong
5:00 - 8:00 pm—JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott
Join USA Judo and paralympian bronze medal winner
Greg DeWall to learn about judo from people
involved in the sport. See you on the mat! Lisamaria Martinez, President
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
5:30 - 7:00 pm—KURZWEIL 1000 USERS’ MEETING
Richard A Room, Level 5
Join the Kurzweil 1000 Users’ Contingent! Meet
with Steve Baum, Vice President of Engineering,
and share some Kurzweil 1000
experiences. Kurzweil 1000 is our
state-of-the-art, text-to-speech and life
navigation software for blind and visually impaired readers.
5:30 - 7:30 pm—AGRICULTURE AND EQUESTRIAN DIVISION
Duluth A Room, Level 5
Fred Chambers, President
6:00 - 10:00 pm—BACK TO BASICS: FOUNDATIONS IN
MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT
Ambassador Two Ballroom, Level 3
Topics: running a purposeful chapter meeting,
community projects and chapter fundraising, and
weaving Federation philosophy into local meetings. NFB Affiliate Action Team
6:00 - 10:00 pm—DEAF
BLIND DIVISION
Nicolet B Room, Level 5
6:00 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Meeting begins
Burnell Brown, President
6:00 - 10:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS SEMINAR
6:00 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Meeting begins
Brulé A Room, Level 5
Topics: Islam, the Koran, and guide dogs;
Training Centers and Guide Dogs: a panel
discussion; and massage for dogs. You can also
“test drive” a guide dog! Marion Gwizdala, President
6:30 - 9:00 pm—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS DIVISION
Renoir Room, Level 4
6:30 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Meeting begins
Note-taking devices to recommend to clients and
what to do about students who are seemingly
“unteachable.” Michael Barber, President
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
6:30 - 9:30 pm—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
Cascade A and B Ballrooms, Courtyard Marriott
6:30 pm Registration; 7:00 pm Meeting begins
John Miller, President
7:00 - 8:30 pm—LIVING HISTORY GROUP
Nicolet A Room, Level 5
Dedicated to recording, preserving, and
appreciating Federation history. Michael Freholm, Chairperson
7:00 - 8:30 pm—“SOMETIMES TRUTH REPELS” a play by
Jerry Whittle (Admission: $5.00; Second Performance is at 9:00 pm)
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
A play about the teaching career of Louis Braille
performed by the Louisiana Center for the Blind
Players. Proceeds go to the Louisiana Center for
the Blind’s summer training program for blind children.
7:00 - 9:00 pm—COMMITTEE TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
LaSalle B Room, Level 5
Ron Brown, Chairperson
7:00 - 9:00 pm—FEDERATION RE-GENERATION
Duluth B Room, Level 5
Do you need to rejuvenate and kick-start your
affiliate with fresh ideas? Re-generate! Get a
new generation involved. Join the NFB Jernigan
Institute Education Team to learn more about program possibilities.
7:00 - 9:00 pm—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Cadillac A Room, Level 5
Unveiling new craft initiatives, including plans
for a new Web site and information on our Monday
night nationwide chats. Joyce Kane, President
7:00 - 9:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE
THE USE OF BRAILLE (NAPUB) SEMINAR
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
Celebrating Louis Braille’s 200th
birthday! Receive information about the
commemorative Louis Braille silver dollar, the
NFB Share Braille Web site project, and more. Nadine Jacobson, President
SUNDAY, JULY 5, Continued
7:00 - 9:00 pm—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS
LaSalle A Room, Level 5
Guest speakers; reviewing access technology;
unveiling the 2009 NABV pin. Pay dues and
receive an NABV-3 shirt. Dwight Sayer, President
7:00 - 10:00 pm—MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE MARCHER
DROP-IN BRIEFINGS (THREE SEPARATE SESSIONS)
Brulé B Room, Level 5
Session One: 7:00-8:00 pm; Session Two
8:00-9:00 pm; Session Three 9:00-10:00 pm. Drop
in anytime and help us lead the 2009 March for
Independence. Facilitator: Kevan Worley
7:30 - 9:00 pm—DADS’ NIGHT OUT
Contact Brad Weatherd for location
All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Sponsored by the NOPBC
7:30 - 9:00 pm—NFB IN JUDAISM MEETING
Room 6405, 64th Floor
David Stayer, Chairperson
7:30 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION,
EVALUATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY; Gary Wunder, Chairperson
Greco Room, Level 4
8:00 - 9:30 pm—MAKING BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
Make Braille books at home that will inspire your
child to read and explore. Sponsored by
NOPBC. Instructors: Carlton Walker and Krystal Guillory
9:00 - 10:30 pm—“SOMETIMES TRUTH REPELS,” a play
by Jerry Whittle (Second Performance) Admission: $5.00
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
A play about the teaching career of Louis Braille
performed by the Louisiana Center for the Blind
Players. Proceeds go to the Louisiana Center for
the Blind’s summer training program for blind children.
9:30 - 10:30 pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
Raphael Room, Level 4
Coordinator: Gary Ray
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
6:45 am—MOTOR CITY MARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE RALLY!
Please gather in the Wintergarden on Level A of
the Detroit Marriott for a 7:00 am start.
NOTE: Because of the March for Independence,
there are no registration, devotions,
Independence Market and Literature, or Exhibit
Hall activities on Monday morning.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
9:30 am INVOCATION
9:35 am WELCOMING CEREMONIES
9:55 am CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED
Dwight Sayer, President, National Association of Blind Veterans,
National Federation of the Blind; Winter Gardens, Florida
10:05 am ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
11:45 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
12:00 pm ADJOURN
12:00 noon
12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00
pm—REGISTRATION ($20); FINAL BANQUET TICKET SALES
($40)—Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
12:00 noon
1:45 pm—EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET AND LITERATURE—Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
12:15 - 2:00 pm—LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND ALUMNI LUNCHEON
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
Contact: Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind
GENERAL SESSION
2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
2:05 pm PRESIDENTIAL REPORT, Marc Maurer
3:00 pm POLICIES TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSION, SAFETY,
AND PRODUCTIVITY
The Honorable John D. Dingell, Member of Congress, 15th
Congressional District; Michigan
3:20 pm PROMOTING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: A PRIORITY FOR MANUFACTURERS
The Honorable Dave McCurdy, President and CEO,
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; McLean, Virginia
3:40 pm THE JOURNEY OF BRAILLE: FROM THE HANDS OF THE
CREATOR TO EARTH ORBIT
4:00 pm THE VALUE OF A COIN, OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND
OF A CLASS OF HUMAN BEINGS
Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D., Research Professor,
San Diego State University; Vienna, Virginia
4:25 pm PROVIDING THE FUNDAMENTAL TOOLS: BRAILLE BOOKS
Brian A. McDonald, President, National Braille Press; Boston, Massachusetts
4:40 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
5:00 pm ADJOURN
MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
5:30 - 6:30 pm—NOMINATING COMMITTEE; Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
Cadillac A Room, Level 5
6:00 - 8:00 pm—AFB INTRODUCES ACCESSIBLE WALKING
DIRECTIONS AND NEW CareerConnect FEATURES
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
The American Foundation for the Blind’s reception
introduces Mapquest Accessible Walking Directions
and new CareerConnect offerings. Be the first to
try a free online directions service. Join up as
a CareerConnect leader or mentor. We look
forward to reconnecting with old friends.
6:00 - 9:00 pm—INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION
Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard Marriott
Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy
lifestyle using an accessible rowing
machine. Prizes plus plenty of fun! Lisamaria Martinez, President
6:30 - 8:00 pm—GUITAR SEMINAR
LaSalle B Room, Level 5
Learn about the guitar; get advice from a
professional musician, Cameron Strife; $5
donation. Presented by the NFB Performing Arts Division
6:30 - 10:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATION
Room 6401, 64th floor
Drop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket,
Web News on Demand, and other new features.
7:00 - 8:30 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS:
IEPs: Evals, Goals, Strategies, the Law
Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructor: Carlton Walker
The Science of Getting in on Science
Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructors: Cary Supalo, Marilyn Winograd, Dr. Lillian Rankel
Mental Mapping: Using Environmental Sounds and Clues
Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructor: Daniel Kish
MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
7:00 - 8:30 pm—BOOKSHARE AT NFB MEMBER PARTY
LaSalle A Room, Level 5
Enjoy snacks and refreshments while meeting the
Bookshare staff. This is your opportunity to talk
with us and share your ideas; we’re here to
listen. Plan to have fun with contests,
drawings, and interacting with your fellow
members. We look forward to seeing you.
7:00 - 9:00 pm—BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS: THE INITIATIVE FOR CHANGE
Duluth B Room, Level 5
One representative from each affiliate should
attend this session. Help to ensure Braille
literacy for all by learning about the exciting
developments and discuss strategies for promoting
Louis Braille bicentennial coins.
7:00 - 9:00 pm—MOVING LEGISLATION ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR
Cadillac B Room, Level 5
Each affiliate should send one representative.
Learn the best methods of increasing support for
our legislative priorities. Changing lives
through laws is our business. Led by Jesse
Hartle, NFB Strategic Initiatives Staff
7:00 - 10:00 pm—A SPECIAL EVENING FOR SPONSOR-LEVEL EXHIBITORS
Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
The exhibit hall reopens for an evening dedicated
solely to sponsor-level exhibitors. Come and
bring a guest to say “thank you” to our sponsors
and to enjoy their interesting offers and
demonstrations. Our convention sponsors
are—Platinum: HumanWare and UPS; Gold: Deque
Systems, Inc., Freedom Scientific, and Oracle;
Silver: En-Vision America, Intel®, and Wal-Mart;
Bronze: Adobe, Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools
(CUSDGS), IBM, Independent Living Aids (ILA), and
Microsoft; Exhibit Hall: GW Micro, J&B Medical
Supply, National Industries for the Blind,
ReadHowYouWant, and Roche Diagnostics.
7:00 - 10:00 pm—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-13)
A UNIVERSALLY FUN TIME
Cascade D Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Drop in and explore the universe with Noreen
Grice; volunteers led by Michael Freholm
MONDAY, JULY 6, Continued
7:00 - midnight—NFB OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALITY DANCE
Ambassador Ballroom, Level 3
? “There may be trouble ahead
but while there’s
moonlight and music and love and romance
let’s
face the music and dance!”? Join our host
affiliate to enjoy dancing or simply listening to
some really good music. Entertainment provided by
“Nine,” a nine-piece band performing Motown,
soul, classic rock, pop, and old standards.
7:30 - 8:30 pm—NFB YOUTH TRACK MEETINGS
ME AND THE GOSSIP GIRLS (ages 14-18)
Greco Room, Level 4
Girls—bring your questions and thoughts about makeup, dating, or
just how to get more involved in your school.
ME AND THE GUYS (ages 14-18)
Renoir Room, Level 4
Guys—talk about cars, dating, school, or how to nail that perfect job
to make a little extra money.
8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CAPS); Deborah Kent Stein, Chairperson
Nicolet A Room, Level 5
8:30 - 10:00 pm—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOR
PARENTS, REHAB PROFESSIONALS, AND INTERESTED OTHERS
Pro to Pro to Parent to Para—Learn How Your Child’s “Team” Can
Work Together
Cascade A Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructors: Dr. Denise Robinson and Gail Wagner
Taking the Headaches Out of Adapting in Math
Cascade B Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructors: Eric and Krystal Guillory
Summer Jobs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Volunteering
Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Instructor: Jan Bailey
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009
7:30 - 8:15 am—DEVOTIONS
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
8:00
8:30 am—REGISTRATION ($20)
Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
GENERAL SESSION
9:00 am INVOCATION
9:05 am FINANCIAL REPORT
10:00 am ELECTIONS
10:30 am EXPANDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION FOR THE
BLIND
Gilles Pepin, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare; Drummondville, Canada
10:50 am A BLIND ATHLETE IN THE PARALYMPICS
Tyler Merren, 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team Member,
Men’s Goalball; Kalamazoo, Michigan
11:05 am DEVELOPMENTS AT THE FIRST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
FOR THE BLIND IN THE UNITED STATES, PERKINS
Steven M. Rothstein, President, Perkins School for the Blind;
Watertown, Massachusetts
11:25 am THE FEDERATION IN THE WORLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE
OF THE WORLD BLIND UNION
Maryanne Diamond, President, World Blind Union; Melbourne,
Australia
11:40 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
12:00 pm ADJOURN
TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
12:00 noon
12:30 pm and 1:30 - 2:00
pm—REGISTRATION ($20) Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
12:00 noon
1:45 pm—EXHIBITS AND NFB INDEPENDENCE
MARKET AND LITERATURE—(Final Time Period for
Independence Market and Literature)
Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
GENERAL SESSION
2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
2:05 pm STRATEGIC INITIATIVES REPORT
John Paré, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
2:35 pm REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
5:00 pm ADJOURN
6:00 - 10:00 pm—IT WASN'T ME, A MURDER MYSTERY AT THE CLUB
Mackinac East Ballroom, Level 5
Play along as guests at a dance club while
private investigators try to solve a
murder. Early arrivers are assigned a character
role to play for the evening. Latecomers won't
be able to play along but are welcome to watch
the game and enjoy the experience. Presented by NFB Youth Track.
6:30 - 9:00 pm—COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND OPEN HOUSE
Brulé A and B Rooms, Level 5
Discover how good training can change your life. Julie Deden, Director
6:30 - 9:30 pm—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (Ages 5-14)
WE WILL NOT LET CONVENTION ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT
Cascade C Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott
Led by Michael Freholm
TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
6:30 - 10:00 pm—NFB-NEWSLINE® PRESENTATION
Room 6401, 64th floor
Stop by and learn about NEWSLINE In Your Pocket,
Web News on Demand, and other new features.
7:00 - 8:15 pm—knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
7:00 - 8:30 pm—BLIND MUSICIANS GROUP BUSINESS MEETING
Duluth B Room, Level 5
Linda Mentink, Chairperson
7:00 - 8:30 pm—NINTH ANNUAL RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
Richard B Room, Level 5
Socialize, network, and learn more about
Randolph-Sheppard and other business
opportunities we can create through our work in
the NFB. Kevan Worley, President
7:00 - 9:00 pm—COUNCIL OF U.S. DOG GUIDE SCHOOLS (CUSDGS) RECEPTION
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
Learn how a dog guide can impact your life from
featured speaker Michael Hingson, a World Trade
Center survivor. Meet representatives from
participating schools and learn about their
programs. You can even schedule a “Juno” walk for later in the week.
7:00
9:00 pm—“SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL
SECURITY INCOME: WHAT APPLICANTS, ADVOCATES, AND
RECIPIENTS SHOULD KNOW” SEMINAR
Cadillac B Room, Level 5
Information on Social Security and SSI benefits,
including the income subsidy program for those
receiving the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Presenter: Dan Frye, Attorney and Associate Editor of the Braille Monitor
TUESDAY, JULY 7, Continued
7:00
10:00 pm—EXHIBITS ONLY (Independence Market
and Literature Closed)—Ontario Exhibit Hall, Level 3
7:00 - 11:00 pm—ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF TALENT—Admission $5.00
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
Register early by contacting Beth Allred at the
convention. Proceeds benefit the scholarship
program in memory of Mary Ann Parks. Sponsored by
the Performing Arts Division; Dennis Holston, President
7:00 - 11:00 pm—HUMANWARE LOW VISION PRODUCTS SEMINAR
Nicolet B Room, Level 5
Come and learn about HumanWare’s exciting low
vision products in a hands-on, interactive
seminar: myReader 2 video magnifier; SmartView
desktop units; portable handheld devices; and a
distance viewing system. Presenter: Ed Wikdall
8:00 - 10:00 pm—COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
LaSalle A Room, Level 5
If you have an interest in new technologies and
believe that spectacular accomplishments are
possible when blind people themselves are
involved—then join our meeting. Curtis Chong, Chairperson
8:00 - 11:30 pm—MONTE CARLO NIGHT
Mackinac West Ballroom, Level 5
Try your luck at any of the usual card games
found on a casino floor. Prizes go to the top
three winners holding the most chips at the end
of the evening. Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students
8:30 - 9:45 pm—knfbReader MOBILE DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING
Greco Room, Level 4
Use your cell phone to read print—it’s really
that simple! Come and learn how this fabulous,
life-changing technology can work for you. Go
totally mobile and join the reading revolution today!
9:30 - 10:30 pm—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
Raphael Room, Level 4
Coordinator: Gary Ray
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009
8:00 - 8:45 am—DEVOTIONS
Ambassador One Ballroom, Level 3
8:30
9:00 am—REGISTRATION ($20)—Final opportunity to register.
Renaissance Foyer, Level 4
GENERAL SESSION
9:00 am INVOCATION
9:05 am THE NEAR-PERFECT AUDIO BOOK: HOW WE DO IT
Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress; Washington, D.C.
Mary Beth Wise, Quality Assurance Specialist, National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of
Congress; Washington, D.C.
9:25 am QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
9:30 am THE DEMAND, THE CRISIS, THE SOLUTION IN EDUCATION FOR
THE BLIND
Edward Bell, Ph.D., Director, Professional Development and
Research Institute on Blindness, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston,
Louisiana
9:45 am THE THEORY AND THE PRACTICE: EDUCATION FOR THE
BLIND IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Denise M. Robinson, Ph.D., Teacher and Coordinator of
Programming for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Yakima,
Washington
10:00 am WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE THAT CHILD BLIND?
Carol Castellano, President, National Organization of Parents of
Blind Children, National Federation of the Blind; Madison, New
Jersey
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
10:20 am TEACHING AN ESSENTIAL SKILL: BRAILLE
Jerry Whittle, Teacher-Counselor, Louisiana Center for the Blind;
Ruston, Louisiana
April Davis, Coordinator of Summer Programs for
Blind Children, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana
James Mays, Industrial Arts Teacher, Louisiana
Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana
Deja Powell, Cane Travel Instructor, Utah
Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Salt Lake City, Utah
Anil Lewis, President, National Federation of the Blind of Georgia;
Atlanta, Georgia
Terri Rupp, President, National Federation of the Blind of Nevada;
Las Vegas, Nevada
10:50 am FROM THE CENTER OF HISTORY: FIVE YEARS INTO THE
FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
JERNIGAN INSTITUTE
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National
Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute; Baltimore, Maryland
11:10 am FRONTIER CAREERS FOR THE BLIND INCLUDE ENGINEERING
Leigh R. Abts, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor of Engineering
and Education, University of Maryland; College Park, Maryland
11:25 am NFB NEWSLINE: FROM PHONE TO COMPUTER TO PODCAST
TO POCKET
Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology, National Federation
of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
11:40 am REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
12:00 pm ADJOURN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—HAM RADIO GROUP BUSINESS MEETING
Raphael Room, Level 4
We will consider the amendment of the division
constitution that we adopted last year. D. Curtis
Willoughby (KA0VBA), Chairperson
12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—NFB CAMP TOY SALE
Marquette A Room, Level 5
Everything must go—30 to 70 percent off toys purchased for NFB Camp.
12:00 noon - 1:45 pm—RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS
LaSalle A Room, Level 5
12:15 - 1:45 pm—EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NLS
Nicolet B Room, Level 5
A question-and-answer session with Frank Kurt Cylke, Director, and staff of the
National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
GENERAL SESSION
2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER
2:05 pm SHAPING THE STANDARD FOR THE LEGAL
COMMUNITY: THE NECESSITY FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR ALL
Daniel Goldstein, Esq., Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP;
Baltimore, Maryland
2:25 pm NEGOTIATING ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC BOOKS:
A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING, A SMASHING SUCCESS
Jack Bernard, Esq., Chair, Counsel for Disability Concerns, and
Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan; Ann Arbor,
Michigan
2:45 pm THE COMMITMENT OF MICROSOFT TO ACCESSIBLE
TECHNOLOGY
Rob Sinclair, Director of Accessibility, Microsoft Corporation;
Redound, Washington
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, Continued
3:05 pm TRANSCENDING THE BARRIERS OF YESTERDAY,
ANTICIPATING THE ROMANCE OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
WITH THE TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW
Ray Kurzweil, President and Chief Executive
Officer, KNFB-Reading Technology, Inc.; Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
3:25 pm REPRESENTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Patti Chang, Esq., Senior Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago;
Chicago, Illinois
3:45 pm DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARD
Gary Wunder, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin
Award Committee, and Secretary, National
Federation of the Blind; Columbia, Missouri
4:15 pm THE RIGHT OF THE PEDESTRIAN TO BE SAFE IN THE WORLD
Ronald Medford, Acting Deputy Administrator, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration; Washington, D.C.
4:30 pm REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
5:00 pm ADJOURN
7:00 pm—BANQUET
Renaissance Ballroom, Level 4
INVOCATION
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Fredric K. Schroeder
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
BANQUET ADDRESS: Marc Maurer
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
10:00 pm - midnight—AFTER
BANQUET PARTY
Ambassador Three Ballroom, Level 3
10:00 pm—SCIENCE FICTION MEETING
All persons interested in science fiction and
fantasy are welcome to join in an open
discussion. Please contact Ed Meskys for room location.
Thank You...
The National Federation of the Blind would
like to give a special thank you to VBrick
Systems for donating the technology and Internet
services to allow full streaming of all general
sessions of the convention, the meeting of the
board of directors, and the annual
banquet. Through this contribution, more
individuals will learn about the outstanding work
that comes out of the largest gathering of the blind in the world.
The National Federation of the Blind
acknowledges with gratitude our Platinum, Gold,
Silver, Bronze, and Exhibit Hall Convention
Sponsors below. Their messages follow.
Platinum Sponsors:
HumanWare
UPS
Gold Sponsors:
Deque Systems, Inc.
Freedom Scientific
Oracle
Silver Sponsors:
En-Vision America
Intel®
Wal-Mart
Bronze Sponsors:
Adobe
Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools (CUSDGS)
IBM
Independent Living Aids (ILA)
Microsoft
Exhibit Hall Sponsors:
GW Micro
J&B Medical Supply
National Industries for the Blind
ReadHowYouWant
Roche Diagnostics
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