[Trainer-Talk] NFB ATI division meeting convention agenda

[Ashley Bramlett]

Hello,
Was your meeting recorded? 

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Subject: [Trainer-Talk] NFB ATI division meeting convention agenda

Hi folks! Can not wait to meet and speak with those of you who are going to convention!

Please find below our agenda for our meeting on July 5.

Registration to join the division will be at 4:30 and the meeting will begin promptly at 5:00

Please find the agenda below.

 

Teaching Technology that Builds Confidence

National Federation of the Blind

Access Technology Trainers Division

Annual Meeting

July 5, 2026

JW Marriot Austin

Salon G (level 3)

 

4:30 PM: Registration ($5 dues to join the Division)

5:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions

Brett Boyer, President, NFB Access Technology Trainers Division; Littleton, Colorado

5:10 A quick word from American Foundation for the Blind.

5:15 PM: Structured Discovery: What It Is, Why We Do It, and How We can Use It in Our Teaching

Moderator: Nancy Coffman, Technology Instructor, Nebraska Commission for the Blind; Vice President, NFB Access Technology Trainers Division; Lincoln, NE

Panelists: Chris Nusbaum, Owner and Lead AT Specialist, CAN Access Solutions; Assistive Technology Specialist, Allied Instructional Services; Board Member, NFB Access Technology Trainers Division; Westminster, MD

Joe Goode, Technology Instructor, SAAVI Services for the Blind; Treasurer, NFB Access Technology Trainers Division; Phoenix, AZ

 

5:45 PM: Questions and Open Discussion on Teaching Strategies

6:00 A word from Bookshare.org

6:05 NFB Newsline update.

6:15 PM: The "Holy Braille": Multi-line Braille in the Educational Setting

Panelists: Amanda Thompson, Executive Director of Vision Services, Allied Instructional Services; Ashland, VA

Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist, American Printing House for the Blind; Milwaukee, WI

Jonathan Mosen, Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, MD

 

6:35 PM: Questions and Discussion

6:45 PM: Division Business Meeting

President's Report: Brett Boyer; Littleton, CO

Secretary's Report: Kristofer Crawley; Tuscon, AZ

Treasurer's Report: Joe Goode; Phoenix, AZ

Elections

7:10 PM: Open Discussion: Teachers Lounge LIVE!

Bring your questions, comments, rants, and pro tips-this is your space to share and shine!

7:30 PM: Adjourn

 

Brett Boyer

President Assistive Technology Trainers Division

 

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