[VABS] FW: [Nfbv-announce] Agenda for the 2017 NFB of Virginia Convention
Robert Parsons
rob.parso3389 at gmail.com
Fri Oct 6 02:02:44 UTC 2017
Robert E. Parsons Jr.
President, Richmond Chapter
President, Virginia Association of Blind Students
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Randolph Macon College '18
Phone: 804 801 7674
"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
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Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Agenda for the 2017 NFB of Virginia Convention
Please find below and attached the draft agenda for the 2017 NFB of
Virginia Convention scheduled for November 3-5 in Tyson's Corner Virginia.
Details on hotel reservations and pre-registration can be found at:
www.nfbv.org/convention/ <http://www.nfbv.org/convention/>
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
Tracy Soforenko, President
November 3 - 5, 2017
WESTIN TYSON'S CORNER
7801 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
(703) 893-1340
HOSTED BY THE POTOMAC CHAPTER OF THE
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
John Halverson, President
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
The Federation Pledge 4
Convention Registration & Information 4
Meal Functions 4
Door Prizes
5
Action Auction
5
Contact Table 6
Youth Track
6
Childcare
7
Dog Relief Area 8
Assistive Listening Devices 8
Daylight Saving Time 8
Presidential Suite
8
Thursday, November 2, 2017 9
FRIDAY, November 3, 2017 10
General Session 10
Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars 12
Saturday, November 4, 2017 16
General Session 16
Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 20
2017 Convention Banquet 22
Sunday, November 5, 2017 23
General Session 23
Thank You to Our Sponsors 25
Platinum Sponsors 25
Gold Sponsors 25
Silver Sponsors 25
Bronze Sponsors 25
The Federation Pledge
"I pledge to participate actively
in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind
to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the policies and programs of the Federation;
and to abide by its Constitution."
Convention Registration & Information
Convention registration and information will be held in the Cyprus Room,
located in the meeting room area. The cost of on-site registration is $25.
Pre-registration packet pick up and on-site registration will be open the
following times:
* Thursday, November 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
* Friday, November 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
* Saturday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Door prizes and auction items can be brought to the registration desk
beginning on Thursday evening.
Meal Functions
Tickets for all meal functions are available at the registration desk.
Banquet and box lunch tickets must be purchased by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday,
November 4.
Banquet: Banquet tickets may be purchased onsite for $40. We will not have
reserved seating at the banquet this year. Seating will be open, so come
early to get seats together. Do not forget to bring your ticket because
tickets will be checked at the door.
Box Lunch: If you did not pre-register for a boxed lunch, tickets may be
purchased onsite for $18, while supplies last. In addition, a limited number
of student pizza lunch tickets may be available for those who did not
pre-register for $7.
Note: For more information about hotel, registration or meal functions,
please contact Joe Orozco at (202) 810-4023.
Door Prizes
Door prizes will be drawn periodically throughout convention sessions on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and at the banquet. To be eligible for door
prizes, you must be registered for the convention and present in the room
when your name is called.
Action Auction
Throughout the convention we will be holding an Action Auction to raise
money for the affiliate. The auction will be great fun with many valuable
items up for bid. You will have a chance to preview auction items on Friday
afternoon in the exhibit area. For more information, contact Jacki Brown,
Chairperson and Auctioneer.
Contact Table
If you need assistance from the NFB of Virginia (such as helping a blind
child get a good education, getting access to blindness skills training,
learning to use NFB-NEWSLINER, or resolving an employment discrimination
problem), please go to the contact table. After the convention, a member of
the NFB of Virginia will contact you. In addition, if you would like to sign
up to receive any of our publications or would like to get regular updates
about our programs and legislative efforts, please also visit the contact
table. The table will be open during the board meeting, after the opening
ceremonies on Friday, during General Session on Saturday, at the end of the
banquet, and all morning Sunday. For more information, please contact Alex
Castillo at (917) 532-7439.
Youth Track
Youth Track is coordinated by the Virginia Association of Blind Students and
will run parallel to the main convention program. The Youth Track will
connect students with positive role models and peers throughout the state;
challenge students to think about themselves and their role in the civil
rights movement; introduce students to our positive NFB philosophy on
blindness; educate students about their choices for blindness skills
training; and give them the opportunity to participate in exciting
activities in the convention hotel. For more information, please contact
Derek Manners at (903) 271-6494.
Childcare
Childcare will be available for infants through fifth graders whose parents
are registered for the convention. Child care will be available throughout
the day on Friday and Saturday. Childcare will be located in the Redwood
Room (Lower Level). We will have activities and games for the children. For
more information, please contact Naim Abu El Hawa at (202) 848-8932.
Childcare will be offered at the following times:
* Session 1: Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
* Session 2: Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
* Session 3: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
* Session 4: Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
* Session 5: Saturday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
* Session 6: Saturday, 6:45 p.m. to one half hour after the banquet
ends
Snacks will be provided during Sessions 1, 2, 4 and 5. Even though childcare
will be open and fully staffed during lunch on both Friday and Saturday,
lunch will not be provided. Parents should either pick their children up for
lunch at the end of Session 1 and Session 4 or provide a lunch for their
children in the childcare room. Also, dinner will not be provided on
Saturday evening. Parents should feed their children dinner prior to
bringing them to Session 6. The cost of childcare is $10 per family per
session.
Dog Relief Area
The Westin Tyson's Corner has several grass areas on the property. There is
one designated dog relief area, which is located at the end of the function
hallway and through the exit doors. Walk down the steps and on your left, is
a grassy area. Please deposit all waste in the trashcans provided.
Assistive Listening Devices
A limited number of assistive listening devices are available during all
convention sessions and at the banquet. For an assistive listening device,
please go to the contact table located in the back of the hall during all
convention general sessions. A credit card or identification card is
required as a deposit for the equipment.
Daylight Saving Time
Don't forget to set your watches back one hour for the change that occurs
early Sunday morning. Smart phones, of course, should handle this change
automatically.
Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite is Room 939.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Registration: Cyprus Room.
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Prince William Chapter Organizing Meet Up:
Presidential Suite, Room 939. We are re-establishing our Prince William
Chapter. Interested individuals should join us for this informal meet up to
discuss how do we meet our goals and make connections in the Prince William
County area.
FRIDAY, November 3, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration: Cyprus Room.
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting (Open to
All): Oaks Rooms 1 & 2.
General Session
Oaks Rooms 1 & 2
10:00 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Opening Ceremonies:
* Call to Order - Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia.
* Invocation - Rev. John Shellito, Associate Rector, St. George's
Episcopal Church, Arlington, Virginia.
* Presentation of the Colors - NFB of Virginia Veterans.
* Pledge of Allegiance - Naomi Mills and Ashley Tyron, 2017 NFB BELL
Program Participants, Woodbridge, Virginia and Ashburn, Virginia.
* Federation Pledge.
* Star Spangled Banner - Mary Fernandez, Greater Alexandria Chapter,
Woodbridge New Jersey.
* Greetings from Our Host Chapter - John Halverson, President, Potomac
Chapter, Arlington, Virginia.
* Convention Arrangements - Joe Orozco, Chairperson, Convention
Organization and Arrangements.
10:25 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Seniors Taking Charge: A Panel Discussion:
* Nancy Yeager, Moderator, Arlington, Virginia.
* Roberta Cohen, Chantilly, Virginia.
* Mary Anne Kessler, Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: Reflections from
Virginia's 2017 McDonald Fellows and Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund Winners:
* Moderator: Sandy Halverson, Acting Chairperson, McDonald Fellowship
Committee, and NFB of Virginia Liaison, Kenneth Jernigan Convention
Scholarship Fund Committee.
* Portia Baskerville, Richmond, Virginia.
* Michael Kitchens, Portsmouth, Virginia.
* Gerald Meredith, Richmond, Virginia.
* Brandon Shuttleworth, Arlington, Virginia.
11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Quality Education for Virginia's Blind Students.
John Eisenberg, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student
Services, Virginia Department of Education.
11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Welcome to Tyson's Corner. Delegate Patrick Hope,
47th District in Arlington, Virginia.
11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Action Auction.
11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Rehabilitation Services for the Blind in Virginia.
Raymond Hopkins, Commissioner, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.
12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns.
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration: Cyprus Room.
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits: The Birches Room. Annette Carr, Exhibits
Coordinator.
1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee: The Pines Room, Jennifer
Shields, Chairperson. We encourage the participation of all members in
setting Federation policy. Come help shape the policies of the NFB of
Virginia.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille.
Evergreen Room, Patricia Droppers, President. Please come and join the
Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille (VAPUB) where we will be
able to put our hands on some new technology related to braille as well as
discuss other important issues relevant to braille literacy for people of
all ages. Help us show Virginians that braille is thriving.
Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars
2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Eyes on you: Dress, connect, impress - Increasing the
social and the professional you by Maximizing your Wardrobe Potential,
Cultivating Relationships, and Leaving an Everlasting Impression. Uricka
Harrison, Evelyn Valdez, and Alexander Castillo, Co-chairs, Oaks 2 Room.
Focus on how you present yourself, both professionally and personally, to
achieve your goals, promote your brand, and make a strong impression on
others.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Living the Collaborative Life you Want - How Blind
People Strategize to Work in a Visually Oriented Workplace: Oaks 1 Room,
Sean McMahon, Chair. How do blind people effectively collaborate in the
workplace be it remote virtual or face-to-face with their peers? We will
have an interactive panel discussion about the technology and alternative
techniques used by blind professionals to enhance their productivity on the
job. In addition, participants will get the opportunity to apply the skills
discussed in an interactive collaboration exercise.
4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Emergency Preparedness: Making Your Plans - Oaks 2
Room. Learn about how to create a plan for an emergency and overcome
obstacles should an emergency occur. Learn from others and keep in control.
* John Bailey, Moderator.
* Courtney Arroyo, Outreach and Disabilities Integration Liaison,
Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management.
* Norma Crosby, President, National Federation of the Blind of Texas.
* Evelyn Valdez, Logistics Management Specialist, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Public Meeting on DBVI Divisions, Programs and
Services: Oaks 2 Room, Susan K. Davis, Policy and Training Coordinator,
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At-Large Chapter Meeting and Reception: Presidential
Suite, Room 939, Rick Holley, Chairperson.
6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Winning them Over with Professionalism and Poise: An
Etiquette Dinner. Joe Hobson, Coordinator, Palm Court Room within the Blue
Fire Grill.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Convention Hospitality: Oaks 1 Room. Hosted by the
Potomac Chapter, John Halverson, President. All registered convention
attendees are welcome to join us for this fun Western themed evening of
fellowship and hospitality. Don't forget your ticket provided with your
registration to enter this event.
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Walk on the Wild Side: Braille Carnival: The Pines
Room. Hosted by the Virginia Parents of Blind Children: Laurie Wages,
President
Join us, with your children of any age, as you take a walk on the wild side
to explore the animals encountered on a safari. Come play games and have a
snack! We hope to see you there!
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Student Membership Kickoff: Dogwood Room (Lower
Level), Robert Parsons, President.
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users Meeting.
Willow Room, Robert Parsons, Secretary. The Virginia Association of Guide
Dog Users will be conducting an informative business meeting regarding
future division programs, legislative updates, and a special election for
current vacant positions on its executive board. Please join in to cover
topics like the ride share monitoring program, effective post training
techniques, and medical/health related tips for new and seasoned handlers.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Scholarship Breakfast: Presidential Suite, Room 939,
Brian Miller, Chairperson.
8:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m. Registration: Cyprus Room.
General Session
Oaks Rooms 1 & 2
9:00 a.m. Call to Order -Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia.
9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation - Althea Pittman, President, Eastern Shore
Chapter, Melfa, Virginia.
9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. National Report - Norma Crosby, President, National
Federation of the Blind of Texas and Member of the Board of Directors,
National Federation of the Blind.
9:35 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Introducing the 2017 NFB of Virginia James F. Nelson,
Jr. Scholarship Finalists. Brian Miller, Chair.
9:40 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Action Auction.
9:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. Engaging in STEM fields: A Youth Slam Experience.
Michael Munn, 2017 Youth Slam Participant, Berryville, Virginia.
9:55 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Our Globetrotter: Building Dreams Around the World.
Fredric Schroeder, President, World Blind Union
10:15 a.m. to 10:25 an Innovation at Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions,
(BLIND Inc) Rob Hobson, Coordinator for Professional Development and
Outreach, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
10:25 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Action Auction.
10:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Struggles and Success in IEP Advocacy: A Parent's
Perspective on Providing Students the Skills They Need for Long-term
Success. Giao Lai, Parent, Warrenton, Virginia.
10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Step One: Engaging Students. Robert Parsons,
President, Virginia Association of Blind Students, Richmond, Virginia.
10:50 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Project RISE: Resilience, Independence,
Self-Advocacy and Employment. Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program
Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Arlington,
Virginia.
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. NFB-BELL: Early Literacy, A Lifetime of
Possibilities. Alex Castillo and Beth Sellers, Virginia NFB BELL Academy
Program Coordinators.
11:15 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind
and Vision Impaired: Partnering for Success-Melody Roane, Director, Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI).
11:25 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Action Auction.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presidential Report, Tracy Soforenko, President,
NFB of Virginia.
12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns.
12:05 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. Box Lunch Pickup: Intersection of Oaks Foyer and
Main Hall (at the top of the 'T').
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Upward Mobility Luncheon, Mary Fernandez,
Coordinator, River Birch Room. This luncheon will focus on individuals who
are early in their career and trying to grow to move up the employment
ladder. Whether you are a young professional, seeking to change careers, or
trying to figure out how to find and partake of new opportunities, join us
to connect and discover ideas for your future.
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Seniors Division Luncheon and Business meeting,
Pines Room. Nancy Yeager, President.
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants Division
Luncheon and Business Meeting. Water Birch Room. Andre Tynes, Vice President
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Parents of Blind Children Luncheon and
Business Meeting. Evergreen Room.
Laurie Wages, President. Network with other parents: Use a Slate and Stylus
Under Blindfold.
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blind Students Luncheon and Business Meeting.
Dogwood Room (Lower Level).
Robert Parsons, President. Student Pizza Lunch pick up will be held in the
Dogwood Room starting at 12:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration. Cyprus Room.
Saturday Afternoon
Breakout Sessions
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Youth Track, Dogwood Room (Lower Level), Robert
Parsons, President.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Getting the Job Done - Advancing Your Job/Career
Prospects, Oaks Room 2. Amir Rahimi, Communications Manager, ENDependence
Center of Northern Virginia, Coordinator. This career workshop will focus on
helping you get and grow on the job. Whether you are a job seeker, a new
employee, or someone trying to advance in the evolving workplace, this
dynamic workshop will provide you the skills to navigate with greater
confidence. We will combine great presentations, interactive sessions and
the opportunity to learn from our peers to help you succeed. This year's
seminar will focus on self-reliance, private sector solutions, and charting
your own path. Key areas of focus will include resume and cover letter
critique, mock interviews, overcoming obstacles in the workplace, and
networking best practices.
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Parent Track, Evergreen Room, Laurie Wages,
President, Virginia Parents of Blind Children. Get your questions answered
about the NFB from Michael Kasey, Past President of the NFB of Virginia and
learn alternative techniques for your child
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Senior Track: Seniors in Charge. Video presentation
and Discussion. Oaks 1 Room, Nancy Yeager, President.
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Track: Staying in the Game. Pines Room, Nancy
Yeager, President. Participate in discussions and presentations on such
topics as: hearing loss; transportation; Senior activities around the
country; and low impact exercise.
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do You Dream in Color? Oaks 1 Room. Join us for a
screening of the critically acclaimed film "Do You Dream in Color?" about
four inspiring blind students and their journeys. This will be followed by
an opportunity to ask questions to parents and NFB leaders. We will also
discuss how the NFB can help students achieve their dreams in a discussion
facilitated by Brian Miller and Fred Schroeder.
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Project RISE Open House for Northern Virginia
students and parents.
Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator, Evergreen Room. Learn
more about Project RISE, meet our team and ask your questions.
2017 Convention Banquet
Oaks Ballroom
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception (Cash Bar): Oaks Foyer.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Banquet Program - Charles Brown, Master of
Ceremonies and Past President, NFB of Virginia.
Invocation-Rev. Dr. Eugene Thomas, United Methodist Church, Arlington,
Virginia.
2017 James F. Nelson Scholarship Awards Presentation-Brian Miller,
Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
Banquet Address - Norma Crosby, President, National Federation of the Blind
of Texas and Member of the Board of Directors, National Federation of the
Blind.
Action Auction - Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Devotions: Evergreen Room.
General Session
Oaks Rooms 1 & 2
9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. A Musical Invocation-,
9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. Building Your Federation Fervor: A Philosophical
Study. Joe Orozco, NFB of Virginia Leadership Fellow, Woodbridge, Virginia.
9:35 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Youth Track: Dogwood Room (Lower Level), Derek
Manners, Coordinator.
9:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Access to Information: NFB Newsline, the KNFB Reader
and other technology to keep You Informed. Scott White, Director of
sponsored Technologies, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore,
Maryland.
9:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. X Marks The Spot. Evelyn Valdez, Potomac Chapter,
Alexandria, Virginia.
9:55 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Action Auction.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Business Session:
* Audit Committee Report-Michael Kasey, Chairperson.
* Treasurer's Report-Mark Roane, Treasurer
* SUN Committee Report: Sandy Halverson, Chairperson.
* 2018 Richmond and Washington Seminars-Deepa Goraya and Derek
Manners, Legislative Directors
* 2018 National Convention.
* 2018 NFB of Virginia Convention.
* Resolutions-Jennifer Shields, Chairperson.
* Nominating Committee Report-Michael Kasey, Chairperson.
* Elections.
* Report of Youth Track Activities-Derek Manners, Coordinator.
* Old and New Business.
* Closing Remarks-Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia
12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns.
Thank you to our Potomac Chapter for hosting the 2017 NFB of Virginia State
Convention. Your hospitality made us feel like family and it made the
convention one of our best ever.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
EZ Technologies, LLC. - Program management, customer service, Air Force
contract. 855-555-1313 <http://www.eztechnologies.com>
www.eztechnologies.com
Sprint Vision - Telecommunications Services. 703-282-9846
<http://www.sprint.com/vision> www.sprint.com/vision
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Adaptify Solutions -
Aira -
Allied Instructional Services - Authorized dealer of VFO and Irie-AT low
vision and blindness products which includes product lines such as Freedom
Scientific, Optelec, Ai Squared, Rehan, Index, VisionAid International, and
Dolphin.
804-368-8475 <http://www.alliedinstructional.com>
http://www.alliedinstructional.com
BAUM USA, Inc. - BAUM Retec has been creating and improving assistive
technology for people with low vision and blindness for more than 35 years.
BAUM USA is one of six international offices dedicated to supporting people
with vision impairment by providing world-class products and support.
855-620-7985 <http://www.baumusa.com> www.baumusa.com
Blind Athletes -
Christian Ministry Teachers, - Free Bible literature in Braille, large
print, audio, and RTF formats. 910-619-6576
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind -
Integration Technologies Group, Inc. - Adaptive Technology available through
Humanware for People with Visual Disabilities, 703-698-8282
<http://www.accessibilityproducts.net> www.accessibilityproducts.net
S&G Endeavors, Ltd. - S & G Endeavors has delivered collaborative strategic
planning, meeting facilitation, and organizational development services for
the last 15 years, to assist our clients in strengthening collaboration and
overall success. Our firm has significant experience working with
government, nonprofit, and for-profit companies on a variety of
strategic-planning and facilitation projects all geared to improving overall
effectiveness and efficiency. Differentiating us from our competitors is our
use of large-scale and collaborative change and facilitation methods. These
methods are based on the guiding principle that bringing the right people
together with the right process allows the community or organization to tap
into the wisdom that leadership and stakeholders bring, in turn, increasing
ownership of new, actionable strategies. S&G is proud that our clients
report that through our work, they have used a successful planning process
that increases buy-in, allows for participative decision making, and engages
participants in capacity building dialogue. 614-519-3026
<http://www.sgendeavors.com> www.sgendeavors.com
TCS -
Torres Foundation for the Blind - Torres Foundation is a non-profit
organization that provides assistive technology support services in the
United States and abroad. We are bringing cutting edge technology products
to the table.
202-349-8486 <http://www.torresfoundation.org> www.torresfoundation.org
VFO - Assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. 800-444-4443
<http://www.vfogroup.com> www.vfogroup.com
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired - VRCBVI
provides quality training in the skills of blindness and promotes positive
attitudes about the capabilities of blind individuals to make positive
contributions at work and in the community. In addition to the training
program we offer for adults, we also offer innovative and fun programs for
blind youth that will challenge them to reach their full potential. Learn
about these and other exciting initiatives at VRCBVI! 804-371-3323
<https://www.vrcbvi.org> https://www.vrcbvi.org
Jacobus tenrec Legacy Society
Help build a future full of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member
of the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy
Society. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind can be
made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by
naming the NFB as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance
policy. You can also become a member of the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society
by making a legacy gift to your state affiliate. By committing to support an
NFB affiliate, your gift will benefit both local and national programs as
all bequests made to affiliates are split evenly with the NFB national
treasury. In addition to having the satisfaction of contributing to the
future success of the NFB's mission, tenBroek legacy society members will
also receive a specially designed thank you gift and other benefits. For
additional information about the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society, please
contact:
Lou Ann Blake
at the NFB Jernigan Institute
<mailto:lblake at nfb.org> lblake at nfb.org
(410) 659-9314 x2221
Tracy Soforenko
President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
202 285-4595
Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com>
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