[Nfbf-l] National Convention Highlights | National Federation of the Blind

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2018 National Convention
Friday, July 6, 2018
Welcoming Ceremonies (Play MP3; 32 minutes; English)
Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized (Play MP3; 16 minutes; English)
2018 Presidential Report, President Mark Riccobono (Play MP3; 1 hour 13 minutes; English)
Dream Makers Circle (Play MP3; 6 minutes; English)
The Unexplored Dimensions of Photography: The Blind and the Freedom of Tactile Understanding, John Olson (Play MP3; 21 minutes; English)
Directing Big Data and Technological Innovation: Perspectives on the Importance of Leadership by the Blind, Chancey Fleet (Play MP3; 24 minutes; English)
Bringing Connections to Scale: The Blind and a Worldwide Crowd for Access to Information, Christian Erfurt (Play MP3; 12 minutes; English)
Networking That Empowers Innovation: Accessibility for the Blind Through Facebook, Monica Desai (Play MP3; 13 minutes; English)
Introducing Chloe: Artificial Intelligence Guided by the Blind, Suman Kanuganti (Play MP3; 26 minutes; English)
Saturday, July 7, 2018
What Does "Blind" Have to Do with It? The Right to Parent from a Sighted Daughter's Perspective, Joanne Gabias (Play MP3; 25 minutes; English)
Common Bonds of Blindness Around the World: A New Blind Chief Executive Officer for the World Organization, José Viera (Play MP3; 20 minutes; English)
Leading with Conviction: Making Equality for People with Disabilities the Priority for the United States of America, Neil Romano (Play MP3; 23 minutes; English)
Raising Expectations for the Nation from Florida's Ninth Congressional District: Perspectives from the United States House of Representatives, The Honorable Darren Soto (Play MP3; 10 minutes; English)
A Record Year of Advocacy for the Blind of America: A Report from the Advocacy and Policy Department, John G. Paré Jr. (Play MP3; 34 minutes; English)
Resolutions (Play MP3; 1 hour 39 minutes; English)
Sunday, July 8, 2018
The Untapped Potential of Blind Entrepreneurs: Progress Through Collective Action of Blind Business Owners, Nicky Gacos (Play MP3; 21 minutes; English)
A Movement of Excellence Built Upon Blind Experience: A Report from Our Jernigan Institute, Anil Lewis (Play MP3; 22 minutes; English)
From My Blind Child to Our Blind Children: Why the National Federation of the Blind Is the Answer, Carlton Anne Cook Walker (Play MP3; 24 minutes; English)
Raising Expectations for Education and Rehabilitation: Creating Opportunities for the Blind Through the United States Department of Education, Johnny Collett (Play MP3; 32 minutes; English)
Playing Your Hand: A Blind Songwriter Doing What It Takes to Live the Life He Wants, JP Williams (Play MP3; 21 minutes; English)
Authentically Blind on Stage and Screen: One Blind Actress Transforms Obstacles into Stepping Stones, Marilee Talkington (Play MP3; 27 minutes; English)
Overcoming Obstacles and Recognizing Opportunities: A Blind Entrepreneur Breaks Through Barriers Everywhere He Builds, Isaac Lidsky (Play MP3; 15 minutes; English)
From Raising Wages to Defending the Right to Live in the World: A Champion for Disability Rights and Friend of the Blind, The Honorable Tom Ridge (Play MP3; 29 minutes; English)
Aviation, Technology, and Law, Marc Maurer (Play MP3; 25 minutes; English)
Equal Access in Air Travel for the Blind: Raising Expectations from the United States Department of Transportation, Blane Workie (Play MP3; 23 minutes; English)
The Eleventh Annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards, James Gashel (Play MP3; 27 minutes; English)
Shaping Automotive Innovation for the Future: An Alliance with the Blind of America, Mitch Bainwol (Play MP3; 12 minutes; English)
No Borders to the World’s Knowledge: A Commitment to Accessibility for the Blind, Francis Gurry (Play MP3; 15 minutes; English)
Artificial Intelligence and Authentic Experience: Remarks from an Innovation Partner of the Blind, Ray Kurzweil (Play MP3; 17 minutes; English)
2018 Banquet Speech, President Mark Riccobono: Authenticity, Diversity, and the Synergy of the Organized Blind (Play MP3; 58 minutes; English)

Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
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