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6:30–7:30 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass
Studio 2
Contact Louis Maher (713-444-7838 or [email protected]) if you have questions.
8:00–8:45 a.m. Devotions
Studio 10
8:15–8:45 a.m. Registration (30 dollars) and Packet Pickup
Salon A
8:15–8:45 a.m. Banquet Exchange
Acadia Ballroom Foyer
General Session V (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
Grand Ballroom
Zoom meeting ID: nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891
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Call to Order and Invocation
President Riccobono gavels the session to order; religious member offers an invocation.
Blind-Centered Innovations through JAWS for Windows: Celebrating Thirty Years and a Commitment to Leadership into the Future
Ryan Jones, Vice President Software Product Management, Vispero; Clearwater, Florida
Glen Gordon, Software Fellow, Vispero; Clearwater, Florida
Accessible Independent Check-Out: Blind-Centered Leadership Makes All the Difference
Jake Konerza, Director of Digital Accessibility, Target; Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Commitment to High Expectations: Leadership through Reflecting the Hopes of Blind People in Education
Anne Lancaster, Vice President, Innovation and Strategy, American Printing House for the Blind; Louisville, Kentucky
Sexual Health Education and Research: A Community-Centered Approach Driven by the Blind
Mika Baugh, PhD, Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health; Bloomington, Indiana
Museum of the Blind People's Movement: Building Support to Shatter Misconceptions
Reports and Resolutions
President Riccobono delivers important information and convention business as time allows.
12:00–1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange
Acadia Ballroom Foyer
Final opportunity to exchange banquet tickets prior to banquet.
12:15–1:15 p.m. Raffles and Drawings
Salon B
12:30–1:30 p.m. Amateur “Ham” Radio Group Meeting
Salon C
Talking with people around the world, responding to emergencies, and tinkering with electronics are just some of the benefits of becoming a licensed ham radio operator. Join us in a discussion about the hobby and plans for a permanent ham radio station at the Jernigan Institute.
David Chan, Chair
General Session VI (2:00–5:00 p.m.)
Grand Ballroom
Zoom meeting ID: nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891
1CapApp Event: ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
Call to Order
President Riccobono gavels the session to order.
The Eighteenth Annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
Everette Bacon, Chairperson, Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee, and Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind; Salt Lake City, Utah
The Quest for Equal Access: Innovating Blind-Centered Maps and Diagrams
Brandon Biggs, Chief Executive Officer, XR Navigation; Gilroy, California
From My Story to Our Story: A Life Shaped by Collective Action
Chris Danielsen, Braille Monitor Editor, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Lived Experience in Action: Blind Leadership Comes to the Lighthouse Guild
Thomas Panek, Chief Executive Officer, Lighthouse Guild; New York, New York
Perspectives on Growing Pains in the Organized Blind Movement: A Panel of Student Leaders
Moderator: Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Panel: Manahil Jafri, Staten Island, New York; Gene Kim, Cupertino, California; Kinshuk Tella, Miamisburg, Ohio
Reports and Resolutions
President Riccobono delivers important information and convention business.
7:00 p.m. Banquet
Grand Ballroom
Zoom meeting ID: nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891
1CapApp Event: ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
Invocation
Master of Ceremonies
Pam Allen, Chairperson of the Board, National Federation of the Blind, and President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana; Ruston, Louisiana
Introductions and Presentations
Banquet Address
Mark A. Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Scholarship Awards
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