Opening Session Day
Back to NFB22 Convention Agenda Welcome
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Devotions
Studio 1
8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Registration
($30) Packet Pickup
($75) Banquet Ticket Sales
Salon A
8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Banquet Exchange
Acadia Ballroom Foyer
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Opening General Session (Friday)
Acadia, Bissonet, and Carondelet Ballrooms
Zoom meeting ID: https://zoom.us/j/96287762142
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Call to Order and Invocation
Welcoming Ceremonies: Back Together on the Bayou
2022 National Convention Host Committee: National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana
Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized
Vernon Humphrey, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, a Division of the National Federation of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia
Roll Call of States and Appointment of Nominating Committee
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
Noon - 1:45 p.m. Banquet Exchange
Acadia Ballroom Foyer
Noon - 1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Independence Market
Napoleon Ballroom, Sheraton
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. What's New with Amazon Accessibility
Studio 2
Join us for demos and discussion of accessible Amazon products including Alexa and Smarthome, Fire TV at home and in your car, Fire tablets for school and work, audio description on Prime Video, books and shopping, and of course, exciting Amazon prizes for lucky attendees.
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Louisiana Center for the Blind Reception
Galerie 1, 2, and 3
Please join us to learn about our transformative programs! Reconnect with alumni and staff! Find out more about graduate degrees at Louisiana Tech University! Discover how LCB training will help you live the life you want!
Pam Allen, Executive Director
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Leader Dog Meet and Greet
Studio 4
Meet Leader Dog team members and learn about the free services provided at Leader Dogs for the Blind! Participants can ask questions and hear about the free orientation and mobility program, virtual learning opportunities, and the new podcast, Taking the Lead!
David Locklin, Chief Program Officer, and Tina Goedertier, Manager of Training, Leader Dogs for the Blind
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. What's New in Google Accessibility?
Galerie 6
Get the latest on what’s happening with Google and accessibility.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. New Aira Desktop App Enhances School and Work
Galerie 5
Aira is secure and professional visual interpreting for your smart phone and now desktop computer. Learn about the new desktop release and how we’re supporting the community with free Aira at universities, as a job seeker, as a small business owner, and at Aira Employment Partners.
Troy Otillio, CEO, and Sandra Marcus, Vice President of Marketing, Aira
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Finding Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant
Studio 1
Do you identify as a fabulous female? Well, this is the session for you! Join the Finding Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant Tour this year! Learn how you can take home the title and win $1,000 cash and prizes and more. No pageant or model experience is required.
Krystle Allen, President, Eyes Like Mine, Inc.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Islamic Friday Prayer Services
Studio 9
The NFB Muslims Group is offering the Islamic Friday prayer services for all Muslims. Non-Muslims are also welcome to attend.
1:15 - 1:45 p.m. Registration ($30), Packet Pickup, and Final Banquet Ticket Sales ($75)
Salon A
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. General Session II (Friday)
Acadia, Bissonet, and Carondelet Ballrooms
Zoom meeting ID: https://zoom.us/j/96287762142
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Call to Order
Presidential Report
Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Baltimore, Maryland
Giving Wings to Transformation: The Magic of Partnership with the Blind Movement
Craig Meador, President, American Printing House; Louisville, Kentucky
Bruce Miles, Chief Executive Officer, HumanWare; Drummondville, Québec, Canada
Accelerating Our Blind Driver Challenge: Raising Expectations at 211.43 mph
Dan Parker, Blind Machinist and Racecar Driver; Columbus, Georgia
Owning Our Future: Continuous Revolution in Training through the Organized Blind Movement
Joanne Wilson, Founder, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana
Pam Allen, Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Ruston, Louisiana
Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind; Littleton, Colorado
Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director, Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions (BLIND), Inc.; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Federation SAFE: Blind Survivors, Leadership, and Our Shared Commitment
Kathryn Webster, Co-chair, Blind Survivors Group; Boston, Massachusetts
Danielle Montour, Co-chair, Blind Survivors Group; Brooklyn, New York
Reports and Resolutions
Adjourn
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Research and Academic Professionals Meeting
Salon C
The National Federation of the Blind Blindness Initiatives’ Research Advisory Council invites interested individuals to discuss current research, discuss publication in the Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research (JBIR), and share ideas for increasing the research and academic presence of the NFB.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. NFB Code Process Discussion with Tonya Baña
Studio 8
NFB Code of Conduct External Investigator Tonya Baña will share information about the process used to investigate reports of sexual misconduct in the NFB.
Ronza Othman, Chair, NFB Code of Conduct Feedback Committee; Kathryn Webster and Danielle Montour, Co-chairs, NFB Survivors Group
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Pinot and Pups
Studio 7
Parents: we are so excited about our growing K9 Buddy program here at GDB! We believe that a dog can make a remarkable difference in any child's life by fostering a sense of caring, companionship, and a sense of responsibility. Come enjoy a glass of wine with me and learn more.
Jane Flower, Youth Outreach Specialist, Guide Dogs for the Blind
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall
Napoleon Ballroom, Sheraton
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Communications Committee
Studio 2
Join chapter, affiliate, and division leaders to learn best practices in communications. We’ll explore the tools available to us through our national office and exchange ideas. Learn to effectively use communication to build the Federation. Everyone is welcome!
Liz Wisecarver, Chair
7:00 - 9:45 p.m. NOPBC Concurrent Sessions: IEP Night
Studio 3 and 4
- 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
- Getting the Lay of the Land: Blindness-Specific IEP Tips (Studio 3)
- Braille Is Fun! Learning Braille through Games (Studio 4)
- 8:30 - 9:45 p.m.
- Alternatives to Due Process (Studio 3)
- Braille Displays and Braille Embossers: What’s Available and What Are They Good For? (Studio 4)
Sponsored by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children Division (NOPBC).
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Welcome Dance and Reception
Galerie 1, 2, and 3
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Your Louisiana Krewe invites you to enjoy live music and dancing! Connect with friends and make new ones! Come join us for a fun-filled event!