Future Reflections Special Issue on Low Vision NFB CONVENTION 2014
Taking the Next Step
The 2014 National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) Conference for Families and Teachers
by Carlton Walker
No matter where you are in your journey as the parent (or guardian, relative, or family friend) of a blind/visually impaired child, you are on a journey. You have a past behind you that cannot be changed and a future ahead that can be.
The past can be incredibly valuable as a source of information and experience, but it can also be a source of regret. I often hear from parents of blind children who feel guilt over missed opportunities and wasted time. I completely understand these feelings, and I have felt them on many occasions (regarding my blind daughter as well as my sighted son and daughter).
My youngest child, Anna Catherine, lost a great deal of her vision in early infancy. However, my husband Stephen and I did not discover this for many months. An ophthalmologist told us that she was “legally blind,” but we didn’t begin to comprehend that her visual loss was having an impact on her life until we noticed that she was not keeping up with her peers in terms of independent and confident movement around our community.
In May 2005, when Anna Catherine was four years old, the three of us attended an amazing conference (sponsored by NOPBC and the National Federation of the Blind) at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. There we learned about the importance of blindness skills and met many successful blind adults and educators. We even took home a long white cane for travel—which we soon put in the closet.
You see, as a mom new to the world of blindness, I was petrified that I would do something wrong. I knew that I did not have the skills to teach my daughter what she needed to know. Even after attending the Baltimore conference, I didn’t trust myself to implement the lessons we learned there. I was so afraid of teaching her incorrectly that I made the biggest mistake I could—I failed to teach her at all.
Luckily, with the supportive persistence of NOPBC President Emerita Barbara Cheadle, our family attended the 2006 NFB National Convention in Dallas, Texas. Even though we had become stuck in our old ways for over a year, we knew we needed to take this next step toward getting Anna Catherine on the right track.
You might remember that back in 2006, air travel was quite different from what we experience today. Each individual holding a ticket was entitled to take two full-sized pieces of luggage plus a carry-on and a “personal” item. I have never been one to pack lightly, and I certainly did not do so when I had such a generous luggage allowance and when flying out to Dallas for a whole week. We arrived at the airport long-term parking lot with a small five-year-old Anna Catherine, six full-sized pieces of wheeled luggage, three large carry-on items, three “personal” items, and a long white cane. As Stephen and I struggled to empty this immense amount of baggage from our minivan, I pulled out that long white cane. Looking at it with frustration, I told Anna Catherine, “Here, you take this!”
To be honest, I paid no attention to the cane until we arrived at the Security Gate. As Stephen and I focused on getting our carry-on and “personal” items through security, a TSA agent asked Anna Catherine to place the long white cane on the conveyor belt. Suddenly, my genial five-year-old planted her feet on the floor and announced, “You CANNOT have my cane!” Stephen and I stared at each other quizzically. I stammered, “Well, I guess it’s a good thing we decided to pack the cane.”
I’d love to tell you that, at that moment, I “got it.” But I cannot. Instead of fully backing up our little girl’s attempt to stand up for her rights, we cajoled her into letting the cane go through the conveyor belt and walking through the metal detector without her cane. After all, she hadn’t had the cane for so long, how could it have become so important to her in the short trip from the airport parking lot to the security gate?
I didn’t get all of it then, but I did get some of it. My little girl demanded that she be allowed to keep her cane even though she had not had very much instruction in using it. Her technique was not perfect, but she understood that her cane provided her the independence that she had been missing. Once she had that taste of independence, she was not about to give it up without a fight. And, yes, I felt horrible about putting her cane in a closet for fourteen months—fourteen months of independence I could never give back to her—but I also began to see the independent future she could have ahead of her.
It can be tempting to relive the past. However, our greatest opportunity for growth occurs when we learn from the past and use this information to shape the future. On July 1, 2014, take the next step with us at the National Federation of the Blind Convention in Orlando, Florida. Join us, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), a division of the NFB, as we partner with Professionals in Blindness Education (PIBE) to present information, ideas, and inspiration through speakers, workshops, and fellowship with parents, professionals, and successful blind adults eager to walk with us on this important journey. I invite you to take your cane out of the closet and join us!
“TAKING THE NEXT STEP”
2014 NOPBC CONFERENCE
Schedule of Activities for Parents, Teachers, Children, and Youth
TUESDAY, JULY 1
Full-Day Seminar for Parents and Teachers
7:30 - 8:45 AM—REGISTRATION
9:00 - 10:45 AM—GENERAL SESSION
Welcome—Carlton Walker, President, NOPBC
Kid Talk with Dr. Marc Maurer—Kids get a chance to speak to the president of the National Federation of the Blind about anything on their minds
Taking the Next Step—Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
I Took the Next Step—Arielle Silverman, University of WA; Evelyn Valdez, Veterans Administration
The Next Step—The Students Speak
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
Music and Movement—Conchita Hernandez, Special Educator
NOTE: NOPBC children’s activities will take place in NFB Child Care throughout the week. Be sure to register your child with Child Care! (NFB Child Care has separate registration and fees—see article elsewhere in this issue.)
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18)
Be Your Own Boss—Kevan Worley, Entrepreneur
Putting It Together for Good—Darian Smith, NFB Community Service Division
Trading Places—Joe Naulty, Dave Hutchins, NFB CARS Division
PLEASE NOTE:
- Children who would like to take part in the Kid Talk with Dr. Maurer and Youth Track participants will begin the day with us in the general session after which they will be escorted to Child Care or their activity.
- Remember, all NOPBC children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care. To take part in the NOPBC children’s activities, your child must be registered with NFB Child Care for that day. NFB Child Care has separate registration and fees.
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Independence in the Classroom
Tools, tips, and techniques for setting up the classroom and training the student for independent functioning. Instructor: Jackie Anderson, Teacher of Blind Students
Independent Movement and Travel for Children with Additional Disabilities
Working toward maximum independence and self-determination for the child with additional disabilities. Instructor: Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC
Low Vision Toolbox
Useful items for low vision students and how to determine the most efficient method for the task. Instructor: TBA
First Steps
Exploration and independent movement and travel in early childhood. Instructor: Mary Jo Hartle, NOMC, Teacher of Blind Students
Accessible Technology
Using accessible technology for meaningful participation in school, at home, and in the community. Instructor: Eric Guillory, Director, Youth Services, LA Center for the Blind
12:15 - 2:00 PM— LUNCH on your own.
Pick your child up from NFB Child Care promptly after your workshop session ends at 12:15.
2:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
Self Defense Workshop—1Touch Self Defense
NOTE: NOPBC children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care throughout the week. Be sure to register your child with child care! (Separate registration and fees)
2:00 – 4:45 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18)
Be Your Own Boss—Kevan Worley, Entrepreneur
Putting It Together for Good—Darian Smith, NFB Community Service Division
Trading Places—Joe Naulty, Dave Hutchins, NFB CARS Division
2:00 - 3:15 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Independence Skills at Home and in the Community
Teaching and supporting the development of independence skills for full participation in home and community life. Instructor: Mary Jo Hartle, NOMC, TBS
Hands Off!
Honoring the child’s right to personal space and control over his/her body. Instructor: Carlton Walker, Teacher of Blind Students, President, NOPBC
Independent Movement and Travel for the School-Age Student
High expectations, real-life goals, and how to achieve them in the area of independent movement and travel. Instructor: TBA
Tactile Graphics—The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The basics of creating a good tactile graphic that will really work for the blind child. Instructor: Carol Castellano, Director of Programs, NOPBC
I Get Around
Getting around independently when you do not drive. Instructors: Pam Allen, Director, LA Center for the Blind; Roland Allen, NOMC
3:30 - 4:45 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Low Vision Technology
From low tech to high tech, learn about the many options for the low vision student. Instructor: Janet Bernhardt, Owner, Low Vision, Etc.
Saying It My Way
Encouraging communication, learning, and play in children with communication needs. Instructor: Natalie Shaheen, Director of Education, NFB Jernigan Institute
Social Skills for the School-Age Child
Encouraging appropriate social interaction and play. Instructor: Sheena Manuel, Outreach Specialist, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
How to Set Up a Saturday School
Empowering families to learn and teach the skills of independence. Instructor: Jackie Anderson, Teacher of Blind Students
College Checklist: Is Your Blind Child Ready? Are YOU Ready?
Preparing for heading off to college—what parents and students need to know, with a special visit from one of “the roommates from hell.” Instructors: Kim Cunningham, second vice president, NOPBC; Kayleigh Joiner, Student; Arielle Silverman, Fellow, University of WA; Deborah Kent Stein, Editor, Future Reflections
5:00 - 6:00 PM—Youth Get-Together (ages 11-18)
6:00 - 8:00 PM—NOPBC Family Hospitality
Relax, chat, meet new families, and connect with old friends. Veteran parents will be on hand to welcome you and provide information. Co-sponsored by PIBE.
8:00 - 10:00 PM (time tentative)—NABS Student Social (ages 14-18)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
No NFB Child Care on this day
7:00 - 8:45 AM—NOPBC Board Meeting
8:45 - 10:30 AM—CANE WALK Session I
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM—CANE WALK Session II
Learn and experience the Discovery Method of travel at these special workshops. Parents, teachers, blind children, siblings welcome. Instructors: Jeff Altman, NOMC, and cane travel instructors.
2:45 - 4:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH STYLE SHOW
This is an opportunity for your aspiring model to take a walk down the runway in a favorite outfit from his or her closet. Contact Kim Cunningham at 713-501-9659 or [email protected] to sign up and for further information. All ages welcome.
4:00 - 5:30 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18)
The Play’s the Thing
Discover the anatomy of writing a play. Come prepared to help write, direct, and act in a short play. Bring something to write with if you can. Robert Leslie Newman, NFB Writers Division
5:45 pm—NOPBC BREAKING BARRIERS TRIATHLON
In our first ever Breaking Barriers Triathlon participants will swim through shark-infested waters, race through an alligator-infested swamp, and shoot down barriers to independence (all on the hotel grounds with no danger involved). Join us for this fun-filled family fundraiser! $5 registration fee collected at the event. Help raise money for the NOPBC by collecting pledges. We hope to have prizes for the top fundraisers. A pledge sheet appears near the end of this article. Please bring pledge sheets and donations to the event. All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Andrea Beasley at 608-449-7906 or [email protected].
THURSDAY, JULY 3
10:00 AM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
Tinkering with Tools—Dave Hutchins, Joe Naulty, and the NFB CARS Division
12:45 PM—You may drop off your child early at child care on this afternoon so that you can attend the NOPBC Annual Meeting.
2:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
Beep Kickball—Judy Byrd, Beep Kickball Association
1:00 - 4:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11-18)
Student to Student—National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
1:00 - 4:00 PM—NAT’L ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN ANNUAL MEETING: OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Keynote address by the 2014 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children award winner, special guest speakers on accessible science, cutting-edge products and services, summer programs for our kids, Parent Power, and much more! Business meeting, elections.
5:00 - 7:00 PM—BRAILLE BOOK FAIR
A book lover's dream! Browse tables of new and used Braille and print/Braille books. Volunteers will box your books and the post office will deliver them to your home as Free Matter. Books are free; donations are encouraged to help support our Braille programs. Cosponsored by NOPBC and NAPUB. Coordinator: Krystal Guillory, Teacher of Blind Students, NFBL BELL Coordinator.
7:30 - 9:00 PM—DADS’ NIGHT OUT
All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Call Bill Cucco at (201) 602-6318 for location.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
7:00 - 9:00 AM—NOPBC BOARD MEETING
10:00 AM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
Making Raised-Line Drawings—Staff of E.A.S.Y. LLC
2:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12, in NFB Child Care)
Science Adventures—Robert Jaquiss, American Thermoform; Cary Supalo, Independent Science
7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY (ages 5-12)
Crafts and Games—For children whose parents are attending NOPBC evening workshops.
7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITY (ages 11-18)
7:00 - 9:45 PM—NOPBC CONCURRENT SESSIONS—PARENTS AND TEACHERS
7:00 - 8:15 PM
Unified English Braille (UEB)
It's new. It's coming. What is it, how will the transition be made, and what will it mean to your child? Instructor: Casey Robertson, Teacher of Blind Students
7:00 - 8:15 PM
IEP Basics for Parents of Blind/VI Students
The sections of the IEP, essential assessments, how assessment information is used, how to be an active and effective participant. Instructor: Carlton Walker, Attorney, Teacher of Blind Students
8:30 - 9:45 PM
IEP Development and Legal Process Overview
Do’s and Don’ts for the IEP meeting; preparing for possible mediation, due process, appeal, etc; overview of the legal process; how to prepare for a due process hearing so you don’t have to have one! Instructor: Carlton Walker, Attorney, Teacher of Blind Students
8:30 - 9:45 PM
Spanish Language Session
This session will cover a range of subjects of interest to parents of blind children. Instructor: Conchita Hernandez, Special Educator
NOPBC INSIDER INFORMATION
National convention is a complicated week of events. Here are a few tips to help you stay organized and take advantage of the many opportunities that will be available.
Registration Information
- The NOPBC Conference takes place within the larger NFB convention. There are separate registrations and fees for the NOPBC Conference, the NFB convention, and NFB Child Care.
- The NOPBC Conference mail-in registration form appears at the end of this document. We also hope to have online registration up and running soon. Check <www.nfb.org> for information. Register early to save money!
- To receive our special room rates, you must also register for the NFB convention. Preregister (and save money) for the NFB convention at <www.nfb.org>.
Seminar Day Information
- On Seminar Day (Tuesday, July 1), adults, children, and youth start the morning together at the “Taking the Next Step” seminar. At the end of the general session children who are preregistered for child care will be escorted to the child care area and youth 11 to 18 will be escorted to Youth Track activities. At the lunch break, pick up your children for lunch on your own. After lunch, there will be concurrent workshops for adults, a Youth Track activity, and activities for children in the child care rooms.
Activities for Children and Youth; Child Care Information
- NOPBC Children’s Activities take place in NFB Child Care. If you would like your child to participate in an NOPBC Children’s Activity, you must register your child for child care for that day. NFB Child Care information, registration forms, and fee information appear elsewhere in this issue.
- Child care will be provided by the NFB for children 6 weeks to 12 years each day except Wednesday, July 2. Child care will also be available on Banquet night, Sunday, July 6.
- The Tween Room will be open at various times during the week for informal fun for youth ages 11 to 14.
- Youth 11 to 18 are invited to attend Youth Track activities.
- The Youth Style Show will take place on Wednesday afternoon, July 2.
- The first ever NOPBC Breaking Barriers Triathlon will take place after the Style Show on Wednesday, July 2.
Other Activities Going on All Week Long
In addition to the special NOPBC activities for parents, children, and youth listed in this document, other activities that you and your child may be interested in attending will be going on all week. Often many activities are going on at the same time and you and your child will have to make choices! Here is a sampling:
- NFB convention sessions Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Karaoke Night, the Mock Trial, the Talent Show, a play written and performed by blind people, open houses of our blindness skills training centers, technology demos
- Meetings of divisions such as blind students, sports and recreation, performing arts, writers, blind educators, office professionals, lawyers, computer science, employment, legislation, guide dog users, agriculture and equestrian, and automobile enthusiasts
- NFB Banquet and scholarship presentations
- Our incomparable Exhibit Hall
REGISTRATION
NOPBC 2014 CONFERENCE—TAKING THE NEXT STEP
Make check payable to NOPBC and mail with form to:
Pat Renfranz, NOPBC Treasurer
397 Middle Oak Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Save money by preregistering! Preregistration must be postmarked by June 15.
After June 15, please register on-site in Orlando.
FEES |
By June 15 |
On-site in Orlando |
1 Adult |
$30 |
$40 |
Child/Youth (up to 18 years) |
FREE |
FREE |
Adult Name _____________________________________________________________
[ ] parent of blind child [ ] professional [ ] other___________________
Adult Name ____________________________________________________________
[ ] parent of blind child [ ] professional [ ] other_________________
Please list additional adults on a separate sheet.
Address______________________________________ City_______________________
State________________Zip _________________ Phone _________________________
E-mail _______________________________ Alt. phone _________________________
Child/Youth 1—Name (first and last), age, brief description of vision and any additional disabilities: _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Child/Youth 2: ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Please list additional children/youth on a separate sheet.
How many people? |
Prereg. |
On-site reg. |
Totals |
1 Adult _____ |
@ $30 |
or @ $40 |
= $______ |
2 or more Adults ____ |
@ $50 |
or @ $70 |
= $______ |
Child/Youth _____ |
FREE |
FREE |
= $__00__ |
Total Registering ____ |
|
|
Total enclosed: $______ |
For parents/teachers of blind children:
___ I receive Future Reflections |
___ I am a member of my state NFB/POBC |
___ This is my 1st national convention |
___ If not, how many have you attended? |
PLEASE NOTE: Preregistrations postmarked after June 15 will be returned. Also, remember that registrations for the NOPBC Conference and NFB Child Care are separate and must be mailed to different places.
WORKSHOP AND ACTIVITY SIGN-UP
TUESDAY, JULY 1
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Please mark how many will attend each session.)
_____ Independence in the Classroom
_____ Independent Movement and Travel—Additional Disabilities
_____ Low Vision Toolbox
_____ First Steps
_____ Accessible Technology
2:00 - 3:15 PM (Please mark how many will attend each session.)
_____ Independence—Home and Community
_____ Hands Off!
_____ Independent Movement and Travel—School Age
_____ Tactile Graphics
_____ I Get Around
3:30 - 4:45 PM (Please mark how many will attend each session.)
_____ Low Vision Technology
_____ Saying It My Way
_____ Social Skills—School Age
_____ Saturday School
_____ College Checklist
CHILDREN—Please mark number of children and ages for each session.
NOTE: NOPBC children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care. In order for child to participate in an activity, you must register your child for NFB Child Care for that day. Child care has separate registration and fees. (See article elsewhere in this issue.)
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 11 AM - 12:15 PM—Music and Movement (ages 5-12)
_____ __________ 2:00 PM—Self-Defense Workshop (ages 5-12)
YOUTH—Please mark how many will attend and ages for each session.
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
Be Your Own Boss, Putting It Together, Trading Places
_____ __________ 2:00 - 4:45 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
Be Your Own Boss, Putting It Together, Trading Places continues
_____ __________ 5:00 - 6:00 PM—Youth Get-Together (ages 11-18)
_____ __________ 8:00 - 10:00 PM (tentative time)—Student Social (ages 14-18)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Please mark how many will attend and children/youth ages for each session.
8:45 - 10:30 AM—Cane Walk Session I
_____ adults _____ children _____ youth
_________ ages _________ ages
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM—Cane Walk Session II
_____ adults _____ children _____ youth
_________ ages _________ ages
CHILDREN AND YOUTH—Please mark how many will attend and ages for each session.
How many? Ages
_____ ______ 2:45 - 4:00 PM—Youth Style Show (all ages) (Rehearsal at 1 PM) Contact Kim Cunningham at 713-501-9659 or [email protected] for participation information.
_____ __________ 4:00 - 5:30 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
The Play’s the Thing
_____ __________5:45 PM—NOPBC Breaking Barriers Triathlon (all ages)
($5.00 registration fee collected at event; bring Sponsor Sheet/s and donations to the event. Contact Andrea Beasley at 608-449-7906 or [email protected] for participation information.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
CHILDREN—For child to participate you must register child for NFB Child Care for the day (separate registration and fees).
Please mark number of children and ages for session.
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 10:00 AM—Tinkering with Tools (ages 5-12)
_____ __________ 2:00 PM—Beep Kickball (ages 5-12)
YOUTH— Please mark how many will attend and ages for the session.
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 1:00 - 4:00 PM—Youth Track Session (ages 11-18)
Student to Student
FRIDAY, JULY 4
CHILDREN (ages 5 - 12 years)—You must register your child for NFB Child Care for the day for child to participate (separate registration and fees)
Please mark number of children and ages for session.
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 10 AM—Making Raised Line Drawings (ages 5-12)
_____ __________ 2 PM—Science Adventures (ages 5-12)
ADULTS
7:00 - 8:15 PM (Please mark how many will attend each session)
_____ Unified English Braille
_____ IEP Basics for Parents of Blind/VI Students
8:30 - 9:45 PM (Please mark how many will attend)
_____ IEP Development and Legal Process Overview
_____ Spanish Language Session
PLEASE NOTE: Sign your child up for the following activity only if you will be attending NOPBC workshops that evening. Please mark number of children and ages for session.
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 7 - 10 PM—Crafts and Games
YOUTH (ages 11 - 18)—Please mark how many will attend and ages for the session.
How many? Ages
_____ __________ 7 - 10 PM—Youth Track Session (topic TBA)
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN—NOPBC’s 1st EVER
Breaking Barriers Triathlon
National Federation of the Blind Convention
July 2, 2014, Orlando, FL
SPONSOR PLEDGE SHEET
Please make checks payable to NOPBC and bring to the event.
Donations are tax-deductible. Feel free to make copies of this sheet.
TRIATHLETE NAME: ______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: _________________________________________________________
PARENT’S EMAIL: ________________________________________________________
TRIATHLETE’S GOAL AMOUNT: _____________________________________________
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________
Pledge/Donation Amount: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________
Pledge/Donation Amount: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________
Pledge/Donation Amount: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________
Pledge/Donation Amount: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________
Pledge/Donation Amount: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________
Pledge/Donation Amount: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
NOPBC 2014 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Tween Room schedule to come.
Tuesday, July 1
9:00 - 10:45 AM Taking the Next Step Seminar General Session (Adults, Children, Youth)
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Youth Track
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM NOPBC Concurrent Workshop Sessions
2:00 PM NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
2:00 - 4:45 PM Youth Track
2:00 - 3:15 PM NOPBC Concurrent Workshop Sessions
3:30 - 4:45 PM NOPBC Concurrent Workshop Sessions
5:00 - 6:00 PM Youth Get-Together
6:00 - 8:00 PM Family Hospitality
8:00 - 10:00PM Student Social (14 -18 years); time tentative
Wednesday, July 2
7:00 - 8:45 AM NOPBC Board Meeting
8:45 - 10:30 AM Cane Walk Session I (Adults, Children, Youth)
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM Cane Walk Session II (Adults, Children, Youth)
2:45 - 4:00 PM Youth Style Show (all ages)
4:00 - 5:30 PM Youth Track
5:45 PM Breaking Barriers Triathlon (all ages)
Thursday, July 3
10:00 AM NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
1:00 - 4:00 PM NOPBC Annual Meeting—Drop kids in Child Care early
1:00 - 4:00 PM Youth Track
2:00 PM NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
5:00 - 7:00 PM Braille Book Fair
7:30 - 9:00 PM Dad’s Night Out
Friday, July 4
7:00 - 9:00 AM NOPBC Board Meeting
10:00 AM NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
2:00 PM NOPBC Children’s Activity in Child Care
7:00 - 9:45 PM NOPBC Concurrent Workshops
7:00 - 10:00 PM Children’s Activity (for children whose parents are in the NOPBC workshops)
7:00 - 10:00 PM Youth Track
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