American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
Future Reflections Special Issue: The Federation in Partnership WHAT'S HAPPENING
by Carlton Anne Cook Walker
From the Editor: This article was prepared in anticipation of the 2022 NFB National Convention, held July 5-10 in New Orleans.
NOPBC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Gathering Together In Person—Please Join Us!
NOPBC REGISTRATION at https://nopbc.org/2022-nopbc-conference.
Until June 30: $30 per person, or $50 per family.
Single registration includes NOPBC membership through December 31, 2022
Single registration includes one annual subscription for Freedom Scientific software (JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText)
Family registration includes two memberships and two software subscriptions
After June 30, including onsite registration: $33 per person
Registration includes NOPBC membership through December 31, 2022
Registration includes one annual subscription for Freedom Scientific software (JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText)
Each year the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) hosts a conference within the national Convention of the National Federation of the Blind. Federationists and friends of all ages gather to learn and share, reconnect with old friends, and form new friendships. The NOPBC Annual Conference includes sessions and workshops on a wide variety of exciting topics.
After two years of virtual conventions due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to announce that the 2022 NOPBC Conference will be held in person this summer. We will gather in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 5-10, 2022, in conjunction with the NFB National Convention. The theme of this summer's conference is "Sharing Our Core Values: Creating Opportunities, Raising Expectations."
The 2022 NOPBC Annual Conference includes:
Featuring a welcome to our conference, Kid Talk with NFB President Mark Riccobono, keynote address from Chancey Fleet, a student panel, and more!
We will hold concurrent sessions that address the needs of blind and low-vision children at different ages, including those who have additional disabilities. This year's topics include:
Youth Track: Youth Track is open to all blind and low-vision students, children of blind adults, and sighted siblings aged eleven to eighteen. Preregistration is required.
Family Game Night: This is a great gathering for playing new or favorite accessible family games.
Megan Bening Memorial Fund Technology Giveaway: In loving memory of Megan Bening, the Megan Bening Memorial Fund Technology Giveaway will take place before our Annual NOPBC Board Meeting. To be eligible for the drawing, a blind child must:
1) Be age twenty-one or younger
2) Be registered for the NOPBC conference
3) Have a parent/guardian who is registered for the NOPBC conference.
Each eligible child will receive three tickets for a chance to win. Thousands of dollars of technology will be given away!
Exhibitor Open House: Learn the latest on technology and other organizational resources
NOPBC Annual Meeting: Kid Panel, Parent Power, business meeting, elections, and more.
Braille Book Fair: Browse tables of new and used Braille and print/Braille books. Volunteers will box your books and deliver them to the post office for Free Matter shipment to your home. Books are free, and donations are encouraged to help support our Braille programs.
Learn from experienced advocates how the IEP process works and what you can do to get the best out of your child's IEP conferences.
Please contact NOPBC President Carlton Walker at [email protected] with any questions or for information about how to register without using PayPal.
In addition to the NOPBC Conference, please register for the NFB Convention. NFB is our parent organization. Registration includes access to discounted hotel rooms, the incomparable NFB Exhibit Hall and Independence Market, and general and breakout sessions. You'll hear how the National Federation of the Blind is helping us tear down the obstacles that separate blind people from our dreams. You will have the opportunity to join a community of people who are eager to support your child and your family in ensuring that blindness will not hold your child back. Learn from blind people who are living the lives they want!