This gathering provides an open opportunity to engage with national leaders to chat about diversity and inclusion topics. Please drop in and share your ideas, suggestions, and thoughts about our continued efforts to broaden the participation and advancement of blind people from diverse backgrounds in our movement. Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind, Facilitator
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM—PREREGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP
Islander Registration Desk
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM—REGISTRATION ($30) AND BANQUET TICKET SALES ($75)
Islander Registration Desk
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM—EXHIBIT HALL and INDEPENDENCE MARKET
Islander Ballroom
9:00 - 11:30 AM—NFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Open to All)
South Pacific Ballroom
12:30 - 2:30 PM—SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING
Coral B
Join us for a high-energy meeting where we will discuss the business of the division and provide information, tools, and motivation to help you live the life you want through health and wellness. Stay after and participate in some of our fun workshops! Jessica Beecham, President
12:30 - 4:00 PM—SENIORS LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT RETREAT AND MORE
Tradewinds E
Please join us for our annual business meeting to learn about Aira and to hear from retreat participants about their experience at our first senior retreat at Rocky Bottom, South Carolina. Meet "The Blind History Lady" in person. Share details of upcoming senior events in your state. Ruth Sager, President
12:30 PM—Registration ($5)
1:30 PM—Meeting
12:30 - 5:00 PM—DIABETES ACTION NETWORK SEMINAR
Coral C
Roll call and introductions. Two guest speakers from IRA and Local CDE, (respectively). Discussion followed by a business meeting which will include old and new business and will conclude with elections and final comments. Bernadette Jacobs, President
12:30-1:15 PM—Registration
12:30 - 6:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS DIVISION MEETING AND RECEPTION
Tropics B
Examine laws affecting blind people and others with disabilities; address ongoing struggles to gain equal access to websites, employment, legal texts, and exams; share practice tips for blind lawyers. Scott LaBarre, President
12:30 PM—Registration
1:00 PM—Meeting Begins
4:00 PM—Reception
12:30 - 5:00 PM—NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Tradewinds C
Enhancing nonvisual access to information technology and improving the ability of blind information and computer technology professionals to compete in today's world. Brian Buhrow, President
12:30 PM—Registration
12:45 - 4:30 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
Tradewinds D
We are growing beyond Randolph Sheppard and expanding entrepreneurial opportunities through our emerging leaders and women's initiatives. We will also address current issues, challenges, and growing our division to grow the Federation. Nicky Gacos, President
1:00 - 3:45 PM—NOPBC MEETING
South Pacific Ballroom A
Keynote address by the 2019 Distinguished Educator of Blind Children; mix-and-mingle with vendors, blind mentors, and other parents; learn about cutting-edge products and programs for our youth; Parent Power; business meeting; elections; and much more! Carlton Anne Cook Walker, President
1:00 - 4:30 PM—NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLIND EDUCATORS
Tradewinds F
Blind teachers discuss techniques they use in their classrooms. Participants meet in groups specific to grade level and content area to create a network of mentors. If you teach or are considering a career in teaching, please join us. Cayte Mendez, President
1:00 - 5:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
South Pacific Ballroom B
Share resources and strategies for successful blindness training and services. Collaborate together on how we can spread our hope, energy, and love in all blindness rehabilitation programs. Amy Porterfield, President
1:00 PM—Registration and Networking ($5)
2:00 PM—Call to Order
1:00 - 5:00 PM—HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Coral A
We are a diverse group of blind professionals and students who have a passion for working with people. Please join us for our annual meeting that includes a networking session during our last hour. Candice Chapman, President
1:00 PM—Registration ($5)
2:00-5:00 PM—Division Meeting
2:30 - 5:00 PM—PROFESSIONALS IN BLINDNESS EDUCATION
Tropics A
All professionals working with students from birth through age twenty-one are welcome and encouraged to join our informative and interactive meeting. Come network and collaborate, sharing and learning with colleagues and future educators. Eric Guillory, President
Sponsored by the Sports and Recreation Division. Jessica Beecham, President
2:45-3:30 PM—Anytime Anywhere Fitness: Learn how to arrange basic body weight fitness moves into a powerful exercise routine that can be done anywhere, any time, and with no equipment.
3:30-4:30 PM—Advanced Yoga: Come practice yoga in an open and judgement-free environment with a blind instructor. While we welcome yogis of all abilities, this session is designed for someone who has practiced yoga in the past, has a basic proficiency, and is ready to move through a challenging class.
5:00-5:30 PM—Meditation: Wind down after a stimulating day at convention with a guided meditation session.
5:00 - 6:30 PM—BRAILLE BOOK FAIR: PRESENTING SPONSOR WELLS FARGO
South Pacific Ballroom CD
Browse tables of new and used Braille and print/Braille books. There will be fiction, nonfiction, early readers through multi-volume novels, cookbooks, and more. Through a collaboration with our literacy partner, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the books are offered at no cost to the reader. Volunteers will box and prepare them to be shipped to the reader’s home via Free Matter for the Blind. Donations are encouraged. Krystal Guillory, Coordinator
6:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH
Tropics A
Speakers will discuss how their faith has helped them face and overcome challenges. Also hear representatives from various faith-based libraries and publishing houses describe what their various organizations do. Tom Anderson, President
12:30 PM—Registration
6:00 - 9:00 PM—EMPOWERING THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
Coral C
Service starts here. We invite you to take the vow to serve others at our annual meeting. Don’t hesitate, take a gamble on community service! You are guaranteed to win… so just say I DO! Jeanetta Price, President
6:00 - 9:00 PM—PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
Tradewinds F
Join the conversation! Let your voice be heard in our discussion of representation in Hollywood. We will plan for the future of blindness in the entertainment industry and then tackle the stage together with a practical performance experience. Julie McGinnity, President
6:00 - 9:00 PM—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS
Tradewinds C
Inside the life of a puppy raiser. Get current updates from Uber, Lyft, and the airline industry. Elect our leaders! Marion Gwizdala, President
6:00-6:45 PM—Registration ($5 Membership dues. Affiliate members are members of NAGDU.)
Join us for expert panels on person-centered tech assessments and teaching tech through structured discovery, lightning talks on data privacy and G Suite, and networking with your community of practice. Everyone welcome! Chancey Fleet, President
6:30 PM—Registration ($5)
6:00 - 9:30 PM—NFB DEAF-BLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Tradewinds E
Get updates on national issues affecting the deaf-blind community, technology, and the division’s business matters. Alice Eaddy, President
6:00 PM—Registration ($5)
6:30 - 10:00 PM—SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
Tradewinds D
6:30 PM—Registration
7:00 PM—Meeting
Learn how to use Excel for handling statistics. Learn how the blind can gain access to graphics and mathematical material. Learn about the project to survey the blindness accessibility of college and graduate school programs. John Miller, President
Come one come all to the Braille carnival to celebrate one-hundred years of literacy projects offered by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults (AAF). Enjoy exploring the history of the Action Fund, interacting with Braille-related activities, sharing your story about the AAF's free Braille books and calendars, and even winning some prizes worthy of this memorable milestone. Sponsored by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.
7:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB KRAFTERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Coral A
If you have an interest in crafts or just a curiosity, come join us as we review our eleventh year, plan the twelfth year, and make new friends. Yes, blindness does NOT stop us from creating beautiful crafts. We just work together to learn different ways to be creative. Tammy Freitag, President
7:30 - 9:00 PM—DADS’ NIGHT OUT
All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome. Contact Corbb O’Connor at 703-309-4884 for location. Sponsored by NOPBC.
8:00 - 9:00 PM—FRIENDS OF RECOVERY MEETING
Coral B
All convention attendees interested in getting or remaining clean and sober are welcome to our confidential meeting. A second Friends of Recovery meeting will be Thursday at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 304-994-5103. Sheri K., Coordinator
