[Colorado-Talk] Almost There! National Convention News & Updates

Mon Jul 6 15:23:49 UTC 2020

Greetings friends and colleagues,

I trust you have seen this update from our national office. Whether you have
registered for the convention or not, we urge you, we warmly welcome you to
take advantage of this first ever NFB Virtual Convention. We know that you
or your Federation friends and colleagues may have challenges around
accessing the convention. So, let’s help each other out. If you know of
someone who you think may have some trouble accessing the convention by
landline, smartphone, or computer please reach out and offer your assistance
and support. You can also contact me or Jessica Beecham if you know of
someone who would benefit from some extra one on one training. We will do
our best to provide if we can. Please do not forget the Rookie Roundup. I
guess this year we are all rookies. Learning the best ways to navigate the
virtual landscape is only a little different than learning to navigate the
corridors of one of our big fancy convention hotels. We will also be having
a training for Colorado folks this Thursday evening. Complete details coming
soon. Please reach out to your friends, family members, anyone you think
might enjoy the entertainment and empowering information about blindness
available at our upcoming National Convention. Remember that you do not have
to have registered to enjoy the virtual convention. But only those who have
registered will get these regular updates from out national office. So,
let’s spread the word and encourage operators, parents, teachers, job
seekers, students, seniors, the whole world to join our Federation family
for National Convention. 

-Kevan Worley

303-929-2369

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Here are the latest convention updates.

National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind
July 14 through July 18
Anywhere & Everywhere

The convention is right around the corner. Please continue to stay tuned for
more announcements as they become available. We encourage you to share this
information with chapter members who may not receive emails.

More information can also be found at nfb.org/convention
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17595&qid=3870574> .
Información en Español
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17596&qid=3870574> .

Next Week: Attend the Rookie Roundup

This year is a first for all of us. All convention attendees are cordially
invited to attend a welcoming Zoom meeting Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 to 9:30
p.m. EDT. President Riccobono and Pam Allen will be on hand to kick off the
convention a week before it starts and preview its activities. 

Click this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/91250893803
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Or dial: +1 301 715 8592
Zoom Webinar ID: 912 5089 3803
One-tap mobile: +13017158592,,91250893803#

To learn about Zoom, read the Braille Monitor article,
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17598&qid=3870574>
”The Room is Zoom: An Overview for Many of the National Convention
Sessions.” 

Agenda Now Available

The 2020 National Convention agenda is now available
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17599&qid=3870574>
for your review. Zoom links are coming soon. Please note that some divisions
require registration for their sessions.

Attention Members: Voting Update

NFB members registered for the 2020 National Convention are invited to
enroll to vote. If you are an active member of the Federation, you will
receive a separate email regarding how to enroll. You must enroll a single
phone number and vote only from that number. Voting will be done via text or
phone. Enrollment is optional, but members are encouraged to participate
actively in the convention decision making. The voting enrollment deadline
is 12:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 12. 

Legal Office Hours

Disability rights attorneys will be available to discuss employment
discrimination, access barriers, and other concerns with individuals
Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT.
Schedule your private, twenty-minute appointment by emailing
vyingling at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17600&qid=3870574> .

Host a Banquet Party

Formal attire. Favorite dishes. Federation family. The annual banquet is the
highlight of each convention. Following local guidance, host a banquet party
with members near you! During the banquet, we will drop into parties, giving
you a chance to say hello to the whole convention. If you'll be hosting a
banquet party, please email rstevens at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17601&qid=3870574>
or call 410-659-9314, extension 2246, with your contact information by
Monday, July 13. 

Pre-Convention Activities

Give $20 Campaign
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NFB20 Discussion on Facebook
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#NFB20 Discussion on Twitter
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Coming Soon

Check your inbox next week for more information about accessing the
convention mobile app and the virtual exhibit hall. 

Reminders

Accommodations and Captions

Requests for specific accommodations were due to us thirty days prior to the
convention. We are committed to providing captioning for every general
meeting and for those meetings attended by deafblind participants. If you
have questions about accommodations, please email jerniganinstitute at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17603&qid=3870574> .

Code of Conduct

Please review our code of conduct
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17604&qid=3870574> .
Prohibited behavior or misuse of the NFB National Convention platform will
not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other
consequences. For assistance or to report an incident during the convention,
call 410-659-9314, extension 2475 or email coc at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17605&qid=3870574> .

We look forward to a great convention! #NFB20
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