[Nfbnet-members-list] upcoming conference calls for Seniors

[Judy Sanders]

JOIN THE SENIOR DIVISION FOR CONFERENCE CALL 
DISCUSSIONS COMING SOON NATIONWIDE The national 
federation of the Blind senior Division is proud 
to spotlight topics of vital interest to those 
losing vision later in life by hosting three 
conference calls to address specific issues. The 
conference call number is: 712-432-1500 The 
Access number: 759-633 pound for all 
participants.  A tone should signal that you are 
connected.  The conference calls will take place 
at the following times and dates: Thursday, May 
1, 2014 Thursday, May 8, 2014 Wednesday, June 4, 
2014 3:00 Eastern Standard Time, 2:00 Central 
Standard Time, 1:00 Mountain Time, 12:00 Pacific 
time. A note on procedure for the calls.  In 
order to maintain good, clear, communication when 
entering the call you will be asked to state your 
name.  Plese note that the call may be in 
progress so you will not be recognized at this 
time.  To keep background noise from cluttering 
the calls it is advisable to press star 6 which 
puts you in a “mute” mode.  You can hear 
everything but your clock chiming or the 
dishwasher running will not interfere with the 
call with unnecessary background noise.  When you 
wish to speak, again press star 6 and you will be 
able to enter the conversation.  We are asking 
you to please state your name and wait to be 
recognized by the moderator before making your 
comments or asking your questions.  We are 
delighted that you are interested in 
participating in this conversation and your input 
is valued however, these courtesies can make a 
pleasant experience for everyone when followed 
properly. We look forward to a stimulating, hour 
of questions and answers and sharing tips and and 
learning from one another.  The first conference 
call with the topic:  Financial Management After 
Blindness  will be held, Thursday, may 1 at the 
designated times.  Mr. Robert Burns, attorney and 
financial advisor for more than twenty-five years 
will host the call.  After losing vision Mr. 
Burns became an investment advisor and has wide 
experience in the field.  He currently resides in 
Omaha, Nebraska.   The second conference call 
will be held Thursday, May 8, 2014,  and the 
topic:  Blindness:  A Family Dynamic hosted 
by  Ms. Fatos Floyd.  Ms. Floyd has a master’s 
degree in counseling and has CRC andCVRCB 
credentials.  She is a long-time Federationist 
serving in many capacities, currently she is the 
Director at the Nebraska Rehabilitation center in Lincoln, Nebraska.