[Nfbnet-members-list] Activities for the Deaf-Blind at Convention

[David Andrews]

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>NFB DB Division logo
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>Now is the Time for Greater Independence
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>National Convention Program
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>Friday, July 1
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>DeafBlind Social     7:30 p.m.
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>Cat Tails Pool Bar
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>Saturday, July 2
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>Workshops, Business Meeting
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>Wekiwa 9, Level 2
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>Registration                  12:30 p.m.
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>Roles/Responsibilities of DB in Using SSPs   
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>Real-life problems and solutions to define the 
>relationship, roles, and responsibilities of the DB individual and the SSP.
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>Advanced SSP Workshop 3:00 p.m.
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>How the SSP facilitates the DB individual’s 
>participation in community events and 
>activities. Finding resources and social support.
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>Communication Cards  6:30 p.m.      Â
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>Learn how to make communication cards for safer independent travel.
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>Adjustment to Hearing Loss 7:00 p.m.
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>Business Meeting          8:00 p.m.      Â
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>Updates on national issues, technology, and the Division’s business matters.
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>All requests for SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS – such 
>as ASL interpreters – must t go to Anil Lewis: 
><mailto:ALewis at nfb.org>ALewis at nfb.org     Â
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>Please specify the workshops/seminars you plan to attend
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>and the type of interpreter needed. Prior 
>registration for the convention is necessary, 
>but does not guarantee accommodation requests.
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>Please send questions and/or correspondence to:
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><mailto:Janice.toothman at verizon.net>Janice.toothman at verizon.net
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