From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  1 16:10:36 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (Sarah Patnaude)
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2018 16:10:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Call for 2018 NFBV Resolutions
References: <1113046708.2837100.1538410236057.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1113046708.2837100.1538410236057@mail.yahoo.com>


>From Deepa Goraya

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Fellow Federationists:

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As you know, our state convention is fast approaching. One of the most important parts of our convention involves reading and discussing resolutions sent in by our affiliate members. Resolutions are policy statements of the affiliate, and we welcome them from our members.

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As a grass roots organization, our members are the primary source of ideas for our policies and programs.There are many people who have ideas which we might consider as potential policy statements for the NFB of Virginia. Also, resolutions help spark conversations about vital issues we face as Virginia Federationists.

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If you are planning on submitting a resolution, or if you have an idea for one, please contact me as soon as possible. The resolutions committee can assist you with writing your resolution if necessary.?For rreference, and if you want to begin drafting your resolution, here is a link to an article from the Braille Monitor on how to draft a resolution, with helpful information on what role resolutions play in the NFB, what happens after a resolution is passed, etc.?https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1401/bm140108.htm.?Many people are intimidated by resolutions because they have a complex structure with all those awkward whereas statements. However,?once you get the hang of it, it?s pretty simple.

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I am honored to serve as Chair of the Resolutions Committee during our 2018

state convention. If you would like to submit a resolution, please send it to me as soon as possible. My email address is:

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deepa.goraya at gmail.com

Thank you, and the committee looks forward to receiving your resolutions.

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Best,

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Deepa Goraya

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Chair, 2018 NFBV Resolutions Committee

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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  1 16:15:07 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2018 16:15:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] VABS Monthly Conference Call 10/03
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>From Robert Parsons


President, Virginia Association of Blind Students




Greetings Virginia Students and Federationists


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It?s once again that time for the student division to confer about important upcoming events. Please join the Virginia Association of Blind Students on Wednesday, October 3 at 9pm for our monthly conference call. We will be discussing:


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VABS Bowl with the Blind- 10/06State Convention student Programming and FundraisingPlanning for Richmond and Washington Seminar


We look forward to hearing from each one of you. The dial-in number is 641.715.3655 and the access code is 568305.


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Best


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Robert E. Parsons Jr.


Western Michigan University ?21


Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology


Iota Phi Theta, Inc. ?07


Phi Beta Kappa ?15


Alpha Phi Omega, Inc. ?17


Alpha Kappa Delta ?18


Order of Omega ?18


Randolph Macon College ?18


President, Virginia Association of Blind Students


National Federation of the Blind of Virginia


Phone: 804 801 7674


"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  2 15:34:33 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 15:34:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Looking for braille-related technology
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>From Patty Droppers



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Good morning, Virginia Federationists!


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If you possess the Orbit 20, HIMS Polaris, BrailleMe, or Brailliant BI 40, could you please contact me off list? Thanks!


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Patricia Droppers


patty at thedroppers.com


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Wed Oct  3 20:07:48 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2018 20:07:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Peninsula chapter Cookout Fundraiser
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Hey there! Hi There! Ho There!


I know where I?ll be on 10/20 guess where?


At the annual cookout hosted by the Peninsula Chapter 


Full of fun, games, music and much laughter 


Come from far and wide to join the celebration


Don?t you want to come help build the Federation 


So, aren?t you glad you asked?


Now, I?ll leave you with one small task?.


Hmm What?s it going to be?


Just please RSVP


And if you can?t make this particular celebration


No worries, we?ll gladly accept donations




When: October 20, 2018


Time: 1:00-5:00(or until you get tired)


Where: Deer Park Shelter 1 11523 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA


Cost: $10


Please RSVP by October 15, 2018 via email to: uricka.harrison at icloud.com.


Please send donations to Care of Nathan Branch


NFBV Peninsula Chapter
316 NanTucket Place Newport News, VA 23603






Sarah Patnaude




Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia




patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com




(804) 591-6153




www.nfb.org




www.nfbv.org




Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia




Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia




Live the life you want.




The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.











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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sat Oct  6 10:27:18 2018
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2018 06:27:18 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Sharing Your Successes & Accomplishments
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Message-ID: <01ef01d45d5f$29360770$7ba21650$@gmail.com>

 

 

Hi Virginia Federation Family,

Together, we are the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia. Our
convention is in just over 4 weeks. I was hoping you might be willing to
share some of your successes and accomplishments with me so I might include
them in this year's Presidential Report. We will want to know about the good
things going on for you and the challenges we have overcome.

 

Please email or call me with your ideas that I can share.

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 

National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 



From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  6 20:58:38 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2018 20:58:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Give to the 2018 Action Auction
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>From Jacki Brown, NFB of Virginia Auctioneer


jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net






Hear Ye!? Hear Ye!? The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its state convention in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia - November 9-11, 2018.? We need good NEW, HAND-MADE or ANTIQUE ITEMS to auction.?? Please contact Jacki Brown: Telephone #703-300 5869 or?jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net; to tell her what you plan to donate.? She?ll be releasing the information about what is being offered at least a week before the convention via email.? PLEASE DONATE NOW!


Then bring your donated items to the convention.? Just like last year there will be two tables set up outside the main meeting room on Friday and in the meeting room on Saturday and Sunday. On Friday the Action Auction volunteers will accept items for auction and describe each item to all who stop by. LIVE AUCTION WILL START FRIDAY MORNING AND GO ON BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY during general meetings and at the Banquet.?


Remember ? this is our chance to raise money for ourselves in a fun way ? also a way to buy only previously dreamed of luxuries from our friends.




Jacki Brown









From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  9 00:06:41 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2018 00:06:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Pennisula Chapter Cookout Correction
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.3760d9d9-959a-4b8e-8f7d-0ceaeda9133e@mail.outlook.com>

>From Uricka Harrison 


President, Pennisula Chapter 






Hey there! Hi There! Ho There! 


I know where I?ll be on 10/20 guess where? 


At the annual cookout hosted by the Peninsula Chapter 


Full of fun, games, music and much laughter 


Come from far and wide to join the celebration 


Don?t you want to come help build the Federation 


So, aren?t you glad you asked? 


Now, I?ll leave you with one small task?. 


Hmm What?s it going to be? 


Just please RSVP 


And if you can?t make this particular celebration 


No worries, we?ll gladly accept donations 




When: October 20, 2018 


Time: 1:00-5:00 (or until you get tired) 


Where: Deer Park Shelter 1 11523 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA 


Cost: $10 


Please RSVP by October 15, 2018 via email to: uricka.harrison at icloud.com. 




Please send donations to Uricka Harrison 




NFBV Pennisula Chapter 


601 Collinwood Place 


Apartment E 


Newport News, VA 23602 






Sarah Patnaude Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (804) 591-6153 www.nfb.org www.nfbv.org Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia Live the life you want. The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. 




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From jsorozco at gmail.com  Tue Oct  9 23:36:50 2018
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2018 19:36:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Important Reminder and Fair Warning
Message-ID: <00b001d46028$f415e160$dc41a420$@gmail.com>

Hello,

 

As you will have heard many times by now, State Convention is fast
approaching. The deadline to reserve a room, and the deadline to
pre-register, is Friday, October 26. That's the reminder.

 

Here's your fair warning:

 

Unlike last year, I will, not, be reserving extra rooms to accommodate
stragglers. I know it's been a common practice of previous convention
arrangement chairmans. I tried it once to be nice, but the truth is,
everyone has had ample time to make reservations. Planning for the
convention is stressful enough without adding more to my plate, and I assure
you, my life is no less busy than yours. If someone else volunteers to take
more rooms under their name to accommodate late parties, more power to them.
We'll let you know if anyone steps up.

 

So, please, unless you have something urgent burning, take the time to
reserve a room now. You can either call: 540-786-8321, or you can click on:

 

https://reservations.travelclick.com/15003?groupID=206747#/guestsandrooms

 

To pre-register, please review all the ways to do so off our convention
landing page::

 

http://www.nfbv.org/convention/

 

Thank you all for your understanding, and more importantly, for your
knocking this out in time.

 

Joe Orozco



From dlawless86 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  9 17:23:36 2018
From: dlawless86 at gmail.com (Domonique Lawless)
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2018 13:23:36 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Richmond chapter walk with the blind
Message-ID: <8793E3D6-2900-4CA5-A826-BF450A41BFD5@gmail.com>

Dear NFB family,

Please join us on Saturday, October 10, 2018 for the Richmond chapter?s annual walk with the blind. Not only is this a great way for us to get out and show the Community how we live the lives we want; it is a way for us to raise funds to have programs like our BELL academy, to send people to state and national convention, and do so much more! There is no fee to participate in this event; however, donations are always appreciated.

When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. (please arrive before 10 AM to register for door prizes!)
Where: 3507 West Cary St. (Kroger parking lot by Montana Gold)

If you have questions please do not hesitate to call me at 615-904-4225

Sincerely,
Domonique Lawless
First Vice President,
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter


Sent from my iPhone


From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 10 02:52:48 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:52:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] The agenda for the 2018 NFB of Virginia Convention
 (Nov 9-11) in Fredericksburg
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Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.3f5abbd6-a21c-4572-a09a-506f11aecfef@mail.outlook.com>

We are excited to share the exciting draft agenda for the 2018 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia convention.


Please find the convention agenda below and attached.


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Diamonds in the Federation: Building Our Future


60TH ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION


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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA


Tracy Soforenko, President


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November 9 ? 11, 2018


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Fredericksburg Hospitality House


2801 Plank Road


Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401


(540) 786-8321


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HOSTED BY THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA


Holly Frisch, President


Our National Representative:


James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind 




Table of Contents


Table of Contents????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 2


The Federation Pledge????????????????????????????????????????????????? 4


Convention Registration & Information??????????????????????? 4


Meal Functions??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 4


Door Prizes????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 5


Action Auction????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 5


Information Table???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 6


Youth Track???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 6


Childcare???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 7


Dog Relief Area??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Assistive Listening Devices????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Presidential Suite???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Free Aira Site Access at National Federation of the Blind State Conventions???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Thursday, November 8, 2018?????????????????????????????????????? 11


Friday, November 9, 2018??????????????????????????????????????????? 11


General Session???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 11


Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars?????????????????????? 14


Saturday, November 10, 2018????????????????????????????????????? 18


General Session???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 18


Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions?????????????????????? 22


2018 Convention Banquet????????????????????????????????????????? 24


Sunday, November 11, 2018??????????????????????????????????????? 26


General Session???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 26


Thank You to Our Sponsors??????????????????????????????????????? 29


Dream Makers Circle????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29


Vehicle Donations????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 29


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The Federation Pledge


?I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its Constitution.? 


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Convention Registration & Information


Convention registration and information will be held in Lobby 3, located in the Conference Center, or C Wing, of the hotel. The cost of on-site registration is $25. Pre-registration packet pick up and on-site registration will be open the following times:


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Thursday, November 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 


12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Saturday, November 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 


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Door prizes and auction items can be brought to the registration desk beginning on Thursday evening. 


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Meal Functions 


Tickets for all meal functions are available at the registration desk. Banquet and box lunch tickets must be purchased by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 10. 


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Banquet: Banquet tickets may be purchased onsite for $37. We will not have reserved seating at the banquet this year. Seating will be open, so come early to get seats together. Do not forget to bring your ticket because tickets will be checked at the door.


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Box Lunch: If you did not pre-register for a boxed lunch, tickets may be purchased onsite for $17, while supplies last. Box lunch tickets will be sold for both Friday and Saturday and must be used for the specific day purchased. In addition, a limited number of student pizza lunch tickets may be available for those who did not pre-register for $7.? 


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Note: For more information about hotel, registration or meal functions, please contact Joe Orozco at (202) 810-4023.


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Door Prizes


Door prizes will be drawn periodically throughout convention sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and at the banquet. To be eligible for door prizes, you must be registered for the convention and present in the room when your name is called.


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Action Auction


Throughout the convention we will be holding an Action Auction to raise money for the affiliate. The auction will be great fun with many valuable items up for bid. You will have a chance to preview auction items on Friday afternoon in the exhibit area. For more information, contact Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer.


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Information Table


If you need assistance from the NFB of Virginia (such as helping a blind child get a strong education, getting access to blindness skills training, learning to use NFB-NEWSLINE?, or resolving an employment discrimination problem), please go to the information table outside the Presidential Ballroom. After the convention, a member of the NFB of Virginia will contact you. In addition, if you would like to sign up to receive any of our publications or would like to get regular updates about our programs and legislative efforts, please also visit the information table. The table will be open during the board meeting, after the opening ceremonies on Friday, during General Session on Saturday, at the end of the banquet, and all morning on Sunday. For more information, please contact Alex Castillo at (917) 532-7439.


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Youth Track


If you are under the age of 14, or are bringing a young person to convention who is, our youth track activities are exactly what you would hope and dream for! These sessions are specifically designed for young people ? interactive games that foster positive attitudes about blindness and encourage social interactions among the blind and low vision youth and successful blind mentors. Through arts & crafts, travel, and fun games, the kids will not want to leave to go home!


For more information, please contact Kathryn Webster at (203) 273-8463.


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Childcare


Childcare is available for infants through fifth graders whose parents are registered for the convention. It is available throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Childcare is located in the Executive Lounge, 3rd Floor. We have activities and games for the children. 


For more information, please contact Michael Kasey at (540) 760-3885.


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Childcare is offered at the following times:


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Session 1: Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Session 2: Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Session 3: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Session 4: Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Session 5: Saturday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Session 6: Saturday, 6:45 p.m. to one half hour after the banquet ends 


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Snacks will be provided during Sessions 1, 2, 4 and 5. Even though childcare will be open and fully staffed during lunch on both Friday and Saturday, lunch will not be provided. Parents should either pick their children up for lunch at the end of Session 1 and Session 4 or provide a lunch for their children in the childcare room. Also, dinner will not be provided on Friday or Saturday evening. Parents should feed their children dinner prior to bringing them to Session 6. The cost of childcare is $10 per family per session. 


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Dog Relief Area 


The Hospitality House has designated a place for dog relief in the courtyard of the hotel. The courtyard can be accessed by going through the Palm Room, if not in use, or may be accessed by any of the exits directly across from the Presidential Ballroom. The designated place is across from the gazebo, but please ask a member of hotel staff to point you directly to the designated spot.


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Assistive Listening Devices


A limited number of assistive listening devices are available during all convention sessions and at the banquet. For an assistive listening device, please go to the contact table located in the back of the hall during all convention general sessions. A credit card or identification card is required as a deposit for the equipment. 


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Presidential Suite


The Presidential Suite is Room 365 on the third floor. You may use the elevator in A Wing or the elevator in C Wing, adjacent to the Presidential Ballroom.


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Free Aira Site Access at National Federation of the Blind State Conventions


The National Federation of the Blind has partnered with Aira to provide free Aira Site Access to NFB members during our 2018 state convention. Aira subscribers who are National Federation of the Blind members can use the service at our convention for free without having minutes deducted from their plans. In addition, those interested in Aira have the unique opportunity to try out the service for free while at our convention. This convention-wide, free site access is available only at NFB state conventions, giving NFB members an exclusive opportunity to test-drive Aira in a convention setting.


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Aira allows blind individuals to connect via live video to a trained agent through a mobile app or wearable glasses to get real-time visual information or assistance. Learn more about Aira and special pricing available for NFB members at go.aira.io/NFB. 


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How it Works


Before you head to convention or as soon as you get there, download the free Aira app from the App Store, and create a guest account if you are not already an Aira subscriber. Also, make sure your phone?s GPS feature is enabled. When you enter the convention Site Access location, your phone will receive a notification letting you know that the space you are in is part of the Aira Network. When you connect with an agent, he or she will also confirm that you are now covered by the network, and no minutes will be deducted from your account.


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When you leave or enter convention areas that are covered by the Site Access network, you will be informed by the Aira agent.


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To learn more about Aira and the special plan available exclusively to NFB members, visit?go.aira.io/NFB.


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Thursday, November 8, 2018


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6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute Kick Off: Presidential Suite Room 365; Joe Orozco and Domonique Lawless, Co-Chairs. By invitation only. We are kicking off the inaugural class of the Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute!


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7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Registration: Lobby 3


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Friday, November 9, 2018


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8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration: Lobby 3.


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9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting and Chapter Reports (Open to All): Presidential Ballroom.


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General Session


Presidential Ballroom


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10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Opening Ceremonies:


Call to Order - Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia.Invocation - Rev. Colin Davis, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Presentation of the Colors - American Legion Post 320 Spotsylvania, Bruce Moganson, USMC Honor Guard Captain.Pledge of Allegiance Federation Pledge.Star Spangled Banner ?Emanuel Finnell, Richmond Chapter, Emporia, Virginia.Welcome to Fredericksburg, Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Fredericksburg, VirginiaWelcome from Delegate Robert ?Bob? Thomas, 28th District, Fredericksburg, VirginiaGreetings from Our Host Chapter ? Holly Frisch, President, Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Fredericksburg, VirginiaConvention Arrangements - Joe Orozco, Chairperson, Convention Organization and Arrangements.


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10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Friend in Congress. Congressman Robert Wittman, Virginia 1st District


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10:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Diamonds in the Federation 


The 1960s: Nancy Yeager, President, Seniors Division, Arlington, VirginiaThe 1970s: Alan Schlank, Past President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Arlington, VirginiaThe 1980s: Charles Brown, Past President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Winchester, VirginiaThe 1990s: Althea Pittman, President, Eastern Shore Chapter, Melva, VirginiaThe 2000s: ? Earl Everett, Secretary, Richmond Chapter, Richmond, Virginia


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10:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Action Auction


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11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. The Journey is the Destination: Run, Ski, or Ride to Independence


Robert Hartt, Moderator, Alexandria, VirginiaMike Davis, Suffolk, VirginiaSusan Gashel, Avon, ColoradoIrwin Ramirez, Alexandria, VirginiaEvelyn Valdez, Alexandria, Virginia


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11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aira: Disruptors in Access Technology. Daniel Frye, Director - Public Sector Engagement and Strategy, Aira Tech Corporation, Arlington, Virginia


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11:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Action Auction


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11:35 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Rehabilitation Services for the Blind in Virginia. Raymond Hopkins, Commissioner, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired


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11:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Announcements


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12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns


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12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration: Lobby 3


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12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Box lunch pick-up: Lobby 3


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12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits: Monroe Room. Annette Carr, Exhibits Coordinator


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1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee: Patrick Henry Room, Deepa Goraya, Chairperson. We encourage the participation of all members in setting Federation policy, and the best way to influence policy is through resolutions. As a grass roots organization, we serve our movement through collective action, and such action begins with policy making and debate. Come help shape the policies of the NFB of Virginia. 


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Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars 


2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Me, You, and the Independence Between Us: Domonique Lawless and Jimmy Morris, Co-Chairs, Washington Room. Join us as we discuss ways to gain our independence and freedom through various methods of travel and technology. Learn about your world, how to move around in it, and how to directly engage it.


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2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille: Palm Room, Patricia Droppers, President. Please join us to discuss both the status of Braille in Virginia, and the future of the division.


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3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Student Power Hours! Fredericksburg Room, Virginia Association of Blind Students. Students of all ages are invited to a fun and interactive session where we will get to know each other. During this 2-hour ice breaker, students will play critical thinking games, challenge their problem-solving skills, and enjoy getting to know the rest of our blind and low vision students! Who doesn?t like some friendly competition on a Friday afternoon?


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5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Public Meeting on DBVI Divisions, Programs and Services: Madison Room, Susan K. Davis, Policy and Training Coordinator, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired


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5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. At-Large Chapter Meeting and Reception: Presidential Suite, Room 365, Rick Holley, President


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6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Student Membership Kickoff and Dinner: Fredericksburg Room, Virginia Association of Blind Students. All students, and only students, are invited to dine with our student leadership and members. Here, we will discuss the weekend, enjoy company time with each other, and engage in meaningful conversation about being a blind student in Virginia. You won?t want to miss the delicious food, enthusiastic company, and lots of information shared.


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6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Young Professionals Happy Hour. Susie D?Mello and Evelyn Valdez, Coordinators, Presidential Suite Room 365. Are you a young professional looking for something exciting to do on Friday evening? Come mingle, make new connections, and enjoy a drink or two at the Young Professionals Happy Hour in the Presidential Suite.


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7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Convention Hospitality: Washington-Jefferson Rooms. Hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Holly Frisch, President. All registered convention attendees are welcome to join us for this fun evening of fellowship and hospitality featuring Jazz from Doug Gately. Don?t forget your ticket provided with your registration to enter this event. Mix, mingle, and network with Federation members and distinguished guests, all while enjoying appetizers and a cash bar.


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7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. First timers Welcome Reception as Part of Convention Hospitality: Washington Room. John Bailey, Coordinator. Enhance your convention experience by broadening your network within the Federation at this event towards the back of the convention hospitality room. Meet Federation leaders and get better connected.


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7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Around the World: Braille Carnival: Monroe Room. Hosted by the Virginia Parents of Blind Children: Laurie Wages, President. Join us, with your children of any age, as you experience our carnival featuring highlights from countries from around the globe. Come play games and have a snack! We hope to see you there!


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8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users Meeting: Patrick Henry Room, Michael Valentino, President. The Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users will be conducting an informative business meeting regarding future division programs, legislative updates, and elections. Please join in to cover topics like the ride share monitoring program, airline and other travel policies, post training techniques, and medical/health related tips for new and seasoned handlers.


10:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Scholarship Mixer: Presidential Suite, Room 365, Brian Miller, Chairperson


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Saturday, November 10, 2018


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8:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m. Registration: Lobby 3


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General Session


Presidential Ballroom


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9:00 a.m. Call to Order -Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia


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9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation ? Brittany Crone Ingram, Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Stafford, Virginia


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9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. National Report ? James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind, Honolulu, Hawaii


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9:35 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Introducing the 2018 NFB of Virginia James F. Nelson, Jr. Scholarship Finalists. Brian Miller, Chairperson


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9:40 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Action Auction


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9:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. The Kellogg?s Rice Krispies Braille Love Notes Story: Showing the Love. Tabatha Mitchell, Board Member, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Nokesville, Virginia And Emmi Mitchell, 2010 BELL Academy participant


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9:55 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. Diamonds in the Federation. The 2010s: Fredric Schroeder, PhD, President, World Blind Union and Past President, National Federation of the blind of Virginia, Vienna, Virginia


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10:05 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Enjoying Theater:? Student Performance and Audio Description. Tiffany Boyle, Audio Describer and Meaghan Mozingo, Theatrical Instructor, Access Virginia, Newport News, Virginia


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10:15 a.m. to 10:25 An Innovation at Our NFB Training Centers:


Dan Wenzel, BLINDNESS: Learning in New Dimensions, (BLIND, Inc.) Executive Director, Minneapolis, MinnesotaConrad Austen, Home management Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, Louisiana


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10:25 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Action Auction


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10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Learning through Volunteering: Reflections from Virginia?s 2018 McDonald Fellows and Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund Winners:


Moderator: Mary Durbin, Chairperson, McDonald Fellowship Committee, and NFB of Virginia Liaison, Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund Committee, Virginia Beach, VirginiaPhuong Dang, Falls Church, VirginiaWhy Asia Hurtado, Woodbridge, VirginiaKristen and Maddie Martin, Ashburn, VirginiaOscar Montiel, Woodbridge, Virginia


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10:50 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Project RISE: Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment. Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Arlington, Virginia


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11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Making the Summer Count: Students Working to Build Their Futures:


Melody Roane, Director, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI), Moderator, Richmond, VirginiaNick Petrillo, Project RISE, Clifton, VirginiaLIFE Program Participant Hannah Wages, Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) Buddy Program Participant, Fredericksburg, Virginia


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11:20 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Seniors in Charge and Thriving ? Wanda Taylor, Greater Alexandria Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia


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11:25 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Action Auction


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11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presidential Report, Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia


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12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns


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12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Box Lunch Pickup: Lobby 3


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Upward Mobility Luncheon, Susie D?Mello, Coordinator, Palm Room. During this informal panel discussion, we will hear from several successful blind professionals about their tips and strategies for getting the job you want, sharpening those networking skills, and advancing in your career. Whether you are a young professional, trying to navigate early in your career, or a recent graduate, ready to jumpstart your career, grab a lunch, and let's talk career advancement.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Seniors Division Luncheon and Business meeting, Monroe Room. Nancy Yeager, President. Join other seniors for lunch and conversation, followed by a short business meeting.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants Division Luncheon and Business Meeting: Patrick Henry Room. Harold Wilson, President. 


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Parents of Blind Children Luncheon and Business Meeting: Commonwealth Room, 2nd floor. Laurie Wages, President. All parents are welcome to dine together, learn from each other, and conduct business alongside our Parent Division Leaders. Whether you have questions about raising a blind or low vision child, eager to get involved and help other parents, or just want to learn more, our Parent Luncheon offers all of the above, and so much more. Join us as we expand our circle and parenting and welcome you and your family with open arms.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Students Luncheon and Business Meeting: Fredericksburg Room. Student Pizza Lunch pick up will be held in the Fredericksburg Room starting at 12:05 p.m. The Virginia Student Division welcomes all students to attend our annual business meeting, where we reflect on the past year, plan for the upcoming, hear from national leaders, hold elections, and much more! Come shape the future of our division!


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1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration. Lobby 3


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Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 


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2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Youth Track: Fredericksburg Room, Kathryn Webster, Youth Coordinator. If you are under the age of 14, or are bringing a young person to convention who is, our youth track activities are exactly what you would hope and dream for! These sessions are specifically designed for young people ? interactive games that foster positive attitudes about blindness and encourage social interactions among the blind and low vision youth and successful blind mentors. Through arts & crafts, travel skills, and fun games, the kids will not want to leave youth track to go home!


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2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ? Exploring Your Future: What?s Next for You? Washington Room, Kathryn Webster, Coordinator. Whether you are a working professional, high school or college student, interested in transitioning career paths, or just an overall curious individual, this interactive workshop is for you! Through engaging discussions, ambitious speakers, round-table discussions, and various rotations, this seminar will teach attendees the possibilities of success, but most importantly: how to get there!


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2:00 p.m. to 4:30p.m. Parent Track: Fueling the Fire for Higher Expectations Commonwealth Room, Laurie Wages, President, Virginia Parents of Blind Children. You are essential in helping shape the future of your children and your family, but that?s not easy. Come one, come all, to learn together, grow together, and feed off of the talented parents in this engaging parent seminar. During this time, we will hear from incredible parents on raising children and breaking down the obstacles of society, students who are succeeding in school and beyond, and a plethora of resources for you and your family.


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2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Track: Seniors in Charge: Monroe Room, Nancy Yeager, President. Participate in discussions and presentations including:? volunteering in your community, historical sites in Fredericksburg and Amazon Echo - how seniors are using it.


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3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bottom Dollar, Patrick Henry Room. Join us for a screening of the film ?Bottom Dollar? about sub-minimum wages and the impact of this discriminatory practice on people with disabilities. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions to NFB leaders. We will also discuss how the NFB can help in a discussion facilitated by James Gashel, National Representative.


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5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Project RISE Open House for Virginia students and parents: Patrick Henry Room, Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator. Learn more about Project RISE, meet our team and ask your questions. 


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2018 Convention Banquet


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Presidential Ballroom


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In Federation fashion, come dressed to impress as we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary year with a keynote address by National Representative James Gashel.


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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception (Cash Bar): Lobby 3


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7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Banquet Program ? Fredric Schroeder, Master of Ceremonies and Past President, NFB of Virginia:


Invocation?Arielle Silverman, Deputy Coordinator for Project RISE, Silver Spring, Maryland2018 James F. Nelson Scholarship Awards Presentation?Brian Miller, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Alexandria, VirginiaBanquet Address ? James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the BlindFredericksburg DerbyAction Auction - Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer


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Sunday, November 11, 2018


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8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Devotions: Patrick Henry Room


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9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Track: Monroe Room, Kathryn Webster, Youth Coordinator. If you are under the age of 14, or are bringing a young person to convention who is, our youth track activities are exactly what you would hope and dream for! These sessions are specifically designed for young people ? interactive games that foster positive attitudes about blindness and encourage social interactions among the blind and low vision youth and successful blind mentors. Through arts & crafts, travel skills, and fun games, the kids will not want to leave youth track to go home!


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General Session


Presidential Ballroom


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9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation 


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9:05 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized. Gerald Meredith, coordinator, south Chesterfield, Virginia


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9:20 a.m. to 10:20 A.m. Business Session:


Audit Committee Report?Andre Tynes, ChairpersonTreasurer?s Report?Mark Roane, TreasurerSUN Committee Report: Sandy Halverson, Chairperson2019 Richmond and Washington Seminars?Deepa Goraya and Derek Manners, Legislative Directors2019 National Convention, July 7-12, Mandalay Bay resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada2019 NFB of Virginia Convention, November 1 ? 3, Renaissance Portsmouth ? Norfolk Waterfront, Portsmouth, VirginiaResolutions?Deepa Goraya, ChairpersonNominating Committee Report?Fredric Schroeder, ChairpersonElections


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10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Action Auction


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10:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Federation Philosophy Discussion: NFB and You. Joanne Wilson, Federation Leader, Alexandria, Virginia. An interactive session to build your individual beliefs about blindness for future growth.?


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10:55 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Building Our Future Together in Virginia. Tracy Soforenko, President


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11:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Students are Paving the Path for Our Future - Kenia Flores, 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students, Charlotte, North Carolina


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11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Meaning of the NFB for blind people both now and in the future. James Gashel, Honolulu, Hawaii


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11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Researching the Employee Experience at Work: The Life of an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. Susie D'Mello PhD, Alexandria, Virginia


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11:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. report of Youth Track Activity, Kathryn Webster, Youth Coordinator


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11:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Reports and Announcements


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12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns


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Thank you to our Fredericksburg Area Chapter for hosting the 2018 NFB of Virginia State Convention. Your hospitality made us feel like family and it made the convention one of our best ever.




Thank You to Our Sponsors


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To be inserted later.


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Dream Makers Circle


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You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (410) 659-9314, extension 2422 or at pchang at nfb.org.


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Vehicle Donations


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The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free (855) 659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting www.nfb.org/vehicledonations.


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 11 13:23:56 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:23:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFB Halloween for kids
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Families, Friends and Colleagues,




This season brings a perfect opportunity to hold events for blind youth. This should be a fun one:




The National Federation of the Blind in conjunction with Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind presents:?




Halloween party for blind and visually impaired children ages 3 through 13 from the DC, NoVA and MD area.




Saturday, October 27, 1:30 - 5:00 PM




Takoma Central by Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind;


235 ?Carroll Street NW


Washington, DC 20012




We will be carving pumpkins, decorating cookies, decorating trick or treat bags, and having a costume ?show and tell so make sure you come in your best costume!!




?Please share the Facebook link and attached flyer below. Share far and wide as appropriate to reach all DC/VA/MD kids.?




Please RSVP and feel free to reach out with questions:


To Anna Givens,?annajee82 at gmail.com,


402-817-8934




Share, Share, Share!!!




https://www.facebook.com/events/649425512117675/?ti=ia









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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 16 12:37:12 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:37:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Minutes from the August 4 NFB of Virginia Board
 Meeting
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>From Jennifer Shields, Recording Secretary


jen.shields929 at gmail.com






Minutes for the National Federation of the blind of Virginia board Meeting are below and attached.


August 4, 2018


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The meeting was called to order at 1:07 PM.


Everyone present introduced themselves.


Michael Kitchens gave the invocation.


Secretary?s report: The report was accepted as amended.


Treasurer?s report: The report was accepted as given.


National convention 2018: We had 3 Jernigan winners and 2 McDonald fellowship winners


We had a great turnout of volunteers for welcome table and exhibit hall table. We sold peanuts, earbuds, and leather carry bags.


National convention 2019: 7-12 of July at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Project rise: The pilot program ended in June. The second year will be underway in September. Meetings are the second Saturday of every month September-May. There will be concurrent programming for students across the Commonwealth throughout the year: state convention, Washington seminar etc. We have a marketing coordinator. They need mentors who will work with groups of 3-5 students at their meetings as well as informal mentors, during events such as state convention and Washington seminar. They want to have 20-25 students in this round. They had 18 students this summer. We authorized an investment of no more than $15,000 for the second year of project rise.


Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute: We want to drive chapter presidents and select individuals nominated by their chapter leadership to participate in the program. Every quarter they have a different focus, such as communications or community outreach. Suggestions for participants should be made by August 31. We voted to adopt the program, merging our Chapter Presidents Virtual Retreat and Leadership Fellows Program. We also voted to allocate up to $12,000 of affiliate funding for the program.


2018 convention operations and logistics: State convention will take place November 8-11, $79/night. More information will be available on our email list serve. Our national representative will be Jim Gashel.


Busses: We are looking at chartering a bus after state convention is over. There were a few people interested in the eastbound bus. There was also interest in a northbound bus. 


2019 state convention: Renaissance in Portsmouth, backup will be Hampton Crown Plaza for $86 room rates. In 2020 and 2022 we are going back to the Westin in Tyson?s Corner


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Committee reports


Scholarship: They are preparing to distribute a flyer to advertise the program. The application should be out by august 15. The deadline is projected to be at the end of September.


Membership: They are working on contacting blind Virginians via mail, providing information about our state convention, approximately 3,000 people. The mail will go out in the next two weeks.


Fundraising: Harlem globetrotters event possibly next year, beeper basketball. If anyone has fundraising ideas, they were asked to contact the fundraising committee.


Communications: They are starting to promote state convention through social media. Affiliate members were asked to like and follow our facebook and Twitter pages. Anyone interested in writing articles for our newsletter should contact the communications committee.


Public outreach: The Rivers and bay chapters are holding a walk with the blind on October 13 in colonial Williamsburg. The flyers and pledge forms will be sent out electronically.


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Divisions


Seniors: They have conference calls on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Several of their members attended and volunteered at national convention. They are planning a seminar for convention.


Students: Southeast student seminar takes place next week, 50 students from 7 states will be participating.


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Our next board meeting will be Friday, November 9, at 9:00 AM.


The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 PM.


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From jsorozco at gmail.com  Tue Oct 16 15:25:50 2018
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:25:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Wait! This Really Is Important
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Hello again,

Did you like that alarming subject line? I did too. Thank you for
agreeing. Now to business...

First, the state convention agenda is now online. Please find it here:

http://www.nfbv.org/agenda2018/

Second, if you have not reserved a room, please do so quick-like. You
can either call: 540-786-8321, or you can click on:

https://reservations.travelclick.com/15003?groupID=206747#/guestsandrooms

To pre-register, please review all the ways to do so off our
convention landing page:

http://www.nfbv.org/convention

Thank you kindly for doing your part to get registered and make your
planning team's lives a little lighter.

Respectfully,

Joe Orozco, Chairman
Convention Operations



From ever23851 at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 17 18:23:00 2018
From: ever23851 at yahoo.com (Earl Everett)
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:23:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Transportation Update
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Hi fellow Federationists,?I regret to inform you that there will be no bus leaving from Fredericksburg heading to Richmond, Williamsburg, Hampton and Norfolk after convention. Unfortunately we did not have enough people to sign up to make the cost of getting a bus feasible.Greyhound does have a bus leaving Fredericksburg at 2:20 PM on Sunday and Amtrak has a train leaving at around 6:00 PM.? ?Hopefully this gives you time to plan alternative transportation to return home after convention. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and it was my sincere hope that we could have gotten a bus to get everyone home in a timely manner. Thank you to those of you who were willing to participate in.

SincerelyEarl EverettSecretary,? Richmond Chapter
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From cchristian9 at cox.net  Sat Oct 13 15:21:47 2018
From: cchristian9 at cox.net (CARLA CHRISTIAN)
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:21:47 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Bus to convention
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Good morning! 

My daughter Kailey Christian is in the running for NFBV scholarship at this years convention.  I am unable to get off of work on Friday to take her to Fredericksburg as I had hoped.  Is there still room on the bus for 1 passenger to the convention? 

I do apologize for late notice. 

Thank you! 

Carla Christian


From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 19 15:14:32 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:14:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] DBVI Public Meeting Announcement
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?From Susan Davis


Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired


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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS


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During the fall of 2018, the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) will conduct three public meetings providing stakeholders an opportunity to make comments regarding DBVI programs and services.? DBVI seeks input regarding agency strategic planning, development of agency policies and procedures, and implementing services and supports to potentially eligible and eligible individuals who are blind, vision impaired, and deafblind.?? DBVI is particularly interested in comments regarding the following programs, services, and divisions:


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??????? Independent Living/Rehabilitation Teaching


??????? Low Vision Services


??????? Deafblind Services


??????? Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Programs


??????? Rehabilitation Technology Services


??????? Vocational Rehabilitation and Workforce Services


??????? Library and Resource Center Services


??????? Virginia Industries for the Blind 


??????? Virginia Enterprises for the Blind 


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Richmond Area Public Meeting


Virginia Rehabilitation Center 


for the Blind and Vision Impaired


Burton Conference Room


401 Azalea Avenue


Richmond, Virginia 23227


October 11, 2018


6:00 pm ? 7:00 pm


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Roanoke Public Meeting


Lions Club


501 Elm Avenue, SW


Roanoke, Virginia 24017-3916


Wednesday, October 19, 2018


7:30 pm - 8:30 pm


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Fredericksburg Area


In Conjunction with the National Federation of the Blind 


State Convention


Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel and Conference Center


2801 Plank Road


Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401


November 9th, 2018


5:00 pm ? 6:00 pm


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Written and e-mail comments may be submitted prior to December 31, 2018 to Susan K. Davis, Policy and Training Coordinator, DBVI, 397 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227, Susan.Davis at dbvi.virginia.gov? 804-371-3140/1-800-622-2155 (Voice/TTY). 


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Individuals requiring interpreters or other special accommodations should contact Susan K. Davis (800-622-2155) at least two weeks prior to the meeting to request the preferred accommodation.? ?


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Sarah Patnaude




Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia




patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com




(804) 591-6153




www.nfb.org




www.nfbv.org




Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia




Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia




Live the life you want.




The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.











From jsorozco at gmail.com  Sun Oct 21 00:49:52 2018
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:49:52 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] The Vigilant: October 2018
Message-ID: <000001d468d7$faa01700$efe04500$@gmail.com>

In this issue:

 

Umm, actually, hold on a second. *insert screeching breaks here.* Some of
you may not have paid attention to the past several messages regarding
registration and hotel rooms and on and on. The deadline is coming up this
week! The deadline is Friday, October 26 at 5 PM.

 

If you have not reserved a room, please do so quick-like. You can either
call: 540-786-8321, or you can click on:

 

https://reservations.travelclick.com/15003?groupID=206747#/guestsandrooms

 

Remember, I'm being mean this year and not reserving extra rooms for
stragglers.

 

To pre-register, please review all the ways to do so off our convention
landing page:

 

http://www.nfbv.org/convention

 

Finally, the state convention agenda is now online. Please find it here:

 

http://www.nfbv.org/agenda2018/

 

Okay, now onto this month's issue...

 

1. From the President's Desk

* 2018 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Convention

* Project RISE Growing State Wide

* Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute

* Virginia Affiliate Nominating Committee

* Virginia Affiliate Audit committee

* Visiting Chapters

 

2. This Month's Words of Inspiration

 

3. Platinum Sponsor: Free Aira Site Access at National Federation of the
Blind State Conventions

 

4. Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired: ANNOUNCEMENT OF
PUBLIC MEETING

 

5. Introducing You to the Hospitality House By Joe Orozco

 

6. It is not about chapter size. It is about chapter effectiveness By John
Bailey, President - Fairfax Chapter

 

7. Tech it Out! NEW Technology and Food Discussion

 

8. NFB Pledge

 

Read the entire issue here:

 

http://www.nfbv.org/vigilant-october-2018/

 

Joe Orozco, Editor



From dandrews at visi.com  Mon Oct 22 02:15:56 2018
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:15:56 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] New List for Blind Parents
Message-ID: <auto-000113479371@mailfront1.g2host.com>

Hello Virginia Federationists:

I am pleased to announce the availability of a new list for Virginia 
Federationists, particularly those of us who are blind parents.  The 
list is called nfbv-blind-parents. Its purpose is:

This list is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind,
NFB, and the NFB of Virginia.

This list is a platform for the blind parents of Virginia to exchange 
parenting resources
and gain local support in blind parenting related issues.

The list is moderated by Jessica Reed. You can reach her at:

jessicac.kostiw at gmail.com


To subscribe to the list, either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-blind-parents_nfbnet.org

and fill out the form, or send e-mail to:

nfbv-blind-parents-request at nfbnet.org and put the word subscribe on 
the subject line.

David Andrews, List Owner and former Virginian




From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 25 02:26:07 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 02:26:07 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Door Prizes
In-Reply-To: <071c01d46bfb$2e503a00$8af0ae00$@gmail.com>
References: <071c01d46bfb$2e503a00$8af0ae00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.cd3157f4-48c2-4bf3-92d2-f350c7c95069@mail.outlook.com>

Hello Fellow Federationists!




Can you believe that convention is right around the corner? ?Are you ready to try your luck and possibly win a door prize? 




In order to win, we must have fabulous prizes to give away, and you must be present in the general sessions. That's right, you can't win if there are no door prizes and if you are not participating in the convention sessions. This is where all of you come in. Your door prize coordinator, yours truly, needs your help with collecting door prizes.




If possible, please provide me with a description of the door prizes you are contributing prior to convention. This will ensure a smoother process once we get to convention. Once at convention, you can bring me any door prizes with a Braille label starting Friday morning.?




If you have any questions, please let me know. My contact information is below. 




We look forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks and to calling out your name for coveted door prizes which will make your friends jealous!




Melody Roane 


Door Prize Coordinator 


E-mail:? lindseyroanem1 at gmail.com


Phone:? 269-207-2062


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 25 12:01:17 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:01:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deadline Friday (10/26) at 5:00 PM ET for Hotel
 Reservations
In-Reply-To: <00da01d46c55$c8ee56f0$5acb04d0$@gmail.com>
References: <00da01d46c55$c8ee56f0$5acb04d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.32a7e00a-2af8-4f90-a848-c45354655319@mail.outlook.com>

Hi Virginia Federationists,






You have until Friday at 5:00 PM to make your reservation directly with the hotel and secure the reduced pre-registration pricing through Brown Paper Tickets for convention registration, banquet and our lunches.


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Our 60th Anniversary Diamonds In the Federation: building Our Future convention will be outstanding but you need a room to make it possible.


The full agenda can be found at:


http://www.nfbv.org/agenda2018/


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The Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia will be held Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11 , 2018 at the:


Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel & Conference Center2801 Plank Rd.Fredericksburg, VA22401


To make hotel reservations, please call: 540-786-8321, or?Book your room online!


Room rates are $79 per night plus applicable taxes for Single, Double, Triple, or Quad occupancy. Reservations must be made by 5 PM on Friday, October 26, 2018. When you call the hotel, make sure to tell them that you are attending the convention so that you will receive the special convention rate. For anyone seeking to spend extra time exploring Historical Fredericksburg, the rate is good three days before and three days after the event. Individual reservations will not be guaranteed without first night?s deposit or credit card.


Please Note: The group rate is the best rate. Government and military discounts do not apply. For the rate to be honored, please contact the property directly. Do not use a travel site for booking.


Convention Pre-Registration


To pre-register for the convention, you may do one of the following:


Link Here for Online Registration with Brown Paper Tickets;Call Toll Free: (800) 838-3006 to speak with a Brown Paper Tickets representative to assist you with your registration; orDownload the Pre-Registration form.?and mail it with payment included to:NFB of Virginia3230 Grove AvenueRichmond, VA 23221


Tracy Soforenko


President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia


202 285-4595


Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com


www.nfb.org


www.nfbv.org


National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want


The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 26 23:39:35 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 23:39:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Celebrating Our Movement in Song: Singers Needed
In-Reply-To: <1584CE32-A660-4886-943F-A34F09711F7A@gmail.com>
References: <1584CE32-A660-4886-943F-A34F09711F7A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.83cfe117-dc51-4ee2-9755-2d23d70a3e06@mail.outlook.com>

Fellow Federationists: Our President has asked me to lead a group of 3-5 singers who will celebrate our anniversary by leading the convention in a few Federation favorites from our songbook. This little sing-along will take place at our banquet on Saturday evening, November 10, so we need people with fun and feeling in their voices to help the convention show our NFB spirit. At this point I don't know which songs we will be singing, but I'm hoping that our group can pick them together when we know who will be in it. If you have a knack for singing and would like to be part of this group, please email me at cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com or call/text me at (443) 547-2409. Whether you're onstage or joining in from the tables, I look forward to hearing all your beautiful voices at our banquet! 


Warmly,


 Chris Nusbaum










Sarah Patnaude




Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia




patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com




(804) 591-6153




www.nfb.org




www.nfbv.org




Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia




Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia




Live the life you want.




The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.











From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 27 03:06:16 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 03:06:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Lyft Partnership to Help You Get Out and Vote
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.46429db4-9e18-46c0-8ffa-e3ddfdd110ec@mail.outlook.com>

Fellow Federationists, 




The weekend is finally here! 




As you know, Election Day is right around the corner! This year, we are excited to be partnering with Lyft to make sure people who need it have transportation to their polling place. 




In case you are not familiar with Lyft, it is a service that provides rides on demand, similar to taxis but usually cheaper. Lyft vehicles are operated by drivers who wish to make extra money using their own vehicles. Lyft vehicles may therefore not have wheelchair access. Lyft drivers are, however, required to accept riders with guide dogs or service animals. 


The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia has 30 Lyft promo codes available for members who could use this assistance. Each promo code is worth $15. Please only ask for a code if you plan to vote on Election Day and will use the code for that purpose. Please also keep in mind that this offer was developed primarily for people who might otherwise not be able to get to their polling place. ? 




If you request a code and you don?t already have the Lyft app, you will need to download it on your smartphone or other device. You will find instructions for setting up the app and requesting a ride below. 




Please let me know by Sunday, November 4, if you would like one of the promo codes. They will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. 




We?re hoping to help as many people as possible get to the polls this year! 




Sincerely, 




Sarah Patnaude 


Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 


patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com 


(804) 591-6153 






Please note: In some areas, Lyft service may not be available. 




Lyft iOS Directions 


Download the Lyft app from the App Store and set up your account. 


When you are ready to head to your polling place, open the Lyft app and tap on "Where to?" This will bring up a text field where you can enter the address of your polling place. You can also search for the name of your polling place. For example, if my polling location was Fullerton Elementary School located at 4711 N 138th Street, I could type "4711 N 138," or "Fullerton" in that edit box. 


Above the keyboard, near the top part of the screen, search results will populate as you type. Once you have typed in the address or name of your polling place, touch toward the top of the screen and swipe until you find the correct location. Double tap on that location. 


That will bring up the "Mode Selection? screen where you can choose what kind of Lyft car you want. The types of cars available vary by location, but the standard Lyft is a car that seats four people. This is the most common and least expensive option. Double tap on the option you want, and VoiceOver will say it is selected. 


To enter the promo code, flick to "Payment Method" and double tap. Flick to "Enter Promo Code" and double tap. That will bring up a text field where you can type in your code. Once you have entered the code, hit "Done," at the bottom right corner of the screen. Once it has been accepted, exit the payment method screen by hitting "Done" at the top right of the screen. 


This should take you back to the "Mode Selection? screen and your previous options should still be selected. Now double tap on "Select Lyft," and you will be taken to a screen where you can select your pickup location. Lyft uses your phone's GPS to get an idea where you are, so usually the pickup location is close to accurate. If it isn't, double tap on the text field and enter your location the same way you did when putting in your destination. 


Finally, double tap on "Request Ride," and your ride should be on the way. You?ll be headed to vote in no time! 




Lyft Android Directions 


Download the Lyft app from the Play Store and set up your account. 


When you are ready to head to your polling place, open the Lyft app and tap on "Where to?" This will bring up a text field where you can enter the address of your polling place. You can also search for the name of your polling place. For example, if my poling location was Fullerton Elementary School located at 4711 N. 138th street, I could type "4711 N 138," or "Fullerton" in that edit box. 


Above the keyboard, near the top part of the screen, search results will populate as you type. Once you have typed in the address or name of your polling place, touch toward the top of the screen and swipe until you find the correct location. Double tap on that location. 


That will bring up the "Mode Selection? screen where you can choose what kind of Lyft car you want. The types of cars available vary by location, but the original Lyft is a car that seats four people. This is the most common option, and the least expensive. Double tap on the option you want, and TalkBack will say it is selected. 


To enter the promo code, flick to the item with your current payment method, for example "VISA 1234," and double tap. Flick to "Enter Promo Code" and double tap. That will bring up a text field where you can type in your code. Once you have entered the code, hit "Done," at the bottom right corner of the screen. Once it has been accepted, exit the payment method screen by hitting "Done" at the top right of the screen. 


This should take you back to the "Mode Selection? screen, and your previous options should still be selected. Now double tap on "Select Lyft," and you will be taken to a screen where you can select your pickup location. Lyft uses your phone's GPS to get an idea where you are, so usually the pickup location is close to accurate. If it isn't, double tap on the text field and enter your location the same way you did when putting in your destination. 


Finally, double tap on "Request Ride," and your ride should be on the way. You?ll be headed to vote in no time! 






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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 27 17:52:40 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 17:52:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Senior Seminar Agenda and volunteer and part time
 work after retirement handout
In-Reply-To: <001901d46e1c$b580e510$2082af30$@comcast.net>
References: <001901d46e1c$b580e510$2082af30$@comcast.net>
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>From Nancy Yeader


President, NFBV Senior Division




Attached and below please find the Senior Seminar Agenda and volunteer and Part Time Work Handout.


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If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Yeager, President, NFBV Seniors Division, email: nancyyeager542 at comcast.net or Phone, (703) 283-2524


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2018 NFB OF VIRGINIA CONVENTION PRESENTS 


SENIORS IN CHARGE 


Monroe Room 


Hospitality House 


Fredericksburg, Virginia 


12:15 Lunch and Conversation 


12:45 Business Meeting 


Welcome, Nancy Yeager, President, NFBV Senior Division. 


Introduction of Attendees 


Division Minutes and Treasurer?s Report: Sandy 


Halverson, First Vice President, NFBV; Member, Potomac 


Chapter, NFBV; and Secretary/Treasurer, NFBV Senior 


Division. 


12:55 Elections 


1:15 Building the Senior Division 


1:45 Break 


2:00 A Glimpse into Fredericksburg History ? Washington 


Heritage Museum: Michelle Hamilton, Manager, 


Washington House, Fredericksburg, VA. 


2:45 Staying Busy - Seniors Volunteering in Virginia 


Keeping History Alive: Michael Kasey, retired Lockheed 


Martin and Department of Homeland Security; helped 


found the Greater Fredericksburg Chapter, NFB of Virginia 


where he served as Chapter Vice President and President; 


and volunteers with several community organizations 


including Knights of Columbus and the Fredericksburg 


Historical Society. 


Impacting the Lives of Virginia?s Blind: Charlie Brown, 


Chairman, Board for Business Opportunities for the Blind; 


Advisory Commission for Virginia?s ?No Wrong Door? 


program; and elected member of the Council of the Senior 


Lawyers Division, American Bar Association. 


Guiding Young Minds in Church: Wanda Taylor, Teaches 


Children?s Church and assists in moderating Senior Group 


at the Downtown Church in Alexandria; President, 


Alexandria Host Lions Club; a Commissioner in the 


Alexandria Commission for Persons with Disabilities; and 


member, Greater Alexandria Chapter NFB of Virginia. 


3:30 What Can Alexa Do For Me? 


Charlie Brown, avid Alexa User and Member, Winchester 


Chapter 


Cathy Schroeder, employee of the Airline Tariff Publishing 


Company, member, Fairfax Chapter and Alexa 


Communicator Extraordinaire 


4:00 Check Out Alexa For Yourself: Brief Individual Demos 


4:30 Seminar Adjourns?? 


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Volunteer Activities After Retirement 


Are You looking for a volunteer opportunity as a Senior and don?t know where to Start? 


Here are a few tips.? (A list of suggested volunteer web sites appears at the end of this handout.) 


For starters, what are your interests and/or the kinds of activities that you like to do? 


What are your strengths?? If you aren?t sure, talk to a close friend or family member.? Sometimes those close to us see strengths in us that we don?t realize we have. 


People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some, it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. 


Do you have a friend or family member who could use some help? 


What are you passionate about? 


Are you looking for a local opportunity or an on-line activity? 


Here are some opportunities that may interest you:? 


1.????? Your local NFB chapter and or the Virginia Affiliate 


2.????? Community and state boards of Directors 


3.????? Local schools and other children and youth organizations; for example tutoring a student 


4.????? Church activities, such as yard sales, dinners, pantry parties, etc. 


5.????? Local homeless shelters 


6.????? Food kitchens and food banks 


7.????? Animal shelters 


8.????? Veterans groups 


9.????? Seniors centers: including calling trees, and local Areas On Aging 


What do volunteer organizations look for in their volunteers? 


1.????? Enthusiasm: being energetic and having a positive attitude can help to motivate yourself and others. 


2.????? Flexibility 


3.????? Reliability 


4.????? Creative and Passionate 


5.????? Integrity 


6.????? Teamwork 


7.????? Communication 


8.????? Good Organizational Skills 


Web Sites for Volunteers and Prospective Volunteers 


Virginia Beach Volunteer Opportunities: ??


https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org834920.jsp 


Arlington County Volunteer Opportunities:? 


https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3007762.jsp 


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Richmond Volunteer Opportunities:? ?https://www.volunteermatch.org/search?l=Richmond,%20VA, %20USA 


Volunteer Opportunities Hampton Roads:?? https://www.volunteerhr.org/ 


Volunteering ? Virginia Service: virginiaservice.virginia.gov/volunteering/ 


Volunteer Alexandria: ?


https://www.volunteeralexandria.org/ 


Volunteer Fairfax: ?


www.volunteerfairfax.org/ 


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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 29 02:00:13 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:00:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2018 Action Auction reminder & First List of Items
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>From Jacki Brown, Auctioneer


jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net


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Hear Ye!? Hear Ye!? The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its state convention in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia ? November 9-11, 2018


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Bring your donated items to the convention.? We will accepting items on Friday.? We?ll be auctioning a few items Friday morning at the Board meeting.? Then just like last year there will be tables set up with the items offered.? Other auction items will be offered in the meeting room during the morning session on Saturday, at the Banquet Saturday Night and in the meeting room on Sunday morning.


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It is important for you to be at all the meetings and the banquet.? Otherwise you might miss out on your favorite auction item.? Items will be displayed outside the main meeting room on Friday and in the main meeting room on Saturday and Sunday.? On Friday the Action auction volunteers will accept items for auction and describe each item to all who stop by.


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We will accept cash, checks or debit/credit cards. ?All payments need to be received by noon on Sunday, November 12, 2018.? Individual restrictions and expiration dates apply.? Please see the items for details.? We have many great items and little time so we will be conducting the auction FAST! 


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For your convenience, we have listed the items we currently have to offer.? There will be additions to this list as we expect more items to arrive.? The items will not be presented for bid in the order of this list ? but by whim of the Auctioneer.


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INITIAL LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS AS OF 10/28/18:


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1. A Gift Basket full of different types of HONEY from Shepherdstown, West Virginia (Value $130).?Donated by Michael Austin, accepted by the Winchester Chapter.


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2. A Bottle of Chocolate Raspberry Moonshine from Charlestown, West Virginia (Value $40.00)?Donated by Christopher and Jim Walker, Winchester Chapter.


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3. Three boxes of homemade No-Bake Cookies and Chocolate Fudge made by Christopher Walker (Value $30 per Box) ?? Donated by Christopher Walker


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4. One box of homemade Lemon Cookies and one box of homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies made by Brittany Fraer (Value: Priceless)?Donated by Brittany Fraer, Richmond Chapter.


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5. A Box full of scrumptious Baked Goods from Little Irv?s Bakery in Fredericksburg (Value $30+) Donated by Jody Silverberg, Chef Owner of Little Irv?s Bakery in Fredericksburg, VA


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6. An ?Old-time? Pewter Tea Set.? This is a true collectible.? It was given as a wedding present to a couple quite a few years back. (Value $350+) Donated by Sarah Blumberg?s Mother, Potomac Chapter.


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7. A Virginia Gift Basket containing :2 bottles of Virginia wine-one white and one red; a $50.00 gift certificate to Walmart?s; a small box of spices to make mulled cider or tea, and more to be added.? Donated by Jacki and Charlie Brown


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8. A Beautiful Cat Basket full of items for the Cat Lover: Ladies Large Black Sweatshirt with ?Meow? on it, a black baseball type cat hat, two small framed sayings(one with Garfield) and a small cat statuette(Value $30+).??????????? Donated by Paula Kelsey, Winchester Chapter


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9. From outer space comes Robbie the Robot, a talking key chain. Hear: ?Danger, Danger, Will Robinson,? Warning, Warning!?? This does not Compute?, when you reach for your keys.? Comes with a ladies black star studded t-shirt size. LG. (Value: Priceless)...Donated by Paula Kelsey, Winchester Chapter.


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MORE ITEMS FOR SALE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.? THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE DONATED ITEMS AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO WILL BID ON THESE ITEMS.? 


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REMEMBER: THIS IS OUR ORGANIZATION AND WE MUST INVEST IN OURSELVES!


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SEE YOU AT CONVENTION?.JACKI


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Sarah Patnaude




Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia




patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com




(804) 591-6153




www.nfb.org




www.nfbv.org




Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia




Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia




Live the life you want.




The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.











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From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 29 03:07:08 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:07:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2018 NFB of Virginia final Convention Agenda
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Please find the final convention agenda including sponsor information and a few additions attached and below.


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Tracy Soforenko









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Diamonds in the Federation: Building Our Future


60TH ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION


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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA


Tracy Soforenko, President


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November 9 ? 11, 2018


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Fredericksburg Hospitality House


2801 Plank Road


Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401


(540) 786-8321


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HOSTED BY THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA


Holly Frisch, President


Our National Representative:


James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind 




Table of Contents


Table of Contents????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 2


The Federation Pledge????????????????????????????????????????????????? 4


Convention Registration & Information??????????????????????? 4


Meal Functions??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 4


Door Prizes????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 5


Action Auction????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 5


Information Table???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 6


Youth Track???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 6


Childcare???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 7


Dog Relief Area??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Assistive Listening Devices????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Presidential Suite???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Free Aira Site Access at National Federation of the Blind State Conventions???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 8


Thursday, November 8, 2018?????????????????????????????????????? 11


Friday, November 9, 2018??????????????????????????????????????????? 11


General Session???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 12


Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars?????????????????????? 14


Saturday, November 10, 2018????????????????????????????????????? 18


General Session???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 18


Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions?????????????????????? 22


2018 Convention Banquet????????????????????????????????????????? 24


Sunday, November 11, 2018??????????????????????????????????????? 26


General Session???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 26


Thank You to Our Sponsors??????????????????????????????????????? 29


Special Event Sponsors???????????????????????????????????????????? 29


Platinum Plus Sponsors???????????????????????????????????????????? 29


Gold Sponsors?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 30


Silver Sponsors????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 30


Bronze Sponsors??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 30


NFBV Chapters and Divisions???????????????????????????????????? 33


Exhibit Hall Door Prizes????????????????????????????????????????????? 34


Dream Makers Circle?????????????????????????????????????????????????? 35


Vehicle Donations??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 35


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The Federation Pledge


?I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its Constitution.? 


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Convention Registration & Information


Convention registration and information will be held in Lobby 3, located in the Conference Center, or C Wing, of the hotel. The cost of on-site registration is $25. Pre-registration packet pick up and on-site registration will be open the following times:


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Thursday, November 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 


12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Saturday, November 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 


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Door prizes and auction items can be brought to the registration desk beginning on Thursday evening. 


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Meal Functions 


Tickets for all meal functions are available at the registration desk. Banquet and box lunch tickets must be purchased by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 10. 


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Banquet: Banquet tickets may be purchased onsite for $37. We will not have reserved seating at the banquet this year. Seating will be open, so come early to get seats together. Do not forget to bring your ticket because tickets will be checked at the door.


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Box Lunch: If you did not pre-register for a boxed lunch, tickets may be purchased onsite for $17, while supplies last. Box lunch tickets will be sold for both Friday and Saturday and must be used for the specific day purchased. In addition, a limited number of student pizza lunch tickets may be available for those who did not pre-register for $7.? 


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Note: For more information about hotel, registration or meal functions, please contact Joe Orozco at (202) 810-4023.


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Door Prizes


Door prizes will be drawn periodically throughout convention sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and at the banquet. To be eligible for door prizes, you must be registered for the convention and present in the room when your name is called.


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Action Auction


Throughout the convention we will be holding an Action Auction to raise money for the affiliate. The auction will be great fun with many valuable items up for bid. You will have a chance to preview auction items on Friday afternoon in the exhibit area. For more information, contact Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer.


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Information Table


If you need assistance from the NFB of Virginia (such as helping a blind child get a strong education, getting access to blindness skills training, learning to use NFB-NEWSLINE?, or resolving an employment discrimination problem), please go to the information table outside the Presidential Ballroom. After the convention, a member of the NFB of Virginia will contact you. In addition, if you would like to sign up to receive any of our publications or would like to get regular updates about our programs and legislative efforts, please also visit the information table. The table will be open during the board meeting, after the opening ceremonies on Friday, during General Session on Saturday, at the end of the banquet, and all morning on Sunday. For more information, please contact Alex Castillo at (917) 532-7439.


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Youth Track


If you are under the age of 14, or are bringing a young person to convention who is, our youth track activities are exactly what you would hope and dream for! These sessions are specifically designed for young people ? interactive games that foster positive attitudes about blindness and encourage social interactions among the blind and low vision youth and successful blind mentors. Through arts & crafts, travel, and fun games, the kids will not want to leave to go home!


For more information, please contact Kathryn Webster at (203) 273-8463.


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Childcare


Childcare is available for infants through fifth graders whose parents are registered for the convention. It is available throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Childcare is located in the Executive Lounge, 3rd Floor. We have activities and games for the children. 


For more information, please contact Michael Kasey at (540) 760-3885.


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Childcare is offered at the following times:


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Session 1: Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Session 2: Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Session 3: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Session 4: Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Session 5: Saturday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Session 6: Saturday, 6:45 p.m. to one half hour after the banquet ends 


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Snacks will be provided during Sessions 1, 2, 4 and 5. Even though childcare will be open and fully staffed during lunch on both Friday and Saturday, lunch will not be provided. Parents should either pick their children up for lunch at the end of Session 1 and Session 4 or provide a lunch for their children in the childcare room. Also, dinner will not be provided on Friday or Saturday evening. Parents should feed their children dinner prior to bringing them to Session 6. The cost of childcare is $10 per family per session. 


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Dog Relief Area 


The Hospitality House has designated a place for dog relief in the courtyard of the hotel. The courtyard can be accessed by going through the Palm Room, if not in use, or may be accessed by any of the exits directly across from the Presidential Ballroom. The designated place is across from the gazebo, but please ask a member of hotel staff to point you directly to the designated spot.


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Assistive Listening Devices


A limited number of assistive listening devices are available during all convention sessions and at the banquet. For an assistive listening device, please go to the contact table located in the back of the hall during all convention general sessions. A credit card or identification card is required as a deposit for the equipment. 


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Presidential Suite


The Presidential Suite is Room 365 on the third floor. You may use the elevator in A Wing or the elevator in C Wing, adjacent to the Presidential Ballroom.


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Free Aira Site Access at National Federation of the Blind State Conventions


The National Federation of the Blind has partnered with Aira to provide free Aira Site Access to NFB members during our 2018 state convention. Aira subscribers who are National Federation of the Blind members can use the service at our convention for free without having minutes deducted from their plans. In addition, those interested in Aira have the unique opportunity to try out the service for free while at our convention. This convention-wide, free site access is available only at NFB state conventions, giving NFB members an exclusive opportunity to test-drive Aira in a convention setting.


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Aira allows blind individuals to connect via live video to a trained agent through a mobile app or wearable glasses to get real-time visual information or assistance. Learn more about Aira and special pricing available for NFB members at go.aira.io/NFB. 


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How it Works


Before you head to convention or as soon as you get there, download the free Aira app from the App Store, and create a guest account if you are not already an Aira subscriber. Also, make sure your phone?s GPS feature is enabled. When you enter the convention Site Access location, your phone will receive a notification letting you know that the space you are in is part of the Aira Network. When you connect with an agent, he or she will also confirm that you are now covered by the network, and no minutes will be deducted from your account.


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When you leave or enter convention areas that are covered by the Site Access network, you will be informed by the Aira agent.


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To learn more about Aira and the special plan available exclusively to NFB members, visit?go.aira.io/NFB.


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Thursday, November 8, 2018


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6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute Kick Off: Presidential Suite Room 365; Joe Orozco and Domonique Lawless, Co-Chairs. By invitation only. We are kicking off the inaugural class of the Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute!


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7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Registration: Lobby 3.


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Friday, November 9, 2018


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8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration: Lobby 3.


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8:40 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Advanced Vision Morning Coffee: Presidential Ballroom.


A special thanks goes out to Silver Sponsor Advanced Vision for hosting our Convention Kick-off Coffee Break.? Grab a cup of coffee, say hi to new and old friends, and grab a seat to get our 60th Convention started.? Be sure to stop by the exhibit hall between 12pm-5pm and thank Advanced Vision for their gracious hospitality.


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9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting and Chapter Reports (Open to All): Presidential Ballroom.


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General Session


Presidential Ballroom


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10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Opening Ceremonies:


Call to Order - Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of VirginiaInvocation - Rev. Colin Davis, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Fredericksburg, Virginia Presentation of the Colors - American Legion Post 320 Spotsylvania, Bruce Moganson, USMC Honor Guard CaptainPledge of Allegiance Federation PledgeStar Spangled Banner ?Emanuel Finnell, Richmond Chapter, Emporia, VirginiaWelcome to Fredericksburg, Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Fredericksburg, VirginiaWelcome from Delegate Robert ?Bob? Thomas, 28th District, Fredericksburg, VirginiaGreetings from Our Host Chapter ? Holly Frisch, President, Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Fredericksburg, VirginiaConvention Arrangements - Joe Orozco, Chairperson, Convention Organization and Arrangements


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10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Friend in Congress. Congressman Robert Wittman, Virginia 1st District.


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10:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Diamonds in the Federation.


The 1960s: Nancy Yeager, President, Seniors Division, Arlington, VirginiaThe 1970s: Alan Schlank, Past President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Arlington, VirginiaThe 1980s: Charles Brown, Past President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Winchester, VirginiaThe 1990s: Althea Pittman, President, Eastern Shore Chapter, Melva, VirginiaThe 2000s: ? Earl Everett, Secretary, Richmond Chapter, Richmond, Virginia


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10:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Action Auction.


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11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. The Journey is the Destination: Run, Ski, or Ride to Independence.


Robert Hartt, Moderator, Alexandria, VirginiaMike Davis, Suffolk, VirginiaSusan Gashel, Avon, ColoradoIrwin Ramirez, Alexandria, VirginiaEvelyn Valdez, Alexandria, Virginia


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11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aira: Disruptors in Access Technology. Daniel Frye, Director - Public Sector Engagement and Strategy, Aira Tech Corporation, Arlington, Virginia.


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11:30 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Action Auction.


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11:35 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Rehabilitation Services for the Blind in Virginia. Raymond Hopkins, Commissioner, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.


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11:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Announcements.


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12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns.


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12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration: Lobby 3.


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12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Box lunch pick-up: Lobby 3.


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12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits: Monroe Room. Annette Carr, Exhibits Coordinator.


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1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee: Patrick Henry Room, Deepa Goraya, Chairperson. We encourage the participation of all members in setting Federation policy, and the best way to influence policy is through resolutions. As a grass roots organization, we serve our movement through collective action, and such action begins with policy making and debate. Come help shape the policies of the NFB of Virginia. 


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Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars 


2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Me, You, and the Independence Between Us: Domonique Lawless and Jimmy Morris, Co-Chairs, Washington Room. Join us as we discuss ways to gain our independence and freedom through various methods of travel and technology. Learn about your world, how to move around in it, and how to directly engage it.


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2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille: Palm Room, Patricia Droppers, President. Please join us to discuss both the status of Braille in Virginia, and the future of the division.


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3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Student Power Hours! Fredericksburg Room, Virginia Association of Blind Students. Students of all ages are invited to a fun and interactive session where we will get to know each other. During this 2-hour ice breaker, students will play critical thinking games, challenge their problem-solving skills, and enjoy getting to know the rest of our blind and low vision students! Who doesn?t like some friendly competition on a Friday afternoon?


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5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Public Meeting on DBVI Divisions, Programs and Services: Madison Room, Susan K. Davis, Policy and Training Coordinator, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.


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5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. At-Large Chapter Meeting and Reception: Presidential Suite, Room 365, Rick Holley, President.


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6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Student Membership Kickoff and Dinner: Fredericksburg Room, Virginia Association of Blind Students. All students, and only students, are invited to dine with our student leadership and members. Here, we will discuss the weekend, enjoy company time with each other, and engage in meaningful conversation about being a blind student in Virginia. You won?t want to miss the delicious food, enthusiastic company, and lots of information shared.


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6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Young Professionals Happy Hour. Susie D?Mello and Evelyn Valdez, Coordinators, Presidential Suite Room 365. Are you a young professional looking for something exciting to do on Friday evening? Come mingle, make new connections, and enjoy a drink or two at the Young Professionals Happy Hour in the Presidential Suite.


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7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Convention Hospitality: Washington-Jefferson Rooms. Hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Holly Frisch, President. All registered convention attendees are welcome to join us for this fun evening of fellowship and hospitality featuring Jazz from Doug Gately. Don?t forget your ticket provided with your registration to enter this event. Mix, mingle, and network with Federation members and distinguished guests, all while enjoying appetizers and a cash bar.


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7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. First timers Welcome Reception as Part of Convention Hospitality: Washington Room. John Bailey, Coordinator. Enhance your convention experience by broadening your network within the Federation at this event towards the back of the convention hospitality room. Meet Federation leaders and get better connected.


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7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Around the World: Braille Carnival: Monroe Room. Hosted by the Virginia Parents of Blind Children: Laurie Wages, President. Join us, with your children of any age, as you experience our carnival featuring highlights from countries from around the globe. Come play games and have a snack! We hope to see you there!


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8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users Meeting: Patrick Henry Room, Joy Relton, Vice President. The Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users will be conducting an informative business meeting regarding future division programs, legislative updates, and elections. Please join in to cover topics like the ride share monitoring program, airline and other travel policies, post training techniques, and medical/health related tips for new and seasoned handlers.


10:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Scholarship Mixer: Presidential Suite, Room 365, Brian Miller, Chairperson.


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Saturday, November 10, 2018


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8:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m. Registration: Lobby 3.


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General Session


Presidential Ballroom


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9:00 a.m. Call to Order -Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia.


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9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation ? Brittany Crone Ingram, Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Stafford, Virginia.


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9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. National Report ? James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind, Honolulu, Hawaii.


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9:35 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Introducing the 2018 NFB of Virginia James F. Nelson, Jr. Scholarship Finalists. Brian Miller, Chairperson.


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9:40 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Action Auction.


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9:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. The Kellogg?s Rice Krispies Braille Love Notes Story: Showing the Love. Tabatha Mitchell, Board Member, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Nokesville, Virginia And Emmi Mitchell, 2010 BELL Academy participant.


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9:55 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. Diamonds in the Federation. The 2010s: Fredric Schroeder, PhD, President, World Blind Union and Past President, National Federation of the blind of Virginia, Vienna, Virginia.


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10:05 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Enjoying Theater:? Student Performance and Audio Description. Tiffany Boyle, Audio Describer and Meaghan Mozingo, Theatrical Instructor, Access Virginia, Newport News, Virginia.


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10:15 a.m. to 10:25 An Innovation at Our NFB Training Centers:


Dan Wenzel, BLINDNESS: Learning in New Dimensions, (BLIND, Inc.) Executive Director, Minneapolis, MinnesotaConrad Austen, Home management Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, Louisiana


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10:25 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Action Auction.


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10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Learning through Volunteering: Reflections from Virginia?s 2018 McDonald Fellows and Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund Winners:


Moderator: Mary Durbin, Chairperson, McDonald Fellowship Committee, and NFB of Virginia Liaison, Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund Committee, Virginia Beach, VirginiaPhuong Dang, Falls Church, VirginiaWhy Asia Hurtado, Woodbridge, VirginiaKristen and Maddie Martin, Ashburn, VirginiaOscar Montiel, Woodbridge, Virginia


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10:50 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Project RISE: Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment. Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Arlington, Virginia.


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11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Making the Summer Count: Students Working to Build Their Futures:


Melody Roane, Director, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI), Moderator, Richmond, VirginiaNick Petrillo, Project RISE, Clifton, VirginiaLIFE Program Participant Hannah Wages, Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) Buddy Program Participant, Fredericksburg, Virginia


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11:20 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Seniors in Charge and Thriving ? Wanda Taylor, Greater Alexandria Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia.


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11:25 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Action Auction.


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11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presidential Report, Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia.


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12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns.


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12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Box Lunch Pickup: Lobby 3.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Upward Mobility Luncheon, Susie D?Mello, Coordinator, Palm Room. During this informal panel discussion, we will hear from several successful blind professionals about their tips and strategies for getting the job you want, sharpening those networking skills, and advancing in your career. Whether you are a young professional, trying to navigate early in your career, or a recent graduate, ready to jumpstart your career, grab a lunch, and let's talk career advancement.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Seniors Division Luncheon and Business meeting, Monroe Room. Nancy Yeager, President. Join other seniors for lunch and conversation, followed by a short business meeting.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants Division Luncheon and Business Meeting: Patrick Henry Room. Harold Wilson, President. 


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Parents of Blind Children Luncheon and Business Meeting: Commonwealth Room, 2nd floor. Laurie Wages, President. All parents are welcome to dine together, learn from each other, and conduct business alongside our Parent Division Leaders. Whether you have questions about raising a blind or low vision child, eager to get involved and help other parents, or just want to learn more, our Parent Luncheon offers all of the above, and so much more. Join us as we expand our circle and parenting and welcome you and your family with open arms.


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12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Students Luncheon and Business Meeting: Fredericksburg Room. Student Pizza Lunch pick up will be held in the Fredericksburg Room starting at 12:05 p.m. The Virginia Student Division welcomes all students to attend our annual business meeting, where we reflect on the past year, plan for the upcoming, hear from national leaders, hold elections, and much more! Come shape the future of our division!


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1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration, Lobby 3.


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Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 


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2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Youth Track: Fredericksburg Room, Annette Carr, Coordinator. If you are under the age of 14, or are bringing a young person to convention who is, our youth track activities are exactly what you would hope and dream for! These sessions are specifically designed for young people ? interactive games that foster positive attitudes about blindness and encourage social interactions among the blind and low vision youth and successful blind mentors. Through arts & crafts, travel skills, and fun games, the kids will not want to leave youth track to go home!


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2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ? Exploring Your Future: What?s Next for You? Washington Room, Kathryn Webster, Coordinator. Whether you are a working professional, high school or college student, interested in transitioning career paths, or just an overall curious individual, this interactive workshop is for you! Through engaging discussions, ambitious speakers, round-table discussions, and various rotations, this seminar will teach attendees the possibilities of success, but most importantly: how to get there!


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2:00 p.m. to 4:30p.m. Parent Track: Fueling the Fire for Higher Expectations Commonwealth Room, Laurie Wages, President, Virginia Parents of Blind Children. You are essential in helping shape the future of your children and your family, but that?s not easy. Come one, come all, to learn together, grow together, and feed off of the talented parents in this engaging parent seminar. During this time, we will hear from incredible parents on raising children and breaking down the obstacles of society, students who are succeeding in school and beyond, and a plethora of resources for you and your family.


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2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Track: Seniors in Charge: Monroe Room, Nancy Yeager, President. Participate in discussions and presentations including:? volunteering in your community, historical sites in Fredericksburg and Amazon Echo - how seniors are using it.


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3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bottom Dollars, Patrick Henry Room. Join us for a screening of the film ?Bottom Dollars? about sub-minimum wages and the impact of this discriminatory practice on people with disabilities. This film, produced by an organization called Rooted in Rights that specializes in documentaries and social media campaigns related to disability issues, exposes the exploitation of workers with disabilities through the payment of subminimum wages and calls for a phase-out of this discriminatory practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions to NFB leaders. We will also discuss how the NFB can help in a discussion facilitated by James Gashel, National Representative.


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4:30pm ? 4:50pm Youth Track Performer?s debut. Fredericksburg Room


Family and friends are invited to watch an original play performed by our Youth Track performers. Don?t miss this opportunity to support our aspiring young actors. Once they become famous you can say, ?I knew them when?!?? 


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5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Project RISE Open House for Virginia students and parents: Patrick Henry Room, Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator. Learn more about Project RISE, meet our team and ask your questions. 


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2018 Convention Banquet


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Presidential Ballroom.


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In Federation fashion, come dressed to impress as we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary year with a keynote address by National Representative James Gashel.


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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception (Cash Bar): Lobby 3.


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7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Banquet Program ? Fredric Schroeder, Master of Ceremonies and Past President, NFB of Virginia:


Invocation?Arielle Silverman, Deputy Coordinator for Project RISE, Silver Spring, Maryland2018 James F. Nelson Scholarship Awards Presentation?Brian Miller, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Alexandria, VirginiaBanquet Address ? James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the BlindFredericksburg DerbyAction Auction - Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer


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Sunday, November 11, 2018


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8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Devotions: Patrick Henry Room.


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9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Track: Monroe Room, Annette Carr, Coordinator. If you are under the age of 14, or are bringing a young person to convention who is, our youth track activities are exactly what you would hope and dream for! These sessions are specifically designed for young people ? interactive games that foster positive attitudes about blindness and encourage social interactions among the blind and low vision youth and successful blind mentors. Through arts & crafts, travel skills, and fun games, the kids will not want to leave youth track to go home!


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General Session


Presidential Ballroom.


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9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation - Stewart Prost, President, Tidewater Chapter, Norfolk, Virginia. 


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9:05 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized. Gerald Meredith, coordinator, south Chesterfield, Virginia.


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9:20 a.m. to 10:20 A.m. Business Session:


Audit Committee Report?Andre Tynes, ChairpersonTreasurer?s Report?Mark Roane, TreasurerSUN Committee Report: Sandy Halverson, Chairperson2019 Richmond and Washington Seminars?Deepa Goraya and Derek Manners, Legislative Directors2019 National Convention, July 7-12, Mandalay Bay resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada2019 NFB of Virginia Convention, November 1 ? 3, Renaissance Portsmouth ? Norfolk Waterfront, Portsmouth, VirginiaResolutions?Deepa Goraya, ChairpersonNominating Committee Report?Fredric Schroeder, ChairpersonElections


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10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Action Auction.


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10:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Federation Philosophy Discussion: NFB and You. Joanne Wilson, Federation Leader, Alexandria, Virginia. An interactive session to build your individual beliefs about blindness for future growth.?


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10:55 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Building Our Future Together in Virginia. Tracy Soforenko, President.


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11:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Students are Paving the Path for Our Future - Kenia Flores, 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students, Charlotte, North Carolina.


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11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Meaning of the NFB for blind people both now and in the future. James Gashel, Honolulu, Hawaii.


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11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Researching the Employee Experience at Work: The Life of an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. Susie D'Mello PhD, Alexandria, Virginia


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11:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. report of Youth Track Activity, Kathryn Webster, Youth Coordinator.


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11:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Reports and Announcements.


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12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns.


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Thank you to our Fredericksburg Area Chapter for hosting the 2018 NFB of Virginia State Convention. Your hospitality made us feel like family and it made the convention one of our best ever.




Thank You to Our Sponsors


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Travel through the Exhibit Hall and fill up your passport. Visit each exhibitor, find out what they have to offer, and earn a sticker for your passport card. Once your Passport card is full, drop it at the Exhibit Information table on your way out, and you will be entered into the drawing for a door prize. If you do not have a passport card, before going into the Exhibit Hall stop by the Exhibits Information table and request one. One passport card submission per person.


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Special Event Sponsors


Aira ? Free Aira Access at the Hotel and Fredericksburg train station, November 8 through November 11.Advanced Vision ? Friday Board meeting coffee break. 


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Platinum Plus Sponsors


Aira ? Promotes independence through the use of modern technology and real-time remote assistance to visual information to those with vision loss. At the press of a button, the Explorer is immediately connected via Smart Glass to a network of certified Agents. 858-876-2472 www.aira.io? 


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Gold Sponsors


VANDA Pharmaceutical - A specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients, such as those with Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24). 202-734-3400 http://www.vandapharma.com/ 


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Silver Sponsors


Advanced Vision ? Distributor of a wide range of digital magnification products that can assist those with low vision. 804-400-1151 www.enhancedvision.com


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Bronze Sponsors


Ability2Access ? Distributor of Vispero low vision products. 540-639-9732 800-444-4443ABLEnow ? Virginia is among the first states in the country to offer an ABLE program, which provides people with disabilities and their families the opportunity to save money for today?s needs or invest for tomorrow in a simple, affordable and tax-advantaged account. Save for the future without endangering eligibility for certain benefit programs critical to health and well-being. 844-NOW-ABLE 804-310-0961 able-now.com Access Virginia ? Audio description accommodation services. 7572761761 www.accessvirginia.info/AudioDescription?? Christian Ministry Teachers ? Free Bible literature in Braille, large print, audio, and RTF formats. 910-619-6576 Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind ? Provides a comprehensive, integrated range of services including low vision care and rehabilitation, job development training, and employment for people of all ages who are blind to enable them to remain independent. 202-454-6400 www.clb.org Cyber Timez ? Cyber Eyez is an app that brings a lot of tools to your smart phone to provide access to visual information. Can be used at home, school and work to accomplish countless tasks. It can zoom in on things, read text, identify over 1,600 colors and recognizes facial expressions such as happy, sad, angry or surprised. An interface with Skype connects you with someone you know when you need them. A variety of hardware options allows you to put together a package that best fits your needs. 202-827-6883 www.cybertimez.com? Integration Technologies Group, Inc. ? Adaptive Technology available through Humanware for People with Visual Disabilities. 703-698-8282 www.accessibilityproducts.net LegalShield ? Legal and ID Theft Coverage. 757-814-9640 Claudialynch.wearelegalshield.comS&G Endeavors, Ltd. ? Do you work for the government, a non-profit organization, a for-profit company, or are a member of the NFB?? Are you looking to improved growth potential, increased organizational effectiveness, and/or increased efficiency to achieve your mission?? S&G Endeavors can assist with the development of collaborative strategic planning, meeting facilitation, and organizational development. Their services will result in increased collaborative decision making within the team, development of future leaders, improved team?s effectiveness, and/or a strategic plan for future growth. 614-519-3026 www.sgendeavors.com TCS Associates ? TCS offers a full suite of innovative accessible services and solutions to ensure that employees with disabilities, students and individuals are able to perform the essential functions of their positions, have equal access to technology in the workplace and enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment and the pursuit of their personal or professional goals. 240-248-1826? www.tcsassociates.com The Bureau of Engraving and Printing ? Distribution of the iBill money Readers (Free). 202-874-2608? www.bep.gov Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired ? VRCBVI provides quality training in the skills of blindness and promotes positive attitudes about the capabilities of blind individuals to make positive contributions at work and in the community. In addition to the training program we offer for adults, we also offer innovative and fun programs for blind youth that will challenge them to reach their full potential. Learn about these and other exciting initiatives at VRCBVI! 804-371-3323 https://www.vrcbvi.org Volunteers for the Blind ? Connects people with visual impairments in the Fredericksburg area with volunteers to assist with shopping and reading. Visit our table in the Exhibit hall and meet author Carol Shelton (A.K.A. Marla Beagle) who is selling copies of her books ?Marla Wears a Halo? and ?The Adventures of Hot Cocoa and Salt Water Taffy?. These books include both braille and print text. 540-899-8847 


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NFBV Chapters and Divisions


Blue Ridge Chapter ? Hand-painted glass ornaments for sale. They make great holiday gifts. Stop by and check out the ?Taste of Charlottesville? basket being raffled. Once you see what is included you will not be able to resist buying a raffle ticket or two. 434-409-8013? lmeheart at yahoo.com Peninsula Chapter ? Book for sale, ?Head Held High? by Butterfly Thomas. Sales will benefit the chapter. Print $16, e-book available online $4. butterfly.m.enterprises at gmail.com 757-848-1781 Chapter President, uricka.harris at iCloud.com Senior?s Division ? Information distribution. Nancy Yeager, President 703-283-2524 NFBVseniors at gmail.com "Virginia Association of Blind Merchants ? 50/50 raffle. Gather your friends and buy a few tickets. The more tickets that are purchased will increase the jack-pot. The more tickets you buy the better your chance of feeding your wallet with some extra cash. Harold Wilson, 410-404-5255 haroldwilson02 at gmail.com 


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Exhibit Hall Door Prizes


A big thanks goes out to all those who have donated Door Prizes for our 2018 Exhibits Passport game. A list of Door Prize donors will be listed on the NFBV Convention website as the information becomes available. 


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Dream Makers Circle


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You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (410) 659-9314, extension 2422 or at pchang at nfb.org.


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Vehicle Donations


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The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free (855) 659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting www.nfb.org/vehicledonations.


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From jsorozco at gmail.com  Mon Oct 29 18:45:37 2018
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:45:37 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Notes, Part 1
Message-ID: <006401d46fb7$95e973b0$c1bc5b10$@gmail.com>

Hello,

 

Here are some general notes for your awareness for next weekend's
convention.

 

First, people have asked about box lunch options. These will be the options
for both Friday and Saturday:

 

Vegetarian on Whole Wheat

Roast Beef and Cheddar on White

Turkey and Provolone on Whole Wheat

Ham and Swiss on Rye

Chips

Whole Fruit

2 Cookies

Condiments

Bottled Water

 

Second, if you have any special dietary requests, we will try, to the best
of our ability, to meet those needs. Your request should have already been
submitted to Sandy Halverson:

 

sjh300 at outlook.com

 

Please get those requests into Sandy absolutely as soon as possible. As in,
today would be great.

 

Third, our banquet ticket collection system has not changed from last year.
Tickets will be reviewed at the door. Please, please, please ensure you have
your banquet ticket before leaving the registration area. If you lose your
ticket, we will not have a means of verifying you paid. No, it's not the
best system, but until we change it, this is what we're working with.

 

Next, please be conscious of other people's allergies and sensitivities.
Please refrain from using strong fragrances. Yes, we have at least one guest
with a highly developed sensitivity to chemicals, but in general, it's
probably a good idea not to overwhelm people around you.

 

Finally, please pack sensibly. It's November. We live in Virginia. You have
a reasonable expectation of what the weather might be like, and please be
mindful of the fact the climate inside the building itself may also be
beyond our control. The Hospitality House staff, while very kind, are not
the Westin staff, and I can't promise to get the temperature in the meeting
rooms to the perfect degree for you. If the temperature in your guest room
is not what you need it to be, your call is not to me, it's to the front
desk.

 

As always, if you need information to registration, etc., please visit our
convention page:

 

http://nfbv.org/convention

 

Talk soon,

 

Joe Orozco, Chair

Convention Operations



From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 30 02:35:16 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:35:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Aira Access at Convention
In-Reply-To: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.e51b47bb-1ac6-4fff-adda-0fe8cb48ba5b@mail.outlook.com>
References: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.e51b47bb-1ac6-4fff-adda-0fe8cb48ba5b@mail.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.b05fb0eb-0968-425f-b21d-31233dc07908@mail.outlook.com>

Hello Virginia Federationists!




Aira is proud to be a part of the NFB family. We are grateful to President Riccobono and all of you for being vital stakeholders in the creation of the Aira service, enhancing access to information. Always on your terms. Whenever you need it. And however you want it. As part of our partnership, we are glad to offer Aira Access for the annual NFB of Virginia State Convention. 




What is Aira Access? It is the ability for anyone to download the Aira app and use Aira for free, finding a hotel room, a conference room, reading a hotel menu, describing exhibit hall tables, or calling an Uber or Lyft to get to the airport. 




To download the aira app go here: www.aira.io/app 


You will see a banner at the top of the app that says, ?Tap to use Aira as a Guest for Free.?




Aira will be located at the exhibit hall; come stop by and try our smart glasses and talk to an Aira Team member to get Aira anywhere. 




Want to learn more before you are onsite? 




Aira's Website? 


NFB and Aira 


Aira Access 




Here?s to a great Convention!




Team Aira 











From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 30 12:40:37 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:40:37 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Who Would Like To Win A Google Home Mini?
In-Reply-To: <010e01d46ffe$c7b8a450$5729ecf0$@gmail.com>
References: <010e01d46ffe$c7b8a450$5729ecf0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.483fd87e-afe1-45e1-84d2-c0e9ad7cd0bd@mail.outlook.com>

>From Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa


1st Vice President, Virginia Association of Blind Students




Dear Federation Family:




Good Day! I hope this email finds everybody in good health and in high spirits. 




Who would like to win a Google Home Mini? The Virginia Association of Blind Students (VABS) has launched a fundraising effort like no other! We are selling raffle tickets/raffling off tickets to win a Google Home Mini. Ticket sales are already taking place, with one raffle ticket selling for $1.00. One may also buy five tickets for $3.00. 1 for $1, 5 for $3. Yes, that means that if one wishes to purchase 10 tickets, they will be valued at $6.00. The drawing will take place at the 60th Annual National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) State Convention. The winner does not have to be present to win/claim his or her new Google Home Mini. Payments will be accepted via the Cash App, using the Cash App ID: $creoleking5. Again, that Cash App ID is: $creoleking5. Raffle tickets may also be purchased with cash. One is welcome to purchase raffle tickets at or before the NFBV State Convention in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Remember, one may start purchasing their tickets prior to Convention, using the Cash App ID: $creoleking5. If there are any questions surrounding the Cash App payment method, please reach out to my fellow student leader and proud Federationist, Gerald Meredith, via email, at: geraldmeredith1 at outlook.com, or via phone or text, at: (804) 243-3980. If there are any other, Non-Cash App related comments, questions, and/or concerns, please reach out to Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa, via email, at: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com, or via phone or text, at: (202) 848-8932. Please be sure to purchase your tickets from either of our three phenomenal VABS student leaders: Gerald Meredith, (Located in Richmond, Virginia), Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa, (Located in Northern Virginia), Or Andre Hill, (Located in the Virginia Beach Area.). Also, my fellow student leader, Andre Hill, can be reached via email, at: andrehill6188 at gmail.com, or via phone or text, at: (443) 942-6770. Please note, I, Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa, should be the first point of contact regarding any comments, questions, and/or concerns, surrounding this fundraising initiative; I will be happy to answer all questions, and/or reply to all comments. However, regarding Cash App payment questions, please reach out to Gerald Meredith. One last time, the proper Cash App ID to direct raffle ticket purchases, is: $creoleking5. Again, tickets are being sold at the price value, of: 1 for $1, 5 for $3. 




Happy Playing; Happy Winning! Also, please feel free to spread the word as far and wide as possible; 1 raffle ticket for $1, 5 raffle tickets for $3. Many thanks and much respect.




Sincerely,




Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa


Vice President: Virginia Association of Blind Students


National Association of Blind Students


National Federation of the Blind


Email: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com


Cell: (202) 848-8932









From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 30 13:48:26 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:48:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Aira Access at Convention with Links
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.69acecbb-84ad-4a29-af54-13a885a23a32@mail.outlook.com>

Hello Virginia Federationists! 




Aira is proud to be a part of the NFB family. We are grateful to President Riccobono and all of you for being vital stakeholders in the creation of the Aira service, enhancing access to information. Always on your terms. Whenever you need it. And however you want it. As part of our partnership, we are glad to offer Aira Access for the annual NFB of Virginia State Convention.? 




What is Aira Access? It is the ability for anyone to download the Aira app and use Aira for free, finding a hotel room, a conference room, reading a hotel menu, describing exhibit hall tables, or calling an Uber or Lyft to get to the airport.? 




To download the aira app go here:? www.aira.io/app? 




You will see a banner at the top of the app that says, ?Tap to use Aira as a Guest for Free.? 




Aira will be located at the exhibit hall; come stop by and try our smart glasses and talk to an Aira Team member to get Aira anywhere.? 




Want to learn more before you are onsite?? 




Aira's Website? 




NFB and Aira? 




Aira Access? 




Here?s to a great Convention! 




Team Aira? 
















From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 30 15:54:10 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (Sarah Patnaude)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:54:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Aira Access at Convention with Corrected Links
In-Reply-To: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.b05fb0eb-0968-425f-b21d-31233dc07908@mail.outlook.com>
References: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.e51b47bb-1ac6-4fff-adda-0fe8cb48ba5b@mail.outlook.com>
	<F7969D6E6B69A3C7.b05fb0eb-0968-425f-b21d-31233dc07908@mail.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <1229213125.194671.1540914850122@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello everyone!
I apologize for the multiple emails. For some reason, the hyperlinks would not follow through. Hopefully this works.

Sarah Patnaude

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com


(804) 591-6153

 Hello Virginia Federationists!

Aira is proud to be a part of the NFB family. We are grateful to President Riccobono and all of you for being vital stakeholders in the creation of the Aira service, enhancing access to information. Always on your terms. Whenever you need it. And however you want it. As part of our partnership, we are glad to offer Aira Access for the annual NFB of Virginia State Convention. 

What is Aira Access? It is the ability for anyone to download the Aira app and use Aira for free, finding a hotel room, a conference room, reading a hotel menu, describing exhibit hall tables, or calling an Uber or Lyft to get to the airport. 

To download the? Aira app go here: www.aira.io/app 
You will see a banner at the top of the app that says, ?Tap to use Aira as a Guest for Free.?

Aira will be located at the exhibit hall; come stop by and try our smart glasses and talk to an Aira Team member to get Aira anywhere. 

Want to learn more before you are onsite? 

Aira's Website? 
NFB and Aira 
Aira Access 

Here?s to a great Convention!

Team Aira 



  

From patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 30 19:08:57 2018
From: patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com (patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:08:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Aira Access Correction
Message-ID: <F7969D6E6B69A3C7.059ce1b6-fa45-49e0-901d-44171e5a2144@mail.outlook.com>

Hello Everyone,




I sincerely apologize. Technology is fantastic when it works. Below is the Aira Access information with the URL's for the links. I apologize that the hyperlinks are being incooperative today. ?






Sarah Patnaude


Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia


patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com


(804) 591-6153






Hello Virginia Federationists!?




Aira is proud to be a part of the NFB family. We are grateful to President Riccobono and all of you for being vital stakeholders in the creation of the Aira service, enhancing access to information. Always on your terms. Whenever you need it. And however you want it. As part of our partnership, we are glad to offer Aira Access for the annual NFB of Virginia State Convention.?




What is Aira Access? It is the ability for anyone to download the Aira app and use Aira for free, finding a hotel room, a conference room, reading a hotel menu, describing exhibit hall tables, or calling an Uber or Lyft to get to the airport.?




To download the aira app go here:www.aira.io/app?




You will see a banner at the top of the app that says, ?Tap to use Aira as a Guest for Free.??




Aira will be located at the exhibit hall; come stop by and try our smart glasses and talk to an Aira Team member to get Aira anywhere.?




Want to learn more before you are onsite??




Aira's Website: https://aira.io




NFB and Aira: https://go.aira.io/nfb




Aira Access: https://aira.io/access






Here?s to a great Convention!?






Team Aira?

















