THIRTY-Sixth ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
“Becoming the Change We Want the World to See”
Mr. Anil
Lewis, President
Mr. Fredric
K. Schroeder, Ph.D., National Representative
October
9-11, 2009
Marriott City
Center
Macon,
Georgia
The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia Annual State
Convention is an ever growing gathering of blind people, with a program agenda
that serves to educate and empower. Each year blind persons, their family
members, blindness professionals, service providers, and other interested
individuals have the opportunity to network and exchange information and
ideas. Attendees meet and talk with many blind people who are
successfully functioning in many occupations and professions. State and
Federal administrators, elected officials, and the makers and distributors of
new technology attend the NFBGA convention. Above all, a broad cross
section of the most active segment of the blind population are present to
discuss common problems and plan for concerted action.
Convention Registration: $35.00
Friday Board Dinner: $20.00
Saturday Convention Banquet: $35.00
Room rates $90.00
plus tax
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia, Inc.
315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
Suite 1020
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 371-1000 (Voice)
(404) 371-1002 (Fax)
THEBLIND@NFBGA.ORG (E-mail)
WWW.NFBGA.ORG
(Website)
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF GEORGIA
“Becoming the Change
We Want the World to See”
The theme, “Becoming the Change We Want the World to See“ has
special meaning as our affiliate continues to develop programs and services to
meet the specific needs of blind people having the desire to be truly
independent. We want the world to see
blind people as viable contributing members of society, not beneficiaries of
the public good will. Therefore, we
start with ourselves and work to infuse in every blind person the five
essential elements of success:
1) Realize that it is OK to be blind
2) Master the alternative skills of blindness
3) Cope with public attitudes about blindness
4) Blend in with the rest of society
5) Give back to others
We realize that the real problem of blindness is not the loss
of eyesight. The real problem is the
misunderstanding and lack of information that exist. We must work to solve the problem, and become
the change that we want the world to see.
Friday, October 9,
2009
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Leadership Seminar (Magnolia Room)
Members of the NFB of Georgia will be participating in a
daylong seminar designed to educate and inspire attendees
12:00 Noon - 9:00 PM: The National Literary Braille
Competency Test (Conference Center Room)
The National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT) is used
to measure the level of a person’s ability to read and write contracted
literary Braille. The National Blindness
Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) has established rigorous standards for
certifying competent professionals who wish to demonstrate their knowledge and
proficiency in reading and writing the literary Braille code.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Registration & Exhibits of technology
and Services (Pre-Function Area)
Demonstrations of the newest blindness technology and
information on a variety of blindness services will be available.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Affiliate Board Dinner (Grand Salon)
The business of the affiliate will be conducted in an
environment of food and fellowship as we look forward to Saturday’s convention.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Resolutions Committee (Grand Salon)
Resolutions of the affiliate will be introduced, discussed, and voted on
for consideration at the Sunday business session.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Candidates Forum Reception
(Magnolia Room)
Individuals seeking to run for the three affiliate board
positions, during Sunday’s election, will have the opportunity to address the
members of the NFB of Georgia in a relaxed environment of friendly fellowship.
Saturday, October 10,
2009
7:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight
All Saturday convention activities will take place in the
Magnolia Room unless otherwise specified.
7:00 - 8:30 AM
Registration and Hospitality (Grand Salon)
Pre-Convention Activities
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
NFB Pledge
Welcome
National Report
Affiliate Report
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Louis Braille Coin
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Social Security
11:00 – 11:15 AM
NFB-NEWSLINE®
11:15 – 11:30 AM
Library for the blind
New Divisions: Georgia Association of Guide Dog users (GAGDU)
and Georgia Association to Promote the Use of Braille (GAPUB)
11:40 – 11:50 AM
Georgia Organization of Parents of Blind Children (GOPBC)
KNFB Reader Mobile
12:00Noon – 2:00 PM
Convention Luncheons
Students Becoming The Change We Want The World To See (Grand
Salon)
Parents Nurturing The Change We Want The World To See
(Small Dining Room)
2:00 – 2:20 PM
NFB Youth Slam
2:20 – 2:40 PM
Mentoring and the Five Essential Elements for Success
2:40 – 3:00 PM
Braille Enrichment through Literacy and Nonvisual Learning
Department of education
3:20 – 3:40 PM
Blind Students traveling the World
3:40 – 4:00 PM
Characteristics of an NFB Training Center
Department of Labor Rehabilitation Services
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
7:00 - 12:00Midnight
Banquet & Program
Our keynote speaker will be Frederick K. Schroeder, Ph.D.
Sunday, October 11,
2009
8:00 - 12:00 Noon
Sunday convention activities will take place in the Grand
Salon.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Communities of Faith
9:00AM – 12:00Noon
Business Session
Resolutions
Elections
Have a safe trip home, and we will see you next year!!!
NFB Pledge
I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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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