Tools in My Toolbox NOPBC... · 2018-06-24 · 2 WELCOME TO THE 2018 NOPBC CONFERENCE! * Insider Information * The NFB National Convention is a complicated week of events, so we’ve

NOPBC National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

A division of the National Federation of the Blind

Presents

Tools in My Toolbox

The 2018 National Conference for Parents and Teachers

National Federation of the Blind National Convention

July 3 – 8, 2018 Rosen Shingle Creek Resort

Orlando, FL

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WELCOME TO THE 2018 NOPBC CONFERENCE! * Insider Information *

The NFB National Convention is a complicated week of events, so we’ve prepared these tips to help you stay organized & make the most of your convention experience.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The NOPBC conference, the NFB convention, & NFB Child Care each have separate registration & fees. For our special hotel rates, be sure to register for the NFB convention in addition to the NOPBC conference. NOPBC conference registration: In advance—www.nopbc.org. Onsite—Monday evening,

July 2, 7-9 pm & Tuesday morning, July 3, 7:30–8:45 am outside Panzacola F-1, Level 1. NFB registration onsite—Wednesday & Thursday, Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function area, Level 1. All registered adults will receive an NOPBC nametag—save it for free entry into NOPBC

Family Hospitality following the Seminar. Please also register your children so we can get an accurate head count for Hospitality. Children and youth must be with their family to enter Family Hospitality. All registered blind children will also be eligible for the Megan Bening Memorial Fund Technology Giveaway at Family Hospitality.

SEMINAR DAY INFORMATION—TUESDAY, JULY 3

On Seminar Day, Tuesday, July 3, adults, children, and youth not participating in Youth Track are invited to start the morning together at the Tools in My Toolbox Seminar, where children will have the opportunity to chat with NFB President Mark Riccobono. At the end of this session (10:45 AM) children preregistered with NFB child care will be escorted to child care activities, while adults attend workshops. Youth Track participants (11-18) report to Youth Track registration. At 8:45 AM youth will

be escorted to Youth Track activities where they will get an opportunity to chat with President Riccobono in their morning session. At the lunch break, pick up your child from child care & meet up with your teen for lunch

on your own. After lunch will be more workshops for adults, a children’s activity in child care, & Youth Track activities. Is this your first time at convention? Come to Convention 411, Tuesday, July 3, 11:00 AM –

12:15 PM, for information & advice from veteran convention attendees. Save your registration badge for free admission to NOPBC Family Hospitality following the

Seminar. Children and youth must be with their family to enter Family Hospitality. In loving memory of Megan Bening, the Megan Bening Memorial Fund Technology

Giveaway will take place at NOPBC Family Hospitality. Every blind child 18 & younger who is registered for the NOPBC conference will have a chance to win. Over $10,000 worth of technology will be given away! The family must be present at Family Hospitality for the child to win.

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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH, CHILD CARE INFORMATION

NFB Child Care (also called NFB Camp) takes place in Suwannee 14-17, Level 2, for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Child Care is open each day except Wednesday, July 4. Child care is also available on Banquet night, Sunday, July 8. Children must be registered to attend. Children’s activities take place in NFB Child Care. This year we present the NFB BELL

Academy—National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning—with lessons in braille, nonvisual skills, and cane travel provided by BELL teachers for interested blind children and their siblings, ages 3-12. Infants and toddlers participate in other engaging activities throughout the week. To take part in an activity, your child must be registered for child care for that day. Register

in advance at nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form. To register onsite, go to Child Care rooms & see if any spaces are left. Child Care schedule appears toward end of this agenda. If your child is in Youth Track, be sure to pick up an agenda. Staff will stay 15 minutes after

each session. Pick your teen up at the Youth Track rooms or plan to meet elsewhere. In addition to Youth Track, children and youth might enjoy the Cane Walk, Youth Style

Show, and activities of the National Association of Blind Students (NABS). Schedules appear toward the end of this agenda.

SPECIAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ALL WEEK LONG

Certain special NOPBC activities for parents, children, and youth are listed only in this agenda—for ex., our Cane Walks—so keep this agenda throughout the week. Other activities that you & your child might enjoy are listed in the NFB Convention agenda

(this is a separate document). Pick it up at Convention or in advance at www.nfb.org. Read both agendas to be aware of all events. A sampling of the week’s activities: o NFB Convention sessions Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, July 6-8; Banquet Sunday

evening, July 8—be sure to do your ticket exchange—see details in the NFB Convention agenda

o Tactile art, Mock Trial, talent show, karaoke, a play written and performed by blind people, training center open houses, job fair, tech demos, AI, money management, legislation update, self-defense, autonomous vehicles info, dancing, and a special convention concert!

o NFB Division activities—Blind Students, Sports & Rec, Crafts, Performing Arts, Community Service, Guide Dog Users, Educators, Lawyers, Scientists, Computer Scientists, Deaf-Blind, & many more—open to all

o Our incomparable Exhibit Hall—the latest technology and other items of interest o The Banquet and scholarship presentations

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EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION...

The NOPBC would like to offer a special thank you to Amy Porterfield and Alyssa Bracamonte of SAAVI Services for the Blind. SAAVI staff have worked tirelessly over the past year to provide fun and creative activities for our youth at this year’s convention. We appreciate building partnerships with those who believe that you can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

Of course, none of the NOPBC conference would be possible without our awesome conference director, Melissa Riccobono, and the collective power of the NOPBC board! These volunteers have spent hundreds of hours planning this conference, all while still caring for their families and going to their jobs. They truly live their commitment to helping other families, changing what it means to be blind, and enabling our children to live the lives they want!

Tools in My Toolbox 2018 National Seminar and Conference for Parents & Teachers

TUESDAY, JULY 3

7:30 – 8:45 am Registration 9:00 am – 4:45 pm Seminar, Workshops, Activities Rooms:

Parent AM Program Panzacola F-1, Level 1 Parent Workshops Suwannee 13, 18-20, Level 2 Youth Track Wekiwa 1 & 2, Level 2 Child Care Suwanee 14-17, Level 2

7:30 – 8:45 am FAMILY & YOUTH TRACK REGISTRATION

Panzacola F-1, Level 1

Parents, please register all children with NOPBC, including Youth Track

participants .

Youth Track participants then report to Youth Track registration.

9:00 am - 12:15 pm—YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITIES (ages 11 – 18)

Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2

Ice Breakers & Introductions

Be sure to pick up the separate Youth Track agenda at Youth Track

registration for activity details. Make arrangements to meet up with your

Youth Track participant/s after the session. Amy Porterfield, NOPBC Youth

Track Coordinator; Director, SAAVI Services for the Blind.

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION of PARENTS of BLIND

CHILDREN presents

Tools in My Toolbox 2018 National Seminar and Conference for Parents & Teachers

TUESDAY, JULY 3 Panzacola F-1, Level 1

7:30 – 8:45 am REGISTRATION—see previous page

9:00 am YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITIES (ages 11 – 18)—see previous page

9:00 am WELCOME TO THE TOOLS IN MY TOOLBOX SEMINAR

Kim Cunningham, President, NOPBC

9:05 am KID TALK with NFB President Mark Riccobono

Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind

Children will join President Riccobono at the front of the room.

9:25 am NOPBC PRESIDENTIAL REPORT:

TOOLS FOR BUILDING INDEPENDENCE

Kim Cunningham, President, NOPBC

9:40 am NOPBC KEYNOTE: TOOLS FOR EMPOWERMENT

Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC, Washington

10:00 am STUDENT PANEL: TOOLS IN MY TOOLBOX

Sal Villa (19) TX, Abby Duffy (14) NH, Ahbee Orton (18) AL

10:25 am NOPBC “AS THE TWIG IS BENT” AWARDS

Jean Bening, Presenter; NOPBC Board Member

10:40 am ANNOUNCEMENTS

10:45 am END of OPENING SESSION—Children preregistered with NFB

Child Care will be escorted to the children’s activity in the child

care rooms. Parents attend workshops listed next page.

NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session I next page

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018 continued

11:00 am - 12:15 pm NOPBC CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SESSION I Parents & teachers are invited to attend.

Essential 411: How to Optimize Your Convention Experience Suwannee 13, Level 2 This workshop is geared toward first time convention attendees, but will

certainly provide valuable information for all. Kim Cunningham, President,

NOPBC; Norma Crosby, President, NFB of Texas, NFB Board Member

Achieving a Better Life Experience—ABLE—Accounts: What Are

They and How Might They Benefit My Blind Child? Suwannee 18, Level 2 Learn about these empowering new accounts which allow your child to

save money toward his or her future, without compromising other

benefits to which your child is entitled. Eric Ochmanek, Deputy Chief of

Staff, Office of the State Treasurer of Ohio

Tools and Best Practices for Success in Elementary School Math Suwannee 19, Level 2 Learn valuable tips, tricks, and tools from a true expert in teaching math

to blind children. Susan Osterhaus, Statewide Mathematics Consultant,

Outreach Programs, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

From Infant to Young Adult: Braille & Tactile Markings in Everyday

Life Suwannee 20, Level 2 Learn fun and practical ways to use braille and other tactile markings

around the house for all types of tasks. Jennifer Wenzel, Admissions

Coordinator, Blindness Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND) Inc.

12:15 – 2:00 pm Lunch on your own. Pick up children & meet up with teens.

1:30 pm CHILD CARE REOPENS

Suwannee 14-17, Level 2

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2:00 – 5:00 pm NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITIES (ages 11 – 18)


Expressions, Philosophy & Games, Jobs

See separate Youth Track agenda for activity details. Amy Porterfield,

Youth Track Coordinator; Director, SAAVI Services for the Blind

2:00 - 3:15 pm NOPBC CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SESSION II Parents & teachers are invited to attend.

I’m Blind, and That’s OK! Suwannee 13, Level 2 Helping your child develop self confidence and self esteem. Jeannie

Massay, MA, LPC, CCS; President, NFB of Oklahoma

Structured Discovery: How to Encourage Independent Travel and

Exploration for All Children

Suwannee 18, Level 2

Learn more about this exciting, child centered way to teach cane travel

to children of all ages and all abilities. Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC

Tools and Best Practices for Teaching Higher Level Math


Learn from a true expert in teaching math to blind students. Susan

Osterhaus, Statewide Mathematics Consultant, Outreach Programs,

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Making It Work: Creating Classrooms Where Blind Children of All

Ages Can Learn and Thrive


Learn from a parent and author, Carol Castellano, about simple ways to

make all classrooms friendly to children who are blind. Carol Castellano,

Board Member, NOPBC

NOPBC Concurrent Workshops Session III next page

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3:30 - 4:45 pm NOPBC CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SESSION III Parents & teachers are invited to attend.

Print and Braille: I Use Both! Suwannee 13, Level 2 Learn from a blind adult who uses print and braille every day, and a

teacher of blind students who will share techniques for making sure dual

media readers receive a true blend of print and braille throughout their

school day. Kayleigh Joiner, Assistant Program Coordinator, National

Federation of the Blind of Texas; Krystal Guillory, Teacher of Blind/VI

Students, M.Ed., NCUEB

Achieving a Better Life Experience—ABLE—Accounts: What Are

They and How Might They Benefit My Blind Child?


Learn about these exciting new accounts which allow your child to save

money toward his or her future, without compromising other benefits to

which your child is entitled. Eric Ochmanek, Deputy Chief of Staff,

Office of the State Treasurer of Ohio

Hands On Math: Explore the Tools Which Will Help Your Child

Succeed in Math at All Levels


Get your hands on some fun math tools! Susan Osterhaus, Statewide

Mathematics Consultant, Outreach Programs, Texas School for the Blind

and Visually Impaired

Transitions: Truly Preparing Your Child for College or Career Suwannee 20, Level 2

What skills does your child need to succeed in college or career? How

can you help your child gain these skills? Dick Davis, Chairperson, NFB

Employment Committee

By 5:15 pm Meet up with teens at Youth Track

By 5:30 pm Pick up children from Child Care

Evening Activities next page

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5:30 - 7:00 pm NOPBC FAMILY HOSPITALITY Panzacola F-1, Level 1

Relax, snack, chat, meet new families and teachers, and connect with old

friends. Veteran attendees will be on hand to welcome you and provide

information. Pizza and lemonade will be served.

Admission is free for each adult with a 2018 NOPBC Conference registration

badge. Children and youth must be with their family to enter. Cost without

badge is $15/adult and $5/child. Co-sponsored by Professionals in Blindness

Education (PIBE).

Special Announcement: In loving memory of Megan Bening, the Megan Bening

Memorial Fund Technology Giveaway will take place during Family Hospitality.

Every blind child 18 & younger who is registered for the NOPBC conference

will have a chance to win. Over $10,000 of technology will be given away!

Family must be present at Family Hospitality for the child to win.

7:00 – 8:00 pm NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITY (ages 11-18)


Mocktail Party

See Youth Track agenda for activity details. Amy Porterfield, Youth

Track Coordinator, Director, SAAVI Services for the Blind

7:30 - 9:30 pm NABS STUDENT NETWORKING (ages 14 – 18)

Wekiwa 5, Level 2

National Association of Blind Students. All students 14 – 18 welcome.



It’s Cool to Be in Middle School!

See Youth Track agenda for activity details. Amy Porterfield, Youth

Track Coordinator, Director, SAAVI Services for the Blind

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2018 Child Care is CLOSED on this day.

Register for the NFB Convention, purchase your Banquet tickets, visit the Independence

Market & Exhibit Hall. Participate in a Cane Walk. Come out for NOPBC Youth Style

Show! Check the NFB agenda for other interesting meetings and activities going on

today such as tactile art, tech sessions, job seekers, Mock Trial, blind musicians,

Trailblazers, Sports & Rec, Blindness Ed, Resolutions Committee, legislation, student

division meeting.

8:45 – 10:30 am CANE WALK SESSION I

Wekiwa 8, Level 2

Wondering if your child should use a cane? Curious about how a cane works?

Learn and experience the Structured Discovery Method of travel at these

special workshops (not listed in NFB agenda). Parents, teachers, blind/VI

children, and siblings are welcome. Jeff Altman, NOMCT, CVRCB

8:45 am – 12:00 pm NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITIES (ages 11-18)


Looking Good, Cane Walk, Accommodations


Youth Track Coordinator, Director, SAAVI Services for the Blind

11:00 am – 12:45 pm CANE WALK SESSION II

Wekiwa 8, Level 2

See description above.

1:00 – 4:00 pm NOPBC YOUTH STYLE SHOW

Wekiwa 8, Level 2 (Rehearsal at 1:00 pm; Style Show begins at 2:45 pm)

Watch our young blind and low vision models strut their stuff on the runway.

Come enjoy the fashions and music and support NOPBC. Tickets $5 at the

door. Penny Duffy, NOPBC Youth Style Show Coordinator; Secretary, NOPBC.

For more information, call Penny at 603-892-6355.



STEM for College and Career



More PM Activities next page

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018 continued



Resolutions Explained



6:00 – 8:00 pm PARENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM—PLP Part I


Has the NOPBC helped you and your family? Would you like to get more

involved? Come learn about leadership opportunities in your state. Carol

Castellano, PLP Coordinator; Board Member, NOPBC

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2018

Child care is open in the morning and afternoon. You can drop younger children

off at child care in the morning, or take them with you for a visit to the

Exhibit Hall and the Independence Market. You might also consider attending

the NFB Board of Directors meeting—it’s open to all. In the afternoon, drop

the kids off at their activities early and come to the NOPBC Annual Meeting!

12:45 pm CHILD CARE WILL BE OPEN EARLY ON THIS AFTERNOON

Suwannee 14-17, Level 2

Give your child lunch, then drop child off early at child care on this day—

so that you can attend the NOPBC Annual Meeting which begins at 1 pm.



Exhibit Hall Challenge!



NOPBC Annual Meeting next page

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Thursday, July 5, 2018 continued

1:00 – 3:45 pm NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND

CHILDREN—NOPBC—ANNUAL MEETING: OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Panzacola F-1, Level 1

1:00 – 2:00 pm NOPBC Parent Networking

The NOPBC is trying something new this year—a chance for parents to

drop their kids off at Child Care or Youth Track and then network with

other parents who are raising blind children. Ask and answer questions,

give and receive support, and become more connected with other parents

from around the country. Exhibitors will be on hand with information.

Feel free to bring your lunch, if needed. We hope you will join us for

this new opportunity!

2:00 – 3:45 pm NOPBC Annual Meeting

Attention parents and teachers! Be sure to attend the NOPBC Annual

Meeting featuring a presentation by the 2018 Distinguished Educator of

Blind Children; updates from the NFB Jernigan Institute & on programs

and educational opportunities for kids; presentations from blind

students; Parent Power; NOPBC business, elections, and more! Don’t miss

it! Special bonus: meeting attendees receive priority entrance ticket to

the Braille Book Fair! Families with blind children enter at 4:15; others

with ticket get to the head of the line at 5:00 pm.

4:15 - 7:00 pm BRAILLE BOOK FAIR

Panzacola F3 & F4, Level 1

4:15 -5:00 Blind Child 18 & Younger Book Choosing

5:00 Book Fair open to all; NOPBC annual meeting ticket holders go in first

A book lover's dream! Browse tables of new and used Braille and print/Braille

books. Due to high demand, print/Braille books will be limited to 5 per blind

child present (not teachers—sorry!). Volunteers will box your books and

deliver them to the post office for Free Matter shipment to your

home. Through a collaboration with our Literacy Sponsor, the Wells Fargo

Foundation, books are free. Donations are encouraged to help support our

Braille programs. Coordinators: Krystal Guillory, TBS; State Coordinator, NFB

BELL Academy of Louisiana; Sandra Oliver, Treasurer, NOPBC.

More PM Activities next page

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Thursday, July 5, 2018 continued

6:30 - 8:30 pm NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITY (ages 11-18)


Unconventional Convention Scavenger Hunt



7:30 - 9:00 pm DADS’ NIGHT OUT

Call Corbb O’Connor 703-309-4884 for more information.

All dads, sighted and blind, are welcome at this NOPBC-sponsored event. Meet

at the birdcage in the lobby at 7:30.

FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2018

7:30 am NOPBC BOARD MEETING


9:30 am – 12:00 pm NFB CONVENTION OPENING SESSION! Sebastian Ballrooms I and J, Level 1 Be there for the bang of the gavel and the roar of the crowd! See the NFB

Convention Agenda for program details. NFB general sessions take place all

day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Many additional events and meetings take

place before the morning session, at lunchtime, and in the evenings.

2:00 - 5:00 pm NFB CONVENTION GENERAL SESSION Sebastian Ballrooms I and J, Level 1 See NFB Convention Agenda for program details


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Friday, July 6, 2018 continued

7:00 - 10:00 pm NOPBC PARENT WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES FOR

CHILDREN & YOUTH

7:00 – 10:00 pm NOPBC CRAFTS & GAMES NIGHT (ages 5 - 12)

Wekiwa 3, Level 2 This activity is available for children whose parents are attending NOPBC evening workshops ONLY.

7:00 – 10:00 pm NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITIES (ages 11-18)

7:00 PM Dancing with the Federation Stars

Panzacola Ballroom F-1, Level 1

8:00 pm Dating 101 (14 – 18 only), All in the Family




7:00 - 9:45 pm NOPBC CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

7:00 – 9:45 pm It’s Play Time! An Activity for Families with Blind

Infants and Toddlers


Bring your infants and toddlers, and even your preschoolers, for an

evening of playtime and fun. Connect with other parents and learn from

one another. Melissa Riccobono and other members of the NOPBC Board

will be on hand to interact with you and your children.

7:00 - 8:15 pm IEP 101: What Does a Good IEP Look Like and

How Do I Get There?


Learn how to advocate for your child in school. What are smart goals?

What types of assessments are available? Jackie Anderson, Teacher

of Blind Students

7:00 – 8:15 pm High Quality Assessments Set the Stage for Services


Come learn how the NRMA—National Reading Media Assessment—and

the NOMA—National Orientation & Mobility Assessment—can make a

big difference in your child’s services. Maria (Conchita) Hernandez

Legorreta, MAT

More Workshops next page

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Friday, July 6, 2018 continued

8:30 – 9:45 pm IEP Soft Skills


What do you do to survive IEP meetings? How do you advocate in a way

which will not alienate the IEP team? When and how should you bring in

an IEP advocate? How do you figure out which team members are on your

side? Melissa Riccobono, Board member, NOPBC

8:30 – 9:45 pm IEP 202: Beyond the Basics


What do you do when you don’t agree with an IEP team decision? When

should you get an advocate involved? When should you consider filing a

formal complaint? Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum, Attorney, Brown, Goldstein,

Levy

SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2018

9:00 am – 12:00 pm NFB CONVENTION GENERAL SESSION

Sebastian Ballrooms I and J, Level 1

See NFB Convention Agenda for program details

12:30 – 1:45 pm NOPBC BRAINSTORMING SESSION


Come share your knowledge and ideas with us. What did you like at this

convention? What workshops might you like to see us offer next year? What

resources would help you stay connected throughout the year? Be a part of

this valuable conversation. Kim Cunningham, President, NOPBC

2:00 - 5:00 pm NFB CONVENTION GENERAL SESSION




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Saturday, July 7, 2018 continued

7:00 – 9:00 pm NOPBC YOUTH TRACK ACTIVITIES (ages 11 – 18)


What Have We Learned, Career Fair



7:30 – 9:30 pm PARENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM—PLP PART II


Has the NOPBC helped you and your family? Would you like to get more

involved? Come learn about leadership opportunities in your state. Carol

Castellano, PLP Coordinator; Board Member, NOPBC

SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2018

9:00 am – 12:00 pm NFB CONVENTION GENERAL SESSION



2:00 - 5:00 pm NFB CONVENTION GENERAL SESSION



7:00 pm BANQUET


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NFB CHILD CARE SCHEDULE For children 6 weeks to 12 years. Child must be registered with Child Care.

Please pick up your child promptly!

DAY & DATE MORNING AFTERNOON

Tue. July 3 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Wed., July 4 Closed Closed

Thu., July 5 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:45 - 5:30 pm Because of our 1:00 NOPBC Annual Meeting time on this day, staff will be

present in the child care rooms before 1:00 pm. After you give your child

lunch, you may take him/her back to child care early so that you can get to

our meeting on time.

Fri., July 6 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Sat., July 7 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Sun., July 8

Banquet

8:30 am – 12:30 pm 1:30 – 5:30 pm

6:30 pm – 30 min. after

end of Banquet

YOUTH ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE (ages 11 – 18)

TUE., JULY 3

9:00 am – 12:15 pm Youth Track

2:00 – 5:00 pm Youth Track


7:30 – 9:30 pm NABS Student Networking (ages 14 – 18 only)

8:00 – 10 pm Middle School Youth Track (ages 11-14 only)

WED., JULY 4

8:45 am – 12:00 pm Youth Track


1:00 pm Youth Style Show Rehearsal—for those in the show

2:45 – 4:00 pm Youth Style Show


THURS., JULY 5



FRI., JULY 6


SAT., JULY 7


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NOPBC 2018 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

TUESDAY, JULY 3

7:30 - 8:45 am Seminar & Youth Track Registrations

Be sure to pick up agendas!

9:00 am – 12:15 pm Youth Track (ages 11-18)

9:00 - 10:45 am NOPBC Tools In My Toolbox Seminar General Session

(Adults, Children)

10:45 am Children are escorted to their activities

11:00 am - 12:15 pm NOPBC Concurrent Workshops

12:15 – 2:00 Lunch on your own. Feed your kids.

1:30 pm Child care reopens

2:00 – 5:00 pm Youth Track (ages 11 – 18)

2:00 - 3:15 pm NOPBC Concurrent Workshops

3:30 - 4:45 pm NOPBC Concurrent Workshops

5:30 - 7:00 pm NOPBC Family Hospitality

7:00 – 8:00 pm Youth Track (ages 11-18)

7:30 – 9:30 pm NABS Student Networking (ages 14 – 18)

8:00 – 10:00 pm Middle School Youth Track Session (ages 11-14)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Child care closed.

8:45 am – 12:00 pm Youth Track (ages 11-18)

8:45 - 10:30 am Cane Walk Session I (Adults, Children, Youth)

11:00 am- 12:45 pm Cane Walk Session II (Adults, Children, Youth)

1:00 pm Youth Style Show Rehearsal—for those in the show

2:45 – 4:00 pm Youth Style Show


4:00 - 5:30 pm Youth Track (ages 11-18)

6:00 – 8:00 pm Parent Leadership Program (PLP)

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THURSDAY, JULY 5

12:45 pm Child care will be open early on this afternoon

1:00 – 5:00 pm Youth Track (ages 11 – 18)

1:00 - 3:45 pm NOPBC Annual Meeting—you may drop your child off early (12:45)

in Child Care this pm in order to get to the meeting on time.

1:00 - 2:00—Family networking

2:00—Meeting begins.

4:15 - 7:00 pm Braille Book Fair

4:15 - 5:00—Blind children book choosing

5:00—Bookfair open to all.


7:30 - 9:00 pm Dad’s Night Out

FRIDAY, JULY 6

7:30 am NOPBC Board Meeting

9:30 am – 12:00 pm NFB Opening Session

2:00 – 5:00 pm NFB General Session

7:00 - 9:45 pm NOPBC Evening Workshops

7:00 - 10:00 pm NOPBC Children’s Activity (ages 5 – 12)

for children whose parents are in the NOPBC workshops


SATURDAY, JULY 7

9:00 am – 12:00 pm NFB General Session

12:30 – 1:45 pm NOPBC Brainstorming



7:30 - 9:30 pm Parent Leadership Program (PLP)

SUNDAY, JULY 8

9:00 am – 12:00 pm NFB General Session


7:00 pm Banquet

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Tools in My Toolbox NOPBC... · 2018-06-24 · 2 WELCOME TO THE 2018 NOPBC CONFERENCE! * Insider Information * The NFB National Convention is a complicated week of events, so we’ve