9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – NFB CONVENTION OPENING SESSION—JW Grand Ballroom, level 4
Don’t miss the bang of the gavel and the roar of the crowd at the opening session of the NFB convention! NFB general sessions take place all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Be sure to check your GroupMe messages and the NFB Convention agenda for the many interesting and important program items that you won’t want to miss. Many additional events and meetings take place before the morning session, at lunchtime, and in the evenings. See the NFB Convention Agenda for details.
12:15 – 1:45 PM – NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11 – 18) – Room #306
What is a Resolution? See the Youth Track agenda for activity details.
12:15 – 1:45 PM – PARENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM—PLP – Room #310
Has the NOPBC helped you and your family? Would you like to get more involved? Come learn about leadership opportunities in your state and nationally.
2:00 – 5:00 PM – NFB GENERAL SESSION—JW Grand Ballroom, level 4
7:00 - 10:00 PM - MAKING SKILLS FUN FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH – Room #307
An evening full of fun and learning for children whose parents are attending our NOPBC workshops and youth who are participating in Youth Track. There will be stations for learning various skills.
7:00 – 8:15 PM – NOPBC WORKSHOP GROUP D
Getting a fair evaluation for your child with multiple disabilities– Room #303
Speakers - Casey Robertson, 1st VP, NOPBC; Melissa Riccobono, 2nd VP, NOPBC
Our kids can end up being penalized for not being able to see the test or for other aspects of their disabilities. Come learn some principles and ideas for getting a better evaluation.
Panel of Success Stories – Room #305
Speakers - Anil Lewis, Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives, NFB; Lauren Altman, President, National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
How to ask the right questions about services for your child and how to prepare your children for life after high school. There will be time for Q&A.
8:30 – 9:45 PM – NOPBC WORKSHOP GROUP E
Social Skill – Room #303
Speaker - Amanda Juetten, NFB of TN
Come see a role-play session on social skills. Get a refresher on what works and what doesn’t and how to help your child develop these skills.
Mock IEP with the Advocates – Room #305
Speaker - Casey Robertson, 1st VP, NOPBC
Advocates will give a biography and provide their contact information. You will be able to make appointments and sign up to consult with them. BRING YOUR IEP and/or YOUR SPECIFIC CONCERNS!!!