The National Federation of the Blind Of Kansas
  56th Annual State Convention
    Agenda
  November 1-3, 2024 

    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.
      "Growing Together in the Blind Movement"

    Friday, November 1, 2024

  2:00 PM— Vendors Hall, Regency B and C 
  5:00 PM—Registration, Hallway  
  5:00-7:00 PM—Hospitality, Regency B and C  
  7:00 PM—Resolutions immediately following the nominating committee will meet, Regency A  
  7:00-10:00 PM—Game night for the youth; Brazilian A   

    Saturday, November 2, 2024 

  (General Session, Regency A)
  8:00 AM—Registration, Hallway  
  9:00 AM—Presentation of flags, NFB Pledge, Welcome  by Mayor, and Opening remarks 
  9:15 AM—National Report, Pam Allen National Rep. 
  10:00 AM—State Report, Tom Page Affiliate President  
  10:45 AM—Talking Books, Michael Lang 
  11:00 AM— Legislators 
  11:15 AM— NFBKS legislative update, Rob Tabor  
  11:25 AM—Q and A 
  11:30 AM—Introduction of the Board Officers 
  11:45 AM—Resolutions and Nominating Committee Reports 
  12:00-1:15 PM—Lunch, Regency C 
  Senior Division lunch and business meeting, Regency B  
  (Break Out Session for the Youth, Brazilian A) 
  1:15 PM— Vocational and Rehabilitation Services update, Dan Decker
  1:30 PM— Disability Rights Center (DRC) Voting rights, Mike Burgis
  1:45 PM—Kansas School for the Blind (KSSB), Jon Harding and Christian Puett 
  2:05 PM—The ABC's of the NFB, Rob Tabor  
  2:35 PM—Introduction of the general board members 
  2:45 PM— Blindness skills what are they and why do we need them? the Louisiana Center for the Blind, Pam Allen
  3:00 PM—Navilens, What is it and what can it do? Frank and Mary Webber  
  3:10 PM— Social events development of game night and descriptive movies, Don and Jody Mulik  
  3:20 PM— How to approach your Pharmacist, Emily Schlenker  
  3:35 PM— Have You Ever, Open Discussion
  4:05 PM—Sports and Recreation Division, Amy Wilson and Michael Nava 
  4:15 PM— Introduction of Chapter and Division Presidents
  4:30 PM—Review of proposed changes to the NFB of Kansas constitution, Sharon Luka  
  4:45 PM— Nominating and Resolutions Committee reports and closing remarks
  5:00 PM—Adjourn 

  Youth Seminar

  (Brazilian A)
  "Navigating blindness requires alternative thinking"
  12:30 PM—registration 
  1:15 PM—Introductions, Opening remarks, and The NFB Who we are and what we do.
  1:30 PM—Representative from Wichita State University (WSU); Admission standards and requirements, Financial aid, and How to pick a major, John Jones
  2:00 PM—Blindness skills, what are they and why do you need them, Pam and Roland Allen 
  2:15 PM—High and low tech, Accessible curriculum, Demonstration of alternative techniques braille, screen readers, Apps. And etc., Brandon Murphy and Luther Fuller     
  2:45 PM— Self-advocacy, Emily Schlenker
  3:00 PM—Safety and self defense, Amy Wilson 
  3:15 PM—Hobbies and Leisure Activities; games,  video  gaming, Music Production sports and recreation, and etc. Brandon Murphy, Luther Fuller, Matt Mitchel  and Michael Nava 
  4:00 PM—Working through the system to be a successful blind person, Rowan Gorello
  4:15 PM—Careers and Opportunities, Alison Roets, Emily Schlenker, Loren Bush and Renee Morgan 
  4:45 PM—closing remarks 
  5:00 PM—Adjourn 
    NFBKS policy:  
  Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend NFBKS seminars, programs, and events.   
  November 2, 2024
  (Regency B and C)
  6:00 PM—Happy Hour  (cash bar)  
  7:00 PM—Banquet, Keynote Address and awarding of scholarships
  9:00 PM—Entertainment by Easy Pieces  

    Sunday, November 3, 2024

  (General Session, Regency A) 
  7:00 AM—Blind Christians Group business meeting, Regency A
  9:00 AM—Opening of Business Meeting 
  Noon—State Convention Adjourn 

    Vendors 

  NanoPac Inc. 
  Guiding Paws 
  Kansas Library Services 
  Newsline 
  Audio Reader 
  Safety Positive Foundation 
  Braille Bibles International 
  NFBKS 
  Lutheran Braille Workers 
  Massage fund raiser Emily Schlenker 
  Envision 
  Alpha Pointe
  Navilens 
  Independence Inc. 
  MLV Foundation (My Limitless Vision) 
  Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy  
  LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT!