FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014<\/p>\n
3:30 PM \u2013 5:45 PM
\nAdaptive Technology and Blindness Resource Exhibit and demonstrations: featuring National Network for Equitable Library Services, Oriano Belusic, Heidi Propp, Aedan Staddon. <\/p>\n
Demo Apple computer with VoiceOver, Windows 8, NVDA, and more. learn abouthow to access digital audio books through public libraries, check out Federation literature.
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\n5:30 PM \u2013 6 PM
\nOn Site Registration<\/p>\n
6:15 PM
\nWelcoming Celebration Dinner<\/p>\n
8 PM
\nFestive Fireside
\nEnjoy icebreakers, Federation conversation, and the talents of your colleagues. Weather permitting, we’ll gather around an outdoor campfire. If it’s cool or rainy, we’ll relax in front of a fireplace in the Lodge.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014<\/p>\n
7:45 AM
\nBreakfast<\/p>\n
8:30 AM \u2013 8:45 AM
\nOn Site Registration<\/p>\n
9 AM \u2013 3:30 PM
\nFull-Day Conference
\nMC: Mary Ellen Gabias, President of the Canadian Federation of the Blind<\/p>\n
9 AM \u2013 9:15 AM
\nInvocation: Donna Hudon.
\nIntroductions and convention arrangements.
\nDoor Prize and auction: Gus Thorn our “loud and Proud” door prize chairman.
\n(Door prizes and auction items will be interspersed throughout the convention.)<\/p>\n
9:15 AM \u2013 9:35 AM
\nBreaking The Mold: from Clienthood to Citizenship \u2013 President,Mary Ellen Gabias.<\/p>\n
9:35 AM \u2013 10:00 AM
\nReport from the National Federation of the Blind \u2013 Gary Wunder, Editor, “Braille Monitor”.<\/p>\n
10:00 AM \u2013 10:40 AM
\nShaping Blind Justice: a Panel Discussion \u2013 Graeme McCreath, moderator; Juliana Dalley, Canadian Legal Assistance Society (CLAS); Oriano Belusic, CFB First Vice President; Elizabeth Lalonde, CFB Immediate Past President.<\/p>\n
10:40 AM \u2013 11:00 AM
\nNNELS \u2013 Then and Now \u2013 Allan Carlson, Project Management Specialist, Libraries Branch, Province of British Columbia. <\/p>\n
11:00 AM \u2013 11:30 AM
\nBlind People in Charge: Report from the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind \u2013PTC staff and program participants. <\/p>\n
11:30 AM \u2013 11:45 AM
\nFifteen for Funds<\/p>\n
12 PM \u2013 1:15 PM
\nLunch, plate service, included as part of registration.<\/p>\n
1:15 PM \u2013 1:35 PM
\nOpportunities and Challenges for Blind People in the 21st century Work Environment-Gary Wunder, formerly Systems Analyst and current magazine editor, Columbia, Missouri.<\/p>\n
1:35 PM \u2013 2:35 PM
\nCreating Your Place in the Workforce: Blind Workers Speak Out \u2013a panel discussion \u2013 Oriano Belusic, moderator; .<\/p>\n
2:35 \u2013 3:05 PM
\nBreaking the Mold Through the Martial Arts \u2013 Johnny Tai, counsellor, self-defense instructor, and competitive martial artist. <\/p>\n
3:05 PM \u2013 3:15 PM
\nReports, resolutions, and discussion.<\/p>\n
3:15 PM \u2013 3:30 PM
\nBreak.<\/p>\n
3:30 PM \u2013 6:15 PM
\nMake Your Own Mold \u2013 Choose from a variety of activities:
\nExperience an introductory lesson in the martial arts.
\nLearn how to use the new NNELS Library Service.
\nTake a nature hike on an island trail.
\nWalk to town and visit local boutique shops.
\nRelax in the Lodge’s hot tub.<\/p>\n
6:15 PM to 9:30 PM
\nBanquet (Cost of dinner is included in registration fee)
\nMaster of Ceremonies: Graeme McCreath.
\nBanquet Address: Gary Wunder.<\/p>\n
Sunday, May 25, 2014<\/p>\n
7:45 AM
\nBreakfast and Annual General Meeting.<\/p>\n
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors who have made this Convention a success:
\nVictoria Imperial Lions Club;
\nKnights of Columbus, Father De Lestre Council, Kelowna, British Columbia;
\nIsland Savings Credit Union, Victoria, British Columbia.<\/p>\n
Thank you to the businesses and individuals who donated door prizes and auction items.
\nFinally, thank you to all the people who contributed to the success of this convention. See you next year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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