Welcome To The NFB of Arizona 2003 State Convention
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Welcome
to the
National
Federation
of the Blind
of Arizona
Ruth Swenson - President
2003
ARIZONA NFB
57th STATE CONVENTION
THEME
BLINDNESS - WHO'S AFRAID
Announcing the 2003 NFB(National Federation of the Blind of Arizona) State 57th
Convention!
DATES
Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 12th, 13th & 14th 2003
LOCATION
Arizona Golf Resort
425 South Power Road
Mesa, Arizona 85206
480/832-3202
RESERVATION COSTS
$59.00 per night, up to four people in the room
One bedroom Suite $69.00 per night
Reservations must be made by Wednesday August 13, 2003
NFBA Convention Schedule
Friday, September 12
8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Registration Open
9 A.M. – 11:30
Issues Facing The Senior Blind
1 P.M.
"Diabetic Emergency
Preparedness and Advance
Directives" Judy Roberts, RN,
CCM, CDE.
4 P.M.
NFBA Board Meeting
Open To The Public
7:00 P.M. –
Resolutions
Open To The Public 8:00 P.M. – 12:00
Hospitality, Host: Tucson Chapter
Saturday, September 13
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Registration Open
9:00 A.M. – Noon
General Session
Noon – 2:00 P.M.
Breakout Lunch Seminars:
Diabetes Action Network
Association of the Senior Blind
NFBA Merchants Division
NFBA Students Division
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
General Session
6:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Reception
7:00 P.M.
Banquet
Sunday, September 15
7:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.
Chapter Breakfast
9:00 A.M.-Noon
General Session
Featured Topics:
National Report of the NFB
State Report of the NFBA
Education of Blind Children:
Raising Special Kids
IEP's, Mediation, and Appeals
Az. Div. of Special Education
RSA and Services to the Blind
Skip Bingham, Joan Ellis
Library Services: - Linda Montgomery
News Line for the Blind, Job Line for the Blind
Adjustment to Blindness & Training Centers:
Colorado Center for the Blind
Louisiana Center for the Blind
VA Center in Tucson
Help America Vote Act, HAVA,
Arizona Office of the Secretary of State
Diabetic Issues and the Blind,
Dr. Noon, Optometrist
Mike Perry, Low Vision Specialist
Email Questions-Comments to:Tom O'Brien