In the morning, visit the Exhibit Hall and the Independence Market. Consider attending the NFB Board Meeting—it’s open to all.
In the afternoon, eat lunch early and drop your kids & teens off at Child Care and Youth Track. Child Care opens early today—12:45— so that you can get to our NOPBC Annual Meeting at 1:00.
9:00 AM – NFB BOARD MEETING
Open to all
12:45 – Drop your kids off at Child Care early today
1:00 – 4:00 PM – NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11 – 18)
Begins in Balcony L
Exhibit Hall Challenge & Unconventional Scavenger Hunt. See the Youth Track agenda for details.
1:00 – 4:00 PM – NOPBC ANNUAL DIVISION MEETING—OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Studio 9
Welcome—Cassie McKinney, President, NOPBC
Educate, Transform, Empower!—2025 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students
Skills for Success —Roland Allen, NOMC; Sarah Kassim, TBS; Briley O’Connor, BLIND, Inc.
Educational Opportunities from the NFB – Karen Anderson, Coordinator, Education Programs, NFB
Meet the New Editor of the Braille Monitor – Chris Danielsen, Editor
Blind Parents—How Do They Do It? – Lisamaria Martinez; Chair, Blind Parents Group
Crossing the Bay Bridge – Sandy Halverson, Long-time NFB Member & Advocate, NFB of VA
Not College Bound? Take a Look at Randolph Sheppard – Belinda Banks, Blind Merchant, NFB of SC; Pam Schnurr, Blind Merchant, NFB of IN
Kid Power — Narjis Karimipour, 12 years old
What’s New at the National Library Service for the Blind? – John Aloszka, Public Affairs Specialist, NLS
Parent Power: Meet Our 2025 Parent Leadership Class
Elections
Adjourn
At the end of the Annual Meeting there will be special instructions regarding the Braille Book Fair
4:30 – 6:30 PM – BRAILLE BOOK FAIR
Riverview 1 & 2
4:30 - 5:00 Blind children (18 & younger only) book choosing
5:00 - 6:30 Open to all; those with NOPBC wristbands go in first
A book lover’s dream! Browse table after table of FREE new and used Braille and print/Braille books. Due to high demand, print/Braille books will be limited to 5 per blind child attendee and 3 per teacher. Restrictions may be eased depending on supply available. After you choose your books, volunteers will box your books and deliver them to the post office for Free Matter shipment to your home. Donations are gratefully accepted to help support our Braille Programs.
5:00 PM –ABLE ACCOUNTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Studio 1—See NFB agenda for details
7:00 – 10:00 PM – NOPBC YOUTH TRACK SESSION (ages 11 – 18)
Balcony L
Accessible Game Tournaments. See the Youth Track agenda for activity details.
7:30 PM – FAMILY EVENT—BREAKFAST FOR DINNER
Join us for networking and fellowship. We’ll have dinner at a nearby IHOP on Canal Street. We’ll gather in the lobby and walk over together.