The 2021 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania was held Thursday, November 11 through Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
>Convention Highlights
Thursday, November 11, 2021
- Technology Seminar
- Celebration of Our Veterans
Friday, November 12, 2021
- Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users Meeting
- What’s happening with the DeafBlind Division?
- Pennsylvania Association of Blind students Meeting
- Democracy Live: Discover how a Blind Person can vote privately and independently
- What is the Accessible Pharmacy? And How do I get involved?
- Meeting of the board of directors of the NFB of Pennsylvania
- Resolutions Committee Meeting
- NFB of PA Showcase of Talent
Saturday, November 13, 2021
- Tribute to our Nation and the National Federation of the Blind
- Presidential Report; Lynn Heitz
- Report From Our National Rep; Shawn Callaway
- What is BEAR Advocacy?; Carlton Ann Cooke Walker
- My Public School Experience; Angelina Angelcyk
- Being An Aid for A Blind High School Student; Jennifer Harding
- The Education of Our blind Children: What Can the NFB of PA Do to Help; Carol Clancy
- Updates from the Library of Accessible Media in Pennsylvania; Keri Wilkins
- Update on Blindness Services in Pennsylvania; rod Alcidonis
- What is CAP; Andrew Pennington
- Report of the Nominating Committee and Elections; Joseph Drenth
- White Canes Connect: Who is it? What is It? And Where is it; Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein
- Update from the National Association of Blind Veterans; Vernon Humphrey
- My Journey; Alex Cohen
- Legislative Liaisons: What are they?; Emily Gindlesperger and Stacie leap
- Why Make That Phone Call; James Antonacci
- Why Is It Important To Reach Out?; David DeNotaris
- Full Saturday Morning General Session
- Full Saturday Afternoon General Session
- Banquet