2020 NFB of Maryland exhibit hall
This year your experience of the exhibit hall will be different. Since our convention is virtual, you get to let your fingers due the walking instead of your feet.
Exhibit Hall connection information
The exhibit hall will be open for all to attend on Friday November 6, 2020 from 1 p.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST.
The Exhibitor Showcase will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and attendees will hear from each exhibitor about their products and services. Access information for the Exhibitor Showcase is listed below.
Exhibitor Open Office Hours will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can visit with individual exhibitors, get more information, and transact business. Each exhibitor is furnishing access information for itself, as listed below.
The Exhibitor Showcase access information is as follows:
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/6248138327
Access code: 624 813 8327
One touch: 13017158592,,6248138327#
Here is a directory of all the exhibitors in our exhibit hall this year
- AdNet/AccountNet
- Aira
- Blind Savvy
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Kustom Cane and partner You Cane Give
- Low Vision Shop
- Maryland Able
- Maryland DORS
- Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
- Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland
- Maryland Technology Assistance Program
- The Image Center
- Vanda Pharmaceutical
- Vispero
AdNet/AccountNet
Name of Company/Organization
AdNet/AccountNet, Inc.
Description of Products/services
Management Consulting and Professional Staff Augmentation/Executive Search Services.AdNet’s core capabilities are in providing Accounting/Finance, Human Resources and Legal/EEOC experts in the Private and Public Sectors.Additionally, we support the federal government by providing Reasonable Accommodation Support Services for full time employees requiring workplace task administrative support.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID:Meeting ID 295 716 0983
Web Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2957160983
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
Dial by your location:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 295 716 0983
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://adnetp3.com/
Office Hours:8:30am – 5:30pm; Monday - Friday
Telephone:410-715-4035
Email Address:[email protected]
Aira
Name of Company/Organization
Aira Tech Corp
Description of Products/services
Aira - Access to visual information from trained agents, safely and securely, on your terms
Aira provides visual interpretation for just about any task through our smart phone app for iOS or Android. Our agents undergo rigorous training and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.
Sort your mail
Check social distancing
Get great pet photos
Find and prepare tasty recipes
Verify shirt colors .. and so much more!
And we even have special NFB plans!
NFB Intro Plan: 30 minutes per month for $20.00
NFB Standard Plan: 140 minutes per month for $99.99
You can learn about us at our web site: www.aira.io
Call us at 1.800.835.1934 (US and Canada) 6:00am to 6:00pm Pacific time
Or email us at [email protected]
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 980 4063 0663
Zoom Meeting password: 8351934
Web Link: https://aira.zoom.us/j/98040630663?pwd=OHFjNjNBM1lzaWplWFhWbDV5WjdPZz09
One-Touch Information: +12532158782,,98040630663#
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://www.aira.io
Office Hours: Agents 24-7 , customer care, 9:00 A.M to 9:00 P.M EDT Sun/Sat
Telephone: 1-800-835-1934
Email Address: [email protected]
Blind Savvy
Name of Company/Organization
Blind Savvy USA, LLC
Description of Products/services
Blind Savvy USA, LLC offers innovative, customized workshops, online and/or in person. The workshops include pre-employment training for blind and low vision rehabilitation professionals, as well as youth and adults.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID:
Web Link:
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Contact Person: Eileen Rivera Ley
Telephone: 443-253-5595
Email Address: [email protected]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Name of Company/Organization
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Customer Accessibility Resource Staff (CARS)
Description of Products/services-
CARS provides CMS Medicare information in accessible formats such as braille, large print, audio file and data file.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 161 489 4074
Web Link: https://cms.zoomgov.com/j/1614894074?pwd=dnlXNGtqVlZlTjVnZW0vZWF1bys4dz09
One-Touch Information: 833 568 8864
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: www.Medicare.gov
Office Hours: 24hrs
Telephone: 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227); TTY 1-877-486-2048
Email Address: [email protected]
Kustom Cane and partner You Cane Give
Name of Company/Organization
Kustom Cane and partner You Cane Give
Description of Products/services
Kustom Cane and You Cane Give, partners to empower the blind-one cane at a time. Kustom Cane sells personalized canes and braille charms of all kinds. Choose from over 200 colors, including our chrome, woodgrain, pink zebra print, and chameleon color changing design, as well as endless themes, sports teams, personalized with full color images, and more! We also carry tactile and braille charms to accent canes. We are the sole provider of Cane Shield Protectant, which protects your cane from wear and tear for years. We also carry accessories for your cane, such as alarm charms, Bluetooth speaker charms, cane finder charms, to name a few. Have that sense of giving back when you order from Kutom Cane because all profits go directly to You Cane Give, our 501©(3) nonprofit, which has provided over 640 canes to over46 countries! Check out our websites for more info!
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID:
Web Link:
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
Call us directly at 901-483-1515 or email us at [email protected]. When we contact you, we will provide a design consultation to help create the cane of your dreams!
You can place order on our website: www.KustomCane.com
Donations to You Cane Give can be made at www.YouCaneGive.org
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address:
Office Hours:8-5 CT Sunday-Friday
Telephone:901-483-1515
Email Address:
Low Vision Shop
Name of Company/Organization
The Low Vision Shop
Description of Products/services
Welcome to an experiential environment for low vision and blind assistive devices. The only shop of its kind situated in the Baltimore area, we have created a place where people can explore vision aid options safely and comfortably, surrounded by everything from magnifiers to revolutionary wearable technology. We’ve brought the latest advancements into one space and surrounded them with specialized professionals who can guide the discovery of optimal vision enhancement.
Some of our brands: Ramble Tag, BlindShell, Gizahand, Dot Braille Watch, OrCam, IrisVision, Vision Buddy, Almost Blind, and much more…
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 825 5072 8062
Web Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82550728062
One-Touch Information: US: +13017158592,,82550728062#or +13126266799,,82550728062#
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://thelowvisionshop.com/
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm
Telephone: (410) 431-2020
Email Address: [email protected]
Maryland Able
Name of Company/Organization
Maryland ABLE
Description of Products/services
Maryland ABLE is a way for people with disabilities to save for their everyday needs, save and invest in a tax-free account, and prepare for the future without losing federal or state means tested benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86898796437?pwd=ZHB2MG5ZVEk1WEMvU3luRmpQZTA1Zz09
Web Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86898796437?pwd=ZHB2MG5ZVEk1WEMvU3luRmpQZTA1Zz09
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
443-769-1057 for after conference
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: www.marylandable.org
Office Hours: 9 am – 6 pm
Telephone: 855.563.2253
Email Address: [email protected]
Maryland DORS
Name of Company/Organization
Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Description of Products/services
DORS helps people with physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, sensory and learning disabilities go to work and keep their jobs by providing services such as career assessment and counseling, assistive technology, job training, higher education and job placement.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom meeting Information
Time: Nov 6, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/96748261588?pwd=UVpML29TMUdsSjFKM0JNdzUrMmlNdz09
Meeting ID: 967 4826 1588
Passcode: 9bBGcP
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom:
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://dors.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telephone:410-554-9277
Email Address:[email protected]
Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Name of Company/Organization
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Description of Products/services
The mission of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is to provide comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print disabled residents of the State of Maryland. Our vision is to provide innovative and quality services to meet the needs and expectations of our patrons.
LBPH Provides:
•Books and magazines in Braille delivered either through the US mail or through digital download
•Books and magazines sent in a specialized format for use with the Digital Talking Book Machine mailed directly to the patron at home or accessed via direct download
•Books in Large Print delivered through the US Mail
•Accessible Technology Training by Appointment
•Accessible Textbook Conversion through the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program
•ADA Compliant Computer Workstations both at LBPD and across the state
•Accessible events and programs held at LBPD and over the phone
All services are FREE to library patrons. Applications must be certified that patrons meet eligibility for services.
Download this PDF for LBPD general information . Download the LBPD application.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
LBPD Meetings is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NFB Annual Meeting
Time: Nov 6, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/j/93018914321?pwd=UHFmSUVNbUNxZVRhNllBWWVvUGloUT09
Meeting ID: 930 1891 4321
Passcode: 415
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,93018914321#,,,,,,0#,,415# US (Germantown)
+17866351003,,93018914321#,,,,,,0#,,415# US (Miami)
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Maryland-Library-for-the-Blind-a...
Office Hours:
Monday -Friday 9-5
Telephone:410-230-2424
Email Address: [email protected]
Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland
Name of Company/Organization:
Maryland Relay
Description of Products/services:
Telecommunications Access of Maryland (TAM) is a division of MDoD and operates the Maryland Relay and Maryland Accessible Telecommunications programs. Maryland Relay is a free, public service for individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or speech-disabled that enables them to communicate using the telephone. The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program offers a wide variety of solutions and tools—from amplified phones to Braille TTYs to tablets— needed to independently make or receive phone calls.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID:
Web Link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: www.mdrelay.org
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am -4pm
Telephone: 240-920-9594
Email Address: [email protected]
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Name of Company/Organization
Maryland Department of Disabilities, Assistive Technology Program
Description of Products/services
The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) is a program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the lives of all Marylanders with disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families by helping support access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID:
Web Link:
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: http://mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/MDTAP-Home.aspx
Office Hours: 8:30am-5pm EST
Telephone:410-554-9230
Email Address:[email protected]
The Image Center
Name of Company/Organization:
Bridges Transition Helpdesk, The IMAGE Center of Maryland
Description of Products/services:
A Helpdesk for Maryland Blind/Low Vision Transition Students, their Families, and their Educators
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 5519 6629
Passcode: 405655
Web Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89755196629?pwd=cDVYS2tVdTA4SU95Y3FyWTFlNHdsZz09
One-Touch Information: +13017158592,,89755196629#
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://imagemd.org/
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 9AM-5PM
Telephone: 443-320-4003
Email Address: [email protected]
Vanda Pharmaceutical
Name of Company/Organization
VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS / NON-24 SLEEP DISORDER
Description of Products/services
Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 239 845 1471
Passcode: 1
In the US dial 1-646-876-9923
Web Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2398451471?pwd=b3M4cFJxUHFnZnpuU3kyWW8vNzg0QT09
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://vandapharma.com/
Office Hours: Mon-Fr 9-5pm
Telephone:202-579-8035
Email Address: [email protected]
Vispero
Name of Company/Organization
Vispero
Description of Products/services
Vispero is the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Our brands Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, Optelec, and The Paciello Group, share a long, rich history as industry leaders.We develop and deliver innovative solutions that enable blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential – to gain an education, obtain employment, succeed in professional careers, and live independently throughout their lives.
Our presentation will focus on the ElBraille Generation V.
Exhibit Hall Office Hours Contact Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 933 9952 4139
Passcode: 990601
In the US dial 1-301-715-8592
Web Link: https://zoom.us/j/93399524139?pwd=azhBNmVBb3hwTkZhNDlJTkhOMFQ0UT09
One-Touch Information:
Non-Zoom Contact Information (if not using Zoom):
None
Company/Organization Contact Information (for customer service outside of Exhibit Hall Office Hours)
Web address: https://www.vispero.com
Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM ET
Telephone:800-444-4443
Email Address: [email protected]
The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.