Upcoming Events
July 6-11: 2021 NFB National Convention
NFB National convention
NFB Showcase title: “Independence Science Presents: Science for the Senses”
Where: Virtual
What: exhibit hall
When: July 6-11
More information to come
July 23-30: 2021 ACB National Convention
ACB National Convention
Where: Virtual
What: Exhibit Hall
When: July 23-30
More information to come please register here: https://acbconvention.org/
Independence Science On the Virtual Road
Independence Science would like to thank everyone who visited us at our Fall 2020 exhibits and outreach events. We look forward to being back on the virtual road show in Spring 2021. Please check back early next year to see if we will be at a virtual conference near you! No matter where you are, you are always welcome to participate!
We would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. If there is anything we can do for you in the meantime, please do not hesitate to send us an e-mail at info@independencescience.com or call us at 866-862-9665. We will also be maintaining hour office hours (link) on Mondays, 11:00 AM to noon and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Past Events
September 18: 2020 Louisiana Teacher Training Conference
NFB of Louisiana virtual state convention
Where: virtual
What: General session
When: September 18 4:35pm Central Standard Time
September 19: NFB of Louisiana virtual state convention
Where: virtual
What: General session
When: September 19 1:30pm Paccific Daylight Time
October 2: NFB of Kentucky Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual will be streamed on youtube live here: link
What: General session
When: October 2 12:45pm Eastern Daylight Time
October 3: Nebraska Academy of Teachers of Science (NATS) Convention
Where: bit.ly/2020NATS_sched
What: Sponsor session and Share-a-thon
When: Saturday, October 3, 3:10pm Central Daylight Time
October 10: NFB of Indiana Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual register here: https://nfb-in.org/convention2020/
What: General session
When: Saturday, October 10, 1pm Eastern Daylight Time
October 16: NFB of Rhode Island Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual register here: Link
What: Parent seminar
When: Friday, October 16
October 22: Nebraska Commission for the Blind Talking LabQuest Training
Where: NCBVI Nebraska
What: Hands-On State Training for Talking LabQuest Access Program (TAP)
When: Thursday, October 22 8am-5pm central
Where: virtual register here https://nfbny.org/conventions/details
What: Sponsorship
When: Friday, October 23
October 22 to 25: NFB of Nebraska Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual more info to come here: http://www.ne.nfb.org/
What: General Session
When: Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, October 25
October 23: NFB California Virtual State Convention
Where: https://www.nfbcal.org/convention/
What: General session with Dr. Greg Williams and Expo Hall
When: Friday, October 23
October 24: ACB of Oregon State Convention
Where: virtual info to come here: http://acboforegon.org/
What: General Session
When: Saturday, October 24
October 24 to25: NFB of Tennessee Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual register here: https://www.nfbtn.org/convention
What: General Session
When: Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25
October 30: NFB of Delaware Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual register here: https://www.nfbde.org/state-convention/
What: General session
When: Friday, October 30, 2:30pm Eastern Daylight Time
October 31: NFB of Connecticut Virtual State Convention
Where: Zoom
Main session Join Zoom Meeting 10:20am-10:50am
https://zoom.us/j/95109636367?pwd=SE9janVtaDFBaThiZmU5UU84K3lKZz09
Student talk NFB CT 2:00pm and runs through 5:00pm
https://zoom.us/j/95109636367?pwd=SE9janVtaDFBaThiZmU5UU84K3lKZz09
What: General session and student seminar
Topic: NFB of CT 49th Annual Convention
When: Saturday, October 31, 09:00 am Eastern Daylight Time and 2pm Eastern Daylight Time
October 31: Connecticut Association of Blind Students Meeting
Where: Virtual, information below
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What: Virtual Advocacy and Leadership Seminar
When: Oct 31, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
October 31: NFB of Illinois Virtual State Convention
Where: Zoom
Meeting ID: 427 631 3127
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What: General session and expo hall
When: Saturday, October 31, 3:30pm-3:40pm Central Daylight Time and 4 to 7pm Central Daylight Time
November 6: NFB of Michigan Virtual State Convention
Where:Virtual register here https://www.nfbmi.org/convention
What: Genereal Session
When: Friday, November 6, at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time
November 13 to 14: NFB of Nevada Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual register here: https://tinyurl.com/y4oh9q8o
What: General Session
When: Friday, November 13 to Saturday, November 14
November 13 to 14: NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention
Where: Sheraton Station Square, 300 West Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
What: General Session
When: Friday, November 13 to Saturday, November 14
November 19 to 21: NFB of New Jersey Virtual State Convention
Where: virtual register here: https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration
What: General Session and expo talk
When: Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, November 21
March 26-28: TAER 2021 Conference
Independence Science will have a virtual booth at the Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation Conference.
The deadline for registration is March 19th. There is a $20 late fee after that date.
Registration Fees:
AER Member – ACVREP CEUs and CPEs (continuing professional education) available ($75)
AER Non-Member – ACVREP CEUs and CPEs ($120)
Student/Paraeducator/Parent/Guardian (CPE Only $50)
Registration Link: http://www.txaer.org/conference.html
Conference Schedule: http://www.txaer.org/schedule-at-a-glance.html
March 26-28: 2021 NFB of Missouri Convention
NFB of Missouri virtual state convention
Where: Virtual
What: General session, exhibit hall, and student seminar
When: March 26 from 2pm to 10pm Central Time in the Exhibition Hall
March 26th at Student Seminar
March 27th in General Sessions
More information to come please register by March 10th here: https://nfbmo.org/node/77
April 15-17: CTEBVI
Where: Virtual
What: Exhibit Hall
When: April 15-17
Registration is free check it out here: http://www.ctevh.org/conference.html
April 29: 2021 NFB Pennsylvania
Where: Virtual
What: Exhibit Hall
When: April 29 11:00 AM
More Information at http://nfbp.org/science-solutions