Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI)

During AFB's 2009 JLTLI Opening Plenary Panel, Keynote Speaker James McLaughlin, AFB Trustee and Managing Director of Convergent Wealth Advisors, provided an explanation of the current economic crisis and gave insight on surviving the economic challenges ahead. The files below are Mr. McLaughlin's PowerPoint presentation from the Opening Plenary.

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The 2009 Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI) will take place from March 5-7 at the Washington Marriott Hotel.

Please note that the special room rate for JLTLI is $189/night. It is to your advantage to book early, so don't delay. The cut-off date for this special rate is February 18, 2009.

To make a reservation visit the Washington Marriott's web site or call 1-800-228-9290 and identify yourself as attending the American Foundation for the Blind conference.

Get Active: New Congress. New Administration. New Opportunity.

This historic election will soon be settled and huge changes are in store. In 2009 we will meet a new administration and Congress, with new leaders, new ideas, and new opportunities. And we know that health care and education will be high on the agenda. What can be done to secure healthy and independent living for people with vision loss? AFB's 2009 Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute will be back in Washington, DC, bringing together experts and beginners across the vision loss field for a rousing debate about how to improve opportunities for people with vision loss. Join us to meet new policy leaders and discuss hot topics like:

• What needs to change to guarantee that people with vision loss can get the services they need to make life, school, and work easier?
• What can we do to ensure that technology is made accessible in order to enhance independence and healthy living?
• How can we foster healthy living and learning for youth and adults?

Change like this doesn't happen very often, so join us March 5-7, 2009, to add your voice to the debate.

Contact Caitlin McFeely at 212-502-7674 or via e-mail at cmcfeely@afb.net for all other inquiries.

Please consider attending JLTLI if you are...

• An administrator of a program serving individuals who are blind or have low vision,
• A university faculty member or student in preparation to work with individuals who are visually impaired,
• A teacher or orientation and mobility specialist working with children or youths with visual impairments and their families,
• A rehabilitation teacher or counselor working with adults who are visually impaired and their families,
• An individual who is blind or visually impaired and interested in helping others with visual challenges, or
• A family member of a person who is blind or visually impaired.

For more information contact: Caitlin McFeely at (212) 502-7674 or cmcfeely@afb.net.

About JLTLI

The purpose of the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI) is to improve the quality of programming and services to blind and visually impaired children, adults, and their families. The Institute is designed to provide a forum in which leadership personnel and emerging leaders from the blindness field can come together to increase and share their knowledge and expertise. In addition, the JLTLI affords opportunities to network, share common concerns and innovative strategies, as well as learn about what projects AFB personnel and others in the field have undertaken to improve quality of life for people with visual impairments.

The Institute will strive to be the embodiment of the spirit and dedication of Josephine L. Taylor, a woman of dignity and commitment to improving opportunities and quality of life for blind and visually impaired persons—a true leader in the field of services for blind people everywhere. It is through the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute that the American Foundation for the Blind not only recognizes Dr. Taylor's lifetime service but also hopes to perpetuate her philosophies.