[Ccb-alumni] Fw: Join Us for the 55th Annual State Convention, Doubletree Hotel Denver

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Lorinda Riddle 
To: lriddle at cocenter.org 
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:04 PM
Subject: Join Us for the 55th Annual State Convention, Doubletree Hotel Denver


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO

55TH ANNUAL CONVENTION



CELEBRATING LOUIS BRAILLE'S 200TH BIRTHDAY

and

BRINGING FREEDOM TO THE BLIND THROUGH LITERACY



          Please join us for the 55th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado starting Thursday, November 5 and lasting through November 8 at the Doubletree Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec Street.  



          Click here for link to the Doubletree Hotel Denver room reservations page for the NFBCO or call 303 321-3333.  All room reservations should be made directly through the DoubleTree's website link for the NFBCO or by calling.  Reservations must be made by September 28, 2009.  Room rates are $84.00 a night.   



          The Convention will kick off with the 5th annual Seniors Possibilities Fair and first ever Youth Fair, Thursday morning, November 5.  We have also been calling this a Fair for All, because there is no generation gap when it comes to the pressing issues facing the blind of all ages.  Hundreds of blind/visually impaired seniors and youth, their friends, family, and related professionals will learn about services, products, and possibilities available to them. In addition to the customary room full of exhibitors and service providers and a luncheon featuring a keynote address, this year's Fair will include breakout sessions targeted to specific topics and groups.  



          General Convention sessions will start Friday morning, November 6 and last through noon on November 8.  Several breakout sessions will occur, concentrating on special topic areas and interest groups.  



          Two-hundred years after the birth of Louis Braille, we will reflect on the importance of Braille literacy as an integral part of our march towards first-class citizenship.  We will also hear from agencies serving the blind.   Other topics of importance to the blind such as transportation, information technology, and employment will be addressed.  



          Political leaders will visit the Convention and share their hopes for the future as we share ours with them.  Dozens of exhibitors will have their wares on display starting on Thursday, November 5 and throughout the weekend.  The Convention will also feature several fun and highly interactive social events, brought to us by our host chapter, the National Federation of the Blind of Denver.  



          Stay tuned for more Convention details.  Online registration will be begin on September 14 and last through October 25.  



          The total convention package, including registration fees, three luncheons, receptions, and the banquet will be $85.00 through October 25 and $110.00 after October 25 or at the door.  



          Please contact NFBCO president Scott LaBarre at 303 504-5979 or slabarre at nfbco.org if you would like to be an exhibitor or if you would like more details generally.  





There is a Braille literacy crisis in America. 

You can be part of the solution.

Buy the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar now!



Lorinda Ann Riddle 

Coordinator of Special Projects 

National Federation of the Blind 

 of Colorado (NFBCO)

2233 W. Shepperd Avenue 

Littleton, CO 80120

W: 303-778-1130 

C: 720-384-5871

lriddle at cocenter.org    www.nfbco.org


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