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</b>All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to
attend a reception from 8:00 to 9:30 pm on Thursday in the Panzacola
Ballroom G-1, Level 1. President Riccobono and other Federation leaders
will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s
activities. Veteran conventioneers should urge all first-timers to attend
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<h2 class=""><b class="">PREREGISTRATION AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION</b></h2>Registration
activities take place in the Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function area, Level
1 beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, at 8:30 am on Saturday, and at other
times as listed throughout the week. All convention attendees (both local
and out of town) are asked to register. Those who preregistered for
convention may pick up their registration packets in the area designated
“Preregistration.” Those who did not preregister may go to the area
designated “Registration.” Please have your check or cash ready to pay
the registration fee of $30 per person; <b class="">we cannot accept credit cards
at registration</b>. Convention registration is a requirement for door
prize eligibility and a number of other convention activities. We
condition rates for hotel rooms on proof of registration, including the
showing of an NFB registration badge, if requested.<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">EXHIBIT HALL AND INDEPENDENCE MARKET</b></h2>The Exhibit Hall and
the NFB Independence Market are located in Sebastian Ballrooms K and L,
Level 1. There is a special sponsor-only exhibitor preview for convention
attendees on Friday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am.<br class="">
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Exhibit Hall hours of operation are:<br class="">
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Friday
9:00 to 11:00 am (sponsors only)<br class="">
Friday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm<br class="">
Saturday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm <br class="">
Sunday
Noon to 1:45 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm<br class="">
Monday
Noon to 1:45 pm (final opportunity to visit the Exhibit Hall)<br class="">
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Independence Market hours of operation are:<br class="">
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Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm<br class="">
Saturday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm<br class="">
Sunday
Noon to 1:45 pm<br class="">
Monday
Noon to 1:45 pm (final opportunity to visit the Market)<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">MAKE THE PRINT YOURS WITH THE APP THAT READS</b></h2>KNFB Reader
uses the power of digital photography and a specially designed mobile
device app, to read print on the go, using just your iOS or Android phone
or tablet. Come see this award-winning, life-changing technology at
demonstration and training sessions on Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm and on
Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. All sessions are held in Suwannee 11, Level
2. Go totally mobile and make the print yours today!<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">THE CONVENTION QUEST</b></h2>Dots from Space! In the year 2525, a
race of interstellar travelers comes upon the abandoned city of
Baltimore, Maryland, and discovers a building well known to the members
of the Federation. Follow these intrepid adventurers as they explore the
mysterious secrets of the NFB Jernigan Institute and learn that it is
respectable to be blind. Our heroes will face many challenges, but you
can help by solving puzzles, answering trivia, and collaborating with
your friends! To join in this unique and interactive experience, please
visit <a href="http://quest.nfb.org/" class="">http://quest.nfb.org</a>. For more
information on how to play, please send an email to
<a href="mailto:quest@nfb.org" class="">quest@nfb.org</a>, or call (203)
364-4263.<br class="">
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<h2 class=""><b class="">SPECIAL ATTENTION
ITEMS</b></h2>· The
Presidential Suite (13217); Dr. Maurer’s Suite (13216); John Berggren’s
Suite (13230), Chairman of Convention Organization and Activities; and
the Host Affiliate’s Suite (10201) are all open during much of the
convention. All are welcome to come to these suites to visit.
Appointments to meet with President Riccobono may be made at the
Presidential Suite.<br class=""><br class="">
· Banquet tickets may be
purchased for $65 by cash or check at the on-site registration area. No
tickets will be available after 2:00 pm on Sunday. At the banquet
exchange table you may make arrangements to reserve a specific seat for
yourself or for a group of up to ten people. On the evening of the
banquet, tickets will be required to enter the ballroom and will be
collected at the tables. Tickets may be exchanged for vegetarian or
kosher meals at the banquet exchange table if done so by 2:00 pm on
Sunday.<br class=""><br class="">
· General Sessions will be held
in Sebastian Ballrooms I and J, Level 1.<br class=""><br class="">
· Individuals needing to
conduct business with the NFB Treasurer may do so by going to the Wekiwa
Registration Desk, Level 2 on Sunday between 5:30 and 7:30 pm, or on
Monday between noon and 2:00 pm.<br class="">
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