[Fabs] NFB of Georgia Convention

[David Andrews]

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia 
would like to invite you to our Thirty-Sixth 
Annual State Convention.  Our theme is: “Becoming 
The Change We Want The World To See.”  This year, 
our State Convention will be held on Friday, 
October 9 thru Sunday, October 11.  Registration 
is $35.00 (including lunch on Saturday), and the 
banquet cost is $35.00.  The convention will be 
held in Macon, Georgia at the new Marriott City 
Center.  Room rates are $         90.00.    Early 
registration and a banquet ticket can be 
purchased at a discount before September 30th for $30.00 each.



The state Convention of the National Federation 
of the Blind of Georgia is the largest gathering 
of the blind in the state.  Approximately 200 
blind people, family members, friends, and 
blindness service providers come together for a 
weekend of seminars, presentations, workshops, 
and general discussions on training, technology, 
and strategies for improving the quality of life 
of blind people.  The following is just a sample 
of the topics an activities:



* NFB-NEWSLINE® New Features and Enhancements

* Louis Braille Coin and Braille Literacy Initiatives

* Georgians Empowered Through Mentoring Success

* Braille Enrichment through Literacy and Nonvisual Learning

* NFB Youth Slam

* Parents of blind Children Seminar

* Blind Students Luncheon

* Updates on State Education and Rehabilitation Programs



For more information, or to register for the 
event, visit 
<http://www.nfbga.org/>WWW.NFBGA.ORG, or call the 
office 866-316-3242.  It promises to be an exciting and educational weekend.