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<a name="OLE_LINK3"></a>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
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90.00. Early registration and a banquet ticket can be
purchased at a discount before September
30<sup>th</sup><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a> for $30.00 each. <br><br>
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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:
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* NFB-NEWSLINE® New Features and Enhancements <br><br>
* Louis Braille Coin and Braille Literacy Initiatives<br><br>
* Georgians Empowered Through Mentoring Success<br><br>
* Braille Enrichment through Literacy and Nonvisual Learning<br><br>
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* NFB Youth Slam <br><br>
* Parents of blind Children Seminar<br><br>
* Blind Students Luncheon<br><br>
* Updates on State Education and Rehabilitation Programs<br><br>
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For more information, or to register for the event, visit
<a href="http://www.nfbga.org/">WWW.NFBGA.ORG</a>, or call the office
866-316-3242. It promises to be an exciting and educational
weekend.<br>
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