[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [NFB-Conventions] RI Convention Announcement

[DENICE BROWN]

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> From: Grace Pires via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions at nfbnet.org>
> Date: August 20, 2022 at 2:08:18 PM EDT
> To: nfb-conventions at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFB-Conventions] RI Convention Announcement
> Reply-To: Grace Pires <silvara at cox.net>
> 
> Having a Voice - Accessibility, Inclusion, Determination!
> 
> 
> 
> Come join the 52nd annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind
> of Rhode Island on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the newly renovated
> Radisson Hotel!
> 
> 
> 
> September is a month for new beginnings and new learning opportunities!!!
> 
> There will be opportunities to learn about the new accessible voter
> equipment and new voting options.
> 
> Hear about legislative activity on the federal and state levels.
> 
> Hear the latest news from our national representative, Everette Bacon.
> 
> Participate in the election of officers to our affiliate board.
> 
> Get the latest updates from talking books plus, Accessible Pharmacy and
> much more.
> 
> Connect with old friends and enjoy the opportunity to make new ones.
> 
> 
> 
> An exciting change this year - awards and keynote address will take place
> during the luncheon, replacing the traditional banquet!
> 
> In addition, this year's convention is a hybrid one, increasing access for
> everyone!
> 
> 
> 
> Location: Radisson Hotel
> 
> 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, (401)739-3000  
> 
> Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
> 
> Coffee and pastry will be available starting at 8:00 am. Feel free to come
> early and catch up with old friends and check out our exhibitors.   
> 
> 
> 
> Registration fee is $30 for in person attendees, light breakfast and lunch
> included 
> 
> Virtual attendance is free, but donations are appreciated.
> 
> Deadline for in person registration is September 7, 2022.
> 
> Virtual registration will remain open through September 16. All registrants
> are eligible to win our traditional door prizes. Must be present to win! 
> 
> 
> 
> To request accommodations or if you have questions please contact the office
> at (401)433-2606 or  <mailto:info at nfbri.org> info at nfbri.org.
> 
> 
> 
> You may register online at
> 
> <http://nfbri.org/convention> http://nfbri.org/convention
> 
> 
> 
> For those who wish to pay via check, please make the check payable to NFB RI
> and mail it to PO. Box 14404, East Providence RI 02914. 
> 
> Please indicate either on the check memo that this is convention
> registration or email the office .
> 
> 
> 
> We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors for their financial
> support. 
> 
> 
> 
> FGX International 
> 
> 500 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917 
> 
> 
> 
> Democracy Live Inc.
> 
> 2900 NE Blakeley St., Seattle, WA 98105 
> 
> <mailto:info at democracylive.com> info at democracylive.com
> 
> 
> 
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