[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [NFBWATlk] Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Washington State Convention: Ignite the spark, empower the journey(agenda to be rleased soon)

Tue Jan 6 08:59:41 UTC 2026

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> From: Corey Grandstaff via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: January 4, 2026 at 1:01:32 PM EST
> To: corey.grandstaff at gmail.com
> Cc: corey.grandstaff at gmail.com
> Subject: [NFBWATlk] Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Washington State Convention: Ignite the spark, empower the journey(agenda to be rleased soon)
> Reply-To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
> We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2026 National federation of
> the Blind of Washington state Convention, Ignite the spark, empower the
> journey. State convention will take place February 26-March 1, 2026, at the
> Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport located at 18740 International
> BLVD, Seattle, WA 98188. . We are excited to announce our national
> representative this year will be Norma Crosby, treasurer of the National
> Federation of the Blind, as well as President of the National Federation of
> the Blind of Texas. This event will be packed with various events and
> gatherings to learn about the advocacy efforts in the State of Washington
> related to blindness, as well as engaging technology and job seeking
> seminars, and fun social activities. State Convention will feature sessions
> geared toward all individuals including youth, parents, seniors, educators,
> etc. Therefore, go ahead and book your hotel and register for this exciting
> event. We would like to recognize our sponsors: platinum , WAMO and Center
> for Assistive Technology and training (CATT) NW; gold, Department of
> Services for the Blind; and Silver, Democracy Live. We value these
> partnerships.
> 
> 
> 
> *    Convention registration: Convention registration this year is $30
> with the option to purchase a ticket for our banquet meal Saturday evening.
> Banquet tickets will be $75. The registration deadline is February 15, 2026.
> Please register below:
> 
> Convention Registration
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEhaiFkXVMrDKikIO1l6H-TA6LpbKkTsD
> f1Xulde5A6THDQw/viewform?usp=header>
> 
> 
> 
> *    Hotel Booking: Please go ahead and reserve your hotel room at the
> Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. Room rates are $139 per night
> plus taxes and fees. The deadline for booking a hotel room is February 2,
> 2026. Note: If you are using screen reading software, once you enter the
> date fields, pressing space and then using your arrow keys should allow you
> to choose a date. You can book a hotel room either by calling toll-free
> reservation number at (800) 222 TREE, or (800) 222-8733 and reference the
> group name: National Federation of the Blind or by using the electronic
> booking link below.
> 
> Book Hotel
> <https://book.passkey.com/gt/220851886?gtid=2d1616d52298e0cc7161010fcbe446df
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> *    Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration: are you a company who wishes to
> partner with the NFB of Washington? If so, we cordially invite you to
> support this year's convention by becoming a sponsor/exhibitor, please
> consider underwriting this year's convention as a platinum sponsor.  You may
> wish to become a gold, silver, or bronze sponsor, or an exhibitor at this
> year's event.  Your support will be a clear demonstration of your interest
> in and support for the empowerment of the blind and low vision of our state
> through the services and products you provide. To learn more about the
> entire array of exhibitor and key sponsorship opportunities critical to our
> mutual success, please read our sponsorship packages attached in this email
> or contact Chris Higley at chrishigley13 at gmail.com
> <mailto:chrishigley13 at gmail.com>  or phone 360-713-7703. Our exhibit hall
> will be open Friday February 27 from 9:00pm-12:00pm, and again, from
> 1:00pm-5:00pm.
> 
> Partner registration
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrpDvX3FqV7AQMRDHcrki40zr7BXhBFnP
> 3SwqMdNCndOWcfg/viewform?usp=header>
> 
> 
> 
> *    Educator training with Center for assistive Technology and Training
> (CATT) NW. CATT NW will be hosting a training February 27, 2025, from
> 9:00pm-4:00pm titled Docx and Dots. This interactive, in-person workshop
> will focus on how to manage documents for braille readers using the braille
> displays from APH (Chameleon, Mantis, Monarch), participants will take a
> deep dive into best practices for teaching students how to manage and work
> with documents in the K-12 classroom. ACVREP and Washington state Clock
> hours will be available. Registration deadline for this workshop is February
> 16, 2026.
> 
> Educator Registration
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeWA3Mr6wbdycIiaQfF-fc8zpRS240_t-
> -fLcY52YfpaIIRg/viewform?usp=header>
> 
> 
> 
> We look forward to having you join us for this exciting event. If you have
> any questions, please reach out to Corey Grandstaff at
> corey.grandstaff at gmail.com <mailto:corey.grandstaff at gmail.com>
> 
>     Corey Grandstaff, National federation of the Blind of Washington
> treasurer
> 
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