<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Grace Pires via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 20, 2022 at 2:08:18 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Conventions] RI Convention Announcement</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Grace Pires <silvara@cox.net><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span>Having a Voice - Accessibility, Inclusion, Determination!</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Come join the 52nd annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind</span><br><span>of Rhode Island on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the newly renovated</span><br><span>Radisson Hotel!</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>September is a month for new beginnings and new learning opportunities!!!</span><br><span></span><br><span>There will be opportunities to learn about the new accessible voter</span><br><span>equipment and new voting options.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Hear about legislative activity on the federal and state levels.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Hear the latest news from our national representative, Everette Bacon.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Participate in the election of officers to our affiliate board.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Get the latest updates from talking books plus, Accessible Pharmacy and</span><br><span>much more.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Connect with old friends and enjoy the opportunity to make new ones.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>An exciting change this year - awards and keynote address will take place</span><br><span>during the luncheon, replacing the traditional banquet!</span><br><span></span><br><span>In addition, this year's convention is a hybrid one, increasing access for</span><br><span>everyone!</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Location: Radisson Hotel</span><br><span></span><br><span>2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, (401)739-3000 </span><br><span></span><br><span>Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Coffee and pastry will be available starting at 8:00 am. Feel free to come</span><br><span>early and catch up with old friends and check out our exhibitors. </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Registration fee is $30 for in person attendees, light breakfast and lunch</span><br><span>included </span><br><span></span><br><span>Virtual attendance is free, but donations are appreciated.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Deadline for in person registration is September 7, 2022.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Virtual registration will remain open through September 16. All registrants</span><br><span>are eligible to win our traditional door prizes. Must be present to win! </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>To request accommodations or if you have questions please contact the office</span><br><span>at (401)433-2606 or <mailto:info@nfbri.org> info@nfbri.org.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>You may register online at</span><br><span></span><br><span> <http://nfbri.org/convention> http://nfbri.org/convention</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>For those who wish to pay via check, please make the check payable to NFB RI</span><br><span>and mail it to PO. Box 14404, East Providence RI 02914. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Please indicate either on the check memo that this is convention</span><br><span>registration or email the office .</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors for their financial</span><br><span>support. </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>FGX International </span><br><span></span><br><span>500 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917 </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Democracy Live Inc.</span><br><span></span><br><span>2900 NE Blakeley St., Seattle, WA 98105 </span><br><span></span><br><span> <mailto:info@democracylive.com> info@democracylive.com</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFB-Conventions mailing list</span><br><span>NFB-Conventions@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-conventions_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Conventions:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-conventions_nfbnet.org/dbrown8827%40aol.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>