[il-talk] Fw: [Nfb-seniors] seminar at convention

[Don Gillmore]

F.Y.I.!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judy Sanders" <jsanders.nfb at comcast.net>
To: "NFB Senior Division list" <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 11:07 AM
Subject: [Nfb-seniors] seminar at convention


> Below is an announcement that will be of interest to seniors who are new 
> to blindness or who have not had the opportunity to learn about the 
> alternatives to vision.  Read on and consider coming to Dallas!
>
>
> Seniors  have the chance to participate in a seminar Saturday in Dallas 
> from 9:30 to 2:30.  This seminar will fill up fast, so consider the 
> following information and act accordingly.
>
> Members of the Senior Division will teach basic cane travel, introduction 
> to Braille, learning about new devices, and tools and techniques for 
> working in the kitchen.  In addition, all participants will have the 
> opportunity to get aquainted with both blind people who have mastered the 
> techniques of blindness and those who are now making the adjustment.
>
>
> There is no charge for the seminar, but participants will need to pay for 
> their own lunch, probably about five dollars.  We will invite a balance 
> group from the recommendations we receive, choosing from as many states as 
> possible.  We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity for the 
> first time at a national convention.  You may wish to take some of the 
> ideas back home and pass them along to even more seniors who are losing 
> sight.
>
>
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> Whether or not seniors participate in the Seminar, all are welcome to come 
> to the Seniors annual meeting Monday, July 5.
>
>
>
> To apply for this seminar you should notify Judy Sanders at the following 
> e-maill address:
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> Jsanders.nfb at comcast.net
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> Or call 612-375-1625.
>
>
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