<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Parents, teachers, and friends of
blind children,<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">You are cordially invited to attend
the 2017 Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of
Louisiana (NFBL) March 24-26 at the Wyndham Garden in Shreveport.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">There are special events for parents
throughout the weekend, including a Family Movie Night, a panel of blind
mentors who will share their experiences and advice, a session on IEPs, and an
opportunity to “ask the experts” any questions you might have.  An agenda of parent events is attached.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">We hope to see you there!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt;line-height:14.4pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5pt">CONVENTION REGISTRATION:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Registration
begins at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017.  Registration is $35.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt;line-height:14.4pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5pt">ROOM RATES:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">$79
per night<b> </b>(singles, doubles, triples, etc.), plus tax which is
currently at 15.6%.  Please make your reservations directly with Wyndham
Garden by calling 318-797-9900.  Be sure to mention that you plan to attend
the state convention of the NFBL to receive the convention rates. Rates and
availability cannot be guaranteed after February 23rd.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt;line-height:14.4pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5pt">MEALS:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Complimentary
dinner on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, and continental breakfasts Saturday
and Sunday mornings for persons registered for convention.  Banquet meal
on Saturday night (tickets can be purchased for $30 at the registration desk or
through pre-registration).<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt;line-height:14.4pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5pt">CHILD CARE:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Child
Care will be provided during scheduled meetings and the banquet on Saturday
evening.  Children must be registered.  Please make every effort to
request child care in advance on pre-registration form so proper accommodations
can be arranged.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt;line-height:14.4pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5pt">ENTERTAINMENT: <span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">In
convention tradition, Friday night will offer dinner and an auction.  In
addition, the convention will host bingo, a dance, an original play performed
by Louisiana Center for the Blind actors, adaptive technology exhibits, and of
course, DOOR PRIZES GALORE!!!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt;line-height:14.4pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5pt">FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Contact
Pam Allen, President, NFBL at 800-234-4166 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
weekdays.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">Learn how the National Federation of
the Blind <span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif">will help you live the life you
want.</span></b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>

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