[MD-Sligo] FW: Get ready for NFB19--Plan your trip to Las Vegas

Tue Jun 25 20:35:55 UTC 2019

Convention information, some of which was covered on the presidential release.

Also put on your personal schedule, because it will not be in your agenda, the Maryland caucus, whichd will be on Monday night at 9:00 in the Tradewinds E room.

From: National Federation of the Blind [mailto:webmaster at nfb.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:00 PM
To: Barbara Kean <deborahb14 at verizon.net>
Subject: Get ready for NFB19--Plan your trip to Las Vegas

Thank you for preregistering for the 2019 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind. Enclosed is some helpful information for your week in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for more announcements as they become available. More information can also be found on the  <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14846&qid=2808742> NFB convention webpage. 

Agenda

The  <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14847&qid=2808742> 2019 National Convention agenda is online in several formats, including Spanish. You will also receive your own print or Braille copy when you pick up your badge in Las Vegas. 

Notes about the Mandalay Bay

When you check in at the Mandalay Bay, the hotel will require a deposit using a credit card, debit card, or cash to cover any incidental charges you may incur during your stay. Incidentals include things like minibar usage, room service, restaurant dining, and any other expenses charged to your room. The incidental deposit will be $200. While this may seem high, we have actually negotiated the amount down from typical Las Vegas standards. Please remember that this deposit locks up funds on your credit card or your debit card. This is particularly important because it means the funds will NOT be available for use on your credit card or in your checking account for as long as three days after you check out of the hotel.

The rooms at the Mandalay Bay have minibar refrigerators and countertop displays. All minibar stock is electronically monitored and, if removed from its standard location for more than fifteen seconds, the item will be charged to your room. This means that you should not plan to clear out the refrigerator to make space for your water bottles or restaurant leftovers. It is important to note that the minibar stock also includes a display above the refrigerator that includes two water bottles, coffee pods and cups for the in-room coffee maker, and unrefrigerated snacks. If you do not plan to pay for these items when you leave, you should consider buying your snacks and beverages elsewhere, and not moving those items from the display tray.

Exhibit Hall and Independence Market

The exhibit hall and Independence Market will be located in the Islander Ballroom at the Mandalay Bay North Convention Center.  <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14848&qid=2808742> More information about the 2019 offerings and exhibitors is available online and don't forget to check out this year's  <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14849&qid=2808742> exhibit hall announcements and promotions.

2019 exhibit hall hours of operation are:

*	Monday, July 8, sponsors-only preview 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.; all exhibits open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*	Tuesday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*	Wednesday, July 10, noon to 1:45 p.m.; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
*	Thursday, July 11, noon to 1:45 p.m.

As always, we bring the entire Independence Market to the convention and set up in the exhibit hall. Once visitors enter the exhibit hall, the Independence Market will be in the front left corner.

Convention Special: Orbit Reader 20

This simple and affordable refreshable Braille display serves as a standalone text reader and basic notetaker. When paired with a smart phone or computer, it gives Braille access to the text on these devices. Purchase it at convention for $549.00, which is $50.00 off the retail price. Please note that the Orbit is only available from the Independence Market at convention, not thereafter.

Other New Items

*	Waterproof Talking Watch
*	Wilson 8 Digital Voice Recorder
*	“Pedro and the Octopus” (Twin Vision ®) by Deborah Kent, with Tactile Illustrations by Ann Cunningham

Free Literature

This year, the NFB free literature display will again be located outside the exhibit hall. Some of the items of interest available at the free literature table will be:

*	2020 Braille Calendars
*	NFB Code of Conduct
*	Various Books Free of Charge While Supplies Last! 

Presidential and Hospitality Suites

You are invited to visit the presidential and hospitality suites, which will both be open during much of the convention. Appointments to meet with President Riccobono may be made at the presidential suite. The presidential and hospitality suites will be open during the following times:

*	Saturday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
*	Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*	Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*	Tuesday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*	Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.; noon to 2:00 p.m.; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
*	Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.; noon to 2:00 p.m.; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
*	Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.; noon to 2:00 p.m.

Connect with #NFB19 on Social Media

Convention is a great time to connect with old friends and make new ones, and social media can be a great way to make that happen! It is also a fun way of letting people who aren’t at convention know what you are doing. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NFB_Voice, and like us on Facebook by searching for National Federation of the Blind. Then, join in the conversation by using the hashtag #NFB19.

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