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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Actually Terry, I have the cane tips. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Judy</span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> MD-Sligo [mailto:<a href="mailto:md-sligo-bounces@nfbnet.org">md-sligo-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via MD-Sligo<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 21, 2018 3:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland' <<a href="mailto:md-sligo@nfbnet.org">md-sligo@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] <<a href="mailto:terry.powers@nih.gov">terry.powers@nih.gov</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Md-sligo] FW: Planning your trip to Orlando: 2018 NFB National Convention</span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Fred;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Someone gave me some cassette books, in the library cases, of course in English. Is there any chance you could use them?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Also welcome! Nice to hear from you, again!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Debbie might have some cane tips, I gave her, if they have not been given away, already!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Terry Powers</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Frederick Kamara via MD-Sligo [<a href="mailto:md-sligo@nfbnet.org">mailto:md-sligo@nfbnet.org</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 21, 2018 3:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland' <<a href="mailto:md-sligo@nfbnet.org">md-sligo@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Frederick Kamara <<a href="mailto:fredjmkamara@gmail.com">fredjmkamara@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Md-sligo] FW: Planning your trip to Orlando: 2018 NFB National Convention</span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Hi Guys,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">I am here once more for a brief while. I arrived in New York last Monday June eleven, to attend a conference at the United Nations. After the end of the conference last Thursday, I came down to Maryland over the last weekend. I will be here up to next Saturday June thirty when I will return to Sierra Leone. In view of the shortness of my stay, I wonder whether I may be able to meet any of you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">In fact, I had hoped to join you at the Convention in Orlando but, due to unavoidable circumstances, I have to be back in Freetown by the first of July. In any case, I will be with you in spirit. I wish you all a very successful Convention.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Fred.</span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Frederick Kamara</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Chairman and Chief commissioner </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">22A Old Railway Line Tengbbeh Town Freetown</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">+23278709300</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> MD-Sligo [<a href="mailto:md-sligo-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:md-sligo-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brown, Debbie via MD-Sligo<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 20, 2018 1:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland <<a href="mailto:md-sligo@nfbnet.org">md-sligo@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Brown, Debbie <<a href="mailto:dabro@loc.gov">dabro@loc.gov</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [Md-sligo] FW: Planning your trip to Orlando: 2018 NFB National Convention</span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">More convention information</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Debbie</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> National Federation of the Blind [<a href="mailto:webmaster@nfb.org">mailto:webmaster@nfb.org</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 20, 2018 6:46 AM<br><b>To:</b> Brown, Debbie<br><b>Subject:</b> Planning your trip to Orlando: 2018 NFB National Convention</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;background:white"><tr style="height:15.0pt"><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:0%"><span style="font-size:1.0pt"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="750" style="width:6.25in"><tr><td style="background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><table class="MsoNormalTable" 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National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want"></span></a></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt"><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are all getting excited for the 2018 National Convention! Enclosed is some information we think you will find useful as your plan your week in Orlando. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11514&qid=2298263">agenda for the 2018 National Convention</a> is now available. You can view several different formats on our <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11515&qid=2298263">convention webpage</a>. We will provide additional formats as they become available.</span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Preregistration and On-Site Registration</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">When you arrive in Orlando, you may pick up your preregistration packet in Sebastian Ballroom Pre-function area, Level 1, in the area designated "Preregistration," beginning 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, and at other times as listed throughout the week. Those who did not preregister may go to the area designated “Registration.”</span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Resources for First-Time Convention Attendees</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Panzacola Ballroom G-1, Level 1. President Riccobono and other Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. More helpful tips to help you prepare are including in:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11516&qid=2298263">Convention First-Timer’s Guide</a>.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11517&qid=2298263">The latest Nation's Blind Podcast all about our national convention</a>.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11518&qid=2298263">Convention 101: Answers to the Questions about the National Federation of the Blind National Convention</a>. By Candace Chapman from June’s Braille Monitor.</span></li></ul><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Exhibit Hall and Independence Market</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11519&qid=2298263">Exhibit Hall and Independence Market</a> will be located in Sebastian Ballrooms K and L, Level 1. There is a special sponsor-only exhibitor preview for convention attendees on Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.</span></p><h3><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Exhibit Hall hours of operation are:</span></strong></h3><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday, July 4: 9:00 to 11:00 AM (sponsors only)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday, July 4: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thursday, July 5: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Friday, July 6: Noon to 1:45 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Saturday, July 7: Noon to 1:45 PM </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To view the list of the sales and offers available in the Exhibit Hall this year, please visit our <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11520&qid=2298263">Exhibit Hall announcements page</a>. Thank you to our affiliates, divisions, exhibitors, and sponsors for providing these opportunities.</span></p><h3><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Independence Market hours of operation are:</span></strong></h3><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Friday: Noon to 1:45 PM</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Saturday: Noon to 1:45 PM (final opportunity to visit the Market)</span></li></ul><h3><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Return of the Cash Express Lane</span></strong></h3><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are pleased to announce that the 3 Items or Less Cash Express Lane in the Independence Market will again be available in 2018. Need to grab a replacement cane? Want to buy that tuck-away stylus, but without all the hassle? Or just need a deck of Braille playing cards to keep you occupied on that long flight home? No problem! To help cut down on waiting time for all of our customers, all cash transactions for 3 items or less will be directed to a separate express order processing window. To take advantage of this, simply collect your product tags as usual and join the main checkout line. When you reach our line marshal, let them know that you are purchasing 3 items or less with cash and they will direct you to the proper window. Getting in and out of the Independence Market is easier than ever!</span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">You Are Cordially Invited</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">All convention attendees are invited by Mark and Melissa Riccobono to visit the Presidential Suite (13217). The suite will be open during much of the convention. Please stop by the suite to schedule a meeting with the President. You are also welcome to visit Dr. Maurer’s Suite (13216), pending his availability. And please take a moment to visit the Host Affiliates’ Suite (11230).</span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Streaming Convention Proceedings</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Portions of the 2018 National Convention will be streamed in English and Spanish. Please share this information with your friends and family who aren’t able to join us in Orlando! This year, we are partnering with 195 The Globe, an internet radio station run by blind Federationists, for our English stream. The events that will be streamed are the meeting of the Board of Directors, general sessions, and banquet. <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11521&qid=2298263">Check out the full schedule here.</a></span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We want to connect with you on social media!</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please follow us on <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11522&qid=2298263">twitter @nfb_voice</a>, and <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11523&qid=2298263">on Facebook</a>. Use the hashtag #nfb18 when talking about the convention. We look forward to hearing about all the exciting things that happen while you are in Orlando!</span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience Aira for Free in Orlando</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Aira will be free to use for the entire convention at select locations. You can take advantage by downloading the free Aira app on your smartphone before traveling to Orlando for the National Federation of the Blind Nation Convention. <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11524&qid=2298263">Download the free Aira app on iOS or Android here</a> (direct links for <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11525&qid=2298263">iOS</a> or <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11526&qid=2298263">Android</a>) and sign in as a guest if you aren’t already an Explorer.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">At the Orlando International Airport, you’ll be able to connect with an Aira agent free of charge. In addition, Aira calls for Lyft use are free throughout the convention, made possible by a partnership with Lyft. You can take a Lyft rideshare from the airport to Rosen Shingle Creek or the Rosen Centre Hotel. And feel free to connect with Aira agents to explore the hotel meeting rooms, the General Session ballroom, restaurants, and the Exhibit Hall--they, too, will be free Aira access locations. </span></p><h2><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Aira Presentations at NFB National Convention</span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Aira will also be showcasing three presentations at the event.</span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, July 3, 3:00-5:00 PM, Aira Programs Track: Education, Employment and Accommodation, in Panzacola H-3 Ballroom</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday, July 4, 6:00-8:00 PM, Aira Technology Track: New Features, in Panzacola H-3 Ballroom</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Saturday, July 7, 7:00-9:00 PM, Aira Community Track: Meet Explorers and Guests, in Panzacola H-3 Ballroom</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Information about Aira happenings at this year’s NFB National Convention will be <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11533&qid=2298263">updated here</a>.</span></p><p> </p><h2> </h2></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt"><p> </p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;display:none"> </span></p><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="750" style="width:6.25in;background:#002f6d"><tr style="height:45.0pt"><td width="169" style="width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt"></td><td width="69" style="width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11523&qid=2298263"><span style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="100" height="100" id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D40978.B90FE860" alt="Image removed by sender. 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