<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Hello everyone, <div>If you are deafblind and will be attending the National convention this summer in New Orleans and are needing to request a volunteer SSP, here are the steps that you need to follow in order to request a SSP.</div><div><br></div><div>1. email Maurice Mines at nfbdbpresident@mmines.org with the subject line containing the words "Convention 2025."</div><div>2. In your email, please put the following information:</div><div> \u2022 Your name</div><div> \u2022 Your email address</div><div> \u2022 Your phone number that you will be the easiest way to be reached you at the convention.</div><div>\u2022 What dates you will be attending the convention and will need an SSP. </div><div>\u2022 What type of communication do you need from an SSP such as ASL or oral communication.</div><div><br></div><div>The deadline for requesting an SSP for National Convention is May 31st. We will do our best to match you with an SSP that will help you have a great convention experience. There will be training for the Volunteer SSP's on the morning of July 8th. </div><div>thank you,</div><div>Anna Trotman<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="direction: inherit;">Anna M. Trotman</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br></div></div></div></div></body></html>