<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 12, 2024 at 4:01:42 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Sylvia Reid <shevra@verizon.net><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Convention Communications: Pre-Convention Activities</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Bounces+r.23324.9977807.d8920b46688e7aaa@mailings.nfb.org<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors—Upcoming Pre-Convention Activities</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">More information can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34498&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34499&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Información en Español</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Thank You to the Sponsors of the 2024 National Convention</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">We greatly appreciate the support of the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34500&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">2024 National Convention Sponsors</a>. Our partners work with us to raise expectations and achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">A sponsor showcase virtual preview will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 8:00 p.m. eastern time. Participants can learn about each sponsor, their newest innovations and programs, and how to connect with them for more information.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Zoom meeting ID <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34501&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">967 1777 1870</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Caption link: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34502&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Plan to Visit the Exhibit Hall </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">The <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34525&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">exhibit hall</a> is one of the most exciting and dynamic elements of the national convention. It is a place to learn about the latest technology, state affiliate and national division resources, and many other products and services of interest to the blind community. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">An exhibitor showcase virtual preview will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m. eastern time. Participants can learn about each exhibitor, what they will offer in the exhibit hall, and how to connect with them if you miss them in Orlando.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Zoom meeting ID <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34501&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">968 9609 8716</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Caption link: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34502&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb.</a></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Prepare for Your Trip</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Get ready for the biggest event of the year. The following are several options for preparing for your trip.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Plan your itinerary: </strong>The full agenda is available in several formats on the convention page: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34503&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">2024 National Convention Agenda (HTML)</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Know your rights:</strong> Review the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34504&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">General Travel Tips</a> for air travel, rideshare services, and paratransit services.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Legal appointments:</strong> Disability rights attorneys will be available at NFB24 to discuss blindness discrimination concerns regarding employment, technology, education, voting, and more. Legal office hours will be held on Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Schedule your private twenty-minute appointment by emailing <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34505&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">legal@nfb.org</a>. Please request your appointment by June 21.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>NFB Camp</strong> (childcare during convention) enrollment is separate from the convention registration and due by June 15. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34506&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Enroll now for the NFB Camp!</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Schedule any health-related supports. </strong><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34507&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Information for Dialysis Care and Mobility Rentals available</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Volunteer for one or more of the many opportunities during convention:</strong> Support Service Provider, Ambassador, Convention Ally Network, Independence Market, or the Action Fund Book Fair. Sign up at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34498&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">We Can’t Wait for Orlando!</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">More exciting information is coming soon. Stay tuned for details about the convention app, registration and badge pickup, and more!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Share the events that you are looking forward to attending by posting on social media using the hashtag #NFB24. Follow the conversation, ask questions, and share fun expectations. More information can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34498&qid=9977807" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></p>
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