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<p class="MsoNormal">Calling all Braille readers, learners, and those who just love books!
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind of Arizona is hosting its first ever Braille Book Fair during our 78<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Phoenix!
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<p class="MsoNormal">When: <b>Friday, August 23 during Exhibit Hall</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Where: Hyatt Regency, 122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Room: Regency Ballroom AB located on the Main Floor in the Southwest corner.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Open Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Booth Location: The Braille Book Fair will be held at the far end of the Regency Ballroom AB.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What to Expect<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit the Braille Book Fair within the Exhibit area to donate your gently used Braille books and/or pick up a Braille book to take home or to enjoy the moment you get your hands on it!
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any Braille books you no longer need, please feel free to drop them off as donations at the Braille Book Fair table. You can give a Braille book, get a Braille book, or share a Braille book with a friend!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please note, there will be a Two Braille book per person limit while supplies last.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We aim to have a variety of options to meet various reading levels and interests, so please stop by and join us in celebrating our love for literacy and Braille.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The fun will continue if books remain at the close of Exhibit Hall on Friday. You will also find them at the general session on Saturday and Sunday while supplies last.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Questions? Please contact<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Allison and the Hilliker Family, <a href="mailto:nfbarizona@gmail.com">
nfbarizona@gmail.com</a> Or text 623-221-1026<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To volunteer at the Braille Book Fair, send an email to Amy Porterfield at
<a href="mailto:aporterfield@saavi.us">aporterfield@saavi.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Share the News<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Exhibit Hall is free and open to the public so feel free to share with your network to encourage more people to gain from this important experience and to get access to Free Braille books! We ask that all guests check in with the registration
area in the foyer next to the Regency Ballroom before visiting the exhibit, Area.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rachel<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">937-245-0547<o:p></o:p></p>
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