[NFBC-Info] Register for the National Federation of the Blind of California State Convention in San Diego November 3-6.

[president at nfbcal.org]

Friends,

 

Are you ready to get back together again?  I am.  I'm looking forward to
connecting with many of you in person at the Courtyard San Diego Old Town by
Marriott on November 3-6.  Be sure to register at the early bird rates.

http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/

 

And then get your discount hotel room while rooms are still available.  

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=165342399
0917
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Note that there are some pesky access issues with the shopping cart timer
that we are working on with the hotel chain.  While it is possible to book a
room on the website, you can also call 619-260-8500.  When calling the hotel
please make sure you indicate you are making a reservation for the National
Federation of the Blind.  Room Rate: $149.00 plus Tax.

 

Consider a train adventure.  Amtrak serves the San Diego Old Town station
very near the hotel.  I and my family of five already have our roundtrip
train tickets  (total of $600 for the whole family) for the Coast Starlight
to Los Angeles 

https://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train

 

And Pacific Surfliner to San Diego.  

https://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train

 

San Diego airport is also nearby with some good deals from Southwest and
other discount airlines.

https://www.san.org/

 

Our theme this year is Together: Reuniting and Reclaiming Our Right to
Equality.  Expect to hear about advancements in voice control user
interfaces, electronic voting, autonomous vehicles, new technology available
from the libraries for the blind, mental health post pandemic,
entrepreneurial self employment and business start-ups, and an appearance
from our very own national President Mark Riccobono.  We'll enjoy an exhibit
hall, breakouts, a fiesta style banquet and a whole lot of friendship and
optimism about life.  Grab a friend and come to a beautiful coastal
destination where we can share thoughts about blindness and where our
movement should go next.  I'm looking forward to celebrating together with
you.

  

 

Tim Elder

President

National Federation of the Blind of California 

president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  

(916) 382-0372 

http://www.nfbcal.org/

 

Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your
region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and
division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.

http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/