[NFBC-SFV] please register now for best in tech

[racquel decipeda]

Hello SFV Chapter Members,

I know majority of you have received the invite to register for Best In Tech 2017. For those that may not have received it through the eBlast, please register now for accurate headcount for food. If you have pre-registered before Friday, November 3, please check out the changes on schedule for workshops. Email me, Racquel, if you need to change your workshop.  Thank you!

Please see the flyer below.





The National Federation of the Blind of California
[nfb_logo]San Fernando Valley Chapter
Sponsored by Braille Institute of America

Presents
THE BEST IN TECH 2017
Best in Tech offers a great opportunity to those who are interested in learning about the latest innovations in assistive technology for the blind and partially sighted. Attend this free annual event that offers a rare opportunity to:

  *   Learn from actual users of the latest assistive technology about their favorite solutions (mobile devices and helpful apps, OCR products, CCTVs, digital book readers, note takers, and learn everything about the latest iPhone and IOS 11)
  *   Attend workshops to learn about what's new with Sweetman Systems including JAWS, Magic and Zoomtext Fusion, BrailleNote touch, BrailleSense Polaris, video magnifications, OCR systems and digital book players, and hear about the new Victor Trek (the talking book player with GPS) and Explore 8 and other products from HumanWare.
  *   Attend Braille Institute's workshop to hear about what's new with iOS devices and apps.
  *   Exciting New Addition!  Learn about the exciting new technology created by Second Sight Medical Products who will be presenting the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis for blind individuals with Retinitis Pigmentosa and the Orion I Visual Cortical Prosthesis Systems for blind individuals due to virtually any non-brain related cause.  Find out how this new technology has helped hundreds of totally blind people.
  *   Visit booths of the most popular vendors of blindness products, low vision magnifiers and related technology to get hands on experience and learn about the latest gadgets and solutions.
  *   Shop for holiday gifts and take advantage of special discounts.
  *   Meet and "talk tech" with others who are blind or low-vision.
  *   Many high-tech items will be raffled throughout the day (11am - 3:30pm).

When:  Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 8:30AM to 3:00PM
Where: Braille Institute Los Angeles - 741 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA 90029

Please pre-register - We need an accurate headcount for food and beverages.
To register and get information go to:  www.bestintech.info<http://www.bestintech.info/> or email nfbevents at gmail.com<mailto:nfbevents at gmail.com>
If you don't have internet access call (818) 457-9449 for help with the registration process
Featured Sponsors
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--- Chase your dreams with your head held high by Gordon Chan --

Racquel Decipeda
Co-Founder and Secretary
Hearts For Sight Foundation<http://heartsforsightfoundation.org/>
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Phone: (818)-770-0182 Phone:  (818)-457-1482
E: Hearts4sight at gmail.com<mailto:Hearts4sight at gmail.com>
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