[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fwd: NFB National Convention Update #2

[Denise Valkema]

Free wifi now. See below.

Thanks, Denise Valkema
NFBF 2nd Vice President 
NFBF Miami Vice President 

> From: "National Federation of the Blind" <JerniganInstitute at nfb.org>
> Date: June 18, 2013, 3:00:34 PM EDT
> To: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: NFB National Convention Update #2
> Reply-To: "National Federation of the Blind" <JerniganInstitute at nfb.org>
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> Dear Convention Attendee:
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> * UPS flat rate boxes! You will be able to purchase UPS boxes (12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches) in the Independence Market at convention this year.  The low price of $15 will include the box itself and ground shipping to anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States. The boxes have a standard $100 declared value and you cannot purchase additional coverage. If you find that you have picked up a little too much at the market or at the free literature table or in the exhibit hall, and don't want to overload your luggage for your trip home, try out one of these boxes. Supplies are limited!  There will be a drop-off location for them in the Rosen Centre on Saturday, July 7. The exact time and place for drop-off will be announced when you purchase a box.
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> * The Rosen Centre has recently installed free Wi-Fi in all the guest rooms!  Rather than the common $12-15 per night that many hotels charge, the Rosen properties are offering it as an included amenity.  While speeds may not be adequate to stream your favorite action movie, you should have no trouble sending e-mail or checking the convention agenda at www.nfb.org/national-convention. So bring your mobile device to Orlando.
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> * Do you have a car, truck, or boat to donate?  The National Federation of the Blind is now accepting donations.  There will be a table set up in the back of the meeting room during General Session with someone available to answer your questions about donating a vehicle.  Or call 1-855-659-9314 or visit www.carshelpingtheblind.org/ for more information.
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> * The exhibit hall, Independence Market, and free literature table will be in the Convention Center, West Hall Section WA1, level 2. We are happy to have the following exhibitors this year.
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> Exhibitors:
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> A T Guys
> ABiSee, Inc.
> Accessamed
> Ai Squared
> American Printing House for the Blind
> AuMed
> Bookshare
> Braille and Beyond Consulting
> Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Product Development
> C AND P- Chris Park Design
> Cambium Learning Technologies
> Christian Record Services for the Blind
> Colorado Center for the Blind
> Deque Systems, Inc.
> Disability Rights Florida
> Dolphin Computer Access
> Duxbury Systems, Inc.
> E.A.S.Y. LLC
> eBay
> Electronic Brailler LLC
> Enabling Technologies
> En-Vision America
> Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
> Forizs & Dogali, P.A. and Eugene Feldman Attorney at Law
> Freedom Scientific
> Google 
> Guide Dogs for the Blind
> GW Micro, Inc.
> HIMS, Inc.
> Hotel Emporium
> HumanWare
> Independent Living Aids
> Industries for the Blind Milwaukee
> International Christian Braille Mission
> IRIE-AT, Inc.
> Leader Dogs for the Blind
> Louisiana Center for the Blind & NFB of Louisiana
> MegaVoice
> National Association of Blind Merchants
> National Association of Blind Students
> National Association of Blind Veterans
> National Association of Guide Dog Users
> National Association to Promote the Use of Braille
> National Braille Press
> National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
> National Federation of the Blind Minnesota & BLIND Inc.
> National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> Newsline
> NFB Deaf-Blind Division
> NFB Krafters Division
> NFB National Association of Blind Automobile Enthusiasts Division
> NFB of Alabama
> NFB of Arkansas
> NFB of California
> NFB of Colorado
> NFB of Connecticut
> NFB of Florida
> NFB of Georgia
> NFB of Indiana
> NFB of Maryland
> NFB of Michigan
> NFB of Mississippi
> NFB of Missouri
> NFB of Nebraska
> NFB of New Jersey
> NFB of New Mexico
> NFB of Ohio
> NFB of Oklahoma
> NFB of Oregon
> NFB of Pennsylvania
> NFB of Tennessee
> NFB of Texas
> NFB of Utah
> NFB of Virginia
> NFB of West Virginia
> Optelec IRIE-AT
> Perkins School for the Blind/Perkins Products
> Piano Technology Group
> PLEXTALK
> Project RAY & Odin Mobile
> The Hadley School for the Blind
> The National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service
> The Seeing Eye, Inc.
> Travelocity
> UPS
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
> VitalSource Technologies
> World Services for the Blind
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> Exhibit hall hours of operation are:
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> Tuesday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Sponsors only) 
> Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
> Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
> Thursday Noon to 1:45 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 
> Friday Noon to 1:45 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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> * There is still space still available in the Session I of the video description focus group on Monday, July 1, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  This is an opportunity for sighted amateur describers to evaluate YouDescribe—Smith-Kettlewell's new Web-based video-description tool for YouTube. Participants will test the system by recording their own descriptions for selected videos and report on their experience. For more information, please e-mail Beth Braun at bbraun at nfb.org, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2369.
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