<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Greetings all what with the state convention of the affiliate coming up and the National organizations yearly meeting in 3 1/2 months, I thought it would be worthwhile to forward this message to the list.<div><br></div><div>If you go to the link noted in this message, you will find yourself on another page. I personally was expecting to be taken directly to the page listing information about the national convention, which, apparently this year will be in Austin, Texas. However, there is a link on the page which will open for you if you access the link in this message which you can take to the website website of the NFB. Having not been there in a while I found it rather refreshing to see some changes in the way information is presented, and in fact the information itself which I had not seen for a while. I urge you to take advantage of this link and perhaps a tour of the National website you find it you might find it to be very constructive as well as instructive. Fred Olver.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> NFBMI Communications via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 13, 2026 at 10:28:27\u202fPM CDT<br><b>To:</b> nfbmi-talk@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> nfbofmi@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBMI-Talk] FW: Convention Communications: Register Now</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk@nfbnet.org><br><br></div><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>From: National Federation of the Blind <web@nfb.org> </span><br><span>Sent: Friday, March 13, 2026 7:04 PM</span><br><span>To: Maryann Murad <maryannmurad@gmail.com></span><br><span>Subject: Convention Communications: Register Now</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span><https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-03/austin-convention-email-header-</span><br><span>keep-weird-sm2.jpg> </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>2026 National Convention</span><br><span>July 3-8</span><br><span>Austin, Texas</span><br><span></span><br><span>Register Now! <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42253&qid=12355982> </span><br><span></span><br><span>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and</span><br><span>all blind people in the United States. Each year, we come together for</span><br><span>important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. As an attendee,</span><br><span>you will have the opportunity to:</span><br><span></span><br><span>* Network with thousands of blind people.</span><br><span>* Connect with leaders in the field of blindness.</span><br><span>* Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics.</span><br><span>* Learn about the latest technology and innovation.</span><br><span>* And much more.</span><br><span></span><br><span>The convention is open to all. Our constitution states that only Federation</span><br><span>members have the right to participate in decision-making regarding</span><br><span>organizational policy. If you are not already a member, please connect with</span><br><span>your state affiliate</span><br><span><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42254&qid=12355982> .</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Register Today</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>If you are attending the convention in Austin, Texas, register for the 2026</span><br><span>NFB National Convention now</span><br><span><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=42253&qid=12355982> ! Online</span><br><span>registration is $25 and closes May 31. Registration will be available</span><br><span>on-site at the convention, but the cost will increase. </span><br><span></span><br><span>By registering, you will gain access to the largest gathering of blind</span><br><span>people in the world, the agenda, the app, and timely convention news and</span><br><span>communications.</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Virtual Experience Registration</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>If you cannot attend the convention in Texas, we offer opportunities for</span><br><span>engagement and connection through the Virtual Experience. The registration</span><br><span>fee is $10. 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