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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p>Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p> Attention, procrastinators (you know who you are)! If you\u2019re planning to join us in New Orleans this July, <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>now\u2019s the time to act</span></strong>\u2014especially if you need a little extra help to get there!<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Nebraska Convention Assistance application deadline in 10 days!!</span></strong><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p>We know attending convention can be a big commitment, and we want to support those who need help with travel, lodging, or meals.<br>The deadline to request assistance is <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>May 25</span></strong>\u2014just <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>10 days away</span></strong>!<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe45ys9j11PabROubTnbSnoItTHpDeYtr-TJaQnRBvwctcc7w/viewform">Apply Here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Priority will be given to first-time attendees. You <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>do not need to be a dues-paying member</span></strong> to request help. If you need assistance filling out the form, email<o:p></o:p></p><p> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:treasurer@ne.nfb.org">treasurer@ne.nfb.org</a></span></strong> or call <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>402-477-7711</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>For Those Still Finalizing Plans\u2026 Here\u2019s What You Need to Know:</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Where:</span></strong> New Orleans, Louisiana<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>When:</span></strong> July 8\u201313, 2025<br>Why: Because it's the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>largest gathering of blind people in the world</span></strong>\u2014an unforgettable week of learning, connection, and celebration. Whether it\u2019s your first time or your fifteenth, convention offers something for everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Convention Registration</span></strong><br>Online registration closes <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>May 31</span></strong><br><a href="nfb.org/convention">Register Now</a><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Hotel Booking Info</span></strong><br>Rooms are going fast!<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Marriott New Orleans:</span></strong> 888-236-2427<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Sheraton New Orleans:</span></strong> 855-516-1090<br>Ask for the \u201cNational Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention\u201d block.<br>Rates:<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>$119/night for singles & doubles<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>$129/night for triples & quads<br>(plus 16.2% tax and $3/night occupancy fee)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Volunteer Opportunities \u2013 Help Make It Happen</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Convention Ambassadors<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Independence Market<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Support Service Providers (SSPs) for Deafblind attendees<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Spanish Interpreters<br><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/volunteer-opportunities">Learn More and Sign Up</a>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Other Key Convention Happenings</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Virtual Experience Registration: $10<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFB Camp</span></strong> (childcare) \u2013 register by <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>June 15</span></strong><o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Career Fair: Wednesday, <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>July 9</span></strong>, from 1:00\u20134:00 p.m. Central<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>Parents of Blind Children Seminar<br><em><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Each of these requires separate registration</span></em><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="nfb.org/convention"><span style='font-weight:normal'>Learn More and Sign Up</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p>Let\u2019s come together in New Orleans and represent Nebraska proudly!<o:p></o:p></p><p>We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>