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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>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></p><p>The 55th Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska is just around the corner, and we are excited to officially announce that the full convention agenda is now available and attached to this message.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Stronger Together<br>Our Rights. Our Responsibility. Our Resilience.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Join us April 30 through May 3, 2026, at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Kearney, Nebraska, for a weekend filled with learning, connection, and inspiration.<o:p></o:p></p><p>This year’s convention features a dynamic agenda with something for everyone. Highlights include:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Our national representative, Anil Lewis, Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind, joining us for an inspiring national report and banquet keynote<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Engaging general sessions covering partnership, technology, advocacy, and real-world impact<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Breakout sessions on technology, guide dogs, Social Security, parenting, entrepreneurship, and more<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>An exhibit hall featuring organizations and vendors supporting independence and opportunity<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Networking opportunities and activities designed to bring our community together<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>Important reminders as we approach convention:<o:p></o:p></p><p>Pre-registration closes in just one week. After April 1, registration rates will increase by 5 dollars.<br>All attendees planning to ride the charter bus must reserve their seat by April 1.<br>The hotel room block at the Holiday Inn will also close after April 1.<o:p></o:p></p><p>No fooling.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Now is the time to make your plans, secure your room, and complete your registration.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Registration and hotel information are available at:<br><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/convention26">www.ne.nfb.org/convention26</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>We look forward to welcoming you to Kearney as we come together to build a stronger future for blind Nebraskans.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk187995115"><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><img border=0 width=227 height=96 style='width:2.3611in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DCBBD1.6E078DA0" alt="National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska logo and tagline live the life you want."><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want<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'>(402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:Convention@ne.nfb.org">Convention@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/convention26">www.ne.nfb.org/convention26</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>