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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>Important National Convention details and links<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>Greetings NFBOH 2022 National Conventioneers,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Listed below are important items and links; please save for future reference. If you have questions or concerns especially during the convention, please contact your affiliate leaders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Payne: (937) 829-3368<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you need assistance in New Orleans on July 3rd, please contact Suzanne Turner at (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Host Hotel Marriott New Orleans<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>555 Canal Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Orleans, Louisiana 70130<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>855-821-4288<br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome to the world’s largest gathering of the organized blind, the National Federation of the Blind’s annual convention, where expectations are raised and lives literally transformed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span class=field><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Important:</span><span style='color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><p><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Read the info below or Click on this link for a COVID Safety Video <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOC0868KuQI&feature=youtu.be"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOC0868KuQI&feature=youtu.be</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><h3><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Safety Protocols and COVID-19 Testing</span><span style='line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We ask that everyone do their part to keep our Federation family healthy and safe in this era of COVID-19. We are implementing new systems to minimize risk and ensure our community can comfortably enjoy an empowering convention experience. Please thoroughly review our 2022 National Convention Safety Protocols (</span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>) and our National Convention COVID-19 Testing Protocols (</span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols/covid-testing-protocols"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols/covid-testing-protocols</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>). These documents, along with the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answers on the testing protocols page, will provide a wealth of information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Most importantly, please help us by fully masking in all meetings, the exhibit hall, and other public hotel spaces when not actively eating or drinking. Attendees should also practice social distancing throughout convention whenever possible. It is also important that all attendees self-monitor and seek a COVID-19 test if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To participate in any convention activity, an attendee must produce a negative COVID-19 test result from a test performed not more than seventy-two (72) hours prior to checking in at the hotel. Any FDA-approved test is suitable, whether a molecular test such as a PCR test or an antigen test such as an at-home rapid test. A time-stamped photo of your negative test result, a smartphone screen shot, an electronic document, or paper documentation are acceptable. Documentation may be emailed to </span><a href="mailto:testresults@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>testresults@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or presented in person. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Those attendees unable or choosing not to test in advance can be tested at the Marriott. The NFB has engaged a third-party testing organization to administer COVID-19 rapid tests on site beginning at noon on July 4. In order to avoid waiting lines, attendees are STRONGLY encouraged to test and send results prior to arrival.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Upon confirmation of a negative COVID-19 test result, whether submitted in advance or produced on site, each attendee will receive a “Together in NOLA 2022” wristband. Attendees MUST have a wristband before proceeding to convention registration. When participating in any convention activity, attendees are expected to wear either their wristband or convention name badge and are invited to wear both.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span class=field><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>So, Visit 2022 National Convention Safety Protocols</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'> including submitting your COVID-19 test results <br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2022 National Convention Safety Protocols | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h1><h1><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050;font-weight:normal'>For latest National Convention information visit</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050;font-weight:normal'> <br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h1><h1><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050;font-weight:normal'>Please review the first timers guide by clicking on the link below<br></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Review convention notes by clicking on the link below</span></span><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-convention-notes"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB22 Convention Notes | National Federation of the Blind</span></b></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio First-timers pick-up Kenneth Jernigan Scholarships <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>date: July 6<sup>th</sup> and July 7<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 4 to 5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location: Galerie Registration Counter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>located on the second floor of the hotel, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>across the foyer from the Galerie 6 meeting room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You should have your scholarship award letter when you come.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Click on the link below for audio version of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind members will vote on during the convention </span></b><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26076&qid=7254874"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26076&qid=7254874</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Click on the link below for audio hotel description<br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-navigating-hotels"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-navigating-hotels</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1 style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Rookie Round-Up<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>All Ohio first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, in the Acadia Ballroom. President Riccobono and other Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio caucus, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Wednesday, July 6, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 4:30 PM <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location: Galerie 1 for an hour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>All Ohio members are expected to be present at this important meeting. Bring your Banquet Tickets with you for exchange if you wish to sit with Ohio Affiliate Members <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Also, all Ohio members will be expected to assist with the Affiliate convention sale of, hand sanitizers and M&M’S. The hand sanitizers are $3.00, and the candy is $2.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'>Registration:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'>Registration will be available earlier than usual, opening for Ohio members on, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'>Date: Tuesday, July 5th and Wednesday, July 6th <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'>Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'>Location: Salon E <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'>Note: Beginning on Thursday, registration will move to Salon A for the remainder of the week as listed throughout the agenda.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Schedule Recap:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day and Rookie Round-Up<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6: Registration and Resolutions <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6: Affiliate Caucus Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 7: Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, July 8: Opening Session<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 9: Business Session<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></h2><h2 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>CrowdCompass Platform</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The convention agenda can be accessed via the CrowdCompass platform. Mobile apps are available for both the iOS and Android platforms (</span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://crowd.cc/s/4kq4c" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>https://crowd.cc/s/4kq4c</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>). A web portal is also available (</span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://crowd.cc/nfb22" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>https://crowd.cc/nfb22</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>). CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda and chat with other CrowdCompass convention goers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></h3><h3 style='line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'>Exhibit Hall and Independence Market </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='page-break-after:avoid;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Exhibit Hall and the NFB Independence Market are in the Sheraton Napoleon Ballroom, across the street from the Marriott at 500 Canal Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></h4><h4 style='line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Exhibit Hall hours of operation are:<o:p></o:p></span></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the Exhibit Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></h4><h4 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Independence Market hours of operation are: <o:p></o:p></span></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday: Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the Market)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></h3><h3 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'>Presidential and Host Affiliate Suites</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:green'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Presidential Suite (room 4022) and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Host Affiliate’s Suite (room 633) are open during much of the convention. All are welcome to come to these suites to visit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h1 style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1><h1 style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Here are some Tips and Tricks that was shared on the Affiliate Listserve. <o:p></o:p></span></h1><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring good quality masks. Double cloth and surgical or N95/KN95/KF94<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Business casual is the general attire for the convention up to banquet. Banquet is more dress up.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring snacks! Hotel food is expensive, and you may not have time every day to wait for lunch at the restaurant. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring a sweater. The convention spaces often get cold.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Comfortable shoes that are still appropriate are better than fancy shoes that you are going to hate walking around in all day.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Eye masks or ear plugs are helpful if you’re a light sleeper.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring headphones for your phone (nobody else wants to hear your voiceover going) and headphones with a 3.5mm plug so you can use the ATM if you need to.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bringing some cash in small bills is good, there are lots of affiliates and divisions that do fundraising and raffles.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring a refillable water bottle, you are going to get dehydrated if you do not.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Consider going to a local grocery store if you arrive early to grab small things, especially if your room has a fridge. People will often get snacks and materials for sandwiches, instant coffee, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#222222;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring a folding cane if you normally use a straight cane just in case.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Airport Transportation</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>There are several ways to travel from the Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) to the Marriott or Sheraton. The approximately fourteen-mile trip takes twenty-five to forty minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are readily available and have a thirty-six-dollar minimum fee for two people. For three or more passengers, the cost is fifteen dollars per person. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The airport shuttle costs forty-four dollars per person round-trip or twenty-four dollars each way. You can reserve a spot on a shuttle online in advance or in person at the baggage claim area. Children under six, ride free with their parents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The shuttle stops at multiple hotels, so if you choose that option, make sure to plan accordingly. For reservations, call (504) 522-3500 or (866) 596-2699 at least twenty-four hours before your flight. Wheelchair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mr. Wheelchair:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can rent a wheelchair while in New Orleans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call: 504-834-2810<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>accessible vehicles are available but require you to book a week ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Paratransit:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To Schedule service, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call: 504-827-7433<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time and date:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>M/F: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>S/S 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To confirm trips:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>M/F 6/5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>S/S 7/4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call: 504-827-7433<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cost:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Within New Orleans is $2 each way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>From the New Orleans Airport is $15 each way<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note! When scheduling let the customer service know that you are blind. They are curve to curve. Make sure if someone is riding with you to provide that info as well. Only three people can ride at one time, that includes you. Masks are mandatory!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Provide this fax number to your Paratransit customer service to fax your ADA eligibility over to New Orleans Para Transit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fax: 504-827-8428<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk18941617"></a><a name="_Hlk14090147"></a><a name="_Hlk14085768"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'></span></span></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span 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Mark Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><a name="_Hlk18067489"></a></span></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'><span 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Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18067489'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk18941617'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14090147'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk14085768'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>