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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>leadership<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> and establishing each year's organizational priorities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Although the convention is open to all, our <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>constitution<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> states that only members of the NFB have the right to participate in decision making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>member, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>join the NFB today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2023 Dates, Rates, and Location<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 1 through July 6, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Houston, Texas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room Rates:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$119 for singles, doubles, triples, and quads plus 8.25% sales tax and 17% occupancy tax.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Main Convention Hotel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Hilton Americas-Houston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1600 Lamar Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Houston, TX 77010<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>800-236-2905<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Overflow Hotel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marriott Marquis Houston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1777 Walker St,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Houston, TX 77010<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>877-622-3056<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To book a room, call your preferred hotel and ask for the “NFB Convention” block. For each room, the hotel will take a deposit of the first night’s room<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>rate and taxes and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2023, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Schedule<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The schedule for the 2023 convention is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 6 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Saturday, July 1: Seminar Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Sunday, July 2: Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Monday, July 3: Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Tuesday, July 4: Opening Session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Wednesday, July 5: Business Session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Thursday, July 6: Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration is now open until May 31, 2023.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 2 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Registration for the 2023 National Convention is $25 per person.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Banquet tickets for Thursday, July 6, are $70 per person.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please review the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> prior to registering.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>