[Nfbv-announce] Friday 10/30 Highlight #5: Excellent Exhibitors

[Tracy Soforenko]

                Fellow Virginia Federationists:

At the end of this message, there are details on registration and hotel
reservations.

 

We will be starting General Session with fabulous presentations on Friday
morning, October 30 then 2 great seminars on Friday afternoon. In addition,
people have been asking about the large number of exhibitors on Friday
afternoon.

This is our 5th Friday (10/30) highlight. Check Out the Excellent New
Products & Services from our Exhibitors.

 

12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Exhibits: The Birches Room

Robert Parsons, Exhibits Coordinator

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia prides itself on bridging
the gaps between the blind community and the companies and vendors that
manufacture the tools we use to live the life we want. At the 2015 NFBV
Exhibit Hall on Friday, October 30, you have the opportunity and meet a
variety of vendors and exhibitors that produce the tools our community uses,
meet the representatives of different training and independent living
centers, and even purchase some items that you may need in the future. 

 

Our sponsors are:

.         , Torres Foundation for the Blind: a company that provides
assistive technology to consumers;

.         G-Technology: A manufacturing company that will be demonstrating
Sonar glasses for consumers;  and 

.         Adaptify Solutions: Formerly the White Cane and More/Beyond Specs
companies that sell canes, assistive technology, and low vision equipment 

These sponsors will be available for the attendees to purchase items from,
learn more information about, and retrieve knowledge of new, innovative
products that are on the horizon. 

 

Along with these sponsors, we have many old and new exhibitors that are part
of our NFBV family, including:

.         Freedom Scientific, 

.         ITG

.         Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living

.         Advanced Vision

.         EASY LLC

.         Carroll Center for the Blind

.         Virginia Association of Blind Students

.         Christian Ministry Teachers

.         Guide Dogs for the Blind, and 

.         The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision
Impaired, 

 

Each of these exhibitors will also be available to speak with and impart
information about their upcoming promotions and events. 

 

The exhibit hall will run from 12pm until 5pm and will be a memorable
experience for both first-time attendees as well as recurring members.

 

The 2015 NFB of Virginia convention, is Scheduled for October 30,- November
1.  

Below, you will find details on convention registration and hotel
reservations.

 

A) convention Registration

 

Convention registration is now available via phone, web, or paper form. Act
by October 16 to get the best prices and be entered into a $100 raffle.

 

Phone and web registration is available via Brown Paper Tickets.

The web link is provided below:

 

http://nfbv2015.brownpapertickets.com

Phone registration is also available through Brown Paper tickets.

Call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 

 

 

Registration Prices and Options:

.Register before October 17 to get the below prices .Registration: $15.00
(Makes you eligible for door prizes and the convention hotel rates) .Banquet

Tickets: $32.00 .Saturday Lunch Tickets: $17.00

 

.Starting on October 17,the prices are: .Registration: $25.00 (Makes you
eligible for door prizes and the convention hotel rates) .Banquet Tickets:

$37.00

 

.Each session of Kids Camp Program (child care): $5.00 (The cost is per
family not per child).

The Kids Camp is

available: .Session 1: Friday Morning, 8:45 am to 12:15 pm .Session 2:

Friday Afternoon, 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm .Session 3: Friday Evening, 6:00 pm to

10:00 pm .Session 4: Saturday Morning, 8:45 am to 12:15 pm .Session 5:

Saturday afternoon, 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm .Session 6: Saturday evening, 6:45
pm to 1 hour after banquet adjournment

 

 

Online registration will end on October 26, 2015.

 

You may also complete the attached registration form and mail it with
payment included to:

 

NFB of Virginia

3230 Grove Avenue

Richmond, VA 23221

 

B) Hotel Reservations

The convention will be held at:

 

Westin Tysons Corner

7801 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, Virginia 22043

 

To make hotel reservations, call central reservations at (888) 627-8970 and
use code NSJ29A or the hotel directly at (703) 893-1340. Special room rates
have been negotiated for registered convention attendee's. When you call the
hotel, make sure to tell them that you are attending the convention so that
you will receive the special convention rate. The deadline to make hotel
reservations is Friday, October 16, 2015. After the deadline, there is no
guarantee that you will get a room at the convention hotel.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 

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