[Nfbv-announce] Why Seniors Should Attend 2015 NFB of Virginia Convention 10/30 - 11/1

[Tracy Soforenko]

Are You a Senior Citizen Struggling with Vision Loss?

eye problems can be challenging. Does your low vision make simple daily
tasks difficult or  impossible? You are not alone.

 

Staying in the game: A low vision empowerment program for seniors presented
by the National Federation of the Blind at our 2015 convention in Tyson's
Corner, Virginia and you are invited!.

 

You will gain:

.        learn about everyday living aids;

.        Improve your independence;

.        Reduce isolation;

.                    Learn how to access the low vision services in your
area;

.                    Overcome challenges with the help of experts;

 

If you want to take charge of your life an learn the alternative techniques
to live the life you want, join us in Tyson's Corner. The 2015 NFB of
Virginia convention, is Scheduled for October 30,- November 1 in Tyson's
Corner  .  

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>
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 Box 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 child care: $5.00 (The cost is per family not per child).

Child care 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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