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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Welcome to October. We have secured enviable hotel room rates, shared the agenda packed with exciting programming, made registration fast and affordable with pricing that goes up after October 7, and are highlighting the benefits of attending. What we need is for you to act fast because the hotel is booking up fast and I don’t want you sleeping on my couch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our NFBV24 State convention will highlight our work to Keep us fit, mentally engaged, and making the world better for blind /low vision people.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But, we will not be able to fix the problem of no hotel room if you miss our deadlines and I am uncertain if we can even accommodate everyone who wants a room at these great rates if you don’t get your reservation booked right away.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h1>Physically Fit<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Tennis - Learn about Blind Tennis and how you might bring this sport to your local community, then try it out yourself in our hands on session.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sports and Rec - Should we have a Sports & Recreation Group in Virginia – Come and help us determine if this makes sense on Friday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happiness Moments - Participate in our Saturday Health and Wellness Seminar for seniors.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Tune Up Your Cane Travel Skills – We all can fine tune our travel skills. We have seven great O&M instructors ready to give you some pointers so bring your challenges and sign up for one of our Friday 30-minute personalized sessions so you can get out there and enjoy.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h1>Mentally Awake<o:p></o:p></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The Future of Disability Rights – How do recent US Supreme Court decisions impact our rights, explained in terms for non-lawyers. Monica Bash will be sharing insights but will also be around throughout the convention to answer your questions. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Accessible Video Games – Learn and get a demo of blind and low vision features of video games then try your hand at these games during our accessible video game showcase.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Can blind people be Architects, designers, and builders – Learn how we are breaking barriers for blind people in these fields.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Making the World a Better Place<o:p></o:p></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Defending the rights of blind prisoners<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Fighting for our rights with Uber and Lyft – Hear from participants in our rally for our rights in San Francisco.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Accessible Prescription Labels – Making us safer by ensuring access to our prescription information.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Be part of the solution – Learn what we are doing at a national, state and local level and how you can be part of the process and share in making the world a better place.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Did we mention fun activities, new friends, and a great setting right on the Elizabeth River.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The complete agenda is attached.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But our amazing hotel block is filling up fast and you had better book your reservation well before the October 7 deadline, so you aren’t left out in the cold.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You must act fast. Register for the convention and book your hotel room by October 7 because our awesome hotel rates and our discounted registration will be gone by October 7. It can be cold on the Elizabeth River.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the latest information including hotel details and registration go to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbv.org/convention">https://nfbv.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are so excited you will be joining us in Portsmouth.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>