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<p dir="auto">Folks,</p>
<p>Instead of telling you that there is \u201csomething for everyone\u201d at convention, let\u2019s make that a little more concrete.</p>
<p>It\u2019s <b>Friday afternoon, October 23, in Herndon. What are you doing?</b></p>
<p dir="auto">Maybe you\u2019re at <b>Tools for Independence</b>, comparing low to high-tech ways blind people tackle everyday challenges.</p>
<p>Maybe you\u2019re learning <b>blind tennis</b> or <b>blind cricket</b> hands-on.</p>
<p>Maybe you\u2019re in <b>Entrepreneurship Unleashed</b>, hearing from blind entrepreneurs about building and growing a business.</p>
<p>Maybe you\u2019re exploring the <b>Exhibit Hall</b>, open Friday from noon to 6:00 PM, checking out assistive technology, products, services, and community resources.</p>
<p>Or maybe the session ends up being only half the story because you meet someone in the hallway, over lunch, or between sessions who has exactly the experience or information you needed.</p>
<p>And that is just <b>Friday afternoon</b>.</p>
<p>Across October 22\u201325, we\u2019ll have everything from career development and technology to blindness skills, sports, student activities, programming for parents and youth, seniors, entrepreneurship, dancing, social events, and plenty of opportunities to simply spend time with other blind people.</p>
<p>Take a look at the convention information, find what catches your attention, and start planning your weekend.</p>
<p><b>2026 NFB of Virginia State Convention</b><br>
October 22\u201325, 2026<br>
Crowne Plaza Dulles Hotel | Herndon, Virginia</p>
<p>Convention information and registration:<br>
<a href="https://nfbv.org/convention">https://nfbv.org/convention</a></p>
<p><b>Hotel reservation deadline: September 29.</b></p>
<p>Need help registering? Contact our registration team lead, <b>Jacki Bruce</b>, at <a href="tel:757-291-1789"><b>757-291-1789</b></a> or <a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com"><b>jackibruce6@gmail.com</b></a>.</p>
<p>See you in Herndon!</p>
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