[nfbwatlk] Fw: CFB Convention Announcement

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
We should have a Louis Braille birthday bash at our conference!  That would 
be cool!
Thanks
Lauren
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> From: "Doris" <dorisbel at telus.net>
> To: "list" <list at cfb.ca>
> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:01 PM
> Subject: CFB Convention Announcement
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>
> Louis Braille:  From Literacy to Liberty 2009
> CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND CONVENTION
> Louis Braille Birthday Bash
>
> Join the party!  Celebrate the 200th birthday of Louis Braille with us.
>
>
>
> The fourth annual Canadian Federation of the Blind convention will be
> held on Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2009 in
> Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at the Traveller's Inn, City Centre,
> 1961 Douglas Street (Corner of Douglas and Discovery Streets)
>
> Everyone welcome.  Please pass the word.
>
> CFB conventions provide a way for blind people from across distances to
> get
> together to learn from each other, to share ideas and to gain confidence
> from being together.  Don't miss this positive and empowering
> experience.
>
> We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
> Please continue to check our Website for updates.
>
> Speakers at the conference will discuss topics such as Braille literacy,
> blind leaders, advocacy, independence, the Federation and a positive
> perspective on blindness and the abilities of blind people.  Convention
> activities will include: hands-on Braille workshop; adaptive technology
> exhibit; white cane walk; welcome reception and auction; full-day
> conference and banquet.
>
> CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
> The convention registration fee is $60 and $55 if you pre-register.
> (Note: the registration fee includes Friday evening's reception, and
> Saturday's lunch and banquet.)
>
> You can pre-register for the CFB convention by mailing your registration
> fee to the Canadian Federation of the Blind, with a note stating your
> name, address, phone number and email address of each attendee.
> Alternatively, you can email your name, address, phone number and email
> address to info at cfb.ca and then over our website pay your fee via Paypal
> to registration at cfb.ca.
>
> HOTEL INFORMATION
> Traveller's Inn, City Centre
> 1961 Douglas Street (corner of Douglas and Discovery). Victoria, BC
> Phone: (250) 382-2111 or 1-888-877-9444
>
>
>
> The following room rates are available to convention attendees if you
> reserve.  The rooms are not pre-booked, so it is advisable to reserve
> early to assure space.
> Standard Single Rooms                   $64.95
>
> Standard Double Rooms                 $74.95
> (rates are non-commissionable and subject to 17.75% taxes and
> surcharges)
>
>
>
> For more information about the convention or the CFB, please contact us.
>
> We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
>
> Canadian Federation of the Blind
> www.cfb.ca
> info at cfb.ca
> (250) 598-7154
> 1-800-619-8789
> P.O. Box 8007
> Victoria, British Columbia
> Canada V8W 3R7
>
> Promoting the equality and empowerment of blind Canadians
>
>
>
>
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