[nfbwatlk] CFB convention

[elizabeth lalonde]

Dear NFBW,

Just a reminder about our convention coming up!

Please note, you only need a passport if you are flying.  If you travel by
land or sea, you can go without a passport until June.

Warmly

Elizabeth

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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
in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at the Traveller's Inn, City Centre,
1961 Douglas Street (Corner of Douglas and Discovery Streets) starting
Thursday evening, April 30, to Sunday morning, May 3, 2009.

Everyone welcome.  Please register by April 20.
(Read below for details about hotel and registration information).  

 

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES:

 

Thursday evening, April 30, 2009

- Casual dinner, followed by a recreational activity.

 

Friday, May 1, 2009

-Hands-on Braille Workshop, 9 - 11:30 AM

-White Cane Walk, 1 - 2 PM

-Adaptive Technology Exhibit, 2 - 5 PM

-Welcome Reception, 6:30 - 8 PM

-CFB's  "Rousing and Rowdy" Auction, 8 PM

(Registration begins at 6 PM)

 

Saturday, May 2, 2009

(Registration begins at 7:45 AM)

- Full-day Conference, 9 AM - 4:30 PM. 

Speakers at the conference will discuss topics such as Braille literacy,
independence, rehabilitation, employment, expectations, empowerment,
advocacy, the Federation and a positive perspective on blindness and the
abilities of blind people, and other blindness issues.

- Banquet with Keynote Address, 6:30 - 9:30 PM.

 

Sunday, May 3, 2009

- Canadian Federation of the Blind breakfast board meeting (AGM) 9 AM - 11
AM

 

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration fee is $55 if you pre-register, or $60 at the door.
(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 the contact
information of each attendee.   Alternatively, email contact information 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)

 

Federation conventions are unlike typical conferences.  They serve as a way
for blind people from across distances to get together to learn from each
other, to share ideas and to gain confidence and inspiration from being
together.

 

We look forward to seeing you at the convention!

For more information about the convention or the CFB, please contact us.

TO REACH US:

Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) 
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.