[nfbwatlk] CFB convention

Mon Mar 23 01:18:31 UTC 2009

To add, if you are a resident of Washington State and have an ehnanced drivers license or enhanced state ID you do not need a passport to go to Canada.  

Paul Van Dyck

Sounds of Awareness Radio

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----- Original Message -----

From: elizabeth lalonde 

To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org

Sent: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:09:41 +0000 (UTC)

Subject: [nfbwatlk] CFB convention

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.

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