<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Here is the 2026 Washington National Federation of the Blind Convention announcement. This is the seminal meeting for blind people in Washington. Please consider going. If financial assistance is needed please let us know. Scholarships and room accommodations can be arranged. We will discuss this conference in January. However, for room reservations as stated they need to be made sooner. We look forward to being together Monday December 8. <div><br></div><div>Denise Mackenstadt </div><div>206-419-9555</div><div>cane.travel@gmail.com<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> jacobstruiksma@gmail.com<br><b>Date:</b> December 2, 2025 at 12:29:07\u202fAM PST<br><b>To:</b> jacobstruiksma@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Washington State Convention: Ignite the spark, empower the journey</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> jacobstruiksma@gmail.com<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: Wingdings; }
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ul { margin-bottom: 0in; }</style><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Passing on for your information <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> corey.grandstaff@gmail.com <corey.grandstaff@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 1, 2025 8:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> corey.grandstaff@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Washington State Convention: Ignite the spark, empower the journey<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2026 National federation of the Blind of Washington state Convention, Ignite the spark, empower the journey. State convention will take place February 26-March 1, 2026, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport located at 18740 International BLVD, Seattle, WA 98188. . This event will be packed with various events and gatherings to learn about the advocacy efforts in the State of Washington related to blindness, as well as engaging technology and job seeking seminars, and fun social activities. State Convention will feature sessions geared toward all individuals including youth, parents, seniors, educators, etc. Therefore, go ahead and book your hotel and register for this exciting event. We would like to recognize our platinum sponsors: WAMO and CATT NW, we value these partnerships. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Convention registration: Convention registration this year is $30 with the option to purchase a ticket for our banquet meal Saturday evening. Banquet tickets will be $75. The registration deadline is February 15, 2026. Please register below:<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEhaiFkXVMrDKikIO1l6H-TA6LpbKkTsDf1Xulde5A6THDQw/viewform?usp=header">Convention Registration</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Hotel Booking: Please go ahead and reserve your hotel room at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. Room rates are $139 per night plus taxes and fees. The deadline for booking a hotel room is February 2, 2026. Note: If you are using screen reading software, once you enter the date fields, pressing space and then using your arrow keys should allow you to choose a date. You can book a hotel room either by calling </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">toll-free reservation number </span><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">at (800) 222 TREE, or (800) 222-8733 </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;font-weight:normal">and reference the group name</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">: National Federation of the Blind or by using the electronic booking link below.</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://book.passkey.com/gt/220851886?gtid=2d1616d52298e0cc7161010fcbe446df">Book Hotel</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration: are you a company who wishes to partner with the NFB of Washington? If so, we cordially invite you to support this year\u2019s convention by becoming a sponsors/exhibitor, please consider underwriting this year\u2019s convention as a platinum sponsor. You may wish to become a gold, silver, or bronze sponsor, or an exhibitor at this year\u2019s event. Your support will be a clear demonstration of your interest in and support for the empowerment of the blind and low vision of our state through the services and products you provide. <b><i>To learn more about the entire array of exhibitor and key sponsorship opportunities critical to our mutual success, please read our sponsorship packages attached in this email or contact Chris Higley at </i></b><a href="mailto:chrishigley13@gmail.com">chrishigley13@gmail.com</a> <b><i>or phone 360-713-7703. </i></b>Our exhibit hall will be open Friday February 27 from 9:00pm-12:00pm, and again, from 1:30pm-5:00pm. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrpDvX3FqV7AQMRDHcrki40zr7BXhBFnP3SwqMdNCndOWcfg/viewform?usp=header">Partner registration</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Educator training with Center for assistive Technology and Training (CATT) NW. CATT NW will be hosting a training February 27, 2025, from 9:00pm-4:00pm titled Docx and Dots. This interactive, in-person workshop will focus on how to manage documents for braille readers using the braille displays from APH (Chameleon, Mantis, Monarch), participants will take a deep dive into best practices for teaching students how to manage and work with documents in the K-12 classroom. ACVREP and Washington state Clock hours will be available. Registration deadline for this workshop is February 16, 2026.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeWA3Mr6wbdycIiaQfF-fc8zpRS240_t--fLcY52YfpaIIRg/viewform?usp=header">Educator Registration</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">Scholarships: At the banquet Saturday February 28, 2026, the NFB of Washington will award three $3000 scholarships to three deserving college students. The deadline for submitting a scholarship application is Friday January 2, 2026. The application is attached to this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">We look forward to having you join us for this exciting event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Corey Grandstaff at <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"> Corey Grandstaff, National federation of the Blind of Washington treasurer<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>