[Nfbwv-talk] National Convention 2014

[Smyth, Charlene R]

National Federation of the Blind

National Convention 2014

When:

Tuesday, July 1-Sunday, July 6, 2014

Where:

Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive

Orlando, Florida 32819

Reservations: The hotel is now accepting reservations. Call (800)
204-7234.

Hotel Information and Room Rates:

The 2014 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take
place in Orlando,

Florida, July 1-6, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International
Drive, Orlando,

Florida 32819. The hotel is now accepting reservations. Call (800)
204-7234 to make

a reservation. The 2014 room rates are singles, doubles, and twins, $82;
and triples

and quads, $88. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which
at present

is 13.5 percent.

Guest-room amenities include cable television; in-room safe;
coffeemaker; hairdryer;

and high-speed Internet access. Guests can also enjoy a swimming pool,
fitness center,

and on-site spa. The Rosen Centre Hotel offers fine dining at Executive
Chef Michael

Rumplik's award-winning Everglades Restaurant. In addition, there is an
array of

 

 

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 1            Seminar Day

Seminar for parents of blind children sponsored by the National
Organization of Parents

of Blind Children (NOPBC)

Access technology seminars sponsored by specialized vendors and experts
in the field

Orientation and Mobility Seminar sponsored by the National Blindness
Professional

Certification Board and the Institute on Blindness of Louisiana
Technological University

Wednesday, July 2            Registration Day

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open (9:00-11:00 a.m., open to sponsors
only)

1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee

Thursday, July 3        Board Meeting and Division Day

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. NFB Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Division and other meetings, concurrent sessions

Friday, July 4           Opening Session

9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. General Session begins, opening ceremony, and roll
call of states

12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall open

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. General Session, Presidential Report, and guest
speakers

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open

8:00 p.m. Social activities and committee meetings

Saturday, July 5               Business Session

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. General Session

12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall open

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. General Session

6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall open

Sunday, July 6           Banquet Day and Adjournment

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. General Session

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. General Session

7:00 p.m. Banquet