[Ohio-talk] Christmas shopping at convention

[Deborah Kendrick]

Federationists,
So OK, you know you are going to attend some fabulous workshops - on braille
and advocacy and structured discovery and iOS devices.  And you know that
you are going to hear some fabulous speakers on everything from employment
to library services to, most significantly, the state of our wonderful
Federation.
But did you realize that Friday you can do some serious shopping, right in
the comfort of the Doubletree hotel as well?  

I have gathered a small but mighty group of vendors who are bringing their
wares for you to examine, explore, and purchase!  

Would you like to see talking timers and watches?  Talking blood pressure
cuffs, talking thermometers, or a talking scale?  And, how about an
inexpensive digital recorder to keep track of your exercise workouts,
appointments, or recipes?  And, if money is no object, what about a
sophisticated braille and synthesized speech notetaker/personal organizer?
A new screen-reading system that will allow you to have magnification
simultaneously with text-to-speech?  
Maybe you are just running low on bold-line paper, need a 2016 large print
calendar, or to find out about updates on the computer applications you
already own.  
Kitchen gadgets, DAISY book players, braille displays to pair with your
iPhone - you name it and this small group of merchants will have it to show
to you.
And, if information is what you seek, there will be plenty of that in our
exhibit room, too - information on rehabilitation, training with a guide
dog, or a program that will give you free equipment if you have a combined
vision and hearing disability.  

The above is just the tip of the iceberg.  

Exhibits are open Friday only, 9:00 to 5:00.  
Each vendor is contributing a prize of $50 value to be won by  some lucky
person the following day.
But to win, you must enter.  And to enter the exhibitors' drawing, you must
enter the exhibits!
While in the room, pick up an index card on any exhibitor table and ask the
vendor there to write your name along with his or hers on the card.  
Then, after you've had a blast exploring all our vendors have brought for
you to see, be sure to drop that card in the box near the door on your way
out.
Questions?  Track me down.  I have my phone with me all the time -
513-673-4474.  Call or text me and, like the song says, "I will answer!"
Happy shopping!

Deborah