[Ohio-talk] Christmas shopping at convention

[Cheryl Fields]

Loving it!

On 11/13/15, Deborah Kendrick via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
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