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    <p>For all those going to Austin, in the event this landed in your
      spam folder. See below.</p>
    <p>Note: Resolutions have also been posted as well at</p>
    <p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2026-resolutions">https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2026-resolutions</a></p>
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    <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Shane Popplestone
Member, NFB Committee on Federation Web Coordination
Communications committee, NFB of Ohio
Legislative committee, NFB of Ohio
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com">spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com</a>
234-716-2208
You can live the life you want!</pre>
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            <td>Know Before You Go #NFB26</td>
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            <td>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:26 +0000 (UTC)</td>
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            <th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">From: </th>
            <td>National Federation of the Blind <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:web@nfb.org">&lt;web@nfb.org&gt;</a></td>
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            <td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Bounces+r.26621.12816128.fc28803b83e17233@mailings.nfb.org">Bounces+r.26621.12816128.fc28803b83e17233@mailings.nfb.org</a></td>
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            <td>Shane Popplestone <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com">&lt;spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com&gt;</a></td>
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                              <h1
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: black;">Badge
                                Pick-Up &amp; Final Reminders</h1>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43850&amp;qid=12816128"
                                  rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
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                                  Español</a></p>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">The
                                National Federation of the Blind
                                National Convention starts this week.
                                Below are important updates and
                                resources to help you prepare for your
                                time in Austin, Texas. More information
                                can also be found at <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43851&amp;qid=12816128"
                                  rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                  moz-do-not-send="true">nfb.org/convention</a>.</p>
                              <h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Badge
                                Pick-up and On-Site Registration</h2>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Packet
                                pickup for online registrants, on-site
                                registration, and banquet ticket sales
                                start at 9:00 a.m., CDT on Friday, July
                                3. <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43852&amp;qid=12816128"
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                                  for the full schedule</a>.</p>
                              <h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Navigation
                                Tools &amp; Travel Resources</h2>
                              <ul>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43853&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Know Your
                                    Rights</a>: Resources and support to
                                  know during your trip.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43854&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">General
                                    Travel Tips</a>: Air travel,
                                  rideshare and paratransit services for
                                  traveling to and around Austin, Texas.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43855&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Navigational
                                    Tools</a>: Apps and maps for
                                  navigating the hotel and outdoor
                                  walkways.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43856&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Navigating
                                    the Hotel</a>: Descriptions for
                                  rooms and areas in the JW Marriott
                                  Austin.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43857&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Area Guide</a>:
                                  Read the restaurant and city guide for
                                  nearby eateries, transportation, and
                                  nightlife.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43858&amp;qid=12816128"
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                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Information
                                    Desk and Ambassadors</a>: Visit the
                                  information desk for convention
                                  information or ask an ambassador for
                                  directions to key areas.</li>
                              </ul>
                              <h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Highlights</h2>
                              <ul>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Access
                                    and Accommodations</strong>: Learn
                                  about assistive listening devices,
                                  guide dog relief areas, Spanish
                                  interpretation, and <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43859&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
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                                    moz-do-not-send="true">additional
                                    accommodations in the National
                                    Convention Agenda</a>.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Resolutions:</strong>
                                  <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43860&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Review the
                                    resolutions</a> to prepare for the
                                  Resolutions Committee meeting.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Presidential
                                    Suite</strong>: <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43861&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Visit the
                                    Presidential Suite and the Host
                                    Affiliate Suite</a> for open
                                  conversations and social connections.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>First
                                    Timers</strong>: President
                                  Riccobono, the Jernigan Fund
                                  Committee, and Federation leaders will
                                  welcome you to convention and <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43852&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">preview the
                                    week\u2019s activities on Friday, July 3</a>.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Keep
                                    NFB Advancing</strong>: <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43862&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Become a
                                    Federation Connector</a> by asking
                                  four friends or family members to
                                  contribute on your behalf, and you\u2019ll
                                  be entered into a drawing to win
                                  prizes.</li>
                                <li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Pre-Authorized
                                    Contributions</strong>: <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43863&amp;qid=12816128"
                                    rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true">Join the
                                    Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC)
                                    plan</a>. The plan provides steady
                                  and reliable funding that helps us
                                  grow the movement, plan confidently
                                  for the future, and continue to
                                  provide nationwide programming and
                                  initiatives.</li>
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                              <h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Code
                                of Conduct</h2>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">We
                                are committed to providing a welcoming,
                                safe, and healthy environment for
                                everyone, as detailed in the <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43864&amp;qid=12816128"
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                                  moz-do-not-send="true">National
                                  Federation of the Blind Code of
                                  Conduct</a>. Thank you for cultivating
                                an atmosphere of mutual respect in which
                                participants from diverse backgrounds
                                can learn, network, and share with each
                                other. More information about support
                                and reporting procedures is available in
                                the <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43861&amp;qid=12816128"
                                  rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration:
underline;" target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">convention agenda</a>.</p>
                              <h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Scent-Free
                                Environment</h2>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">We
                                foster a safe, inclusive environment for
                                all members, employees, and visitors. We
                                ask that you refrain from wearing or
                                using excessive fragrances, including
                                perfumes, colognes, and scented
                                personal-care products.</p>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Some
                                employees and members may have allergies
                                to fragrances, the effects of which may
                                be dangerous. Thank you for maintaining
                                a safe, inclusive environment for all.</p>
                              <h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Final
                                Reminders</h2>
                              <p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">We
                                are excited for our reunion in Austin,
                                Texas. For real-time updates and
                                notifications about the national
                                convention, visit <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43851&amp;qid=12816128"
                                  rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
                                  moz-do-not-send="true">nfb.org/convention</a>.
                                You can also follow the conversation and
                                share your excitement on social media
                                using the hashtag #NFB26.</p>
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