[Nfbv-announce] Something you won't want to miss at this year's 2011 NFBV convention

[John Bailey]

Here is Just  One of the many great things you'll experience at the 2011 
convention of the national Federation of the blind of Virginia

Braille Carnival:
The NFBV Braille Carnival has been one of the most popular activities at 
convention for years. The NFBV has always been a strong advocate of Braille 
because being able to write your own notes and read them back to yourself is 
a required skill for any occupation. The unfortunate truth is that too few 
blind and low vision young people are not learning Braille and are therefore 
unlikely to find employment. To combat this and to dramatically demonstrate 
that Braille is not only useful but also fun, the 2011 convention presents 
the Braille Carnival!

The Braille Carnival will be held in the  Rappahannock Room from 7:00 P.M. 
till 8:30 P.M. This is not only a way for parents to learn about what 
Braille is, but also how useful and easy it is to learn. It is also a chance 
for young blind kids to meet up with other blind kids and to make new 
friends while enjoying fun and competitive games based on Braille.

If you were interested in learning about how useful Braille can be or how 
essential it is to a child's development into an active and well educated 
adult, you won't want to miss this year's Braille Carnival! If you are a 
young person who wants to make new friends and to just have fun, the Braille 
Carnival is the place to be.


This year's convention is hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the 
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia. The convention will be held at 
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel, 5700 Atlantic Avenue Virginia 
Beach, Virginia 23451 (757) 428-7025 or (800) 365-3032

While you are enjoying all that this year's convention has to offer, come 
join me at this year's Rookie Round-Up Reception. The reception is for all 
those first-time convention attendees who want to learn more about the NFB 
and also about all the other great activities during the weekend. The 
reception will run from 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. in the  James Room. were we 
will have lots of fun sprinkled with great information for those new to the 
NFB and our convention. Hope to see you there!