NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF WASHINGTON

2007 Fall Convention

October 19 – 21

 • Olympia, Washington

 

~ BLINDNESS: TAKING CHARGE OF THE FUTURE~

 

 

You are invited to the annual Fall conference sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Washington (NFBW).  We use the term "blind" to mean any level of uncorrectable vision loss affecting one’s life. The NFBW is an organization of blind Washingtonians and interested sighted persons. We believe that with the appropriate training, attitude and opportunities, blind people can (and do) achieve their dreams, not the diminished dreams of low expectations, but the dreams that come from knowledge, skills, self-confidence and self-respect.  We believe that it is never too late to learn new techniques and new ways of thought.  We believe that each of us has a spark of creativity within us which can be ignited when we come together to teach, to learn and to dream.

 

• topics include •

4        Adaptive technology

4        Activities of state agencies for the Blind

4        The future of the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

4        Teaching orientation and mobility for the blind

4        The Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind

4        Experiences of Blind Students at the Youth Slam

 

 

 

~ • events • ~

Friday October 19~

·        Adaptive Technology Fair 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

·        Q&A Session About the Federation 3:00 p.m.

·        Resolutions Committee Meeting 4:15 p.m.

·        No-host bar 6 p.m.

·        Dinner & Board of Directors Meeting (this meeting is open; all are welcome to attend) 7 p.m.

·        Charitable Auction benefiting NFBW 8:15 p.m.

Saturday October 20 ~

·        Registration 8 a.m

·        Blindness:  Taking Charge of the Future 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

·        No host bar 6 p.m.

·        Banquet 7 p.m. Keynote Speaker is NFB President Dr. Marc Maurer

Sunday October 21 ~

·        Focus on federationism:  The organized blind  9 a.m.

·        Election of officers and Board members

·        Other convention business

·        Adjourn noon

 

~ • cost • ~

~ Registration:          If paid BY October 15 - $55 per person (includes Friday dinner & Saturday Banquet), Payable to NFBW, P.O. Box 2516, Seattle, WA  98111

                                At the door                       $60 per person

 

 ~ Accommodations:  $68.00 per night plus tax (1 - 4 persons per room).

 

 

Ramada Inn Governor House • 621 S Capitol, Olympia, WA

Reservations may be made by calling (360) 352-7700.  When making reservations, be sure to specify that you are attending the National Federation of the Blind of Washington’s convention.  The number of rooms is limited.  Please try to make your reservation ASAP. 

If you have any questions, please call the NFBW at (425) 823-6380.

 

 

NFBW FALL Convention  •  Oct. 19 - 21, 2007  • Olympia, WA

Preregistration Form

Name(s)_______________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________Telephone   __________________

q    Please register _____ people @ $55.00 each to attend the NFBW Fall Convention.

 

  I enclose payment of the Registration Fee in the amount of $_____, made payable to the NFBW.

Check or money order only, please.

 

Please detach and mail this form, along with registration fee, to:

NFBW, PO Box 2516, Seattle, WA  98111