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Louis Braille:
From Literacy to Liberty 2009
CANADIAN FEDERATION
OF THE BLIND CONVENTION
Louis Braille Birthday
Bash
Join the party! Celebrate the 200th birthday
of Louis Braille with us.
The fourth annual Canadian Federation of the Blind convention
will be held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at the
Traveller's Inn, City Centre, 1961 Douglas Street (Corner
of Douglas and Discovery Streets) starting Thursday evening,
April 30, to Sunday morning, May 3, 2009.
Everyone welcome. Please register by April
20.
(Read below for details about hotel and registration information).
CONVENTION ACTIVITIES:
Thursday evening, April 30, 2009
-Casual dinner, followed by a recreational activity.
Friday, May 1, 2009
-Hands-on Braille Workshop, 9 - 11:30 AM
-White Cane Walk, 1 - 2 PM
-Adaptive Technology Exhibit, 2 - 5 PM
-Welcome Reception, 6:30 - 8 PM
-CFB’s “Rowdy and Raucous” Auction, 8 PM
(Registration begins at 6 PM)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
(Registration begins at 7:45 AM)
- Full-day Conference, 9 AM – 4:30 PM.
Speakers at the conference will discuss topics such as Braille
literacy, independence, rehabilitation, employment, expectations,
empowerment, advocacy, the Federation and a positive perspective
on blindness and the abilities of blind people, and other
blindness issues.
- Banquet with Keynote Address, 6:30 – 9:30 PM.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
- Canadian Federation of the Blind breakfast board meeting
(AGM) 9 AM – 11 AM
CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration fee is $55 if you pre-register, or $60 at the
door.
(Note: the registration fee includes Friday evening's reception,
and Saturday's lunch and banquet.)
You can pre-register for the CFB convention
by mailing your registration fee to the Canadian Federation
of the Blind, with a note stating the contact information
of each attendee. Alternatively, email contact information
to info@cfb.ca and then over
our website pay your fee via Paypal to registration@cfb.ca
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Traveller's Inn, City Centre
1961 Douglas Street (corner of Douglas and Discovery). Victoria,
BC
Phone: (250) 382-2111 or 1-888-877-9444
The following room rates are available to convention attendees
if you reserve. The rooms are not pre-booked, so it is advisable
to reserve early to assure space.
Standard Single Rooms $64.95
Standard Double Rooms $74.95
(rates are non-commissionable and subject to 17.75% taxes
and surcharges)
Federation conventions are unlike typical conferences. They
serve as a way for blind people from across distances to get
together to learn from each other, to share ideas and to gain
confidence and inspiration from being together.
We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
For more information about the convention
or the CFB, please contact us.
TO REACH US:
Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB)
www.cfb.ca
info@cfb.ca
(250) 598-7154
1-800-619-8789
P.O. Box 8007
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8W 3R7
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