“When adults acknowledge in blind children their creative nature, spirit, and drive…we are facilitators in the process of independence for them…And we are reminded…that what is essential is not visible to the eye.”
In Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model, by Joseph Cutter
Additional Convention Activities: In its entirety, the larger NFB convention runs from Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 7, 2007, and is an exciting annual event that includes educational and inspirational sessions, committee meetings, entertainment, community meals and hospitality. Convention details and information on accommodations can be found on the NFBCO website. While families are not required to attend the entire convention in order to participate in the parent program, they are invited to partake in as much of the weekend as they would like.
Cost: All participants are asked to pay a $10.00 registration fee at the door
Free Childcare will be available throughout all convention events. Parents must pre-register their children in order to take advantage of childcare services! Please call Lucie (phone number below) to find out more.
If you have Questions, contact Lucie Kiwimagi at 303-422-3213 or Kiwimagi@msn.com.
