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Will you be attending the NFB Florida Convention on October 6-8? Visit with James and Dave in the Vispero Booth!

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday, October 6th, 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, October 7th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 8th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm

#NFBFlorida #NFB23

@simon Oh okay. When I went to the #NFB23 convention I bought a data esim from Holafly. I paid $34.00 for 7 days of unlimited data.

@robbiec12345 the nights did count on my reservation. #nfb23.

@robbiec12345 give them a call and ask, #nfb23. Your toot reminded me to do this.

@robbiec12345 I received points, and the nights, but I don't think they counted towards elite status, because I should have upgraded to gold after that stay but I'm still silver. #nfb23

For anyone that attended #NFB23 and gave their Hilton Honors number when booking, did you receive points and/or elite night credit? I received points from the stay but no elite night credits. I'm guessing this is to do with either it being a special rate and/or booking through passkey rather than HH directly. I guess I won't be chasing Honors elite status after all.

Episode 239 is out for Plus subscribers. My #NFB23 convention address and listener reaction. Apple tries to kick the Podcast Connect can down the road, Innovation from Be My Eyes. and our #NFB23 convention travel log. Join Plus at https://LivingBlindfully.com/Plus

This is one night I just can't sleep. I've had this aggravating cold since I came back from #NFB23. As a result, my sleep is way out of whack. I have hardly any energy to concentrate on anything. An unproductive week so far.

I'm still recovering from #nfb23. But it was an amazing week of networking and meeting people, let's hope to do it again in 2024 in Orlando, Florida for #NFB24!

It felt so good to sleep in my own bed last night. It's good to be home! What an amazing convention. #NFB23

I literally got home from #NFB23, unpacked the laundry, setup the tech, fixed a few things, then an hour or so later crashed. I don't know if it was the time of the morning or end of shift or if it was in the water? but airport staff in terminals C and E at IAH were absolutely atrotious this morning, everything from talking to the *person* behind us, and not to me or @ablade, to specifically ignoring me at check in when I asked if it was possible to have our seats moved to accomidate the dog better because it was a full flight and the dog on the isle is a bad idea in principle, to TSA agents, attempting to separate me from my white cane, and ordering @ablade to remove her guide's gear, not asking, but *ordering*, note she didn't comply, to being told by our assistance person well I can't walk you guys to your gate in terminal E, you have to ride the cart, because my supervisor says so, I corrected her on that in a matter of seconds, and she ended up walking us, grudgingly to our gate, then left us standing next to another assistance agent, who was a lot more polite and nice, by the way and actually helped us get on that delayed flight, and said she'd be speaking to her supervisor, because agents shouldn't just piece out on their assistance passengers, to the gate agent, *refusing* to move asia to the middle or window seat, because oh the dog's fine and under the seat, even though we both explained that people have to get into and out this row, and the dog has more potential of getting stepped on with passengers going in and out of the row, but she wouldn't listen. Finally , the flight attendant asked the other two passengers in Asia's row and both of them were like, you know what, put her by the window, him next to her, and call it done, we don't understand why the gate agent is being such a moronic human. Let's load and fly! I slept the flight, and my driver met me at the gate, and well that, is me getting home!

Would just like to thank all the NFB National Office team for their outstanding work during convention. John, Karen, Beth, Cricket, Patti, those I met whose names have been scrambled by my post-convention brain, and those I didn’t. Also, because it’s dear to my heart, special thanks to the AV folks. Those things are a high-pressure environment to be mixing and managing.
It takes extraordinary effort and coordination to run an event like this. @President Riccobono did a fantastic job up there, supported by a super team. Well done all and thank you for having me. #NFB23

***yawns*** it’s time to wake up and get ready to head home and see my lovely little boys! This has been a great visit with family and meeting new friends and seeing old ones. #HoustonTx #NFB23

Sitting in the Houston airport now with very little sleep, I can’t wait to get home to see the wife and kids. This year’s #NFB convention was great, especially for the members of our group. Looking forward to what next year holds. #NFB23 #NFB24

well, that's a wrap for #nfb23 for me, it was a pleasure catching up with friends old and knew. I depart for the airport in just under an hour, If we connected, and didn't exchange contact info, reach out and we'll sort it out, as some of you I literally shook your hand in n elivator or running past you, to or from a session, or in the imfamous starbucks line. Will you see me at #nfb24 in Orlando? Only time will tell! But houston it was fun, Cleveland, where home is, see you in a few hours, Dallas, I'll see you in 11 days!

What a Convention! That’s all I can really say right now. Such a wonderful week here in Houston. It may be a year away at this point, but I already cannot wait to see everyone as we come together again in Orlando in 2024. #NFB23

Oh gosh, the speech from the Jernigan Scholarship winner was incredibly moving. I’m sitting here in tears at the banquet. What a wonderful speech from the heart. #NFB23

My last night here in Houston and it has been a blast. Got to hang out with family today and meet a couple of the awesome #VenomFM staff. Now to rest and then pack for the trip home tomorrow. #NFB23

Excellent speech. I listen to it this morning. #NFB23. https://tweesecake.social/@JonathanMosen/110669225851904595

In an attempt to be helpful, I’ll explain why the Missouri affiliate is so enthusiastic about being at the banquet. Missouri loves company you see. #NFB23

What worthy recipients of the Jacob Bolotin award. I’m particularly delighted for Peggy Chong. When we chronicle and understand our history, it helps us to appreciate that we are on a continuum, and fosters #BlindPride. #NFB23

What worthy recipients of the Jacob Bolotin award. I’m particularly delighted for Peggy Chong. When we chronicle and understand our history, it helps us to appreciate that we are on a continuum, and fosters #BlindPride. #NFB23

What worthy recipients of the Jacob Bolotin award. I’m particularly delighted for Peggy Chong. When we chronicle and understand our history, it helps us to appreciate that we are on a continuum, and fosters #BlindPride. #NFB23

What worthy recipients of the Jacob Bolotin award. I’m particularly delighted for Peggy Chong. When we chronicle and understand our history, it helps us to appreciate that we are on a continuum, and fosters #BlindPride. #NFB23

What worthy recipients of the Jacob Bolotin award. I’m particularly delighted for Peggy Chong. When we chronicle and understand our history, it helps us to appreciate that we are on a continuum, and fosters #BlindPride. #NFB23

@AuroraNebulosa This entire resolution needs to fail. It needs a re-write. #nfb23 #myopinion.

The #black #leaders division is killing it right now, if you’re not here, you want to get up in here. Lanier grand ballroom J #NFB23 #NFB #BlackLeaders #NOOBL

Had a great time in the #TactileArt room here at #NFB23 yesterday. Doing the same thing again today, teaching #TactileDrawing and holding an #SVG coding class at 6pm in Room 344 in the Hilton Americas. Come learn a fun way to illustrate in a non-visual way! #Blind #BlindArt #a11y

Had a great time in the #TactileArt room here at #NFB23 yesterday. Doing the same thing again today, teaching #TactileDrawing and holding an #SVG coding class at 6pm in Room 344 in the Hilton Americas. Come learn a fun way to illustrate in a non-visual way! #Blind #BlindArt #a11y

Had a great time in the #TactileArt room here at #NFB23 yesterday. Doing the same thing again today, teaching #TactileDrawing and holding an #SVG coding class at 6pm in Room 344 in the Hilton Americas. Come learn a fun way to illustrate in a non-visual way! #Blind #BlindArt #a11y

Had a great time in the #TactileArt room here at #NFB23 yesterday. Doing the same thing again today, teaching #TactileDrawing and holding an #SVG coding class at 6pm in Room 344 in the Hilton Americas. Come learn a fun way to illustrate in a non-visual way! #Blind #BlindArt #a11y

Had a great time in the #TactileArt room here at #NFB23 yesterday. Doing the same thing again today, teaching #TactileDrawing and holding an #SVG coding class at 6pm in Room 344 in the Hilton Americas. Come learn a fun way to illustrate in a non-visual way! #Blind #BlindArt #a11y

I want to shout out my brother @wmj1102 for posting updates from the tech seminars he has been attending as I have not been able to make them all, but feel more informed after reading his posts. #NFB23 #TechSAAVI

I had the opportunity to evaluate the #Monarch #BrailleDisplay what an amazing device. This could be a game changer. Of course, a 32 x 10 display is great in itself, but being able to have so much real estate on the refreshable display that not only puts out great braille, but tactile graphics as well excites me! I am looking forward to what the future holds for this device. #NFB23 #TechSAAVI

If you are attending #NFB23 in Houston and would love to learn #SVG coding as a non-visual way to build #TactileGraphics and #TactileArt, come swing by the tactile art and picture book Room (Hilto Americas Room 344), on July 1st and 2nd from 6pm-7pm CT! I'll be teaching a crash course for us #Blind creatives and anyone else interested. Will be going over tips and tricks that I also have up on BlindSVG.com and go over bestpractices. Bring a laptop and let's create together!

It is an indescribably powerful thing to walk into the hotel lobby and hear it full of tapping white canes. #BlindPride #NFB23

It is an indescribably powerful thing to walk into the hotel lobby and hear it full of tapping white canes. #BlindPride #NFB23

It is an indescribably powerful thing to walk into the hotel lobby and hear it full of tapping white canes. #BlindPride #NFB23

It is an indescribably powerful thing to walk into the hotel lobby and hear it full of tapping white canes. #BlindPride #NFB23

It is an indescribably powerful thing to walk into the hotel lobby and hear it full of tapping white canes. #BlindPride #NFB23

Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
https://youtu.be/jkf3MiKyd0Q

You can also listen in your podcast player of choice by subscribing to our feed.
Https://pinecast.com/feed/access-matters
#NFB23 #AccessMatters #accessibility #AiraVI #AccessibleTravel #HoustonAirportSystem

Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
https://youtu.be/jkf3MiKyd0Q

You can also listen in your podcast player of choice by subscribing to our feed.
Https://pinecast.com/feed/access-matters
#NFB23 #AccessMatters #accessibility #AiraVI #AccessibleTravel #HoustonAirportSystem

Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
https://youtu.be/jkf3MiKyd0Q

You can also listen in your podcast player of choice by subscribing to our feed.
Https://pinecast.com/feed/access-matters
#NFB23 #AccessMatters #accessibility #AiraVI #AccessibleTravel #HoustonAirportSystem

Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
https://youtu.be/jkf3MiKyd0Q

You can also listen in your podcast player of choice by subscribing to our feed.
Https://pinecast.com/feed/access-matters
#NFB23 #AccessMatters #accessibility #AiraVI #AccessibleTravel #HoustonAirportSystem

Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
https://youtu.be/jkf3MiKyd0Q

You can also listen in your podcast player of choice by subscribing to our feed.
Https://pinecast.com/feed/access-matters
#NFB23 #AccessMatters #accessibility #AiraVI #AccessibleTravel #HoustonAirportSystem

psst, hey there family, you keep asking to see me. Well, guess what? I’m coming home! Of course I must be absolutely nuts to do such a thing, but, everyone knows I’m nuts anyways, so starting Sunday afternoon I will be there to visit family and see some friends that have a way to find me. #NFB23 #HoustonTexas

“Join us for the largest gathering of blind people in America--our National Convention in Houston, Texas.” @nationsblind 🦯 #NFB23

JUL 1 AT 5 AM - JUL 6 AT 10 PM CDT | See you in Houston

#Blindness #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #Braille #BrailleIsBeautiful #Accessibility #A11y #WhiteCane #Disabilities #LiveTheLifeYouWant