Please note that pre-registration has been extended until May 8th.

You can register for the convention online in three steps.

1) Click on the Add to Cart button below.

2) Select the number of tickets you would like under Quantity.

3) Click on the button that reads “Make a payment by PayPal”.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu,
Chinese philosopher (604 BC – 531 BC)

The 2012 Canadian Federation of the Blind convention will be held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at Capital City Centre Hotel, 1961 Douglas Street (Corner of Douglas and Discovery Streets)

Everyone is welcome. Please pre-register by April 20th, 2012.

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

The registration fee is $60 in advance, or $75 at the door. The registration fee includes Friday evening’s reception, and Saturday’s lunch and banquet.

You can pre-register for the CFB convention online at www.cfb.ca using PayPal or email money transfer, or by mailing your registration fee, along with your contact information to the Canadian Federation of the Blind.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Location: Capital City Centre Hotel
1961 Douglas Street (corner of Douglas and Discovery). Victoria, BC
Phone: (250) 382-2111 or 1-888-877-9444

Convention attendees can reserve rooms at the convention rate of $69.95 plus tax, which includes a continental breakfast. These rooms are not pre-booked, so please reserve early. Room rates are non-commissionable and subject to 17.75% taxes and surcharges.

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Online Entrepreneurial Activities Workshop This workshop will introduce you to E-Bay and other online entrepreneurial opportunities. Presented by Mary Ellen Gabias.

11:30 AM – 2 PM – Break

2 PM – 5 PM – Adaptive Technology and Blindness Resource Exhibit Try some of the latest adaptive technology, check out Federation literature, try out an NFB long white cane and purchase CFB merchandise. The exhibit will feature HumanWare, Personal Communication Systems and others.

6 PM – 7 PM – On Site Registration

6:30 PM – 8 PM – Welcome Reception
Enjoy appetizers with your Federation family!

8 PM – A “Rowdy and Raucous” CFB Auction Join us for our auction to raise funds for the CFB. Bid on delicious items, and have a rollicking good time. This Auction definitely won’t be silent!

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012

8 AM – 9 AM – On Site Registration

9 AM – 4:30 PM – Full-day Conference
MC: Elizabeth Lalonde, President of the Canadian Federation of the Blind 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, as well as other blindness issues.

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Banquet with Keynote Address

9:00 PM – Midnight – Members’ Talent Night
Chat with friends, unwind after the convention and listen to some great talent by CFB members and guests!

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – CFB AGM and Elections

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Recreational activity
Details coming soon.

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.

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