It is my honor and privilege to have been invited to exhibit my braille jewelry at the upcoming BVA convention in Reno, Nevada, next week. I’m really excited to meet these esteemed attendees, and to share my products with them. It is a new audience for me, so I’m a little nervous, but I’m looking forward to an interesting trip. I’ll even be making a short presentation at one of the sessions, just to introduce myself and to raise awareness about my products, as well as the podcast I co-founded with Emily Davison, the Fashionability Channel.
Below is an edited version of the official press release, with some additional info at the bottom.
For Immediate Release
BVA’s Annual Convention Set For Reno/Sparks August 13-17
(Alexandria, Va.) – The Blinded Veteran’s Association’s 73rd Annual Convention will be hosted at the Nugget Casino Resort August 13-17, 2018 in Reno/Sparks, Nevada. The annual event is BVA’s premier event geared toward the education and development of its members. The gathering brings together the top leadership of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) along with academics, industry leaders and government officials to discuss issues and challenges facing the disabled and the medical community today and in the future.
There will also be an exposition of assistive products and services open Tuesday and Wednesday, August 14-15. Laura Legendary of Las Vegas, Nevada, owner of Elegant Insights Braille Creations, will exhibit her handcrafted collection of jewelry embossed in braille. Legendary,, who is blind, is a long-time advocate for people with disabilities. “Jewelry is generally thought of as strictly visual. I wanted to combine visual and tactile elements to create beautiful jewelry that is inclusive of everyone.” Legendary says. “As a consumer who is blind, I find very few gifts suitable for a friend or loved one with vision loss that isn’t a tech gadget or daily living aid. I wanted to bring to market jewelry and accessories that are stylish and fun as well as meaningful.”
Please visit the event website for more information about the convention and exposition. Visit Elegant Insights Braille Creations at elegantinsightsjewelry.com/shop/ or call 702-605-1265.
The Blinded Veterans Association is the only official voice for America’s veterans who are blind or visually impaired, The organization has successfully advocated for their needs since WWII. For more information about BVA and its services, call toll-free 800-669-7079 or visit bva.org.
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Additional info:
(1) On-site coverage of the convention is encouraged.
(2) Below is a more detailed convention agenda.
A training session on the ABC’s of Regional Group planning will be held on Monday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.– 10:15. For technology sessions, there will be skills training on the Victor Reader and Home Automation on Monday. At 10:30 a.m., life member Howard Myers will deliver a presentation about his book, “Blind Vision.”
Also on Monday, BVA members who wish to become a Volunteer Service Officer can obtain training by instructor Wade Davis. Part 1 will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Part 2 will be Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 9 a,m,to11:45 a.m.
On Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Blindfold Games will hold an information session where members will be able to obtain a free game.
For female veterans, an exclusive pampering session will be facilitated by a lifestyle coach for the blind. Attendees can enjoy beauty tips and freshen up before the Tuesday evening reception and dinner.
I’ll be in booth number 404 with Elegant Insights Braille Creations on the Nugget Casino second floor exhibit hall. See you there!
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