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2009 Newsletters

Getting Ready for Festival 2009

May 8th, 2009 Bookmark and Share

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend No Barriers Festival 2009 at Shake-A-Leg Miami
Volunteering at Festival 2009
Remember Your Release & Consent Forms
Blind Sailors to Conquer Biscayne Bay
FESTIVAL 2009 ONLY FOUR WEEKS AWAY
We've been busy updating Festival 2009 information on our website as a preview of the exciting events we have planned in Miami June 4-7, 2009. Below are two we've been working on.
The Roundtable Session has already started on Facebook and will develop a call-to-action on the theme Community, Leadership & Equality.
The Symposium program is Technology Meets Physical Disability II and includes: Technologies for the Visually Impaired, Spinal Cord Injury, Neural Prostheses and Robots for Mobility.
See you in Miami in June. Remember your sunglasses, swimming suit and sunscreen!
TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND NO BARRIERS FESTIVAL 2009 AT SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI: Nicole vs. Jackie

Nicole's Reason 5island
Shake-A-Leg Eco-Island Experience Activities (swimming and snorkeling, outrigger canoeing and stand-up paddling) & Shake-A-Leg Dock Experience Activities (sailing cruises and kayaking cruises)
Nicole's Reason 4
Amazing Coconut Grove hotel discounts
- The Ritz-Carlton still has a few rooms under our special pricing (5-10 minute walk/roll)
- Mayfair Hotel & Spa is offering special pricing if you book by May 19th (15-20 minute walk/roll)
- Double Tree Hotel is offering special pricing if you book by May 23rd (5 minute or less walk/roll) 

Nicole's Reason 3
World renowned Technology Meets Disability II Symposium Co-Chairs Dr. Hugh Herr & Dr. Bart Chernow

Nicole's Reason 2
Swimming with dolphins!

Nicole's Reason 1
Community, Leadership & Equality Roundtable Session starts NOW on Facebook - Join Us!


Jackie's Reason 5island
Early Bird Pricing extended through May 26th

Jackie's Reason 4
FREE dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and pancake breakfast on Sunday!

Jackie's Reason 3
Innovation Village activities, such as: SCUBA Diving, Molly the Pony, Accessible Golf, Art in the Outdoors, Climbing Wall and Technology Demonstrations

Jackie's Reason 2
World renowned speakers during evening programs: Aimee Mullins, Jesse Billauer and Kelly and Craig Perkins

Jackie's Reason 1
Blind sailors to conquer Biscayne Bay - Wow!
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Youth TrackVOLUNTEERING AT FESTIVAL 2009
Did you know that Festival 2009 volunteers receive free admission on the days they volunteer? Volunteers also receive 50% off admission on Festival days they are NOT volunteering.
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunties at No Barriers Festival 2009 at Shake-A-Leg Miami, please contact us at info@NoBarriersUSA.org or 952-472-2400.
scubaREMEMBER YOUR RELEASE & CONSENT FORMS
All participants must complete a No Barriers Festival General Release and Assumption of Risk and a Shake-A-Leg Consent form.  We'll have these available onsite; however, you can print them from our website and complete them ahead of time if you prefer.
Some clinics require additional releases for participants. Please complete these forms and bring them with you to the clinic.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding requires your Doctor's consent to ride - so plan ahead by making an appointment with your Doctor today. Print off the medical history form and bring it to your doctor at your appointment for his or her signed consent. You will not be allowed to participate in this clinic without Doctor consent. PLEASE SEND THIS FORM TO NO BARRIERS BEFORE FESTIVAL 2009.
SCUBA and Open-Water Swimming also require releases, which are online. Please see our QUICK LINKS section for more information.
GPS WalkBLIND SAILORS TO CONQUER BISCAYNE BAY
In the spirit of adventure pioneered by blind explorer and sailor James Holman in 1820, modern day explorers Mike May and Scott Duncan will team up for the very first time to combine their GPS and sailing skills to navigate Biscayne Bay without sight. Scott is on a temporary break from his boat in Australia. Mike is a world traveler famous for his downhill speed skiing and GPS navigation in over 30 countries. Mike and Scott are proof that the blind can lead the blind as well as the sighted. Participants and media may join them for a sail.

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The Ritz-Carlton

Coconut Grove, Miami

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Please join us June 4 - 7, 2009 in sunny Miami, Florida. Remember your sunglasses, swimming suit and sunscreen!
No Barriers USA is funded by donations and sponsorships.

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Sincerely,

Nicole Deters Spader
Executive Director
No Barriers USA
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