Mark your calendars for Nov. 2-4, 2007! You're invited to attend the first regional convention of mid-Atlantic state affiliates of the American Council of the Blind: ACB of Maryland, D.C. Council of the Blind, Old Dominion Council of the Blind, National Capitol Citizens with Low Vision, and Maryland Area Guide Dog Users, Inc. Events on the agenda include: workshops and presentations on such topics as getting, finding and keeping a job; emergency preparedness; books and technology; transportation and pedestrian safety; "is a guide dog right for you?"; exhibits; and plenty of opportunities to socialize. The hotel is the Holiday Inn Rosslyn; phone (703) 807-2000 to make your room reservation. Rates are $99 per night single or double occupancy. For more information, contact Doug Powell at (703) 573-5107, Patricia Beattie at (703) 623-9840, or Billie Jean Keith at (703) 528-4455.