[4Alabama] National NFB Convention Information

[Jennifer Reeves]

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National Convention July 8 - 13, 2025 New Orleans.]
Start Planning Your Trip for #NFB25

Join us for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind National Convention ,
July 8 through July 13, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Book Your Hotel

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The Marriott New Orleans will serve as our headquarters hotel while right
across the street is the Sheraton New Orleans providing the balance of our
sleeping rooms and activity space.

Both hotels are offering a nightly rate of $119 for singles and doubles,
and $129 for triples and quads. Occupancy taxes and and the tourism support
rate are an additional 16.2 percent and note there is a hotel occupancy fee
of $3 per night.

Reserve your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the Marriott New Orleans or
855-516-1090 for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the “National Federation
of the Blind 2025 Convention” block. At the time you make a reservation, a
deposit of the first night’s stay is required for each room reserved.

If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card
immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Sunday, June 1, 2025,
half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.
Convention Season Schedule

The following are important dates to know as you prepare to attend
convention.

   - January 1: Hotel open for reservations
   - March 1: Convention registration opens
   - March 31: Scholarship application
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37491&qid=10942235> closes
   - April 15: Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award application
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37492&qid=10942235> and Kenneth
   Jernigan Convention Scholarship application
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37493&qid=10942235> closes
   - May 1: Deadline to submit nominations for the Blind Educator of the
   Year Award <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37494&qid=10942235>
   and the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37495&qid=10942235>
   - July 8: Convention begins!

Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship

For first-time convention attendees, apply for the Kenneth Jernigan
Convention Scholarship
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37496&qid=10942235>. Active members,
blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an in-person NFB National
Convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply. Access the
first-timer’s guide for details about convention
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37497&qid=10942235>.
About National Convention

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest
gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for the
blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically
electing our leadership and establishing each year's organizational
priorities. Learn more at nfb.org/convention
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37498&qid=10942235>.





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Barbara Manuel, President

National Federation of the Blind

Alabama Affiliate

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“Blindness is not what holds you back. It’s the misconception of what
blindness is that holds you back.”