[Charlotte-Mecklenburg-Chapter] Convention Communications: Registration Options

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2025 National Convention
July 8 through July 13
New Orleans, Louisiana

Register for the 2025 NFB National Convention now<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38491&qid=11219862>! Online registration is $25 and closes May 31. Registration will be available at convention but the cost will increase. By registering you will also get access to the latest information as it is made available including the agenda, the app, and more.

Book Your Hotel

The Marriott New Orleans and the Sheraton New Orleans will serve as our headquarter hotels.

Both hotels are offering a nightly rate of $119 for singles and doubles, and $129 for triples and quads. Occupancy taxes 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.

*Please note the Sheraton number has been updated since previous communications.

Volunteer Opportunities

Please consider getting involved during the convention. Explore the available volunteer options that best fit your schedule.

Convention Ambassadors

Ambassadors assist in creating a welcoming and empowering experience for all attendees by sharing information, providing directions, and serving as a positive influence on the convention. Sign up to be an ambassador<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38492&qid=11219862>.

Support Service Provider

To enhance national convention for DeafBlind attendees, we are seeking Support Service Providers (SSP) to volunteer their time. SSPs facilitate communication between DeafBlind attendees and others and provide access to environmental information. Learn how to become a SSP volunteer<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38493&qid=11219862>.

Spanish Interpretation

Spanish interpreters play a key role in making national convention accessible by providing written or verbal Spanish translation of convention general sessions, division meetings, and other events. Volunteer to offer Spanish interpretation<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38494&qid=11219862>.

Additional Programming with Separate Registration

Review the programming opportunities below. Please note that a separate registration is required for attendance at these events.

#NFB25 Virtual Experience Registration

We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in person. The Virtual Experience registration fee is $10. Register for the 2025 National Convention Virtual Experience<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38495&qid=11219862>.

NFB Camp

We offer childcare for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years. Childcare is available during convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet.

Register for childcare today<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38496&qid=11219862>. The deadline to register for NFB Camp is June 15, 2025.

Convention Career Fair

The National Convention Career Fair is scheduled for July 9, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Central in New Orleans, LA. Register as either a Jobseeker <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38497&qid=11219862> or Employer<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38498&qid=11219862>.

Parents of Blind Children Seminar Registration

Each year, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) hosts an annual seminar featuring exclusive events and workshops to advance the lives of blind children and their families. Learn more about the NOPBC seminar and register early<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38499&qid=11219862>.

More Convention

Each year, we host the largest gathering of blind people in the world to share important discussions, decisions, and information sharing.

The convention is open to all. Our constitution states that only members of the Federation have the right to participate in decision-making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, please connect with your local affiliate.

Stay tuned for more convention updates. For more information, visit nfb.org/convention<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38500&qid=11219862>.


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