[Ct-nfb] 2018 Washington Seminar

Jim McCollum j.mccollum64 at comcast.net
Sun Sep 3 21:54:08 UTC 2017


Hello, all. 
January 29 through February 1, 2018. That is the week Federationists will again gather in Washington, DC. 

https://nfb.org/washington-seminar

NFB Washington Seminar
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-479-4000

DATES

Monday, January 29, through Thursday, February 1, 2018
Great Gathering-In--Monday, January 29, 2018
Congressional Appointments--January 30 through February 1, 2017

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE

Over five hundred people from the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Most of those attending will be blind.

MEETINGS

The Great Gathering-In will begin Monday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Capitol (Capitol Ballroom) and will adjourn promptly at 7:00 p.m. The Great Gathering-In serves as our very exciting opening session to Washington Seminar. The energy in the room is like no other. Over 500 members of the NFB come together to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Please join us to cast off the perception of incapacity that is too often reinforced by bad public policies that serve to relegate blind Americans to second class citizenship. 

Legislative appointments should be made for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Senate and House office buildings. A meeting for NFB members to review the legislative progress and provide guidance will occur on Wednesday evening.

PROGRAM

The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans--the priority issues requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas: relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; the organization and funding of federal programs; Social Security and Supplemental Income programs; and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.

AGENDA

2018 Agenda Coming Soon!

(Web) (PDF) (BRF)

LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND FACT SHEETS

2018 Legislative Agenda and Fact Sheets Coming Soon!

2017 Legislative Agenda and Fact Sheets:

Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans - Priorities for the 115th Congress, First Session (PDF) (BRF) (Audio)
The Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education
(AIM HIGH) Act (PDF) (Audio)
The Access Technology Affordability Act (PDF) (Audio)
Appropriation to the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) for the Purchase of Refreshable Braille Devices (PDF) (Audio)
The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled  (PDF) (Audio)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR NFB MEMBERS

The Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education
(AIM HIGH) Act (Web) (PDF)
The Access Technology Affordability Act (Web) (PDF)
Appropriation to the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) for the Purchase of Refreshable Braille Devices (Web) (PDF)
The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (Web) (PDF)
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

Washington Seminar 2016 - Braille Monitor, March 2016

Washington Seminar 2015 - Braille Monitor, March 2015

Washington Seminar 2014 - Braille Monitor, March 2014

Washington Seminar 2013 - Braille Monitor, March 2013

Washington Seminar 2012 - Braille Monitor, March 2012

Washington Seminar 2011 - Braille Monitor, March 2011

Washington Seminar 2010 - Braille Monitor, March 2010

Washington Seminar 2009 - Braille Monitor, April 2009

Washington Seminar 2008 - Braille Monitor, March 2008

Washington Seminar 2007 - Braille Monitor, March 2007

Washington Seminar 2006 - Braille Monitor, March 2006

Washington Seminar 2005 - Braille Monitor, March 2005

Washington Seminar 2004 - Braille Monitor, March 2004

Washington Seminar 2003 - Braille Monitor, March 2003

Washington Seminar 2002 - Braille Monitor, April 2002

ROOM RATES AND RESERVATIONS

Information regarding room rates and reservations coming soon!

MORE INFORMATION

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the National Federation of the Blind National Office at 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, telephone (410) 659-9314.

Hotel Restaurants

Capitol Bistro

Enjoy classic American fare. Serving breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet on weekdays, and dinner nightly.

Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu

21st Amendment Bar and Grill

Serves: Lunch and Dinner
Contemporary Lounge setting. Features 4 large LCD TV's. A hip and trendy setting. Delicious food and signature cocktails. Live entertainment twice a week.

Menu

Starbucks

Starbucks offers breakfast, lunch and light fare including salads, sandwiches and fresh fruit. We have a wonderful variety of foods to complement your delicious drink.



Jim Y. McCollum
President 
Shoreline Chapter 
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
j.mccollum64 at comcast.net 
860-581-0430 (mobile) 
203-535-1620 (home)

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