[Massachusetts-NFB] Resolutions, Career Fairs, Networking, registering and booking your reservation for National Convention

Tue Apr 29 21:49:16 UTC 2025

Convention Resolutions       :

The national convention is coming soon! Our Resolutions Committee, chaired
by Donald Porterfield, is currently accepting proposed resolutions for the
convention to consider. Proposed resolutions should be emailed to the
committee at  <mailto:resolutions at nfb.org> resolutions at nfb.org. Don't
forget, the deadline for submitting a resolution is Sunday, June 8, at
midnight, eastern. Donald published a
<https://nfb.org/blog/resolutions-101-way-drive-external-change> blog post
on the topic of writing resolutions, so be sure to check it out as you
prepare to submit yours. 

Reminder: Register and Book Hotel for National Convention:

registration for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> National Convention, July
8-13, in New Orleans. Register now,  because prices go up if you register on
site in New Orleans. Registration includes the biggest event of the year,
access to the event app, and communications on the latest news and events.
If you haven't already, Reserve your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the
Marriott or 855-516-1090 for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the "National
Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention" block.  

National Federation of the Blind National Convention Career Fair:

Join us for the National Federation of the Blind National Convention Career
Fair on July 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Central. Hosted by the National Employment
Committee, this event is an opportunity for blind and low-vision people
seeking jobs to connect with employers and is an opportunity for employers
to seek more talent for their teams. 

<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-fair-jobseeker-registra
tion> National Convention Jobseeker Registration 

 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&action=preview&id=621>
National Convention Employer Registration 

To prepare jobseekers and employers, the Employment Committee will be
hosting "Getting Career-Fair Ready: For Jobseekers and Employers," virtual
seminars designed to provide strategies for creating the most positive
experience while attending the fair. Individuals will automatically be
registered for these events once they have registered for the career fair.
For more information on the career fair or virtual seminars, please contact
Charles Bennett, jobseeker liaison, at  <mailto:cbennett at cocenter.org>
cbennett at cocenter.org, or Kris Colcock, employer liaison, at
<mailto:Kris at colcok.com> Kris at colcok.com.

Career Quest at National Convention:

Join us for the National Federation of the Blind Career Quest Program, an
exclusive weeklong program held during the NFB National Convention. This
dynamic program is designed for blind and low-vision students eager to
explore career opportunities, gain hands-on experience with access
technology, and develop valuable professional connections. 

If you're ready to take charge of your future, connect with mentors, and
expand your career horizons, this program is for you! Learn more about
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-quest/application>
Career Quest and complete the
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38142&qid=11127342> Career Quest
Interest Application to learn more and secure your spot today.

Please direct all questions to Employment Program Coordinator, Nikki Jackson
at  <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38143&qid=11127342>
njackson at nfb.org, or 410-659-9314, extension 2404.

Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

 <http://www.nfbma.org/> www.nfbma.org

 <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com

617-304-0347

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