[MD-Sligo] FW: Convention Communications: Registration Options

Tue Apr 22 14:31:56 UTC 2025

Link for Virtual Is included!

Terry

From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org> 
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 6:09 PM
To: Terry Powers <terrypowers59 at gmail.com>
Subject: Convention Communications: Registration Options

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Attend the National Convention-Register Today!

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=11220209> ! 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=11220209> .

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=11220209> .

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=11220209> .

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=11220209> .

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=11220209> . 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=11220209> or Employer
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38498&qid=11220209> .

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=11220209> .

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
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