[ND-Talk] 2020 National Federation of the Blind 80th year convention goes virtual!

[Sherry Shirek]

Greetings federation family and friends 

 

All are welcome to join the National Federation of the Blind 2020 convention
online and celebrate 80 years of excellence! 

 

Stay safe, be well and hang in there - we are all in this together. 

 

Warmly, Sherry Shirek  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual

Unique Event to Present the 2020 View on Blindness




Baltimore, Maryland (April 10, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind
will hold its national convention beginning July 14, 2020 with virtual
events and local, in-person gatherings where appropriate. The convention was
originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas. The change of plans is
in response to the public health, safety, and logistical concerns raised by
the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

"The National Federation of the Blind is delighted to celebrate our
eightieth year by expanding the circle of participation to create what will
surely be the largest gathering of the blind in history," said Mark
Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "Through this
unique event, we will connect blind Americans from anywhere to build
opportunities everywhere. We look forward to spreading the 2020 view on
blindness to the entire nation and beyond."

 

The latest details of the convention, as they become available, will be
posted at  <http://www.nfb.org/convention> nfb.org/convention. There will be
multiple ways to participate, including in-person gatherings to enjoy
convention events organized by the Federation's affiliates and chapters,
subject to any local social distancing restrictions still in place.
Participants can also like the National Federation of the Blind on Facebook
or follow @NFB_Voice on Twitter. Talk about the 2020 convention on social
media using #NFB20.

 

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About the National Federation of the Blind 

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is
the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded
in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the
fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of
blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families
with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We
believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to
transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and
initiatives at  <http://www.nfb.org> www.nfb.org. 

 

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

 <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org> cdanielsen at nfb.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This news brief also available at:
https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-2020-conve
ntion-goes-virtual

Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.

Director of Public Relations

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org> 

Twitter: @rlawyer 

 

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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want. 

 

 

 

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