[Nebraska-Students] NFB National Convention - Virtual Experience

[Jamie K. Richey]

The 2022 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is
almost here! 

 

during the week of July 5 through July 10 there will be a virtual experience
component each day of the convention. As a reminder, this is not a hybrid
convention.

 

Registration  <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481> . 

for the NFB22 virtual experience is still open. There is no cost to
register, but participants must register to receive relevant content and
door prizes!

 

Exclusive Virtual Activities:

*    Hospitality Suite, Division Day Showcase, Meet Dan Parker

*    Board Meeting: An open session with presentations from leaders of the
Federation.

*    General Sessions: The large portion of the agenda where all attendees
come together for ceremonies, Federation reports, special speakers, and
more!

*    Banquet: This red-carpet event includes the President's banquet address
and award presentations.

 

The 2022 National Convention 

 <https://nfb.org/convention> Agenda 

is now available in several formats including 

*	HTML
*	Audio 
*	Word
*	BRF
*	Spanish

And will soon be available on the

 <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crowdcompass-events/id604224729>
CrowdCompass Platform through Apple

Or 

 
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crowdcompass.app481516234
2&hl=en_US&gl=US> CrowdCompass Platform through Google

beginning June 27. CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda,
chat with attendees, and join streamed sessions with the click of a button.

 

All of the #NFB22 virtual experience sessions can be accessed on 

*	Zoom
*	Phone
*	NFB-NEWSLINE, 
*	The NFB's streaming skill on Alexa

More specific instructions on how to access will be shared soon. Closed
captions and Spanish will be available.

 

Hosting a virtual banquet party? We would love to know about your party and
the chance to say hello from convention! Complete the 

National Convention Virtual Experience Banquet Party Form
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/banquet-party-form>  

by June 30th for a chance  at a drop in during the convention banquet in New
Orleans on July 10th!

 

Please note this is NOT a hybrid convention, therefore virtual participants
will only be able to stream certain seminars and general session.  Virtual
attendees will not be able to seek the floor or vote. 

 

A proposed amendment to the constitution will be voted upon during
convention.  Read the text of the 

 <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220609.htm>
amendment 

in the June 2022 Braille Monitor.  Although you can't vote virtually it's
still important to be informed of possible changes.

 

Before convention begins make sure you participate in the

 
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-20-convention-drawing
> Give $20 Campaign

And double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from

 <https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/home> HumanWare.

As well as two pre-convention highlights to meet the sponsors and exhibitors
of this year's exhibit hall! 

Join the sponsor Showcase virtual preview on Monday, June 27, at 8:00 p.m.,
eastern time. Hear from each of the sponsors, what they offer, and how you
can connect with them at the convention and beyond.

 <https://zoom.us/j/92969058502> Zoom Meeting ID is 929 6905 8502.

Join the exhibitor highlight virtual preview on Tuesday, June 28, at 8:00
p.m., eastern time. Learn about each exhibitor, what they will offer in the
exhibit hall, and how you can connect with them if you won't be attending in
person.

 <https://zoom.us/j/98430318608> Zoom Meeting ID is 984 3031 8608

 

Those participating virtually can play an important role in amplifying the
message of the organization in social media. 

Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag 

#NFB22. 

 

For questions before, during and after convention contact:

President, Jamie K. Richey

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

Cell: (308) 520-9024

Or 

First-Vice President, Christine Boone

christineboone2 at gmail.com <mailto:christineboone2 at gmail.com> 

Cell: (269) 329-8500