<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">See below for important information regarding national convention <div><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Respectfully,<div>Angela Henderson</div><div>President, <span style="font-size: 14pt;">National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Phone: (606) 694-5096</span></div><div>Website: nfbky.org</div><div>Pronouns: she, her, hers</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 26, 2025 at 3:02:39\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Angela Henderson <angela.henderson@nfbky.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Convention Communications: Know Before You Go</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Bounces+r.25081.11456699.53d4bab17b3a68b5@mailings.nfb.org<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h1><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color:black;">Convention App & the Latest Announcements\u202f</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">The 2025 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is coming up! We are excited to share the information and lots of opportunities below to help you prepare for your time in New Orleans. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">More information can also be found at\u202f<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39401&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Access the Convention App\u202f</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">There's an app for the 2025 NFB National Convention. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, set your personal schedule, and connect with sponsors and exhibitors. Use the links below to download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or login via the web.\u202fIf you have trouble accessing the platform, please email <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39402&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">appsupport@nfb.org</a>.</span></p>
<h3 style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; "><font color="1b5633">Download the Mobile App\u202f</font></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Download the mobile app from the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39403&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Google Play Store</a> or the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39404&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Apple App Store</a>.\u202f</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Or search for \u201cNFB25\u201d in the app store.\u202f</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Login with the same email address you used to register for the convention.</span></li>
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<h3 style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; "><font color="1b5633">Browser on the Web</font></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Visit <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39405&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://cvent.me/nxzXl3</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Login with the same email address you used to register for the convention.\u202f</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Give Us a Hand\u2014Volunteers Still Needed</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">You can help make convention a big success by volunteering a couple of hours at our Independence Market and Federation Free Reads table. The Federation Free Reads, formerly known as the Free Literature, tables are a place for convention attendees to learn about the National Federation of the Blind and the lived experiences of blind people by browsing and choosing from a sample of our literature. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">We are seeking volunteers who are familiar with our literature to help attendees find what they\u2019re looking for, answer their questions, and make recommendations on what to pick up for reading. Also, we are currently looking for people to serve as product demonstrators at the NFB Independence Market on Thursday afternoon from 12:45 to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday during the lunch shift from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Sign up to volunteer for either of the above by submitting the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39427&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Independence Market Volunteer Form</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Thank you to everyone who has signed up thus far. Learn about other <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39426&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">volunteer opportunities</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Movement Challenge</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">We are participating in two exciting run/walk events this fall. We\u2019re hitting both coasts in a powerful show of strength, solidarity, and movement. To build excitement around these events, we are inviting everyone to join our Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge at Convention. Whether you are attending in person or from home, your steps count. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Walk the equivalent of a half marathon (26,100 steps) or a full marathon (52,200 steps) during convention week and help us generate energy around our coast-to-coast campaign. You can even include the steps you log during the National Association of Blind Students walkathon. Stay tuned for more information about how to share your accomplishments.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Welcome the U.S. Access Board</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">New to the National Convention Agenda: The United States Access Board will hold a public town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 9 from 9:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m. (CT) at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. Presidentially appointed Access Board members and representatives from other federal member agencies will be present to hear from the local community about the state of accessibility in Louisiana.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Representatives from the Office of Governor Jeff Landry and the City of New Orleans will also be present. Please register for in-person attendance by July 2, 2025, by sending an email to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39428&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">events@access-board.gov</a> with your name and organization (if applicable). <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39429&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Read more about the U.S. Access Board Town Hall in the May <em>Braille Monitor</em> article</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Prepare for Your Trip</span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Plan your itinerary</strong>: The full agenda is available in several formats on the convention page: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39408&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">2025 National Convention Agenda</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Convention 101 for In-Person Attendees</strong>: June 30, 8:00 p.m. Eastern\u2014If you are new to convention, join to learn what to expect, engage in the sessions, network with attendees, the convention app, and so much more! Zoom meeting ID: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39409&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">932 9275 1256</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Museum Forum</strong>: Register for our session, \u201cImagining Our Museum: The Museum of the Blind People\u2019s Movement,\u201d to share your ideas about the themes and stories that will shape the Museum. Space is limited, so sign up using the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39410&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Imagining Our Museum Feedback Forum Form</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong>Code of Conduct</strong>: We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for everyone, as detailed in the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39411&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct</a>. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other. More information about support and reporting procedures is in the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39408&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;
text-decoration:underline">convention agenda</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><strong><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39413&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25!</a></strong>\u2014become a Federation Challenger by getting friends and family to contribute for you and be entered to win prizes.</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We Can\u2019t Wait for NFB25!</span></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">We look forward to your participation. Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag #NFB25. Follow the conversation, ask questions, and share fun expectations. More information can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39401&qid=11456699" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></p>
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