[NFBMI-Talk] Fwd: National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual

[Kane Brolin]

Happy Easter to all those who are observant of this.

A lot is going on now, seemingly none of it very normal for us here in
the United States.  So in case someone on this list has not heard:
Here is the latest officially from the Federation's Home Office in
Baltimore re the standing of our 2020 National Convention.  In yet
another historic departure from the norm, things will be done quite
differently this summer.  But it does open up a number of unique
opportunities for us to share the scope and  magnitude of our
organization with those in our communities who normally would not
travel to a single place such as Houston to participate in National
Convention.

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*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 nfb.org/convention <http://www.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 www.nfb.org.



*CONTACT:*

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org





















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

Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.

Director of Public Relations

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+MD+21230?entry=gmail&source=g>

(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org

Twitter: @rlawyer

 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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