[NFBMT] FW: [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual

[d m gina]

Oh this is wonderful news.
We will take it on again.
Thanks,
Dar
Original message:
> FYI, the upcoming 2020 national convention will be virtual.  We are not 
> going to Houston due to the Coronavirus.  Details below.







> Jim Marks

> blind.grizzly at gmail.com

> (406) 438-1421



> From: State-Affiliate-Leadership-List 
> [mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Danielsen, Chris via State-Affiliate-Leadership-List
> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 2:39 PM
> To: NCB Staff <NCBStaff at nfb.org>; nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org; State 
> Affiliate Leadership List <state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielsen, Chris <CDanielsen at nfb.org>
> Subject: [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] National Federation of the 
> Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual



> 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.



> ###



> 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-convention-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

> Twitter: @rlawyer



>  <https://nfb.org/>



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> <https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice>      <https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind>



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> 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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