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<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br>
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<b>apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome
Concert<br>
</b><i>National Federation of the Blind 2018 Convention Host Committee
and Aira Announce Special Performance<br>
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<b>Orlando, Florida (May 23, 2018):</b> Allan Pineda Lindo, best known as
apl.de.ap from The Black Eyed Peas, will perform live at the
<a href="https://nfb.org/convention">convention of the National
Federation of the Blind</a> (NFB) on July 6, 2018. The National
Federation of the Blind convention host committeewith representatives
from the Federation’s Florida, Iowa, and Virginia affiliatesand NFB
partner <a href="https://aira.io/">Aira</a> announced today that
apl.de.ap will headline a concert set for 7:00 p.m. on July 6, 2018. The
event will take place at the convention facility, the Rosen Shingle Creek
Resort in Orlando.<br>
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Legally blind in both eyes from nystagmus,
<a name="OLE_LINK1"></a>apl.de.ap has always lived the life he wants. On
November 18, 2008, apl.de.ap launched the
<a href="http://www.apldeapfoundation.org/">apl.de.ap Foundation</a>, a
charity dedicated to helping various communities and children in the
Philippines and throughout Asia. As a brand ambassador for Aira, he is
excited and honored to perform for everyone attending this year’s
National Federation of the Blind Convention. <br>
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“The National Federation of the Blind strives to make each convention the
best ever,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of
the Blind. “This performance by apl.de.ap will significantly contribute
to an unforgettable week for the approximately three thousand members and
supporters of the National Federation of the Blind expected to attend
this annual event. We thank Aira and apl.de.ap for this exciting addition
to our packed convention agenda. No one will want to miss the 2018
convention.”<br>
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Preregistration for the convention is open through May 31 at
<a href="https://convention.nfb.org/">convention.nfb.org</a>. <br>
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About the National Federation of the Blind <br>
</b>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
<a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a>. <br>
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<b>About Aira:<br>
</b>Aira is a service that uses a combination of augmented reality,
artificial intelligence, and professional agents to provide instant
access to visual information. At just the touch of a button, Aira
delivers a visual description of your life, as you live it. Anytime,
anywhere, and always on your own terms. Enabling those who are blind or
low vision to be more efficient with any task that they choose to take
on.<br>
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<b>CONTACT:<br>
</b>Chris Danielsen<br>
Director of Public Relations<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330<br>
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)<br>
<a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a><br>
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