[NFBNJ] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual

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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 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

(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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