[NFBOH-Cleveland] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome Concert

[Cheryl Fields]

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Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 19:50:33 -0500
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to
Headline Convention Welcome Concert
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome Concert
National Federation of the Blind 2018 Convention
Host Committee and Aira Announce Special Performance

Orlando, Florida (May 23, 2018): Allan Pineda
Lindo, best known as apl.de.ap from The Black
Eyed Peas, will perform live at the
<https://nfb.org/convention>convention of the
National Federation of the Blind (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 <https://aira.io/>Aira
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.

Legally blind in both eyes from nystagmus,
apl.de.ap has always lived the life he wants. On
November 18, 2008, apl.de.ap launched the
<http://www.apldeapfoundation.org/>apl.de.ap
Foundation, 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.

“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.”

Preregistration for the convention is open
through May 31 at <https://convention.nfb.org/>convention.nfb.org.

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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 <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org.

About Aira:
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.


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



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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields


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