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<h1><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:24pt;color:black">Know Before You Go: Review the Latest Convention Updates</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">We are\u202fless than a month away from convention! The 2025 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is almost here. Please review the information below to help you prepare for your time in New Orleans. This is the first of several emails you will receive with details and important notices. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">More information can also be found at\u202f<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39225&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:20pt;color:black">Pre-Convention Activities</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Participate in the following activities as we build excitement for convention:</span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black"><strong>Virtual Sponsor Showcase</strong>, June 24, 8:00 p.m. Eastern\u2014Meet our sponsors and preview their innovations. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39226&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Zoom Webinar ID: 997 2616 6453</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black"><strong>Virtual Exhibitor Showcase</strong>, June 26, 8:00 p.m. Eastern\u2014Get a preview of what to expect in the exhibit hall and more! <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39227&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Zoom Webinar ID: 938 7445 8797</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black"><strong>Convention 101</strong>, June 30, 8:00 p.m. Eastern\u2014If you are new to convention, join to learn what to expect, engage in the sessions, network with attendees, the convention app, and so much more! <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39268&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Zoom Webinar ID: 951 8904 0187.</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black"><strong><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39228&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25!</a></strong>\u2014become a Federation Challenger by getting friends and family to contribute for you and be entered to win prizes</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39229&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:20pt;color:black">Start Building Your Itinerary</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">The agenda is now available. It will be provided in several formats including HTML, Word, BRF, and Spanish on the convention page. Access the HTML now: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39230&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">2025 National Convention Agenda</a>.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><font color="1b5633">App Access Coming Soon</font></span></span></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">The convention agenda can be accessed via the Attendee Hub platform beginning June 17. All registrants will receive an email invitation with links for both the mobile apps and web portal. The Attendee Hub platform allows users to customize a personal agenda, chat with other convention goers, and to join streamed sessions with the click of a button.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><font color="1b5633">Separate Registration Activities</font></span></span></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Some convention activities require separate enrollment or registration. Sign up for the Career Fair, legal office appointments, prepare for childcare and the NOPBC meeting.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">NFB Camp (childcare during convention) enrollment is separate from the convention registration.\u202f<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39231&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Enroll now for the NFB Camp!</a> The registration deadline is June 15. If you have additional questions, please contact Harriet Go, camp director, at\u202f<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39232&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">nfbcamp@nfb.org</a> or 610-931-9013.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Career Fair deadline approaching. The National Convention Career Fair is scheduled for July 9, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., Central. The career fair requires a separate registration. Sign up for the career fair by June 13.\u202f<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39233&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Job-Seeker Registration</a>\u202fand\u202f<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39234&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Employer Registration</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness discrimination concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your appointment, email <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39235&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">legal@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440, no later than Friday, June 27.\u202f</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Our division, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, (NOPBC) hosts an annual seminar to advance the lives of blind children and their families. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39236&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Learn more about the NOPBC seminar and register early</a>.</span></span></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:20pt;color:black">Veteran Scholarship</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">The NFB National Association of Blind Veterans is awarding three $1,000 scholarships to blind veterans attending this year\u2019s convention. To be eligible, you must be a blind veteran, attend the division meeting on July 10, and attend all convention general sessions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">To apply, contact the president of the National Association of Blind Veterans by June 25 and provide your name, branch of service and rank, address, and phone number. For more information, contact <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39267&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">W. Roy Stinson</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:20pt;color:black">Volunteers Needed</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Are you interested in helping to make the 2025 National Convention a huge success? You can help by volunteering in the Independence Market. We are currently looking for people to serve as demonstrators, storekeepers, and marshals. The Independence Market will be open Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 12. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">The hours for Wednesday and Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We split this day into two shifts. Friday and Saturday, we are open from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. only. We usually ask folks to volunteer one long shift and one short shift if they are able. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Thank you to everyone who has signed up thus far! <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39237&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Get more information and sign up to volunteer</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">Below are additional volunteer opportunities during the week of convention.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39238&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Support Service Provider Volunteer</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39239&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Convention Ally Network</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39240&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Convention Ambassador</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39241&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Spanish-Interpreting</a></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Book Your Hotel Room at the Sheraton</span></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">You can still reserve a room in our hotel block at the Sheraton New Orleans until June 14. Please call 504-525-2500 and ask for the \u201cNational Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention\u201d block. Inform the agent that the room block can be found in Passkey. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We Can\u2019t Wait for New Orleans!</span></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;color:black">We look forward to your participation. Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag #NFB25. Follow the conversation, ask questions, and share fun expectations. More information can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39225&qid=11396236" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></p>
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