[NFBP-Jigsaw] Fwd: Convention Communications: Prepare For Your Trip

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Subject: Convention Communications: Prepare For Your Trip
To: Sienh (Stacie) Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>

[image: National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you
want. A colorful illustration of Mardi Gras mask and beads. Text says,
National Convention July 8 - 13, 2025 New Orleans.]
Know Before You Go: Review the Latest Convention Updates

We are less 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.

More information can also be found at https://nfb.org/convention
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39225&qid=11396236>.
Pre-Convention Activities

Participate in the following activities as we build excitement for
convention:

   - *Virtual Sponsor Showcase*, June 24, 8:00 p.m. Eastern—Meet our
   sponsors and preview their innovations. Zoom Webinar ID: 997 2616 6453
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39226&qid=11396236>.
   - *Virtual Exhibitor Showcase*, June 26, 8:00 p.m. Eastern—Get a preview
   of what to expect in the exhibit hall and more! Zoom Webinar ID: 938
   7445 8797 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39227&qid=11396236>.
   - *Convention 101*, June 30, 8:00 p.m. Eastern—If 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! Zoom Webinar ID:
   951 8904 0187. <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39268&qid=11396236>
   - *Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25!
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39228&qid=11396236>*—become a
   Federation Challenger by getting friends and family to contribute for you
   and be entered to win prizes

Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also
access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp at
ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39229&qid=11396236>.
Start Building Your Itinerary

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: 2025 National Convention Agenda
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39230&qid=11396236>.
App Access Coming Soon

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.
Separate Registration Activities

Some convention activities require separate enrollment or registration.
Sign up for the Career Fair, legal office appointments, prepare for
childcare and the NOPBC meeting.

   - NFB Camp (childcare during convention) enrollment is separate from the
   convention registration. Enroll now for the NFB Camp!
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39231&qid=11396236> The
   registration deadline is June 15. If you have additional questions, please
   contact Harriet Go, camp director, at nfbcamp at nfb.org
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39232&qid=11396236> or
   610-931-9013.
   - 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. Job-Seeker Registration
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39233&qid=11396236> and Employer
   Registration <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39234&qid=11396236>.
   - Meet with a disability rights attorney to discuss blindness
   discrimination concerns. Reservations are required. To reserve your
   appointment, email legal at nfb.org
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39235&qid=11396236> or call
   410-659-9314, extension 2440, no later than Friday, June 27.
   - 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. Learn more about the NOPBC seminar and register early
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39236&qid=11396236>.

Veteran Scholarship

The NFB National Association of Blind Veterans is awarding three $1,000
scholarships to blind veterans attending this year’s convention. To be
eligible, you must be a blind veteran, attend the division meeting on July
10, and attend all convention general sessions.

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 W. Roy Stinson
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39267&qid=11396236>.
Volunteers Needed

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.

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.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up thus far! Get more information and
sign up to volunteer
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39237&qid=11396236>.

Below are additional volunteer opportunities during the week of convention.

   - Support Service Provider Volunteer
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39238&qid=11396236>
   - Convention Ally Network
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39239&qid=11396236>
   - Convention Ambassador
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39240&qid=11396236>
   - Spanish-Interpreting
   <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39241&qid=11396236>

Book Your Hotel Room at the Sheraton

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 “National
Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention” block. Inform the agent that the
room block can be found in Passkey.
We Can’t Wait for New Orleans!

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 https://nfb.org/convention
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39225&qid=11396236>.

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