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[Marci Carpenter]

National Convention 2026 Registration Open:
Attend the biggest event of the year: the 2026 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind—a truly exciting and memorable event in a new destination. A wide range of seminars for blind adults, parents of blind children, technology enthusiasts, job seekers, and other groups will kick the week off on Friday, July 3, in Austin, Texas. Registration for #NFB26 is now open at https://nfb.org/registration <file:///C:/Users/LamkinSeth/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/PXN5EKPU/nfb.org/registration>. More details about convention are available at https://nfb.org/convention <file:///C:/Users/slamkin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/I7DP2XF8/nfb.org/convention>.
 
Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards:
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is now accepting nominations and recommendations for the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that develop initiatives, programs, or innovations to advance the lives of blind people.
 
The application, eligibility criteria, and award details are available at nfb.org/Bolotin <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards>.
 
 
First-Timer Convention Scholarship:
The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship provides funding support for active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have never attended an in-person NFB National Convention.
 
Interested members may apply for the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship <https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship> and can review detailed eligibility requirements in the latest Braille Monitor article <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm26/bm2601/bm260111.htm>. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
 
 
NFB Scholarship Program:
We are accepting applications for the 2026 NFB Scholarship Program. We offer a range of scholarships for blind students to support their educational and professional goals. In addition to the $10,000 cash award, each recipient receives funding to attend our national convention and opportunities to network with blind students and connect with hundreds of blind professionals.
 
Apply for the 2026 scholarship program. <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program> The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Students can review the eligibility requirements, rules, and submission checklist for more information. <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-faqs>
 
 
NFB Teachers of Tomorrow:
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 National Federation of the Blind Teachers of Tomorrow cohort. NFB Teachers of Tomorrow is an immersive professional development program that connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind people. The program will equip participants with knowledge of the skills and attitudes that can help blind students thrive in school and beyond. Please encourage teachers of blind students in your affiliate to apply for this opportunity and help circulate the application information to any university programs that prepare teachers of blind students where you have contacts. For more information, visit https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow.
 
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