[NFBV-Announce] NFB in DC 2026: Financial Assistance for the 2026 Washington Seminar

[tracy.soforenko at gmail.com]

Every year, the affiliate president will receive a few requests for
Washington Seminar assistance from affiliate members. We are putting some
ground rules in place to help clarify expectations.

If you are planning to request assistance, please send your request to me in
email no later than Wednesday, January 14. Please include the words
Financial Assistance and your name in the subject line. Your request should
factor in the following:

A) What are my total expected costs:

What should I expect to pay for Washington Seminar factoring in expected
costs for travel, lodging, and meals.

I have no idea how much it costs to get from your home to the Holiday Inn
Capitol. You need to do the research. 

Many people choose to share rooms, and you will start seeing roommate
requests posted to our announce list starting soon. 

Please be aware that while the Washington Seminar technically runs through
Thursday, January 29, we arrange to complete all appointments by Wednesday
afternoon, January 28. You should not need to stay Wednesday night at the
hotel.

the Washington Seminar starts with an in-person training at 1:00 PM on
Monday, January 26 and there are specific career and student sessions on
Monday morning starting at 9:00 AM.

 

B) What can I afford myself?

 

No one will be going to Washington Seminar for free. Individuals requesting
financial assistance should expect to make a significant contribution to
your expenses. You should be factoring in this expense into your budget.

 

C) What is my chapter contributing?

 

Your chapter is a resource for financial assistance. Do not come to the
Virginia Affiliate requesting financial assistance if you have not asked
your local chapter. I will be following up with chapter presidents to
understand how you are contributing at the chapter level to programming and
fundraising.

D) How much are you requesting from the affiliate 

 

After considering other sources, how much are you requesting from the
Virginia affiliate. Please note that we do not provide funding in advance.

I will provide funding at Washington Seminar, but you need to work locally
to get your travel and room expenses addressed. It is not my job to hunt you
down at the Holiday Inn Capitol and it is not my job to provide you funds as
you walk into the hotel. To be explicitly clear, I will be helping to lead a
seminar in Baltimore for affiliate presidents over the weekend and will not
be at the Holiday Inn Capitol until Monday January 26. 

If you have questions, please reach out to me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

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