[NFBWV-Talk] BLIND COMMUNITY UNITY DAY, Friday, October 17, Morgantown

[Ed McDonald]

October is here, and that means the third annual Blind Community Unity Day is just over two weeks away. Most NFBWV members are already aware of the event as part of our upcoming state convention; however, we need to spread the word far and wide to anyone beyond the organization who might benefit from attending. 

An "official" announcement of the event has been submitted to the Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, but beyond that, I am not sure how widely the message has been distributed. Therefore, I am attaching it as a Word document and including it below in this message. Please share with anyone you believe might be interested. 

At a time when unity and strength are more important than ever, Blind Community Unity Day promises to be an exciting and energizing occasion for the entire blind community in West Virginia. Plan to be part of the gathering as we celebrate Blind Equality Achievement Month. 


BLIND COMMUNITY UNITY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT

EVENT: Blind Community Unity Day

SPONSOR: National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia (NFBWV)

DATE/TIME: Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (includes complimentary lunch)

LOCATION: Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area, 1188 Pineview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505; (304) 241-6649 

RSVP: www.nfbwv.org or (304) 209-1779 

INVITED PARTICIPANTS: Blind/Low-Vision Community in West Virginia


The National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia (NFBWV) invites blind and low-vision West Virginians to a full day of learning, sharing, and community building, Friday, October 17, in Morgantown. 

The third annual Blind Community Unity Day takes place from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area, 1188 Pineview Drive. 

Blind Community Unity Day offers "hands on" opportunities to learn about products, programs, services, and positive opportunities available to blind and low-vision individuals in West Virginia. Speakers will also discuss current national and statewide issues and concerns facing the blind community, along with actions being taken to address them.

A boxed lunch will be provided, and there will be time for fellowship and networking in the exhibit area and during the lunch break. 

There is no charge to attend, but attendees are asked to RSVP by Friday, October 10.  To learn more and RSVP, visit 

www.nfbwv.org

or call 304-209-1779.

The morning session will feature presentations and exhibits offering information about some of the latest blindness-related technologies, library services and similar sources of information, advocacy support, and training opportunities for independence and employment. Blind individuals will be on hand to answer questions and share experiences.

During the afternoon session, state and national leaders of the National Federation of the Blind will report on many of the organization's current initiatives and programs. The afternoon agenda also includes presentations from the West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, State Library Services for the Blind, American Foundation for the Blind, Disability Rights of West Virginia, West Virginia Assistive Technology System, and more. 

Who might benefit from attending Blind Community Unity Day: blind and low-vision individuals of all ages--secondary and college students; senior citizens facing vision loss; parents of blind children and family members of blind adults; educators, counselors, and others working in the blindness field.

Blind Community Unity Day is the opening event of the 2025 Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia. Convention details are also available at 

www.nfbwv.org

The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Through a network of blind members, the Federation coordinates many programs, services, and resources to defend the rights of blind Americans, provide information and support to blind children and adults, and build a community that creates a future full of opportunities. Federationists believe in blind people because they are blind people-from their democratically elected leaders to their diverse statewide and nationwide membership.

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