[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] 2025 National Convention Notes

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The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest
gathering of blind people in the world.

 

It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind
community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our
leadership and establishing each year's organizational priorities

 

2025 Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana,

July 8 to July 13,

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130.

 

The last day to make a reservation in the convention hotel with a discounted
rate is May 31, 2025. Currently, there are no rooms at the New Orleans
Marriott. If you plan to attend and have not booked your room, please do so
as soon as possible. The overflow hotel is the Sheraton New Orleans, and you
can reserve a room there by calling 855-516-1090. 

 

The nightly rate for both hotels is $119 for singles and doubles. Triples
and quads can be booked for $129 per night. In addition, the combined sales
tax and tourism support rate is 16.2 percent and there is a hotel occupancy
fee of $3.00 per night. If a reservation is cancelled before Sunday, June 1,
2025, half of the deposit will be refunded. Refunds will not be issued for
cancellations made beyond that date.

 

The National Convention Registration

Registration is open for the National Federation of the Blind National
Convention. The registration fee is $25, and the banquet is $80. Get access
to the latest information as it is available. Register for the 2025 National
Convention now! The registration link is
https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37855
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37855&qid=11045175> &qid=11045175.

 

NFB 25 Virtual Experience

We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to
participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. The Virtual
Experience registration fee is $10. Register for the 2025 National
Convention Virtual Experience at https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37857
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37857&qid=11045175> &qid=11045175.

 

Overall schedule for the 2025 convention 

*	Tuesday, July 8: Seminar Day 
*	Wednesday, July 9: Resolutions Day 
*	Thursday, July 10: Board Meeting and Division Day 
*	Friday, July 11: Opening Session 
*	Saturday, July 12: Business Session 
*	Sunday, July 13: Banquet Day and Adjournment 

 

Independence market volunteers may serve as demonstrators, storekeepers,
cashiers, or line marshals during market hours. Your volunteer participation
ensures that attendees can smoothly order, test, and receive their items
shipped quickly. If you are interested in volunteer for any of the mentioned
positions, please complete Independence Market Volunteer form.
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/market-volunteer> 

 

Convention Ally Network

The Convention Ally Network connects individuals who fear discrimination
during travel with supportive allies. We are seeking allies who are
knowledgeable, respectful of diverse identities, and are willing to affirm
their right to independent travel. You may sign up as a volunteer acting as
an ally or a community member requesting support through the Convention Ally
Network form
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/convention-ally-network> .

 

Support Service Provider

To enhance the National Convention for DeafBlind attendees, we are seeking
Support Service Providers (SSP) to volunteer their time. SSPs facilitate
communication between DeafBlind attendees and others and provide access to
environmental information. To apply as a Support Service Provider, please
fill out the Support Service Provider Volunteer form
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/ssp> .

 

Transportation:

Mr. Wheelchair:

You can rent a wheelchair while in New Orleans.

Call: 504-834-2810

 

Paratransit:

To Schedule service, 

Call: 504-827-7433

Time and date:

M/F: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

S/S 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

To confirm trips:

M/F 6/5

S/S 7/4

Call: 504-827-7433

 

Cost:

Within New Orleans it is $2 each way.

>From the New Orleans Airport is $15 each way

 

Note! When scheduling let the customer service know that you are blind. They
are curve to curve. Make sure if someone is riding with you to provide that
info as well. Only three people can ride at one time, that includes you.
Masks are mandatory!

Provide this fax number to your Paratransit customer service to fax your ADA
eligibility over to New Orleans Para Transit.

Fax: 504-827-8428

 

First-timers pick-up Kenneth Jernigan Scholarships 

date: July 9th and July 10th 

Time: 4 to 5

Location: Galerie Registration Counter

located on the second floor of the hotel, 

across the foyer from the Galerie 6 meeting room.

You should have your scholarship award letter when you come.

Contact Brigid Burke for more info.

Respond to" kjscholarships at nfb.org <mailto:kjscholarships at nfb.org>  to
indicate that you will attend the convention.

 

Required to attend 

The Rookie Round-up, 

Banquet 

General Assembly

Meetings

 

General Info:

Local Marriott number: 504-581-1000

Concierge: 504-207-4555

 

 

Amenities:

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Outdoor pool

Meeting space 

Convenient Store

Gift Shop

Dry cleaning

Wakeup Call

Smoke free property

 

Hotel Restaurants:

Canal Street Burger Bar

Open at 7:00

 

Canal Street Pantry:

Sandwiches, Pastries, salads, homemade pizza and beer and spirit lists.

Open 7:00

 

55 Fahrenheit

Breakfast Only

 

Great Room Lounge

Dinner

 

Local Restaurants:

Red Fish Grill:

2 miles away

Open for lunch and dinner

Bar-BQ oysters, alligator sausage, red fish and a host of other fish

 

Creole

Arnaud Restaurant

3 miles

Off Bourbon Street in the French quarters

Restored dining rooms

 

French

4 miles

Galatoire Restaurant

Creole as well

 

Antoine is also French Creole 

4 miles

Over 160 years 

 

Mothers Restaurant, Southern

Sea, food and LA favorites

 

Transportation:

Shuttle Fair 

Price: 23.00

860-821-5320

$130 for 6 passengers

 

Airport Shuttle

$24.00 each way

 

Taxi: 

$36.00 each way

 

River Walk New Orleans 

This is an outlet mall that has stores, such as,

 

Puma 

 

Levi 

 

Kate Spade 

 

Nordstrom's Rack  

 

Calvin Kline underwear

 

Carters Baby and Kids 

 

Claire's 

 

Coach 

 

Famous footwear 

 

forever 21

 

Guess

 

Goat Milk Store

 

It's Sugar Candy Store

 

Llds,

Hats and apparel 

 

Royal Praline Candy Company

 

Southern Paws

Beds, types of treats for Pets and pet owners.

 

Tommy Bahama has everything island

Jewry to Apparel to Fermeture

 

More

10 minutes away

 

Rouses Grocery Store

5 Minutes away

 

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