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<p>For all those going to Austin, in the event this landed in your
spam folder. See below.</p>
<p>Note: Resolutions have also been posted as well at</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2026-resolutions">https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/resolutions/2026-resolutions</a></p>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Shane Popplestone
Member, NFB Committee on Federation Web Coordination
Communications committee, NFB of Ohio
Legislative committee, NFB of Ohio
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com">spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com</a>
234-716-2208
You can live the life you want!</pre>
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<td>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:26 +0000 (UTC)</td>
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<td>National Federation of the Blind <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:web@nfb.org"><web@nfb.org></a></td>
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<h1
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Pick-Up & Final Reminders</h1>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43850&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
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Español</a></p>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">The
National Federation of the Blind
National Convention starts this week.
Below are important updates and
resources to help you prepare for your
time in Austin, Texas. More information
can also be found at <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43851&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">nfb.org/convention</a>.</p>
<h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Badge
Pick-up and On-Site Registration</h2>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Packet
pickup for online registrants, on-site
registration, and banquet ticket sales
start at 9:00 a.m., CDT on Friday, July
3. <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43852&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">See the agenda
for the full schedule</a>.</p>
<h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Navigation
Tools & Travel Resources</h2>
<ul>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43853&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Know Your
Rights</a>: Resources and support to
know during your trip.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43854&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">General
Travel Tips</a>: Air travel,
rideshare and paratransit services for
traveling to and around Austin, Texas.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43855&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Navigational
Tools</a>: Apps and maps for
navigating the hotel and outdoor
walkways.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43856&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Navigating
the Hotel</a>: Descriptions for
rooms and areas in the JW Marriott
Austin.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43857&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Area Guide</a>:
Read the restaurant and city guide for
nearby eateries, transportation, and
nightlife.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43858&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Information
Desk and Ambassadors</a>: Visit the
information desk for convention
information or ask an ambassador for
directions to key areas.</li>
</ul>
<h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Highlights</h2>
<ul>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Access
and Accommodations</strong>: Learn
about assistive listening devices,
guide dog relief areas, Spanish
interpretation, and <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43859&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">additional
accommodations in the National
Convention Agenda</a>.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Resolutions:</strong>
<a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43860&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Review the
resolutions</a> to prepare for the
Resolutions Committee meeting.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Presidential
Suite</strong>: <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43861&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Visit the
Presidential Suite and the Host
Affiliate Suite</a> for open
conversations and social connections.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>First
Timers</strong>: President
Riccobono, the Jernigan Fund
Committee, and Federation leaders will
welcome you to convention and <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43852&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">preview the
week\u2019s activities on Friday, July 3</a>.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Keep
NFB Advancing</strong>: <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43862&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Become a
Federation Connector</a> by asking
four friends or family members to
contribute on your behalf, and you\u2019ll
be entered into a drawing to win
prizes.</li>
<li
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><strong>Pre-Authorized
Contributions</strong>: <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43863&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">Join the
Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC)
plan</a>. The plan provides steady
and reliable funding that helps us
grow the movement, plan confidently
for the future, and continue to
provide nationwide programming and
initiatives.</li>
</ul>
<h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Code
of Conduct</h2>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">We
are committed to providing a welcoming,
safe, and healthy environment for
everyone, as detailed in the <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43864&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">National
Federation of the Blind Code of
Conduct</a>. Thank you for cultivating
an atmosphere of mutual respect in which
participants from diverse backgrounds
can learn, network, and share with each
other. More information about support
and reporting procedures is available in
the <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43861&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration:
underline;" target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">convention agenda</a>.</p>
<h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Scent-Free
Environment</h2>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">We
foster a safe, inclusive environment for
all members, employees, and visitors. We
ask that you refrain from wearing or
using excessive fragrances, including
perfumes, colognes, and scented
personal-care products.</p>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Some
employees and members may have allergies
to fragrances, the effects of which may
be dangerous. Thank you for maintaining
a safe, inclusive environment for all.</p>
<h2
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color: black;">Final
Reminders</h2>
<p
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;">We
are excited for our reunion in Austin,
Texas. For real-time updates and
notifications about the national
convention, visit <a
href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=43851&qid=12816128"
rel="nofollow"
style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">nfb.org/convention</a>.
You can also follow the conversation and
share your excitement on social media
using the hashtag #NFB26.</p>
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