[Rehab] FW: Dare To Be Remarkable: Call For Proposals and Registration
Andrews, David B (DEED)
david.b.andrews at state.mn.us
Wed Aug 12 14:43:51 UTC 2026
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Hello,
Individuals interested in pursuing careers in blindness rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, or teaching blind students, please see the information regarding the NFB 2026 Dare To Be Remarkable Conference below. This is an amazing opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from some of our best and brightest professionals in the field. Please direct all questions to employment at nfb.org<mailto:employment at nfb.org>.
Nikki Jackson
National Federation of the Blind
Live the life you want.
410-659-9314 ex 2404
From: Jackson, Delores Nikki
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Jackson, Delores Nikki <njackson at nfb.org<mailto:njackson at nfb.org>>
Subject: Dare To Be Remarkable: Call For Proposals and Registration
[National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want. A man smiles and he walks with his long white cane into his office.]<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/nfb.org>
Build Skills That Shape Futures
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) invites education and rehabilitation professionals to the Dare to Be Remarkable Conference,<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> November 18-20, 2026, at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore.
Registration is open!<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=646>
This immersive professional development experience is grounded in Structured Discovery philosophy and focused on practical instruction, real-world learning, and high expectations for blind people.
"By coming together at this conference where we unapologetically believe in blind people and seek to dream big, we can work together to raise expectations in society and within the programs we each operate." - Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind
Why Attend
* Learn Structured Discovery-based strategies you can apply immediately.
* Connect with a national professional community committed to independence and employment outcomes.
* Explore how your teaching, mentoring, and leadership can strengthen confidence and opportunity.
Register today<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=646> and dare to teach with purpose, lead with high expectations, and be remarkable.
Call For Proposals
We are seeking presentation proposals that are innovative, practical, and thought-provoking that encourage professionals to teach with purpose and lead with high expectations. Read about our submission criteria and submit your proposal<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable/submit-proposal> by August 31, 2026.
About Us
The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.
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Nikki Jackson
Employment Program Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind
410-659-9314 ex 2404
njackson at nfb.org<mailto:njackson at nfb.org>
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