The National Federation of the Blind holds itself to the highest standards of accessibility. Alongside the listed ways to access, standard convention features include accessible physical spaces, agenda materials in multiple formats, and on-site verbal, non-visual navigation (also known as talking signs).
Attendee Hub: Mobile App and Web Portal
The NFB25 Attendee Hub platform is available beginning June 17 for both iOS and Android devices and a web portal for desktop use. All registrants receive an email invitation with links for both the mobile apps and web portal. The Attendee Hub platform allows users to customize a personal agenda, chat with other Attendee Hub convention goers, and join streamed sessions with the click of a button for those participating virtually.
For more information or issues related to the app, please contact [email protected].
Virtual Experience and Broadcasting
The board meeting, general sessions, and banquet are available via streaming on the Nation’s Blind YouTube, NFB-NEWSLINE®, or by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind." Additionally, the broadcasted sessions and all NFB25 Virtual Experience activities can be accessed via Zoom.
NFB25 Zoom Details
Zoom via Web: nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92019487891
Zoom One Tap Mobile: US: +16469313860,,92019487891#
Zoom Meeting ID: 920 1948 7891
Closed Captioning
Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp at ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb.
Assistive Listening Devices
The Amateur Radio Group coordinates the distribution of special FM receivers for our hard-of-hearing and Spanish-speaking attendees. Any interested attendee may pick up a receiver at a table in the rear of the Acadia Ballroom. A deposit of 40 dollars in cash is required, and exact change is appreciated. The deposit will be returned if the receiver is brought back to the checkout table in good condition by the end of the banquet or within thirty minutes of adjournment of the last convention session the borrower plans to attend.
Spanish Interpretation
Broadcasted sessions will have Spanish available through the Zoom platform and via the assistive listening device.
Scent-Free Environment
All attendees, please refrain from wearing or using excessive fragrances, including perfumes, colognes, and scented personal-care products. Some attendees have allergies to fragrances, the effects of which may be dangerous.
Thank you for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all.
Agenda Navigation
Please use the links below to navigate the agenda pages.