The following designated locations are available as needed.
Guide Dog Relief Areas
At the Marriott, the area is in the porte cochère. Exit the lobby doors by the concierge desk and cross the valet parking lanes to the relief area.
At the Sheraton, the relief area is at the corner of the hotel property along Canal Street. Exit the front doors of the hotel and turn right. Walk to the corner of the building, continue across the Sheraton driveway entrance, and find the iron-gated relief area immediately to your right.
Quiet Room
The Quiet Room is located in Bacchus and is a dedicated calm space. Please be mindful to keep conversations to a minimum. While all are welcome, this space is intended for people who may need a moment of rest, including nursing parents, people with sensory sensitivities, or those experiencing migraines.
*Survivor Safe Space
As a part of our ongoing efforts to provide safety, support, and inclusion within the National Federation of the Blind, the Blind Survivors Group is providing a safe space for survivors and individuals who have been impacted or harmed by sexual misconduct and other forms of abuse within the NFB and affiliated programs/events.
We welcome you to drop in for confidential peer support, to discuss questions/concerns about ongoing safety and support measures within the NFB, and to access resources for additional support. The safe space, in Galvez on the fifth floor, will be available Wednesday through Saturday, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
If you are not able to participate in the survivor safe space and need additional support or have further questions during the convention, you may email [email protected] or call 410-659-9314, extension 2238. A member of the Blind Survivors Group will respond to calls within six hours between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the week of convention.
Information Desk
Attendees with questions or in need of assistance can visit the Federation information desk outside Acadia Ballroom from Wednesday morning through Sunday or find a convention ambassador stationed throughout the hotel meeting area.
Agenda Navigation
Please use the links below to navigate the agenda pages.