Join the Virtual 2020 NFB Convention

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind, originally scheduled for Houston, Texas, from July 14-19, is going virtual. Celebrating its 80th year, the organized blind movement is delighted to take this opportunity to connect blind Americans for the largest gathering of the blind in history!

The 2020 National Convention will include most of the elements conventioneers expect, with some new twists. Members are requested and non-members are invited to register at no cost for the convention in order to get access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes, and other content. But, not so fast! Where do we send door prizes? Send door prizes to National Federation of the Blind, Attention: Convention – FS, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Remember that you must register to be eligible, so don’t miss out.

Registration for the convention, as well as details of the convention schedule and logistics as they become available, can be found at www.nfb.org/convention.

Those who booked convention reservations at the Hilton Americas or the Marriott Marquis in Houston will receive a full refund of any room deposit collected. The hotel will contact you no later than May 1 to confirm the amount to be credited. (Please be patient and wait to hear from the hotels; they are severely understaffed during the coronavirus crisis.) Similarly, if you previously registered for the 2020 convention online or through the mail, you will be contacted about your registration fees and banquet ticket purchases.

Mark your calendars for July 14-19, and plan to connect with your Federation family across the country. Additionally, as local conditions permit, Federation affiliates will organize in-person gatherings in conjunction with convention events to enhance the convention experience. The 2020 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will connect blind Americans from anywhere and build opportunities everywhere. Make plans to be a part of it, and join the largest gathering of the blind anywhere!

Register for 2020 National Convention

Registrations must be postmarked by May 31. Please register online at www.nfb.org/registration, or complete and mail all requested information on the form below to: National Federation of the Blind, Attn: Convention Registration, 200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230.

Registrant Name: __________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: _________________________    State: ________________   Zip: _______           
Phone: ____- ____-______   Email: ____________________________________

Upon registering for the 2020 National Convention, more information regarding the various formats and agenda will be provided as soon as it is available. While registration is free, we welcome and encourage donations to support our ongoing work to protect the rights of all blind Americans. Please note that the most up-to-date information will be available at nfb.org/convention. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] or call 410-659-9314. We look forward to your participation.