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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention
Goes Virtual
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual
Unique Event to Present the 2020 View on Blindness
Baltimore, Maryland (April 10, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind will
hold its national convention beginning July 14, 2020 with virtual events and
local, in-person gatherings where appropriate. The convention was originally
scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas. The change of plans is in response
to the public health, safety, and logistical concerns raised by the COVID-19
pandemic.
“The National Federation of the Blind is delighted to celebrate our eightieth
year by expanding the circle of participation to create what will surely be the
largest gathering of the blind in history,” said Mark Riccobono, President of
the National Federation of the Blind. “Through this unique event, we will
connect blind Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere. We
look forward to spreading the 2020 view on blindness to the entire nation and
beyond.”
The latest details of the convention, as they become available, will be posted
at <http://www.nfb.org/convention> nfb.org/convention. There will be multiple
ways to participate, including in-person gatherings to enjoy convention events
organized by the Federation’s affiliates and chapters, subject to any local
social distancing restrictions still in place. Participants can also like the
National Federation of the Blind on Facebook or follow @NFB_Voice on Twitter.
Talk about the 2020 convention on social media using #NFB20.
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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the
oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940,
the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states,
Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of
all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children,
older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and
dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn
more about our many programs and initiatives at <http://www.nfb.org>
www.nfb.org.
CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
<mailto:cdanielsen@xxxxxxx> cdanielsen@xxxxxxx
This news brief also available at:
https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-2020-convention-goes-virtual
Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
Director of Public Relations
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen@xxxxxxx
Twitter: @rlawyer
<https://nfb.org/>
<http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind>
<https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice> <https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind>
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who
believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.