[msb-alumni] Re: FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual

From: Steve <pipeguy920@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:25:10 -0400

Too bad; I enjoy going to see the new tech and mingle with vendors.

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Blind 2020
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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention
Goes
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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
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 www.nfb.org.

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

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

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.

References:
- [msb-alumni] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual
  - From: Fred Wurtzel

[msb-alumni] Re: FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual

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