NFB National Conventions

PROGRAM
INFORMATION

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NFB Camp Information
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NFB Camp Registration

Parents of Blind Children
and Blind Youth
Schedule
Preregistration

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SPONSORS

Exhibitors & Sponsors Info.

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PLACE: The Atlanta Marriott Marquis

DATES: June 29 through July 5, 2004

Pre-convention seminars for parents of blind children and other groups—June 29, 2004
Division and national committee meetings—June 30 through July 1, 2004
Plenary sessions—July 2 through July 5, 2004

PARTICIPATING PARTNERS & SPONSORS

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE

Three thousand five hundred from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and numerous foreign countries. Most of those attending will be blind.

MEETINGS

Plenary sessions will be held in the Marquis Ballroom, convention level, of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis beginning on Friday, July 2, and continuing through Monday, July 5.

PROGRAM

NFB conventions give government representatives, agency administrators, and leaders in politics, business, and industry the opportunity to address and respond to a large nationwide audience primarily of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The topics of interest include: relevant civil rights issues; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs; advancements in technology; the organization and funding of federal programs; and other timely topics. Legislative proposals, new laws, administrative policy, and program changes are all considered during the convention.

BANQUET

The convention includes a large, well-attended banquet to be held in the Marquis Ballroom at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis beginning at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4.

BACKGROUND

The 2004 convention will be the largest meeting of the blind (or of persons with any disabilities) to be held anywhere in the world in the year 2004. The convention is the supreme authority and policy-making body of the National Federation of the Blind and voice of the nation's blind. Resolutions and policy statements will be considered in plenary sessions throughout the week. Decisions in the Federation are made by the blind themselves. NFB's elected leaders at all levels (local, state, and national) are blind, as is the vast majority of the membership. NFB is thus the collective voice of the nation's blind.

CHILD CARE

During convention week children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years are invited to join in the fun and festivities of NFB Camp. NFB Camp offers more than just child care; it is an opportunity for our blind and sighted children to meet and develop lifelong friendships. Our activity schedule is filled with games, crafts, and special performances designed to entertain, educate, and delight.

REGISTRATION

The registration fee is $15, and registration will open on Wednesday, June 30, at 9:00 a.m.

HOTEL RATES

Singles and doubles $59
Triples and quads $65

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is now full. To book your reservations at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel click here.

MORE INFORMATION

Additional information as to meetings, schedule, hotel, etc., may be obtained by contacting the National Federation of the Blind National Office at 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-4998, telephone (410) 659-9314.