NFB 2010 Washington Seminar
PLACE
Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street, S.W.; Washington, D.C.
DATES
Monday, February 1 through Thursday, February 4, 2010
Great Gathering-In--Monday, February 1, 2010
Congressional Appointments--February 2 through February 4, 2010
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
Five hundred people from the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Most of those attending will be blind.
MEETINGS
The Opening Session will begin Monday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. in the Columbia Room on the first floor of the Holiday Inn Capitol and will adjourn promptly at 7:00 p.m. Legislative appointments should be made for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Senate and House office buildings. Meetings to review the legislative progress and provide guidance will occur Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
2010 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND FACT SHEETS
Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans: Priorities for the 111th Congress, Second Session
Open full text of Legislative Agenda in WordIssue 1: Enhancing Pedestrian Safety: Ensuring the Blind can Continue to Travel Safely and Independently
Open full text of issue 1 in WordIssue 2: A Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind
Open full text of issue 2 in WordIssue 3: Removing the Earnings Penalty: A Common Sense Work Incentive for Blind Social Security Beneficiaries
Open full text of issue 3 in Word
Open Legislative Agenda and facts sheets (All four documents combined in a single Word document)
PROGRAM
The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans--the priority issues requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs; relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; the organization and funding of federal programs; and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.
Highlights from Previous Years
Washington Seminar 2009 - Braille Monitor, April 2009
Washington Seminar 2008 - Braille Monitor, March 2008
Washington Seminar 2007 - Braille Monitor, March 2007
Washington Seminar 2006 - Braille Monitor, March 2006
Washington Seminar 2005 - Braille Monitor, March 2005
Washington Seminar 2004 - Braille Monitor, March 2004
Washington Seminar 2003 - Braille Monitor, March 2003
Washington Seminar 2002 - Braille Monitor, April 2002
RECEPTION
The National Association of Blind Students will sponsor a reception--more information coming soon.
ROOM RATES AND RESERVATIONS
Room rates are $154 for single, double, triple, or quad rooms with a 14.5% tax per night. Please do not contact the hotel to make your reservations. To make your reservation, you may call (303) 778-1130, extension 219, or you may e-mail Lisa Bonderson at lbonderson@cocenter.org.
MORE INFORMATION
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the National Federation of the Blind National Office at 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, telephone (410) 659-9314.
