The National Federation of the Blind holds itself to the highest standards of accessibility. Standard convention features include accessible physical spaces, agenda materials in multiple formats, and on-site verbal, nonvisual navigation (also known as talking signs).
Attendee Hub: Mobile App and Web Portal
The NFB26 Attendee Hub platform is available beginning mid-June via the app for both iOS and Android devices and a web portal for desktop use. All registrants receive an email invitation with links for both the mobile apps and web portal. The Attendee Hub platform allows users to customize a personal agenda, chat with other Attendee Hub convention-goers, and join streamed sessions with the click of a button for those participating virtually.
Broadcasting and Virtual Experience
The resolutions committee meeting, board meeting, general sessions, and banquet are available via streaming on the Nation’s Blind YouTube channel, NFB-NEWSLINE®, or by asking your Amazon device to "Open Nation’s Blind Skill." Additionally, the broadcasted sessions and all NFB26 Virtual Experience activities can be accessed via Zoom.
NFB26 Zoom Details
- Join Zoom via Web
- Zoom One Tap Mobile: US: +13017158592,,99250838960#
- Zoom Meeting ID: 992 5083 8960
- Zoom Dial-in Phone Numbers: 312-626-6799 or 408-638-0968
Closed Captioning
Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp at ECS.1capapp.com/event/nfb.
Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)
FM receivers are available for our hard-of-hearing and Spanish-speaking attendees. Any interested attendee may pick up a receiver at a table in the rear of the JW Grand Ballroom (level 4). A deposit of 40 dollars in cash is required, and exact change is appreciated. The deposit will be returned if the receiver is brought back to the checkout table in good condition by the end of the banquet or within thirty minutes of adjournment of the last convention session the borrower plans to attend.
Spanish Interpretation
Broadcasted sessions will have Spanish available through the Zoom platform and via the assistive listening devices.
Scent-Free Environment
Please refrain from wearing or using excessive fragrances, including perfumes, colognes, and scented personal-care products. Some attendees have allergies to fragrances, the effects of which may be dangerous. Thank you for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all.
Agenda Navigation
Please use the links below to navigate the agenda pages.