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Information Desk and Ambassadors
Reminder: The Federation information desk is outside the JW Grand Ballroom (level 4) from Saturday morning through Wednesday for attendees with questions or in need of assistance.
Additionally, Convention Ambassadors are available to share information, provide directions, and help to resolve any issues that may arise. Ambassadors are typically talking signs stationed throughout the convention hotels and ready to help!
Banquet Tickets and Exchange for Group Seating or Dietary Needs
Before Banquet
To sit with a specific group (family or friends) or to have a specific dietary meal during the banquet, you must visit the banquet ticket exchange with the original, unexchanged banquet ticket(s). Banquet tickets are 90 dollars at registration until 1:45 p.m. on Monday.
How it works: The banquet ticket exchange, located in the JW Grand Ballroom foyer (level 4), allows you to:
- Reserve seating for yourself or up to ten people by turning in the original ticket(s) and receiving assigned tickets with table numbers.
- Request a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, or halal meal by 1:45 p.m. on Monday, July 6. Note that entrée will not contain pork or seafood.
Banquet Ticket Exchange Open Hours
- Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday: 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. and noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to request a special banquet meal)
- Tuesday: 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. and noon to 1:45 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. and 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
At Banquet
A purchased banquet ticket regardless of exchange is required to enter the ballroom and will be checked at the doors. Attendees who have unexchanged tickets will be seated at available open tables.
Portrait Studio with a Photographer
The portrait studio is located in the JW Grand Ballroom foyer (level 4). Get a personal or small group photo taken. Photos are also stored for official communications of the National Federation of the Blind. We use images in the Braille Monitor, on websites, and to build the movement through authentic representation. We will email photos after convention to those who would like to have them.
Portrait Studio Open Hours
- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
NFB Camp (Childcare)
NFB Camp, convention childcare, is available during most of convention programming. Preregistration is required. Send questions to [email protected].
Important Meal Reminders and Late Pickup Fees
- Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.
- Parents/guardians must provide lunch each day.
- Late pickup fee: 10 dollars per fifteen minutes, per child.
NFB Camp Open Hours
- Friday, July 3: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 4: Closed
- Sunday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:45 to 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, July 6: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 7: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 8: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 8 (Banquet): 6:30 p.m. to thirty minutes after banquet adjourns. Dinner will be provided for children in camp during banquet.
Announcement Requests
Requests for announcements to be made by President Riccobono during General Sessions must be submitted in Braille.
Divisions, Committees, and Groups
In addition to state affiliates, members connect, learn, and lead across the National Federation of the Blind through affiliated divisions, committees, and groups.
We invite you to explore these networks by adding some to your schedule during convention and find the spaces where your voice, experience, and energy can help shape the movement. Access contact information at nfb.org/about-us/divisions-committees-and-groups.
Divisions
Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind focus on shared interests, life stages, or career fields, supporting advocacy and leadership development at the national level.
Assistive Technology Trainers: Brett Boyer, President
Black Leaders: Shawn Callaway, President
Computer Science: Brian Buhrow, President
DeafBlind: Rocky Hart, President
Diabetes Action Network: Debbie Wunder, President
Educators: Lara Sowell, President
Government Employees: Ronza Othman, President
Guide Dog Users: Raul Gallegos, President
Human Services: Sarah Patnaude, President
Lawyers: Ronza Othman, President
Merchants: Nicky Gacos, President
Parents of Blind Children: Cassandra McKinney, President
Performing Arts: Katelyn MacIntyre, President
Professionals in Blindness Education: Emily Gibbs, President
Rehabilitation Professionals: Amy Porterfield, President
Science and Engineering: John Miller, President
Seniors: Glenn Crosby, President
Sports and Recreation: Richie Flores, President
Students: Lauren Altman, President
Veterans: William Stinson, President
Committees
Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the President, except for the nominating committee, and guide the organization on key issues and initiatives to build the organization at all levels.
Accessibility and User Innovation for the NFB: Curtis Chong, Chair
Advancement and Promotion of Braille: Jennifer Dunnam, Chair
Advancement of Spanish-Speaking Advocates: Aleyda Santos, Chair
Ambassadors: Dan Burke and Corbb O’Connor, Co-Chairs
Blind Educator of the Year Award: Robin House, Chair
Communications: Liz Wisecarver, Chair
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award: Carla McQuillan, Chair
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Shawn Callaway and Kenia Flores, Co-Chairs
Employment: Lia Stone, Chair
Federation Website Coordination: Steve Cook, Chair
Jacobus tenBroek Award: Pam Allen, Chair
Jacobus tenBroek Library and National Archives Advisory: Nichole Chrissis, Chair
Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Qualik Ford, Chair
Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Tracy Soforenko, Chair
Membership: Denise Avant, Chair
PAC Plan: Marilyn Green, Chair
Resolutions: Donald Porterfield, Chair
Scholarship: Cayte Mendez, Chair
Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chair
White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Everette Bacon, Chair
Groups
Groups of the National Federation of the Blind, led by appointed chairs, connect members around specific topic areas to strengthen the resource network of the organization.
Amateur Radio: David Chan, Chair
Blind Christians: Linda Mentink, Chair
Blind Crafters: Tracy Carcione, Chair
Blind Fraternal Greek and Masonic: Shawn Callaway, Chair
Blind Muslims: Tasnim Alshuli, Chair
Blind Parents: Lisamaria Martinez, Chair
Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell, Chair
Blind Survivors: Christine Grassman, Chair
NFB in Judaism: Stewart Prost, Chair
NFB in the Kitchen: Regina Mitchell, Chair
NFB LGBT+: Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair
Agenda Navigation
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