National Federation of the Blind Holds
National Convention
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ORLANDO,
Fla., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Members of the National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), the transformative membership and advocacy organization of
blind people in the United States,
will gather in Orlando beginning
on July 3 for the organization's
national convention. Local media and residents are cordially
invited to attend. Those seeking press credentials should fill out
the web form located at:
https://nfb.org/national-convention-media-credentials-form.
Event:
National Federation of the Blind 2024 National Convention
Dates:
July 3-8, 2024
Place:
Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819
Attention Technology Editors:
Major Tech Players to Present AI, Accessibility
Developments
Throughout the convention, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and
developers of access technology will be making presentations about
their accessibility initiatives and how they are using artificial
intelligence to enhance the independence and lives of blind people.
For more information, consult the full convention agenda.
Attention Politics, Public Policy, Education, and Disability
Editors:
Some Highlights of Planned General Session Presentations:
- On the afternoon of Saturday, July
6, the general session of the convention will begin at
2 p.m. with the annual report of
Mark Riccobono, President of the
National Federation of the Blind. President Riccobono will update
members and supporters on the activities of the National Federation
of the Blind over the past year, including significant legal
victories, partnerships, and more.
- This will be followed by presentations relating to the Monarch,
a new dynamic tactile device that is transforming the education of
blind students, along with a presentation from blind oceanographer
Amy Bower.
- On the afternoon of Monday, July
8, the general session of the convention will hear from the
Honorable David S. Tatel, Retired Federal Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the
District of Columbia Circuit, and Senior Counsel, Hogan Lovells.
Judge Tatel's memoir, Vision, has recently been published.
Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney
General, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice
will also address the session.
Note: The entire convention agenda, outlining a full week of
activities around policies, technologies, and issues that affect
the lives of blind people, as well as various activities
emphasizing the ability of the blind to live the lives they want,
is available at www.nfb.org/convention. Please also note that
participation in all or any part of our convention is subject to
our Code of Conduct.
CONTACT:
Chris
Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
cdanielsen@nfb.org
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