Our mission is simple: We want to achieve equality and opportunity for the blind. The National Federation of the Blind of DC knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight but the misconceptions and lack of information which exist. You can live the life you want — Blindness is not what holds you back!
NFBDC State Convention 2017
Hello everyone, please join the members of the National Federation of the Blind as they celebrate the 2017 Annual State Convention. Convention activities begin on November 15th and conclude on Saturday, November 18th. The convention activities are as follows:
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
The NFB of DC Senior Division Luncheon and Workshop
2901 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20002
Time: 10 AM-3 PM
Cost: $15
Ticket Information Contact: William Covington 202-581-7474
Thursday, November 16, 2017
The NFB of DC Blind Women’s Empowerment Conference
Shiloh Baptist Church
1510 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Time: 10 AM-3 PM
Cost: $20
Ticket Information Contact: Libra Robinson 202-427-3600 or leelibra342@gmail.com leelibra342@gmail.com
The NFB of DC National Representative Meet and Greet
Bus Boy and Poets
625 Monroe St. NE.
Washington, DC 20017
Time: 6-9 PM
Cost: Free
Friday, November 17, 2017
All activities will be held at the following address:
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C St. SW.
Washington, DC 20201
Eye care for people with low or no vision
Facilitator: Dr. Suleiman Alibhai Low Vision Specialist
Time: 9:30 AM -11 AM
Cost: Free
One Touch Self Defense Class
Facilitator: Vencer Cotton
Time: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Cost: Free
Do You Dream in Colors Documentary
Time: 2-4 PM
Cost Free
Blind Professionals Networking Event
Host: Janice Forbes
Time: 4-7 PM
Cost: Free
The NFB of DC Talent Show and Auction
Time: 7-10 PM
Cost: $10
Saturday, November 18, 2017
General Session
Time: 9-12 Noon/ 2-5 PM
Cost: $10
NFB of DC Awards Luncheon
Time: 12-2 PM
Cost: $30
If you wish to purchase tickets for the above events, you may do so by the following methods:
Please send a check or money order addressed to the NFB of DC to 7444 Georgia Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20012.
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Credit and debit card payments can be processed by Star White at 202-427-5810
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Talent show tickets may be purchased at the door
This year’s convention is sponsored by N’Sight Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Vanda Pharmaceuticals
NFBDC Convention 2017
The NFB DC will hold it’s annual Convention on November 15-18 2017 at the Holiday Inn Capitol located at 550 C ST. SW Washington DC. Stay tuned for more information!