2026 NFB of DC State Convention
Come Join Us
Join the members of the National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia as we celebrate the 2026 Annual State Convention! Convention activities begin on October 8th and conclude on Saturday, October 10th. The national representative will be Everett Bacon, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah and 2nd Vice President of the NFB Board of Directors. The convention activities are as follows:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The NFB of DC Senior’s Division Luncheon and Workshop
Bus Boy and Poets Restaurant
625 Monroe ST. NE.
Washington, DC 20017
Time: 11 AM-2 PM
Cost: $50
For luncheon Information please contact Harriet Davis at 202-640-8220 or Steve Lindsey at 202-907-5255.
National Representative Meet and Greet
The Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle NW.
Time: 4-7 PM
Friday, October 9, 2026
The 11th Annual NFB of DC Blind Women’s Empowerment Conference
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
4901 16 St. NW
Washington, DC 20011
Time: 10 AM-3 PM
Cost: $30
For program Information, please contact: Libra Robinson 202-597-3240or leelibra342@gmail.com
The NFB of DC Night of Jazz
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I St. SW.
Washington, DC 20024
Cost: $10
Tickets can only be purchased at the door.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
General Session
The Washington Plaza Hotel
Time: 9-12 Noon/ 2-5 PM
NFB of DC Awards Luncheon
Time: 12-2 PM
The meal selection is as follows:
1. Seared Salmon Filet, Quinoa Rice , Parmesan Broccoli Gratin and Balsamic Glaze
2. Mushroom and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Garlic Mash Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus and a Marsala Demi Glace
Each meal will be served with a Ceaser Salad and German Chocolate Cake.
If you plan to attend the general session and the lunch banquet the cost will be $65.
If you wish to purchase tickets for the above events, you may do so by the following methods:
Zelle DCNFBSeniors@gmail.com
*Place in the note section the event you wish to pay for
Or send a check or money order Payable to The NFB Of DC addressed to Libra Robinson 7444 Georgia Ave. NW., Washington, DC Suite 205 20012.
*Place in the memo section the event you wish to pay for
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*No Refunds
Each person is asked to fill out the below NFB of DC State Convention Registration Form below.
Click here to fill out the State Convention Registration form