State Convention
We hope you will join the members of the National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia as we celebrate the 2025 Annual State Convention! activities begin on October 9th and conclude on Saturday, October 11th. The national representative will be Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. The convention activities are as follows:
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The NFB of DC Senior Division Luncheon and Workshop
Bus Boy and Poets Restaurant
625 Monroe ST. NE.
Washington, DC 20017
Time: 11 AM-2 PM
Cost: $45
For luncheon Information please contact Harriet Davis at 202-640-8220 or Steve Lindsey at 202-907-5255.
National Representative Meet and Greet and Presidential Release Live
The Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle NW.
Time: 6-10 PM
Friday, October 10, 2025
The 10th 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: $20
For program Information, please contact: Libra Robinson 202-597-3240or leelibra342@gmail.com no later than Friday October 3 2025
The 1st Annual Blind Men’s Empowerment Gathering
Park Road Community Church
1019 Park Rd. NW.
Washington, DC 20010
10am-3pm
Cost: $25
For program information, please contact Shawn Callaway at 202-352-1511 or callaway.shawn@gmail.com no later than Friday October 3 2025.
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 11, 2025
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 $60.
For more information and to make your lunch selection. Contact
Libra Robinson at 202 597-3240 or email at leelibra342@gmail.com no later than Friday October 3 2025.
If you wish to purchase tickets for the above events, you may do so by the following methods:
Cash App $DCAffiliate Or send a check or money order addressed to the NFB of DC to 7444 Georgia Ave. NW., Washington, DC Suite 205 20012.
Note:
Please place in the note /memo section the name of the event you are participating in.
Remember…LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT IN THE NATIONS CAPITAL!
*No Refunds