National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island
54th Annual State Convention 

 

Join us as we celebrate 54 years of empowering blind people to realize their dreams and live the life they want! 

 

When: Friday September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 2024

 

Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick 

 

Empowerment, Education and Connection Await!

We welcome this year’s national representative, Denise Avant of Illinois to our convention! Denise is a former national board member. She currently serves on the ten Broek board as well as co-chairs the membership committee.  

 

Friday 1:00-4:00  pm will feature a resource fair highlighting various organizations serving the blind community.  Discover valuable resources and the latest assistive technology products through interactive demonstrations. We will conduct concurrent workshops focusing on legislation and access technology.

4:00-5 pm will be open house to mingle and network.  
5:00-6:30 pm Come and have some fun and games with your NFB family!   

 

Saturday: a dynamic speaking program will cover diverse blindness-related topics, designed to empower and educate our attendees. Our convention will culminate with an evening banquet featuring an inspiring keynote address by Denise Avont, celebrate our collective accomplishments over the past year and witness the awarding of a scholarship to a deserving blind student who exemplifies academic excellence and leadership.

 

View the full agenda.

 

The convention serves as a platform for blind individuals to learn about resources, participate in live demonstrations of the latest assistive technology, connect with peers, build lasting connections, share experiences and build a support network. It is a profoundly positive and inspiring event for everyone. For many, this convention is a life-changing experience. It's a chance to embrace possibilities and gain a renewed sense of confidence.

 

**Please RSVP for the free Friday event via email or phone.

The registration fee for our full day convention package is $60.00. This includes  an informative speaking program, light breakfast, box lunch and banquet dinner.  Convention package 2 is $40.00. This includes a speaking program, light breakfast and box lunch.  Virtual attendance is $10.00. Zoom link will be emailed prior to convention.

 

** If the cost to attend convention will pose a financial hardship please call the office.

 

Deadline for registration is September 11, 2024.
All registrants are eligible to win our traditional door prizes. Must be present to win! 

 

please contact the office at (401)433-2606 or info@nfbri.org. if you have questions, to request an accommodation and to RSVP for the Friday event.

 

Please click here to register.
For those who wish to pay via check, please make the check payable to NFB RI and mail it to PO. Box 14404, East Providence RI 02914.

 

Please indicate either on the check memo which package you are choosing or email the office .

 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their financial support.

 

Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation
www.rilionssightfoundation.org

 

New England Low vision and Blindness.
799 West Boylston Street Suite 140 Worcester, MA  01606
www.nelowvision.com

 

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, 
910 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
www.nhpri.org

 

Rui Cabral, NFB of RI board member and Greater Providence Chapter President.