Convention Notes

Please take the time to visit our sponsors and exhibitors and thank them for supporting the work of the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa. Thank you to the following sponsors and exhibitors for being a part of our 98th convention!

Silver Sponsors:

  • Selvas BLV
  • Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Bronze Sponsors:

  • Democracy Live
  • HumanWare
  • Envision America

White Cane Sponsors:

  • Iowa Developmental Disabilities (DD) council
  • Nanopac

Exhibitors:

  • Disability Rights Iowa (DRI)
  • Old Capitol Chapter, NFBI

For those who need it, there is a dog relief area at the hotel. As you exit the west entrance, turn north and go about 50 paces until you are along the fence. Bags and a waste receptacle are available.

There will be door prizes drawn throughout general sessions, the banquet, and the business meeting. Please bring your door prizes to convention if they haven’t been sent ahead of time. We will have a baked goods auction interspersed throughout sessions as well. Also, please don’t forget to buy popcorn and support the affiliate at the same time!

Dream Makers Circle

You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle (DMC). It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a P.O.D. (payable on death) bank account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422 or at pchang@nfb.org.

Vehicle Donations

The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free 855-659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting https://nfb.org/vehicledonations.

Preauthorized Contributions

Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please consider joining our preauthorized contribution (PAC) plan. Starting at $5 monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations. Call 877-632-2722, visit: https://nfb.org/pac to fill out the online form, or email pac@nfb.org for additional information.

MISSION OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF IOWA

The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of The National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the federation; and to abide by its constitution.