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The theme of this year's convention is "Live the Life You Want at Work." Raising expectations about employment for blind Texans is our goal. We'll have speakers who can tell us how to navigate the rehabilitation process as we work through changes in our service deliver model. We'll hear from successful blind people who juggle work, school, and home life. We'll talk about the latest technologies designed to help the blind compete on terms of equality, and much more.
Register to Exhibit at NFBTX 2018
Those interested in exhibiting at the 2018 convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas Convention should complete the form below no later than 11:55 PM, on October 5. Please read the form carefully in order to make sure you have all the information you need to exhibit at the convention. Kayleigh Joiner will serve as the point of contact for exhibitors during the convention. Kayleigh will have a complete list of every vendor who registers for a space and will work with everyone to make sure their needs are met.
National Federation of the Blind of Texas State Convention Live Stream
The National Federation of the Blind of Texas convention is taking place Friday, November 9 - Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Radisson North Fort Worth Fossil Creek in Fort Worth Texas. The convention will be streamed on Saturday and Sunday using the free Zoom Meeting platform.
There are several ways to connect. Read below for the stream details.
1. Join from any computer, smart phone, or tablet by clicking or tapping
this link:
https://zoom.us/j/574496532
Exhibit Space Available for NFBTX19 Convention
The annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas is scheduled for the weekend of November 15-17, at the Crowne Plaza Austin, located at 6121 IH 35 North, in Austin. Those who wish to reserve exhibit space can do so now. The application form which you will find below contains all the information you should need to reserve space. Agencies, for profit businesses, and nonprofits should all use the application form to reserve space. If you need additional information, don't hesitate to call our main number at 281-968-7733.
2020 National Federation of the Blind of Texas Convention Announced
The annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas will take place on the weekend of November 6-8, 2020. The Emerald Beach Hotel, located at 1102 South Shoreline Blvd, in Corpus Christi, will serve as the convention headquarters. Room rates for the convention are $95.00 per night, plus applicable tax. The hotel is not quite ready to accept reservations because they are in the process of making some updates to their reservation system following the Covid-19 outbreak. However, we will be posting regular updates regarding the convention.
NFB Texas 2020 State Convention to take place online
The 2020 NFB of Texas State Convention, which was originally scheduled to be held in Corpus Christi on the weekend of November 6-8, will now take place online during the same weekend.
This year's theme is, "High Expectations: Setting Sail Toward the Future". Every session will be designed to raise our expectations for ourselves and other blind Texans. We'll be talking about issues that may include:
2020 NFBTX State Convention Agenda
Click here to download the 2020 NFB of Texas State Convention agenda.
The file below contains a list of this year's exhibitors. The file contains information about how to login to visit their virtual booths. Our hours are from 10 AM to 5 PM on Friday, November 6 and from 3-5 PM on Saturday, November 7. Vendors will also participate in the exhibitor showcase on Saturday afternoon. Please, check for the appropriate links on the agenda.
2020 Exhibits
AGENDA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
2020 NFBTX Resolutions
Resolution 2020-01 Regarding The Need for an Accessible Absentee Electronic Ballot Marking Option
Resolution 2020-02 Regarding Training For VR Counselors Who Serve Blind Customers
Resolution 2020-03 Regarding TWC Policy About Out-Of-State Training
Resolution 2020-04 Regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Funding
The NFB of Texas Big Basket Bonanza Auction
Everything is bigger in Texas, including our NFB of Texas Big Basket Bonanza. Join us as we auction gift baskets curated by our local chapters, divisions, and sponsors as part of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas 70th State Convention on Nov. 5-7.
The online bidding is happening now and will conclude with a live auction during our State Convention banquet on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Central Time. Check out the basket descriptions online at 32 Auctions and place your bids now.