2025 National Federation of the Blind of Washington State Convention
Convention Information
Come live the life you want at the National Federation of the Blind of Washington 2025 state convention. We will dazzle you with sessions rich with education, entertainment, and empowerment.
This will be a weekend full of memories for all ages.
When: February 27 through March 2, 2025
Where: The Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98662
CONVENTION AGENDA Sneak Peek
Are you pumped to learn about all the ways our convention will educate, entertain, dazzle and inform you? What we can tell you is that this convention is bigger and better than ever! There will be an array of exciting events planned, which include: a karaoke night, jam session, an audio-described movie, accessible sports, an escape room, our annual job seeker seminar, gatherings for both parents and students, and other thrilling opportunities. Additionally, you will learn about legislative priorities and advocacy efforts impacting the blind community, as well as innovative technology. While you're there, you will be able to gather new resources, and learn about the NFB of Washington. Never fear, our convention agenda will be released in the next few weeks, so please check back often. We hope you will join us at this year's convention. Come meet new friends, reunite with old friends, and learn to live the life you want.
CONVENTION COST
$30 to register & be eligible for door prizes
Meal Package Information:
Full Meal Package: $175
- This package includes: Friday boxed lunch, Saturday buffet breakfast, Saturday boxed lunch & Saturday banquet meal
Saturday Only Package: $135
- This package includes all three Saturday meals listed in the full meal package above.
Banquet Meal Only: $75
- This package includes a Saturday banquet meal.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Hurry and reserve your spot today.
REGISTER FOR CONVENTION HERE
HOTEL INFORMATION
The rate for convention hotel rooms this year is $122 plus $12 per night amenity fee, and tax. all rooms must be booked by February 7, 2025. You can call the Heathman Lodge directly at 360-254-3100 and mention you are with the NFB of Washington convention for this rate.
You can also book your room by visiting this website.
Welcome Our National Rep, Tracy Soforenko
Prepare to be inspired! In 2021, Tracy was elected to serve as a member of the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors. He has been the President of the Virginia affiliate since 2016. We are thrilled to host Tracy at this year's convention. Learn more about his impactful work on the NFB Website.
NFBW Scholarship Information
The NFBW scholarship program is open and accepting applicants! We are ecstatic at the chance to help three blind students live the life they want within higher education. Are you a blind student that would like to apply? Do you know an eligible blind student?
Helping the next generation of blind students reach for the stars while achieving their goals is a top priority for the NFBW.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Featured Training Opportunity
The National Federation of the Blind of Washington is pleased to be partnering once again with our platinum convention sponsor, The Northwest Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT-NW) to bring you this valuable workshop at our annual NFBW state convention. This event is free. Although you don't have to be registered for our convention to participate in the training, we hope that you decide to do so. We would love to get to know you better.
Training Presented By: NFBW Convention Platinum sponsor, The Center for Assistive Technology Training Northwest (CATT-NW)
Workshop Details:
TADA! offers 10 free online activities for anyone to use with a student of any age/ability who would like to learn nonvisual drawing skills, spatial concepts related to coding, and how to create computer graphics. This full-day session will take you on a hands-on tour of this modern day adventure map and provide a deep dive on how to design and produce tactile graphics.
This session will be offering Washington state clock hours, as well as ACVREP hours.
Where: Heathman Lodge 7801 NE Greenwood Dr. Vancouver, WA 98662
When: February 28, 2024 from 9:00 to 4 pm
REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING HERE
Partnership Opportunity
Would your company or organization like to be part of the NFBW state convention? Well, you are in luk because we would love to have you. For more information, please fill out our PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM HERE
IMMENSE GRATITUDE TO OUR SPONSORS!
Platinum Sponsors:
The Center for Assistive Technology and Training (CATT-NW)
CATT-NW Website
The Northwest Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) Program is a collaboration between the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), and the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB).
CATT's Mission
To provide assistive technology devices and training to teachers of blind/low vision children, utilizing a "train the trainer" model, while also providing support/training for other professionals working with blind or low vision children as well as parents/caregivers of a child who is blind or has low vision, including those with additional disabilities.
Who Provides the Technology and Training?
Assistive technology are provided through APH and training is provided through WSSB employed trainers serving a ten-state/territory region: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.
Gold Sponsors:
Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)
Email: info@dsb.wa.gov
Phone:
(800) 552-7103
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind provides skills, training and support to people of all ages who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals.
We work with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities and workplaces.
Bronze Sponsors:
OneCourt
Irie
Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, INC
For More Information
We sincerely look forward to connecting with all of you at the 2025 state convention for the National Federation of the Blind of Washington, where you too can live the life you want. If you have any other questions regarding this year's convention, please contact our convention planning chair person, Corey Grandstaff directly at:
corey.grandstaff@gmail.com