Voice of the Nation's Blind

Convention

2013 Conventions

The National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in 2013 will take place at the Rosen Center in Orlando, Florida on July 1st through July 6th.

For more information read the January edition of the Braille Monitor.

The State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois will take place in Bloomington, Illinois from October 25th through October 27th.

More information about the State Convention will be announced on this page at a later time.

2012 Convention

On October 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2012, the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois met at the Holiday Inn O’Hare for the 2012 Convention

2012 Convention Audio

Edited by Blair Alper

Download Entire 2012 NFBI Convention (Zip Format)

Download Individual Segments of 2012 NFBI Convention

Stream Entire 2012 NFBI Convention (M3U Format)

2012 Convention Literature

NFBI 2012 State Convention Agenda (Microsoft Word Format)

NFBI 2012 State Convention Bulletin (Microsoft Word Format)

NFBI 2012 State Convention Registration (Microsoft Word Format)

2011 Convention

On October 7 -9, 2011, the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois met at the Holiday Inn Rock Island – Quad Cities for the 2011 Convention.

2011 Convention Audio

Edited by Ryan Kwaak

Download Entire 2011 NFBI Convention (Zip Format)

Download Individual Segments of 2011 NFBI Convention

Stream Entire 2011 NFBI Convention (M3U Format)

2011 Convention Literature

2011 Convention Registration (Microsoft Word Format)

2011 Convention Agenda (Microsoft Word Format)

2011 Convention Press Release (Microsoft Word Format)

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    Upcoming Events

    • Events on June 1, 2013

      NFB BELL applications due

      Starts: June 1, 2013, 8:00 AM

      Ends: June 1, 2013, 9:00 AM

    • Events on June 2, 2013

      IABS Meeting

      Starts: June 2, 2013, 8:00 PM

      Ends: June 2, 2013, 9:00 PM

      Where: Conference Number

      Description: We'll be having our monthly meeting via the regular number. We will discuss mentoring, National Convention, and Illinois State Convention.

    • Events on June 8, 2013

      Four rivers chapter meeting

      Starts: June 8, 2013, 11:00 AM

      Ends: June 8, 2013, 1:00 PM

    • Events on June 8, 2013

      Chicago Chapter

      Starts: June 8, 2013, 4:00 PM

      Ends: June 8, 2013, 5:00 PM

    • Events on June 11, 2013

      Membership [Renewal] Committee Meeting

      Starts: June 11, 2013, 7:00 PM

      Ends: June 11, 2013, 8:00 PM

      Where: Conferenc Call

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    • Group wall post by Patti Gregory Chang May 19, 2013
      Patti Gregory Chang wrote on National Federation of the Blind of Illinois's wall: Don't forget our June 8 chapter meeting in Chicago. I am bringing a brand-new member with me. He is an interesting young veteran. (5 likes) […]
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      You are viewing content through a demonstration-version of the Wallflux of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois-Facebook group. To remove this notice, and get access to the live Wallflux-feed, register it at http://www.wallflux.com/ […]
    • Group wall post by Rose Sloan May 16, 2013
      Rose Sloan wrote on National Federation of the Blind of Illinois's wall: HEY NFBI! Please write Senator Kirk and let him know that you would like Mr. Tom Perez to be the next Secretary of Labor. Mr. Perez has been a champion for people with disabilities for years. It would be fantastic if he could be in this important position. Just go to Mark Kirk […]
    • Group wall post by Patti Gregory Chang May 14, 2013
      Patti Gregory Chang wrote on National Federation of the Blind of Illinois's wall: Johnathon Chang Graduated yesterday or Saturday depending on your point of view. Anyway, the pics are on my Facebook page. (2 likes) […]
    • Group wall post by Pat Olson May 12, 2013
      Pat Olson wrote on National Federation of the Blind of Illinois's wall: Great pictures, Byron. Good job of capturing the action. […]