Each year, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) hosts an annual conference within the National Federation of the Blind’s Annual Convention. Federation members and friends of all ages will gather to learn and share, reconnect with old friends, and form new friendships. The NOPBC annual conference includes many sessions and workshops on a wide variety of interesting topics.

We’re Gathering Together In Person – Please Join Us for the 2025 NOPBC Conference!

The 2025 NOPBC Conference will be held in-person in New Orleans, LA, July 8-13, 2025, in conjunction with the Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind.

NOPBC REGISTRATION

Registration will open on March 1, 2025.

Please contact NOPBC president Cassandra McKinney at President@NOPBC.org with any questions or for information about how to register without using PayPal.

Registration Fees:

Until June 30: $35 per person, or $50 per family.

  • Single registration includes NOPBC membership through December 31, 2025
  • Single registration includes one annual subscription for Freedom Scientific software (JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText)
  • Family registration includes two memberships and two software subscriptions

After June 30, including onsite registration: $35 per person

  • Registration includes NOPBC membership through December 31, 2025
  • Registration includes One annual subscription for Freedom Scientific software (JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText)

Youth Track

Youth Track is open to all blind and low vision students, children of blind adults, and sighted siblings aged 11-18. Pre-registration is required.

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