Each year, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) hosts an annual seminar 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 seminar 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 Seminar!

The 2025 NOPBC Seminar 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

Register Now for the 2025 NOPBC Seminar!

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 July 1: $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 July 1, including onsite registration: $40 per person or $55 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

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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