NOPBC
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

JULY 8 – 13, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, LA

EDUCATE
Educate * Dream * Unite * Captivate Advocate * Transform * Empower

The 2025 NATIONAL SEMINAR for Parents and Teachers

THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN IS A PROUD DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Agenda

This agenda is provided in advance of our seminar in New Orleans. While the content will be as close as possible to what is printed here, speakers and topics are subject to change. We look forward to sharing with you in New Orleans!

Family Gathering

We will meet by the pool for an informal family get-together at 6 PM on Monday, July 7, the day before the Seminar. We welcome you to join us!

Child Care (NFB Camp)

NFB provides Child Care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. You must preregister your child. Look for preregistration announcements at www.nfb.org/nfbcamp. For more information, contact Harriet Go, Camp Director, at nfbcamp@nfb.org.

Youth Track

NOPBC offers the Youth Track at Convention for children ages 11 – 18, with fun and educational activities open to all children of attendees, both blind and sighted. Preregister at nopbc.org/youth-track-registration.

A Note on Terminology

To those new to our movement and Federation family or new to blindness: The National Federation of the Blind and our division, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, use the word “blind” to mean a person who uses alternative skills and tools in place of or in addition to limited eyesight to gain information or perform tasks. We believe that the whole range of blind people deserve access to these skills and tools which can enable full, independent, productive participation in society. The unity that comes with the use of this singular term promotes common values, understanding, and connection among our members as we work to improve the lives of blind people of all ages across our nation.