2014 Washington Seminar

The 2014 Washington Seminar Participation Request Form is Now Available!

The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans–the priority issues requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs; relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; the organization and funding of federal programs; and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.

All those interested in participating should fill out the participation request form. Please complete the participation request form prior to the deadline which is October 31st. The California delegation will be selected shortly after the deadline.

If you have any question please contact Tiffany Manosh at tmanosh@gmail.com or 916-241-3274 or Michael Hingson at info@michaelhingson.com or 415-827-4084.