National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 2026 State Convention
The State Convention is Coming!
Pilots of Progress: Sixty Years Strong, Soaring to New Horizons!!
Get ready for a weekend of fun and fellowship. Come and be part of celebrating our accomplishments and planning for the future!
- Date: February 12 - 15, 2026
- Place: Ashore Resort and Beach Club, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
When
February 12th, 2026 12:00 AM to February 15th, 2026 11:59 PM
Location
10100 COASTAL HWY
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-2619
United States
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-2619
United States
Contact
Phone: 410-524-3535 ext.
Registration Fees
| I verify that I have read and agree that I will abide by the NFB Code of Conduct | |
| Registration Type | |
| Convention Registration | $35.00 |
| Child Under 12 | $0.00 |
| Reasonable Accommodations | |
| Yes (Email Convention@nfbmd.org with your request at least 30 days before the convention) | |
| No | |
| Dietary Restrictions | |
| Yes (Email Convention@nfbmd.org at least one month prior to the convention) | |
| No | |
| I need Spanish Translation Services to participate. | |
| Year Joined NFB | |
| 2025 or later | |
| 2020 - 2024 | |
| 2010 - 2019 | |
| 2000 - 2009 | |
| 1990 - 1999 | |
| 1980 - 1989 | |
| 1970 - 1979 | |
| 1966 - 1969 | |
| Prior to 1966 | |
| Not a member | |
| Categories of Participants (Check all that apply - used for programming purposes only) | |
| I am the parent of a blind child | |
| I am a teacher of blind students | |
| I am a professional in the field of blindness | |
| I am a blind parent | |
| I am a blind senior | |
| I am a blind student | |
| I am a blind merchant/entrepreneur | |
| I am newly blind | |
| I am a guide dog user. | |
| I am a sighted family member or friend of a blind person | |
| Interests (Check all that apply - used for programming purposes only) | |
| I am interested in childcare for one or more children ages 6 months to 9 years old | |
| I am interested in attending the Maryland Parents of Blind Children Seminar (parents, educators, and rehabilitation professionals) | |
| I am interested in youth track activities for one or more children who are teens or tweens | |
| I am interested in attending the Maryland Association of Blind Seniors Issues Seminar | |
| I am interested in attending the Maryland Association of Blind Merchants Seminar | |
| I am interested in attending the Maryland Association of Blind Students Seminar | |
| I am interested in attending the Young Persons Seminar (for those who are transition from student to adult or those who are new adults) | |
| I am interested in attending the Blind Parents Workshop. | |
| Additional Donation to the NFBMD (whole dollar amounts only) | |
| I would like transportation from | |
| No transportation | $0.00 |
| NFB, 200 E Wells ST, Baltimore - Thursday, February 12 12PM (Noon) Departure | $100.00 |
| New Carrollton Marc / Metro Station (4300 Garden City Drive, New Carrollton, MD) - Thursday, February 12 - 12PM (Noon) Departure | $100.00 |
| I Am Traveling | |
| round trip | |
| Thursday only | |
| Sunday only | |
| Not using NFBMD transportation | |
| Friday Dinner / Show | |
| Friday Dinner/Show: None | $0.00 |
| Friday Dinner/Show: Pizza Buffet Pepperoni | $38.00 |
| Friday Dinner/Show: Pizza Buffet Cheese | $38.00 |
| Extra Friday Dinner / Show - Pizza Buffet Cheese $38 | $38.00 |
| Extra Friday Dinner / Show - Pizza Buffet Pepperoni $38 | $38.00 |
| Saturday Leadership Networking Breakfast | |
| No Saturday Breakfast | $0.00 |
| Saturday Breakfast Meat (No Pork) | $43.00 |
| Saturday Breakfast Vegetarian | $43.00 |
| Saturday luncheon | |
| Saturday Luncheon: None | $0.00 |
| Saturday Luncheon: Parent Meat | $43.00 |
| Saturday Luncheon: Senior Meat | $43.00 |
| Saturday Luncheon: Parent Vegetarian | $43.00 |
| Saturday Luncheon: Senior Vegetarian | $43.00 |
| Saturday Luncheon: Student Meat | $43.00 |
| Saturday Luncheon: Student Vegetarian | $43.00 |
| Extra Parent Luncheon Ticket - Meat $43 | $43.00 |
| Extra Parent Luncheon Ticket - Vegetarian $43 | $43.00 |
| Extra Senior Luncheon Ticket - Meat $43 | $43.00 |
| Extra Senior Luncheon Ticket - Vegetarian $43 | $43.00 |
| Extra Student Ticket - Meat $43 | $43.00 |
| Extra Student Ticket - Vegetarian $43 | $43.00 |
| Banquet ticket | |
| Banquet Ticket: None | $0.00 |
| Banquet Ticket: Meat | $75.00 |
| Banquet Ticket: Vegetarian | $75.00 |
| Extra banquet ticket - meat $75 | |
| Extra banquet ticket - vegetarian $75 | |
| Sunday Training Center Alumni and Networking Breakfast | |
| No Sunday Breakfast | $0.00 |
| Sunday Breakfast Meat (no pork) | $43.00 |
| Sunday Breakfast Vegetarian | $43.00 |