NFB of Kentucky 78th Annual State Convention

When: October 24-26, 2025

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Northeast Louisville

9850 Park Plaza Avenue, Louisville, KY 40241

Phone: (502) 423-0018

Hotel Room Rates: $129 per night plus tax

This includes a buffet breakfast.

Deadline to Make Hotel Reservations: September 24th

To make hotel room reservations, call the hotel directly and ask for the NFB of Kentucky block of rooms.

Deadline to register for NFB of Kentucky State Convention: October 5th the cost of registration is $15.

Please note that on-site registration will be $20 and meals will not be available for on-site registration.

Please consider becoming a NFB of Kentucky sponsor. This year we are offering the opportunity to become a member sponsor. The cost of holding our annual convention and conducting all the business of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky continues to rise. We need funds to hold our annual convention, to send our delegation to represent us in Washington DC in January to advocate for legislation that improves the lives of blind individuals and to assist our members to attend the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind each summer. We ask you to help us achieve these goals by becoming a member sponsor of the NFB of Kentucky. The sponsorship levels for membership are as follows:

• Platinum Sponsor: $100
• Gold Sponsor: $75
• Silver Sponsor: $50
• Bronze Sponsor: $25

Sponsors will be announced during the annual banquet unless you choose to make your donation anonymously.

2025 NFB of Kentucky State Convention Pre-Agenda

Friday, October 24

The 78th state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky kicks-off Friday morning with the 13th annual Technology Assistance Division (TAD) Symposium. So, for all those techies, come and find out what is new on the horizon in the tech world. The TAD Symposium takes place from 9:00 to 2:00. During the symposium, TAD will also hold its annual business meeting.

Boxed lunches are available to purchase for $15 when you register for the convention.

Don’t forget to check out the exhibitor showcase available during and following TAD symposium as well as during lunchtime on both Friday and Saturday.

The Sports and Recreation Group is planning some fun-filled activities for the afternoon, so you will not want to miss what they have in store for you.

After the kids finish their school day, the Parents Group is hosting an ice cream social for everyone. Adam's Chill Cart will be onsite, ice cream will be available to everyone for $1, so please bring cash.

Prior to our Friday evening social, the Resolutions Committee invites you to attend the Resolutions Committee meeting to preview the issues of concern that will be brought before the general assembly during the business meeting on Sunday morning for consideration of adoption.

Finally, on Friday evening, come join us for a fun-filled social with music, festivities and fun. Most importantly, though, this is a time to connect with old friends and meet new ones.

Saturday is filled with our morning and afternoon general sessions, and we will hear some wonderful presentations. Boxed lunches are available for $15 on Saturday as well. So, order a boxed lunch when you register and enjoy a fun and relaxing lunch time with old and new friends, play a round of NFB trivia and visit the exhibits.

On Saturday evening join us for our annual NFB of Kentucky banquet. This is the highlight of the convention. Hear the banquet address given by our national representative, Jamie Richey, President of the NFB of Nebraska and a board member of the National Federation of the Blind. Celebrate with individuals who are honored with prestigious NFB of Kentucky Awards and celebrate the accomplishments of our NFB of Kentucky Scholarship winners. Your cost for the banquet is $36 per person.

Sunday morning is the most important part of our convention. This is our annual NFB of Kentucky business meeting. We will discuss resolutions, vote to adopt changes to our NFB of Kentucky Constitution and elect our new board members. We know that you are tired by the time Sunday morning rolls around but be sure not to miss this very important part of convention.