Washington Seminar  

Washington Seminar is just around the corner!  At Washington Seminar, our members convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans.
Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen for priority attention each year. These initiatives, which form the Washington Seminar priorities, are based on the official positions of the NFB adopted at the national convention and can address concerns related to civil rights, 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, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs, and other timely topics.

The first Washington Seminar took place in 1973. Today, more than five hundred people from the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico typically attend.  The Florida Affiliate will take approximately 8 delegates to speak to our lawmakers. 

  Dates and Location

Monday, January 26, through Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall
550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
 

Florida Deligation 

We proudly introduce the national federation of the blind of Florida 2026Washington Seminar Delegation:
Camille Tate, Legislative Director East Team 
Adriann Keve, East Team 
Russ Davis, Legislative Director  North Team 
Nancy Epps, North Team 
Z’leah Liburd, West Team 
Matthew Wiemuller, West Team 
Javier Diaz, South Team 
Sabrina Johnson, South Team 
 

For more information, please contact Russel Davis at  904-993-8433.