National Convention

National Convention

Each year, the annual meeting of the National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division is held during the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind. This is a great time to learn about the latest in sports and recreation for the blind and visually impaired and become a part of a community of others who are excited about health and wellness.

We will hold our annual business meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 12:30 to 4:00 pm in Panzacola G-2, Level 1. Registration is $5 and includes membership in the Division. You can save time by pre-registering on our Registration page.

In addition to the usual fun and festivities, we are beyond excited to tell you about two exciting events taking place on Monday, July 10, 2017 in Sebastian Ballroom J from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Convention will start off with a BANG with the NF-BE Healthy Fair and Try It Seminar.

NF-BE Healthy Fair

NF-BE Healthy with the Sports and Recreation Division of the National Federation of the Blind. This health fair, specifically designed with the blind in mind will offer information, resources, and tools to move toward a healthier lifestyle. The NF-BE Healthy Fair is a your chance to check out taking health and wellness gadgets, accessible activity trackers, get a health screenings, connect with sports and recreation opportunities in the community, learn about looking cute in the gym, get information on diabetes and diabetes prevention, and learn how to stay active in the golden years. The NF-BE Healthy fair sheds light on all things exercise and nutrition and is completely FREE to convention attendees and members of the Orlando community. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! For more information, contact Jessica at jessica@wefitwellness.com or call 866-543-6808 x 105.

TRY IT Seminar

The Try It Seminar is your opportunity to TRY your hand at a variety of different sports and recreation activities in a highly descriptive, non threatening, and encouraging, environment. Have you ever been too intimidated to go to a yoga class, wanted to learn more about Goalball,or increase your confidence by learning a little self-defense? All this plus the opportunity to discover Cardio Drumming (the new fitness rage), how to advocate for yourself in the gym, and alternative techniques for swimming will be available to you at the 2016 Try It Seminar. Stay tuned for more information!

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Are you a personal trainer, massage therapist, or a professional in the health and wellness field? Are you affiliated with organizations that offer sports, recreation, health, and wellness opportunities and services to the blind? Are you a division of the National Federation of the blind who represents individuals with blindness related health and wellness needs? If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you are interested in helping the Sports and Recreation and WE Fit Wellness make the NF-BE Healthy Fair and Try It Seminar a success, consider being a sponsor or exhibitor.

TRY IT SEMINAR & NF-BE HEALTHY FAIR

National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division l WE Fit Wellness

Sponsor Perks

All sponsors will be given one table to set up their products. Additional tables will cost $50 and electrical outlets cost $25 unless these are included as a sponsorship perk. Additional tables and access to outlets must be requested in advance.

Gold Level — $500

Sponsors will receive:

  • Prime table location at NF-Be Healthy Fair
  • Extra table and access to electricity at no cost (if desired)
  • One National Federation of the Blind banquet ticket (banquet will be held on the evening of July 15, 2017)
  • Interview on WE Fit Wellness podcast
  • Presentation at Sports and Recreation Division business meeting (afternoon of July 12, 2017)
  • Blog post on WE Fit Wellness webpage
  • Blog post on Sports and Recreation webpage
  • Logo and link on Sports and Recreation Division webpage
  • At least 3 posts on the Sports and Recreation Division Facebook page and 3 tweets via @nfbsportsandrec

Silver Level — $250

Sponsors will receive:

  • Prime table location at NF-Be Healthy Fair (choice of any table location after gold sponsors have chosen)
  • Blog post on WE Fit Wellness webpage
  • Blog post on Sports and Recreation webpage
  • Logo and link on Sports and Recreation Division webpage
  • At least 2 posts on the Sports and Recreation Division Facebook page and 2 tweets via @nfbsportsandrec

Bronze Level — $100

Sponsors will receive:

  • Logo and link on Sports and Recreation Division webpage
  • At least 1 post on the Sports and Recreation Division Facebook page and 1 tweets via @nfbsportsandrec

NFB Division Level — Free (You must be a division of the NFB to take advantage of this sponsorship level)

Sponsors will receive:

  • Logo and link on Sports and Recreation Division webpage

For more information, please contact Jessica Beecham jessica@wefitwellness.com or call 866-543-6808 x 105.