NFB of Oregon 2026 State Convention
October 30 through November 1
Travel - oh, the places You’ll go

Convention Information

 

Information | Agenda | Registration | Payment 

  • This year's state convention theme is "Travel - 'oh, the places you’ll go'” (Dr. Seuss).
  • Shawn Callaway, President, National Federation of the Blind of District of Columbia will be at our convention representing National President Riccobono and National Federation of the Blind.

Convention Hotel

State Convention will be held Friday afternoon October 30 through midday Sunday November 1 at Hilton Garden Inn, 15520 N. W. Gateway Court, Beaverton, Oregon. Nightly guest room rate is $125  (approximately $143 including local taxes and fees). Hotel breakfast is included with your stay. 

If you are receiving financial assistance with hotel guest room charges, Stephanie McGary will make your hotel reservation. If you are not receiving financial assistance with guest room charges, please phone the hotel to make your own reservations. Hilton Garden Inn's reservation phone number is 503-439-1717. 

Registration

Convention registration will be $10 for all attending. Session presenters and guests are encouraged to register for the convention. The registration and payment web pages will be available soon.

Portland Spirit Dinner Cruse

All registering for state convention are invited and encouraged to join us Friday afternoon and early evening, October 30, for a dinner cruse aboard the Portland Spirit. Dinner meal choices will be made at boarding but will be posted here ahead of time. Transportation will be available between the hotel and departure location and back to the hotel afterword. More about this will be in the agenda. This event is made possible, at no cost to those registered for the convention, by generous grants from Waymo and the Josie F. Tilgner Trust. Additional funding by National Federation of the Blind of Oregon.

Participation in the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruse is dependant on membership in the National Federation of the Blind and being registered for the 2026 NFB of Oregon State Convention. 

Meals

Saturday and Sunday breakfasts are included for hotel guests. Saturday lunch, $20 and Saturday banquet, $30 will be available during the convention weekend. Meal choices will be presented on the registration page when available. 

Important Dates

October 2 - Deadline for requests to the State President for affiliate financial assistance to attend convention. 
October 16 - Deadline for meal choices. Online registration closes.
October 16 - Deadline for hotel reservations.
 

National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct

Those registering for state convention will be asked to confirm they have read and will abide by the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct before registration can be completed.