State Convention

Convention Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026. Check the website at www.nfbla.org to pre-register online or contact 318-251-2891 for pre- registration forms. Registration will be $30 if pre-registered, and $40 for onsite registration. Pre-registration forms must be in by April 7th. Pre-registration is non- refundable. 

Room Rates: $120 per night (singles, doubles, triples, etc.), plus tax which is currently 16.5%. Please make your reservations directly with Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge. Be sure to mention that you plan to attend the state convention of the NFBL to receive the convention rates. Rates and availability cannot be guaranteed after March 23rd. Rooms are limited so make your reservations early. 

Meals: Complimentary continental breakfasts will be provided on Saturday and Sunday mornings for registered convention attendees. Dinner will be available Friday evening for $15, and a boxed lunch will be available on Saturday for $10. A banquet meal will be held Saturday evening; tickets are $40 and may be purchased during pre-registration or at the registration desk. 

Division Meetings: Meetings for parents and teachers of blind children, blind students, merchants/entrepreneurs, blind seniors, blind parents, and deaf-blind individuals. 

Family Room: A room will be set up for live streaming that families with children may use during general sessions. Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising children. 

Entertainment: In convention tradition, Friday night will feature dinner and an auction/talent show. In addition, the convention will host bingo, and of course, DOOR PRIZES GALORE!!! 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 
Contact Pam Allen, President, NFBL at 318-251-2891from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays or Email at pallen@nfb.org. To learn about transportation options from central locations in New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport, Ruston, and Alexandria call 318-251-2891, ext. 3001 by April 7th to reserve your spot. (There is a $25 nonrefundable fee. Space is limited). 

MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW TO ATTEND THE NFBL STATE CONVENTION IN BATON ROUGE APRIL 24-26, 2026!