2026 State Convention Volunteer Registration Form

Volunteers Needed!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 80th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, taking place November 5–8, 2026 at the University of Dayton, Marriott Hotel, 1414 South Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409.

This year’s convention theme is: “Reflecting Our Journey, Shaping a New Vision: Empowering Members to Inspire the Future”!

We fight to win—breaking down barriers and sustaining our civil rights.

The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio appreciates your participation as a volunteer for our 2026 state convention. Please complete the form below no later than Friday, October 16, 2026.

This will be the largest gathering of blind people in the state. We provide encouragement and motivation to families with blind children, and to people who are losing vision or have become blind later in life. At our convention, we offer resources on accessible technology, employment, Braille, and more!

We are looking for volunteers 18 years of age or older to assist with:

Helping people find meeting rooms and exhibit areas
Providing verbal descriptions of the space
Reading print labels and documents
Serving as door prize runners
Assisting with transportation (bus attendants)
Helping hotel staff with buffet lines
Acting as “human signs” (e.g., calling out: “Room 300, Exhibit Hall!”)

Volunteer shifts are available:

Friday, November 6: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 (priority day): 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, November 8: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

We will provide training for you or your group via Zoom or in person, offering practical information, tips, and live demonstrations on how to respectfully and effectively interact with blind individuals and provide meaningful assistance throughout the convention.

We’re looking forward to your participation in changing what it means to be blind.

For questions, contact Suzanne Turner at smturner.234@gmail.com.

First Name

Last Name

Best Contact Phone Number

Are you at least age 18?

Preferred role(s)

Greeter / Wayfinder – Welcome attendees and help them navigate the hotel or event spaces.

Verbal Description Assistant – Provide descriptions of the environment, materials, or visual displays for blind attendees.

Print Reader – Read printed materials such as signs, labels, or documents aloud when needed.

Door Prize Runner – Help deliver prizes to winners or assist with organizing and announcing prize drawings.

Buffet Line Assistant – Support hotel staff and attendees by describing food items and assisting with serving as needed.

Bus Attendant – Help attendees board and exit transportation safely and comfortably.

Human Sign – Act as a “live announcer” by calling out key locations or events (e.g., “This way to Room 300, Exhibit Hall!”).

No Preference – I’m happy to help wherever I’m needed most.

Type of Volunteer

Support Service Provider (SSP)

General

Are you assigned to a particular individual?

Name of the individual you are assigned to

Additional information we should be aware of

Do you wish to attend the banquet as a guest?

If yes, which meal option do you want to have?

If you are attending the banquet, do you have any dietary restrictions?

Yes

Please list all dietary restrictions

Do you want to make a Give 20 contribution?

Give 20 Contribution Amount

Payment Method

You can pay using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account.

For zell payments:
send zell payments to

treasurer@nfbohio.org

and indicate in the note that it's for state convention and your first and last name.

For check payments:
make checks payable to NFB of Ohio and indicate in the memo that this is for the state convention and your first and last name.
Mail checks to
Christopher Sabine
6756 Tarawa Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45224

We hope this information is helpful.

Code of Conduct Agreement

By checking the checkbox below I acknowledge that I have read the Code of Conduct of the National Federation of the Blind and that I agree to follow its policies, standards, and principles during this National Federation of the Blind sponsored event. This policy will be enforced during the event.

I accept

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