NAGDU Convention Sponsorship Online Application

The National Association of Guide Dog Users Convention Sponsorship provides funding support to assist guide dog users who want to attend the NFB national convention in person. This year, NAGDU is sponsoring two guide dog users with five hundred dollars each to assist with the costs of attending the NFB national convention.

 

Eligibility:
The sponsorships are open to new or existing NAGDU members who are guide dog users that would benefit from monetary assistance to attend an in-person NFB National Convention. This year, the committee will consider applications from all member applicants, whether they have attended an in-person national convention or not.

 

Requirements of Applying:

  • Applicants must be a guide dog user.
  • Applicants must register for National Convention by May 31, 2024. The online registration is required even if the applicant doesn’t yet know if a sponsorship will be awarded. Visit the NFB Convention Page
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the time of the convention.
  • Applicants must provide the name of an affiliate President, chapter President, or guide dog user division President for a reference.
  • Applicants must attend both the NAGDU seminar and business meeting at convention.
  • Applicants must submit an article by August 1 to be considered for the Braille Monitor which tells about their convention experience.
  • Applicants must not already be chosen to receive a Kenneth Jernigan scholarship fund. *Note: Qualified applicants should apply for both. The committees will coordinate to ensure NAGDU sponsorship recipients do not also receive Kenneth Jernigan scholarship funds.


How to Apply:
Starting April 1, 2024, apply online by filling out this application in its entirety. The deadline to submit your application is May 31, 2024.


Receiving the Award:

If you are chosen for the NAGDU Convention Sponsorship, you will be given a pre-paid debit or credit card loaded with five hundred dollars. This card can only be given in person. You will be awarded your card at the conclusion of the business meeting. Please note, NAGDU will not be able to provide funds before the convention, so it will be your responsibility to pay your way there.

 

General Convention Costs:
The three biggest ticket items you need to cover when attending an NFB National Convention are the round-trip transportation, the hotel room for a week, and the food (which tends to be higher priced than at home).

We recommend that you find a NAGDU or NFB member as your personal convention mentor, someone who has been to many national conventions and is able to share money-saving tips with you and tips on navigating the extensive agenda in the big hotel. Your mentor will help you get the most out of the amazing experience that is convention week.

 

More Information:
For additional information, please contact the NAGDU Convention Sponsorship Fund Committee Chair, Jessica Snyder, JSnyder@nagdu.org.

 

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First Name *
Last Name *
Primary Phone Number (This is the main number for you, mobile or land line) *
This is the main number you can be reached at prior to convention even if it is a home phone or land line.
Mobile Phone Number (This is the number you can be reached at during convention) *
This is the mobile number you can be reached at during convention.
Email Address *
This is the email address you can be reached at for important communications.
State Affiliate *
Please enter the name of the chapter or division you are a member of. Please also enter the name and contact information for its president. If you are not a member of a specific chapter or division, please enter N/A. *
Have you previously attended an in-person NFB National Convention?
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How do you currently participate in the Federation? *
How long have you been a guide dog user and how many guide dogs have you had? *
How long have you and your current guide dog been a team? (Enter n/a if you currently do not have a guide dog.) *
Why do you want to attend a national convention? What do you hope to gain from attending? Please provide any special circumstances you hope the committee will take into consideration. *
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