2024 Annual Convention
Montana Association for the Blind
Annual state convention Hosted by the MAB Bozeman Chapter
Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22, 2024
See 2024 Convention Agenda and Scheduled Events: Click Here
Destination:
Comfort Inn
1370 N. 7th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Hotel Phone for Reservations: (406) 587-2322.
Blocked hotel room rate: $155.00 plus taxes and fees, hot breakfast included
Theme: "Beyond Barriers"
Amenities: pool, hot tub, exercise room, laundry facilities, and walking distance from Wal-Mart
Cost to attend convention: $50 -Registration forms will be available by May 1
If you would like to be a vendor for this event, cost is $100 and some exciting news is that we are doing a vendor expo on Friday night.
At this convention our keynote speakers are Kristin and Charlie (See bios) and we will be tackling various ways to break down barriers and help others understand that you can Thrive through Blindness.
We are so happy for everyone who wants to work with us; For the betterment of the blind and low vision folks in Montana!
Open the MAB 2024 Annual Convention Flyer: Click Here
Many folks around the state need financial assistance to attend, would you consider giving?
If so, you can make a donation. Send a donation For sponsorship to the Bozeman Chapter, Please make checks payable to BMAB and send it to the PO Box 6797 Bozeman, MT. 59771 or they can fill out The Sponsor Form
We are looking for sponsors! Our vision is to support the youth in MT and what better way to do that than to sponsor a family from The Montana School for the Deaf and Blind. Our goal is to support 10 families in need. If interested, fill out The Sponsor Form, or e-mail bozemanmab@gmail.com for details. Or get in touch with Todd at (406) 600-7548.
Sponsors:
Would you like to be a Sponsor?
Open the MAB 2024 Sponsorship Flyer: Click Here
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Bronze
1. Ability Montana
CONTACT US
406-782-4834
ADDRESS:
820 W Platinum St
Butte MT, 59701
https://abilitymt.org/
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1.Advanced Eye Care Associates
CONTACT US
(406) 587-0668
ADDRESS:
4265 Fallon St Ste 1,
Bozeman, MT 59718
https://www.advancedeyecare.info/
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Vendors:
Beyond Barriers Vendor Invitation:
we will be having vendor tables at the convention and there are many spaces available.
Open the MAB 2024 Vendor Invitation: Click Here
1. Ability Montana
https://abilitymt.org/
2.Vision Matters
https://www.visionmatters.net
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Guest Speakers
Kristin Smedley
Kristin is author of the bestselling book Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and a new children’s book, What I Can Be Is Up To Me.
Kristin co-founded ThrivingBlindAcademy.org to solve the employment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind community. She is Co-Creator of the short film, 'The Great Equalizer', that addresses the unemployment crisis of the blind, and Executive Producer upcoming feature film "Curve Ball", to change perceptions of disability.
Open the 'What I Can Be Is Up To Me Media Kit
Charlie Collins:
Charlie Collins is the author of 'Tripping Into the Light'. A well regarded leader and expert in the blindness community, Charlie was featured in two of Jack Canfield's The Success Principles books.
Charlie recently co-founded Thriving Blind Academy to solve the unemployment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind the community. He inspires and empowers the blind and visually impaired to transform their lives.
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Would you like to help volunteer for this 2024 MAB state convention?
Some ways you can help are providing transportation, being a sighted guide, help serve during lunch/dinner, assisting with the silent auction, or hosting an activity we are doing. Please email Todd at bozemanmab@gmail.com and we can find a place for you.