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Located in the historic Riverside district of Jacksonville, the Riverside Arts Market is a potential convention attraction as the premier destination for art lovers, treasure hunters, music fans, and food connoisseurs.

BVA members and their families may now register for the 79th National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. The registration includes all of the BVA-specific activities and meetings that will occur July 7-10, 2024. To begin the registration process, visit the National Convention page here and then locate the Register Now button. 

Please note that all offsite trips and activities associated with the convention are being coordinated by the American Council of the Blind and will not open for sign-up until May. Online booking of hotel reservations with the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville must be accomplished using the appropriate link on the National Convention webpage here. For additional convention information, please refer always to the BVA website.

A sincere expression of thanks goes to BVA members who attended the second in our series of convention virtual Town Halls this week. Please look for more specific details in upcoming announcements for the remaining Town Hall sessions as follows:

  • Wednesday, April 24—General Overview
  • Wednesday, May 22—General Overview
  • Thursday, June 6—Business Meeting Overview and Bylaw Amendments
  • Thursday, June 13—Business Meeting Overview and Bylaw Amendments
  • Thursday, June 27—Rules and Credential Committees Meeting