The cost of registration for NFBMI REAL is $125 per attendee. This registration cost includes admission, meals for the weekend, and transportation between included social events.
The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan pledges to achieve equality, opportunity and security for blind Michiganders in our programming. Youth (ages 8-13) and families interested in registering for NFBMI REAL have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship offered through the support of our generous donors. For a registration cost of $25 per family, youth and parents interested in the STEM2U track should select the STEM2U option in the NFBMI REAL registration form, applying the adjusted registration cost to the number of people attending. Note: This scholarship does support families’ room cost for the program.
The NFB of Michigan is a proponent of vocational rehabilitation and the fundamental role it can play in the success of blind students, especially in their years of secondary and post-secondary education. High school and college students interested in attending the NFBMI Scholars track of the program are encouraged to register using the form below, indicating NFBMI Scholars as the selected track. If you are a student and have a case with the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP), please connect with your counselor to discuss registration and attendance possibilities. If you are a rehabilitation professional, instructor, teacher for the visually impaired or blindness professional, please use the registration form below to register and follow the guidelines to reserve your room.