[Nfbnet-members-list] apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome Concert

[Danielsen, Chris]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome Concert
National Federation of the Blind 2018 Convention 
Host Committee and Aira Announce Special Performance

Orlando, Florida (May 23, 2018): Allan Pineda 
Lindo, best known as apl.de.ap from The Black 
Eyed Peas, will perform live at the 
<https://nfb.org/convention>convention of the 
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) on July 6, 
2018. The National Federation of the Blind 
convention host committee­with representatives 
from the Federation’s Florida, Iowa, and Virginia 
affiliates­and NFB partner <https://aira.io/>Aira 
announced today that apl.de.ap will headline a 
concert set for 7:00 p.m. on July 6, 2018. The 
event will take place at the convention facility, 
the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.

Legally blind in both eyes from nystagmus, 
apl.de.ap has always lived the life he wants. On 
November 18, 2008, apl.de.ap launched the 
<http://www.apldeapfoundation.org/>apl.de.ap 
Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping 
various communities and children in the 
Philippines and throughout Asia. As a brand 
ambassador for Aira, he is excited and honored to 
perform for everyone attending this year’s 
National Federation of the Blind Convention.

“The National Federation of the Blind strives to 
make each convention the best ever,” said Mark 
Riccobono, President of the National Federation 
of the Blind. “This performance by apl.de.ap will 
significantly contribute to an unforgettable week 
for the approximately three thousand members and 
supporters of the National Federation of the 
Blind expected to attend this annual event. We 
thank Aira and apl.de.ap for this exciting 
addition to our packed convention agenda. No one 
will want to miss the 2018 convention.”

Preregistration for the convention is open 
through May 31 at <https://convention.nfb.org/>convention.nfb.org.

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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), 
headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and 
largest nationwide organization of blind 
Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of 
affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty 
states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB 
defends the rights of blind people of all ages 
and provides information and support to families 
with blind children, older Americans who are 
losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes 
and dreams of blind people and work together to 
transform them into reality. Learn more about our 
many programs and initiatives at <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org.

About Aira:
Aira is a service that uses a combination of 
augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and 
professional agents to provide instant access to 
visual information. At just the touch of a 
button, Aira delivers a visual description of 
your life, as you live it. Anytime, anywhere, and 
always on your own terms. Enabling those who are 
blind or low vision to be more efficient with any 
task that they choose to take on.


CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>cdanielsen at nfb.org



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