3,000 People To Attend The National Federation of the Blind 2009 Convention in Detroit

Associated Press

The National Federation of the Blind is preparing to hold its 2009 convention this summer in Detroit.

The Baltimore-based group's convention is scheduled for July 3-8 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

The Detroit News reports that more than 3,000 people could attend the convention.

Events are expected to include a fundraising walk for braille literacy programs.