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Welcome to VISIONS 2024!
Friday, June 21–Saturday, June 22, 2024
VISIONS 2024, the national conference of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is a one-of-a-kind event in which individuals who are visually impaired, and their families, have the opportunity to hear about exciting advancements in blindness research. All attendees can gain practical skills for coping with vision loss, learn about products and services that can improve their lives, and connect with others from across the country.
The conference is designed specifically for individuals and families who are affected by blinding retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and related conditions. These diseases cause progressive blindness and affect more than 10 million Americans and millions more around the world.
More than 500 individuals in the visually impaired community are expected to attend this informative and encouraging conference. VISIONS 2024 provides the perfect backdrop for organizations offering low-vision products, services, and resources to meet with and market their brand to this targeted audience.
Location
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Register Today!
Registration for VISIONS 2024 is now open.
Purchase your tickets by Friday, September 22, to receive early-bird pricing! Use the promotional code VISIONS24 to apply the 10% off discount. Registration includes sessions, meals and receptions.
For hotel reservations, please refer to the information listed under the Accommodations section.
Click on the button below to go to the VISIONS 2024 Registration page.
Accommodations
The Foundation Fighting Blindness has secured a rate of $289/night for a standard room at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for VISIONS 2024 guests. Please make your reservations by Monday, May 20, 2024, to receive this room rate and ensure availability.
All reservations should be made, modified, or canceled by you, the conference attendee, by calling the Marriott Reservations at 877-303-0104 and referring to the group and meeting name “Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS 2024 Conference.” Marriott Reservations are available 24/7. All attendees will be responsible for their room, tax, and incidental charges.
Hotel reservations can also be made online here. To learn about available hotel activities during your stay at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, visit the hotel page.
Travel Note
Attendees can fly into either O’Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport and Uber or taxi to the hotel. There is construction on I-90 which is the main highway to get from O’Hare to the hotel so expect delays.
O’Hare International Airport to the Chicago Marriott (17 miles) via I-90 anticipate 1 hour travel time.
Midway International Airport to the Chicago Marriott (12.5 miles) via I-55N anticipate 50 minutes.