Please give attention to the policy directive from the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind related to the immediate postponement of public meetings of the organization. You can read the policy directive and hear an emergency Presidential Release related to this matter at https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-covid-19-policy-relating-public-events.
Upcoming Events
NFB Blind Parents Meeting
October 2, 20206:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Jenifer Struthers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NFB Nevada Blind Parents Meeting
Time: Oct 2, 2020 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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NFB Nevada Southern Chapter Meeting
October 10, 202010:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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NFB Nevada Northern Chapter Meeting
October 17, 20201:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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2021 NFB Scholarship Program Opens
November 1, 2020 to November 2, 20202:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Nationwide
The NFB's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, the NFB awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. Click here to learn more. ( https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-pr... )
2020 NFB Nevada State Convention
November 13, 2020 to November 15, 20203:00 AM
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The NFBNV State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more. ( https://www.nfbnevada.org/convention )
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NFB Nevada Southern Chapter Meeting
November 14, 202010:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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NFB Nevada Northern Chapter Meeting
November 21, 20201:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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NFB Nevada Southern Chapter Meeting
December 12, 202010:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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NFB Nevada Northern Chapter Meeting
December 19, 20201:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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NFB Nevada Southern Chapter Meeting
January 9, 202110:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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NFB Nevada Northern Chapter Meeting
January 16, 20211:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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2021 NFB Washington Seminar
February 8, 2021 to February 12, 20213:00 AM
Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
At our Washington Seminar, members of the NFB convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Click here to learn more. ( https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar )
COVID-19 Information & Announcements
National Federation of the Blind COVID-19 Policy Relating to Public Events
COVID-19 Resources
The National Federation of the Blind is closely monitoring the COVID-19 emergency, which is changing everyone’s lives but has unique effects on blind people. The health and safety of all of our members, colleagues, and friends is always our top priority. Information on the NFB’s COVID-19 Resources page, www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources, provides resources that may be particularly useful to blind people facing challenges during the emergency. If you have found other resources that you believe are useful, please email the information to communicationsteam@nfb.org. For the latest happenings with the NFB surrounding COVID-19, please visit www.nfb.org.
What's New
Beware of Scam Emails
We have received several calls and emails over the last few days asking about emails that look like they are coming from President Terri Rupp or other members of the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada. The emails asking people to contact Terri or other members of the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada Board of Directors urgently, or asking for gift cards and the codes to be sent to the sender of the message.
'Featured NFBNV Programs'
National Convention
The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Click here to learn more.
State Convention
The NFBNV State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more.
NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, or print-disabled that offers access to 500 publications, job listings, weather alerts, and more. Access through the phone, apps, computer, Alexa, and more. Click here to learn more or contact Mark Tadder, coordinator, at 775-225-6881 or vp@nfbnevada.org.
NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academy
The NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) Academy is a two-week summer day program that teaches confidence and independence skills through Braille, crafts, games, field trips, and interaction with blind mentors. Children ages 4 -12 learn that their blindness or low vision does not define them or their future. They can live the lives they want. Click here to learn more or contact Skye Dunfield, coordinator, at skyedunfield@gmail.com.
KNFB Reader
KNFB Reader is an award-winning mobile app for blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users that converts text to speech or text to Braille. Click here to learn more.
We Need Your Help! Monitor Uber and Lyft Compliance with Service Animal Agreement
If you use Uber or Lyft and have a service animal or travel with someone who does, please complete our Uber and Lyft survey. For questions, contact Terri Rupp, coordinator, at 702-524-0835 or President@nfbnevada.org.
NFB Vehicle Donations Program
Donate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by making an online donation.