National Federation of the Blind of Nevada

Upcoming Events

Southern Chapter Meeting

Repeats every month on January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, December on the second Sunday 12 times.

October 10, 2021 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Zoom and Telephone

The monthly meeting of The Southern Chapter of the NFB of Nevada will be held on Zoom and by phone and you are invited. Find out about chapter events, programs and advocacy opportunities.

Prospective members are always invited and most welcome to join a meeting and check out our dynamic group. Please emial Chapter Vice President Dawn Hyatt at BroncosDawn@gmail.com for meeting information and links/phone numbers.

Southern Nevada White Cane Walk 2021

October 15, 2021 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Our chapter will be hosting a White Cane Walk to celebrate national White Cane Day!

Friday, October 15, 2021
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 PM
Cornerstone Park 1600 Wigwam Parkway Henderson, NV 89074

Plans currently include a one mile stroll around the pond, raffles,
free giveaways, and more.
It’s our chance to reconnect with the community, share information about our organization, and engage in some blind-oriented activities.

We hope that you along with your friends and family will join us in the fun.
It's time for the blind to shine.

NFB Nevada Northern Chapter Meeting

Repeats every month on January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, December on the third Saturday 12 times.

October 16, 2021 1:00 PM

Zoom and Telephone

The monthly meeting of The Northern Chapter of the NFB of Nevada will be held on Zoom and by phone and you are invited. Find out about chapter events, programs and advocacy opportunities.

Prospective members are always invited and most welcome to join a meeting and check out our dynamic group. Please email Chapter President Mark Tadder at VP [at] NFBNevada.org for meeting information and links/phone numbers.

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State Convention

Join Us!

November 13 - 14 for the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada 2021 Virtual State Convention

In order to provide safe and secure programming, only registered attendees will be given access to zoom log in details. We are proud to announce that Everett Bacon, National Federation of the Blind board member and president of the Utah affiliate, will be serving as our national rep this year.

Registration is FREE and will be open up to November 6. To register for the convention, please visit www.nfbnevada.org/convention/registration.

Expect an energizing weekend as we come together, share ideas, and make memories .

In the words of NFB President Mark Riccobono from his 2018 banquet speech, "We share a quest for equality. It is our diversity that gives us depth. It is our long standing commitment to work together that gives us strength. It is our synergy that makes us unstoppable!"

To learn more about the state convention, please visit www.nfbnevada.org/convention.

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 vp@nfbnevada.org.

White Cane Walk 2021

The National Federation of the Blind of Nevada proudly celebrates October's Meet The Blind Month by holding our White Cane Walk in locations throughout Nevada on October 15.

This year both our Northern and Southern chapters will be holding exciting events to show that blindness will not hold us back from living the life we want!

Southern Nevada Information

More details will follow shortly as plans are finalized, but make shore to mark october 15th as this is the day we celebrate the safety and independence the White Cane has brought Blind and low vision Nevadans.

Essay Contest

Calling all blind/low vision students in grades K - 12! The National Federation of the Blind of Nevada is sponsoring a essay contest! Tell us in 1 to 2 pages how you feel about blindness.

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

Elementary school students: First place $50. Second Place $35. Third Place $25.

Middle school students: First place $75. Second place $50. Third place $30.

High school students: First Place $100. Second Place $75. Third Place $50.

Essays must be accompanied by a cover letter containing the following information:

* Your name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail, school and grade level. Essays may be submitted by either student themselves or by parent or teacher.

Email your entry to our NFB of Nevada secretary, Frida Aizenman, nfbfrida@gmail.com.

Entries must be received by no later than September 30th, 2021.

Finalists will be contacted by the affiliate president two weeks after the deadline. All winners will be announced during the 2021 virtual Nevada state convention banquet.

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.

Uber and Lyft Service Animal Survey

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 President@nfbnevada.org.

NFB Vehicle Donations Program

Donate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by making an online donation.

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