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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 have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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On a navy blue field is a sunflower, the state flower. Also, the state seal and the words "Kansas". In the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. Above the stars is the motto "To the Stars Through Difficulties". On the seal a sunrise overshadows a farmer plowing a field near his log cabin, a steamboat sailing the Kansas River, a wagontrain heading west and Native Americans hunting bison.
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Welcome to the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas World-Wide Web Site
The real problem of blindness is not the lack of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exists. If a blind person has proper training and opportunity, blindness is only a physical nuisance.
We are a proud member of the National Federation of the Blind, the Nation's oldest and largest organization of blind persons in the United States with local chapters and affiliated divisions of blind consumers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Purpose: Our purpose is to integrate the blind of Kansasand our nation in to society on a basis of equallity with our sighted neighbors. We're accomplishing this through innovative and exciting initiatives. Most important of all we are the blind speaking for ourselves.
Our new home on the World-Wide Web is a leading source of information on blindness and the activities of the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas. We invite you to explore these pages and learn about our parent organization by visiting the links on this page to access additional information about the NFB and how we are changing what it means to be blind.
Remember history. Advance equality. Celebrate accomplishments. Formally known as Meet the Blind Month, the National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Throughout the month, our members conduct a variety of outreach activities in their local communities. Many of these activities center on White Cane Awareness Day which is October 15.
On Blindness, Equality, and Achievement: Who Defines Us
By: Mark A. Riccobono
Read On Blindness, Equality, and Achievement: Who Define Us by President Riccobono
More information.
The National Federation of the Blind of Kansas would like to invite you to attend our State Convention. Our State convention will be held in person and virtually. The dates of the convention are November 12, 13 and 14th, 2021. We will be in person at The Holiday Inn Overland Park West 8787 Reeder Rd Overland Park, KS 66214. Room reservations can be made by calling (913) 888-8440. Room rates are $109.00 per night, rate includes breakfast. Our block will remain open until October 22, 2021. Those that will be joining us virtually will be provided a Zoom link.
More Information can be found here.
NFB of Kansas/Kenneeth Tiede Memorial Scholarship
During our 2021 State Convention the NFB of Kansas will be giving away academic scholarships to eligible individuals. More information can be found here.
July 5 through July 10, 2021
New Orleans, LA
More details coming soon.
The 2022 NFB Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications from November 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. Go to
https://nfb.org/scholarshipsfor information.
Blind Driver Challenge
The National Federation of the Blind In Collaboration with Dan Parker to Attempt to Break the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Fastest Speed for a Car Driven Blindfolded" in the Fall of 2021
The National Federation of the Blind is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Blind Driver Challenge by accelerating it this year. They are collaborating with Dan Parker to build and operate a car to attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Fastest Speed for a Car Driven Blindfolded" in the fall of 2021, anticipating reaching a speed of over two hundred miles per hour.
Content Warning: the following information addresses sensitive topics regarding abuse, sexual violence, and misconduct.
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Content warning: the following letter addresses sensitive topics regarding sexual misconduct and violence. Dear Fellow Federationists:
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Dream Makers Circle
You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (410) 659-9314, extension 2422 or at pchang@nfb.org. --->
Imagineering Our Future
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Imagineering Our Future is the monthly e-newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind. It features a message from President Mark A. Riccobono and highlights our most recent news, action items, and happenings.
May 6, 2021 – Spectrum Access: Audio Description to Go
In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Petr Kucheryavyy, senior manager at Charter Spectrum’s Product Accessibility Center of Excellence, about Spectrum Access, a free and innovative smartphone app for both iOS and Android that uses audio synchronization to allow you to hear audio description for a variety of content without regard to source or streaming platform, even if you are not a Spectrum customer. Petr explains how the app works, talks about its expanding library of over 500 movies and shows and counting, and briefly touches on other efforts that Charter Spectrum is making to incorporate accessibility across its services. For more information, you can contact: Spectrum Access inbox:
SpectrumAccess@charter.com Spectrum’s Disability Support Desk: 1-844-762-1301 Spectrum’s Product Accessibility Center of Excellence:
Accessibility@charter.com
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We are Changing what it means to be Blind!!!
What Is The NfB All About, (New One-Minute Message)
Dear Friends:
I am often asked, �What is the National Federation of the Blind all about?� I�m sure you are asked the same question. Our new one-minute message, which we have introduced as part of our new branding effort, is one way to answer that question. This message is meant to be shared with potential members, potential donors, and members of the general public. Here�s a link to a video (http://youtu.be/rRYPRbsA-wE) that we have produced with NFB members conveying the one-minute message. Please take a moment to watch this very short video, and then take just a few more minutes to share the link with your family and friends via e-mail or through your preferred social networking platform. Help us to spread our positive message about blindness and blind people: you can have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back! Contact Information
For further information about the NFB of Kansas and its activities feel free to contact our president using the information given below: ©National Federation of the Blind of Kansas 2021, All Rights Reserved.
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