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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.
What's Happening
2022 National Convention
July 5 through July 10, 2021
New Orleans, LA
More details coming soon.
The 2021 National Federation of the Blind national scholarship is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the NFB of Kansas 2021 Scholarship program.
NFB of Kansas BELL Academy
The National Federation of the Blind of Kansas is please to have a coordinator for the 2021 BELL Academy at Home Program. To learn more click here!
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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2020 NFB of Kansas Convention Highlights
Highlights of the NFB of Kansas can be found at
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.
Presidential Release #507 - Lie)
The August presidential release #507 will be delivered live by NFB President Mark A. Riccobono on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The monthly message provides important updates and perspectives of the organized blind movement. After the remarks, Pam Allen, first vice president, will moderate questions. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed.
Submit questions in advance to cdanielsen@nfb.org and put PR506 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473.
Ways to Participate
Closed Captions via 1CapApp
Shoutcast Stream
YouTube Stream
Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"
Useful Commands for Zoom
We look forward to your participation.
June, 2021 - #506
President Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He provides details regarding the national convention, celebrates our LGBTQIA+ community for Pride, reviews legal and advocacy updates, and more.
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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