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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.
Upcoming Events
The February,, 2021 presidential release will be delivered live by NFB President Mark A. Riccobono on Monday, February 1, 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 PR501 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473.
Ways to Participate
- Zoom, includes Q&A feature and live closed captioning: (Coming Soon)
- YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/user/NationsBlind
- SHOUTcast: https://streamingv2.shoutcast.com/national-federation-of-the-blind
- 1CapApp Closed Captioning: https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/nfb
- Live Spanish Interpretation: coming soon!
Save the Dates: More Live Presidential Releases
Monday, February 1
Monday, February 8, 2021, 5:00 PM ET (Washington Seminar, Great Gathering)
Monday, March 1
Thursday, April 1
Sunday, May 2
Tuesday, June 1
We look forward to your participation.
The 2021 Washington Seminar will begin on Monday February 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET virtually. For more information go to:
2021 Washington Seminar
The 2021 NFB Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications from November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. Go to
https://nfb.org/scholarshipsfor information.
What's New
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.
January 2021
President Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. .
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.
December 7, 2020 – DeafBlind and Living the Lives They Want
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil and Chris Danielsen talk with Alice Eaddy, president of the Deafblind Division of the National Federation of the Blind, and Marsha Drenth, the division’s first vice-president. These two accomplished women discuss how they live the lives they want as deafblind individuals; explain concepts such as captioning, tactile signing, and support service providers (SSPs); and give tips for respectful and inclusive interactions with deafblind people. Also: Read Marsha Drenth’s article in the December 2020 Braille Monitor.
September 24, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 7: Household Tasks
September 5, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 6: Making Back to School Successful
The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research (JBIR) is the first international, interdisciplinary open access journal created by blind people, parents, teachers, administrators, and academic researchers designed to further efforts to address the real problems of blindness.
Select here to go to the current issue. Tap Tracks - Newsletter of the NFB of KansasNow available:
Tap Tracks fall 2020 in Word
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Chikako Mochizuki Anounces Our NFB Kansas Twitter handle is @KansasNFB
you can search under NFB Kansas. Please follow our newly created Twitter account.
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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:
Tom Page, President
120 E. 1st Apt. 3C
Wichita KS 67202
Cell: 316.734.4839
Email: President@nfbks.org
©National Federation of the Blind of Kansas 2020, All Rights Reserved.
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