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The Oklahoma Association of Blind Merchants, (OABM) will meet this Saturday, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the future of the division. NFB Oklahoma President, Jeannie Massay says, "OABM is not just for BEP Managers. OABM is for any Blind entrepreneur. If you are a blind person who owns or would like to own their own business, this division is for you."
Are you a legally blind college student living in the United States or Puerto Rico? The National Federation of the Blind annual scholarship program offers 30 scholarships worth from $3,000 to $12,000 to eligible students, from high school seniors beginning their freshman year in the fall semester of 2016, up through grad students working on their PhD degrees. Google has committed to award an additional $1,000 to each of our winners in 2016. These merit scholarships are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
There is proposed legislation currently pending in the Oklhoma Legislature that is detrimental to the Blind Entrepeneurs Program (BEP).
Federation family,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date:
Friday, May 27, 2016
Category:
Affiliate
Contact:
Audrey T. Farnum
Communications Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma
(405)590-6110
Audrey@nfbok.org
National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma to Host Blindness Resource Fair – Lawton,
As you may have noticed, NFB Oklahoma has recently had several events in Lawton. Our fantastic fundraiser at Boss Go Kart Speedway kicked off our activities in Lawton and helped NFB Oklahoma raise funds to help support a chapter. The Blindness resource Fair brought blind people in the area together and provided valuable information about blindness. The recent ice cream social continued the introduction to NFB Oklahoma and gave area blind residents and their families a chance to get to know each other.
NFB Oklahoma is pleased to be participating in Chili's Give Back Night all day on Monday, October 17. Enjoy a fantastic meal with friends and family at any of six Oklahoma Chili's locations and support NFB Oklahoma. Simply go to Chili's and mention that you are there for the NFB Oklahoma Give Back Event and NFB Oklahoma will receive 10% of your check. You can also print this flyer and give it to your server.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date:
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Category:
Events
Contact:
Audrey T. Farnum
Communications Committee Chair
National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma
(405)590-6110
Audrey@nfbok.org
National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma & S&B’S Burger Joint Pay It Forward For A Good Cause
2017 Chili Supper
The Central Oklahoma Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is hosting its annual Chili Supper. This fundraising event supports the programs and initiatives of the chapter, including the Elmer Wright Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, awarded annually to a deserving blind Oklahoma college student, was created in loving memory of Elmer Wright. Mr. Wright was a founding member of the Central Oklahoma Chapter. His passion and enthusiasm were instrumental in the chapter's formation and growth.