It is time to start planning for the 2017 Washington Seminar. The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to raise awareness of the priority issues affecting blind Americans that require congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the National Federation of the Blind and may address concerns in the
following areas: relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation
Due to the threat of inclement weather due to hit the Oklahoma City metro this weekend, the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind has elected to reschedule its annual chili supper fundraising event. The Chili Supper, originally scheduled for January 14, 2017 will now be held on February 18, 2017. Chapter President Rex Schuttler stated, "The Chapter board reached the difficult decision to reschedule the event in order to ensure the safety of our guests.
The Blind Push Back in Oklahoma!
CALL TO ACTION!
We need you, Wednesday, March 1st!
The National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma with support from the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council and the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Association issued the below letter in opposition to HB 1861 currently pending in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This bill will go before the House Committee on Appropriations and Budget on Wednesday, March 1. We encourage all our members, family and friends to contact your Representative and tell them that this measure will limit services to the older blind of Oklahoma and that you oppose the bill.
Despite all of our work, HB 2230 has passed through the Oklahoma Legislature. The fight is not over. The following letter was sent to Governor Fallin urging her to veto HB 2230 which exempts county jails from the BEP program and puts blind business owners to work in certain vending facilities in government buildings. We still need your help contacting the Governor and demanding a veto. You can call the Governor's office at (405) 521-2342 or fax a letter to Governor Fallin at 405-521-3353.
Despite all of our work, HB 2230 has passed through the Oklahoma Legislature. The fight is not over. The following letter was sent to Governor Fallin urging her to veto HB 2230 which exempts county jails from the BEP program and puts blind business owners to work in certain vending facilities in government buildings. We still need your help contacting the Governor and demanding a veto. You can call the Governor's office at (405) 521-2342 or fax a letter to Governor Fallin at 405-521-3353.
Sunday, October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day. White canes help blind people live the lives we want. The white cane does more than tell the sighted that we're blind; it is a tool for freedom and self-determination because it allows blind people to come and go on our own. Since we can travel safely and independently, we can contribute in the workplace, in our communities, and in society.
To see what the white cane means to blind people, check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWrrGadn6u4&t=15s.
National Federation of the Blind promotes Film to Increase Understanding Among Educators and Public
Muskogee, Oklahoma (October 16, 2017): Connor wants to be a sponsored skateboarder. Sarah wants to travel the world. Nick dreams of being a rock star. Carina wants to be the first member of her family to graduate high school.
These four teenagers are each trying to achieve their dreams. But they face an additional challenge: they are blind.
The National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma will host a reception and legislative seminar at the State Capitol on Tuesday February 13, 2018. National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma members, family and friends from across Oklahoma are invited to attend to advocate for legislative initiatives of interest to blind Oklahomans.
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