NFBOK to Host Legislative Reception at State Capitol

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. The seminar will begin with a Gathering-In on Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM In the Oklahoma State Capitol (Room 412-A) and will adjourn promptly at 10:00AM. The Gathering-In serves as our opening session to our Oklahoma Legislative Seminar. We will pump up our energy and gear up our strategy … Continue reading NFBOK to Host Legislative Reception at State Capitol

Blind Teens Fight Challenges in New Documentary

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. Blind people of all ages, their families, educators, and others who face discrimination based on low expectations will learn from these inspiring young people and their stories in … Continue reading Blind Teens Fight Challenges in New Documentary

NFBOK to Host Informational Meeting in Lawton

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, Oklahoma –The Oklahoma Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind is hosting an informational meeting to answer common questions about blindness and give information about resources and techniques for living independently as a blind person. The meeting will take place on Saturday, June 4 at Comfort Inn and Suites, 201 S.E. Interstate Drive in Lawton and will begin at 1:00 … Continue reading NFBOK to Host Informational Meeting in Lawton