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Welcome to the National Federation of the Blind of NevadaYou can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.The National Federation of the Blind of NV 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. Upcoming Events2020 NFB Scholarship ProgramNovember 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 Our annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. To learn more, please visit www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards. 2020 NFB Washington SeminarFebruary 10 through 13, 2020 At our Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. 2020 NFB National ConventionJuly 14th through 19th, 2020 The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. NFB of Nevada Board Member of the MonthEach month we will feature a member of the NFB of Nevada Board of Directors. This month, we are featuring Regina Mitchell, affiliate board member and president of the Southern Nevada Chapter. Her bio can be found at www.nfbnevada.org/board/regina-mitchell.html. Presidential GreetingsEach month National Federation of the Blind of Nevada President Terri Rupp provides a presidential greeting to the members. To read the most current presidential greeting, please visit our Presidential Greetings page. What is the National Federation of the Blind?The National Federation of the Blind is an organization of the blind speaking for ourselves. Click here to learn more. NFB-NEWSLINENFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, or print-disabled that offers access to 500 publications, job listings, weather alerts, and more. Access through the phone, apps, computer, Alexa, and more. Click here to learn more or Mark Tadder, coordinator, at 775-225-6881 or vp@nfbnevada.org, or contacting NFB-NEWSLINE at the National Federation of the Blind by dialing 1-866-504-7300 (toll free). KNFB ReaderKNFB Reader is an award-winning mobile app for blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users that converts text to speech or text to Braille. Click here to learn more. We Need Your Help! Monitor Uber and Lyft Compliance with Service Animal AgreementIf you use Uber or Lyft and have a service animal or travel with someone who does, please complete our Uber and Lyft survey. For questions, contact Terri Rupp, coordinator, at 702-524-0835 or President@nfbnevada.org. NFB Vehicle Donations ProgramDonate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by making an online donation. Keep Up with the Activities of the National Federation of the Blind of NevadaTo receive email announcements of what’s happening within the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada, please subscribe to the Nevada-announce listserv. You can also follow us on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofnevada. |
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