The real problem of blindness
is not the lack of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding
and lack of information which exist. If a blind person has proper training
and opportunity, blindness is only a physical nuisance.
The National Federation of
the Blind of Conn-ecticut (NFBC) is a state affiliate of The
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and works to improve the lives
of blind people in Connecticut. By providing information and education
to its members and the public, the NFBC is changing what it means to be
blind.
- The Fall/Winter
issue of The Federationist is now available!
- 2010 Braille Calendars
are now available free of charge from our Community Outreach Office!
Call 860-289-1971 or email info@nfbct.org
- SAVE THE DATE!!!! On
Saturday, June 19, 2010, the NFB of CT will hold a fun day to celebrate
the importance of Braille at Camp Harkness in Waterford. More information
to come! Plan to join us!!
- The
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 to
ensure the blind can continue to travel safely and independently.
- On March 26th, an event
to unveil the 2009
Louis Braille Bicentennial Commemorative Coin and to promote
Braille Literacy was held at the Legislative Office Building in
Hartford. Beth Rival, President of the National Federation of the Blind
of Connecticut and Brian Sigman, Executive Director of the Board of
Education and Services for the Blind were present to distribute information
about the Commemorative Coin and to promote Braille Literacy. There
also was a gubernatorial proclamation. If you wish to purchase a Coin,
contact our Community Outreach Office at 860-289-1971 or email info@nfbct.org
- Here's
what our Chapters are doing!
- In June, 2008, the NFB of
CT held its first "Art in the Dark" Project. We invited both
sighted and blind children to participate. Click
here for an interview with art instructor, Verna O'Donnell. Check
out our new video from our "Art
in the Dark" Project!
- Learn
more about The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFB)
National
Federation of the Blind Home Page
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