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 Connecticut (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.

• Once again this year, the National Federation of the Blind of CT will be participating in the Birdies for Charity Program associated with the Travelers Championship, Connecticut's PGS Tour event. This is a simple pledged-based fundraiser calculated on the number of birdies made during the 2013 Travelers Championship. Donors pledge an amount per birdie (total number of birdies is expected to be an average of 1500 to 2000 during the tournament). Pledges may be made and processed online by Sunday, June 23, 2013.
  
  
• Join the NFB of CT for a night of fun at a New Britain Rock Cats Game! The Rock Cats will be playing the Binghamton Mets on Saturday, July 20th at 7:05 PM. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact our outreach office at 860-289-1971 or info@nfbct.org.
  
  
• Save the date! Our 42nd Annual State Convention will be held on November 2nd and 3rd at the Four Points by Sheraton in Meriden. More information to follow.
  
  
• Resources for Students
  
  
• The National Federation of the Blind of CT is now hosting a list serve. If you are interested in participating, please see sign-up instructions on our information page .
  
  
• At-Large Meetings! In order to expand involvement to members who cannot attend meetings due to a variety of reasons, the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut is working to establish an at-large chapter this year. This chapter will meet on the third Wednesday evening every other month via conference call at 8:00 PM and will be hosted by Trevor Attenberg. Please note that involved members will be responsible for paying any long distance fees that they may incur with the call. For call-in information to participate in our meetings, please contact our Community Outreach Office by email at info@nfbct.org or by phone at 860-289-1971.
  
  
• Upcoming Events at the NFB of Connecticut
  
  
• Learn more about The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFB)

• Legislative Issues in Connecticut - The CT State Legislature is in session from January 1 to June 5, 2013.
  

• NFB-Newsline® offers new options! NFB-Newsline can now also provide emergency alerts from AccuWeather.
  
  
• Chapter Leaders and Meeting Information
  
  
• Courtesy Rules of Blindness
  
  
• The NFB now has a division for blind crafters. Its called Krafter's Korner, and CT's Joyce Kane is the president. Check our their website for upcoming online classes.
  
  
• 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!

• Scholarships and Grants

• Affiliate, Division and Committee Leaders

• Information for Job Seekers
  

• Volunteer Opportunities

• You Can Contribute: Donation information

National Federation of the Blind Home Page

Updated April 2, 2013