The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama
Please donate to our organization; we are truly changing what it means to be blind! Follow the link below to give your tax exempt donation. Thank you for your support!! https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3601677
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2021 NFB National Convention
The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year's organizational priorities.
Although the convention is open to all, our constitution states that only members of the NFB have the right to participate in decision making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, join the NFB today.
Date and Location
July 6 through July 10, 2021
Anywhere and Everywhere, virtual More details coming soon.
Follow this link for updates!
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention
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National Federation of the Blind of Alabama
2021 Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning (BELL) Academy at Home Edition
For more information please visit our
BELL Academy Page at:
NFB BELL® Academy | National Federation of the Blind
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The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama knows that blindness is NOT the characteristic that defines your or your future. Every day we raise expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want, blindness is NOT what holds you back.
People who are blind can experience all of the joys and empowerment of every day life, and the lack of eyesight can be the least problem of blindness. Great significance is a person's misunderstanding and lack of information. For example, with proper training and opportunity, blindness is often regarded more as a nuisance than a disability.
The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama is a self-help group of blind people who provide peer support for one another. The NFB of Alabama can help you understand that blindness need not be a tragedy. We work together to promote the goal of integrating blind people into society as equals and productive members. We work towards this goal by helping people outgrow their many misconceptions about blindness and by changing laws that affect the blind.
The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama is one of 52 affiliates of the National Federation of the Blind. You can learn more about the National Federation of the Blind at our national homepage at www.nfb.org. We are Alabama's and the nation's largest organization of the blind. Please come and participate in our organization through a local chapter in your area. For further information you can contact, Barbara Manuel, President, NFB of Alabama. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or at (251) 656-5165. Come and join us as we change what it means to be blind!
Parental Rights for the Blind Act
Alabama
now has a "Parental Rights for the Blind Act". The bill was signed into
law on May 28, 2019 by Governor Ivy. NFB of AL PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT 2019
274 provides that the blindness of
An
individual may not serve as a basis for denial or restriction
of visitation or custody in family or dependency cases,
denial of adoption or denial of foster care when the visitation,
custody, adoption, or placement in foster care is determined
to be otherwise in the best interest of the child. Blind individuals
should be given equal opportunity
to successfully parent their children to the fullest
extent possible. Our sincere thanks goes to Representative Hollis?
dedication and commitment. Her collaborative efforts with members of the
Alabama State House made this bill a reality. We were able to place a law
on Alabama books. This is just the beginning toward navigating our movement to
even greater heights as we enhance the lives of every blind individual in our
great state.
Legislative
chair Nathalie Oliver worked diligently to make this bill become law and we
will always be appreciative to her for her dedication and commitment toward
this effort. Thank you Nathalie !!
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