Please give attention to the policy directive from the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind related to the immediate postponement of public meetings of the organization. You can read the policy directive and hear an emergency Presidential Release related to this matter at https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-covid-19-policy-relating-public-events.
Upcoming Events
2020 NFBSD State Convention
October 24, 2020Virtual Location
The NFBSD State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more.
2021 NFB Scholarship Program
November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021The NFB's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, the NFB awards 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.
Stay in Touch:
COVID-19 Information & Announcements
National Federation of the Blind COVID-19 Policy Relating to Public Events
COVID-19 Resources
The National Federation of the Blind is closely monitoring the COVID-19 emergency, which is changing everyone’s lives but has unique effects on blind people. The health and safety of all of our members, colleagues, and friends is always our top priority. Information on the NFB’s COVID-19 Resources page, www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources, provides resources that may be particularly useful to blind people facing challenges during the emergency. If you have found other resources that you believe are useful, please email the information to communicationsteam@nfb.org. For the latest happenings with the NFB surrounding COVID-19, please visit www.nfb.org.
What's New
Passing of Ken Rollman
It is with a heavy heart that we, the National Federation of the Blind of SD, inform you of the recent sudden passing of our beloved state president Kenneth Rollman. Please keep his dear wife, Julaine, in your prayers during this tragic time. We will inform you when a date has been set for the memorial service. As per custom, for the rest of the term, presidential and vice presidential duties have passed on to James Konechne and Mike Klemisch. They can be contacted through the information below:
James Konechne
Phone: 410-925-0707
Email: jkonechne@nfbsd.org
Mike Klemisch
Phone: 605-929-0649
Email: mklemisch@nfbsd.org
AIRA NFB Plans
There are now two Aira plans available to members of the National Federation of the Blind only.
- Thirty minutes a month for $20.00
- One hundred and forty minutes per month for $99.00 (This plan includes the Austria glasses, allows for minute sharing, permits purchasing additional non-expiring minutes if one is running short, and lets members get credit for referrals.)
Call an Aira agent (800-835-1934) to subscribe or visit the Aira website at https://aira.io/nfb.
Beware of Scam Emails
We have received several calls and emails over the last few days asking about emails that look like they are coming from President
Featured NFBSD Programs
State Convention
The NFBSD State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more.
NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academy
The NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) Academy is a two-week summer day program that teaches confidence and independence skills through Braille, crafts, games, field trips, and interaction with blind mentors. Children ages 4 -12 learn that their blindness or low vision does not define them or their future. They can live the lives they want. Click here to learn more.
NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-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.
KNFB Reader
KNFB 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 Agreement
If 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 Valerie Yingling, NFB Legal Program Coordinator, at 410-659-9314 x2440 or vyingling@nfb.org.
NFB Vehicle Donations Program
Donate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by making an online donation.