WELCOME TO
THE HOME PAGE OF
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION
OF THE BLIND OF ILLINOIS
Our VISION is to create a world where people who are blind share opportunities to lead satisfying and independent lives, equal to those who are not blind.
We commit ourselves to improving the lives of blind people in Illinois by living the VALUES of:
SECURITY
EQUALITY
AND
OPPORTUNITY
assuring comparable choices
to pursue our dreams.
Our MISSION as a grass roots “people’s movement” is to work together to advocate for ourselves and to encourage each other to achieve self-determined independence.
The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois demonstrates its commitment through statewide activities, advocating for children and adults of all ages. This includes developing and nurturing strong and informed relationships with both public and private schools and agencies responsible for providing services to the blind; seeking legislative solutions through cooperative ventures with our state representatives; and seeking private funding to support scholarships, work-study grants and internships for promising students. The NFBI Board of Directors also sponsors many low- income members in attending seminars, conventions and legislative events in order to provide mentoring and for them to learn more about possibilities for their futures. In many instances, attendance at such an event is the first time a newly blinded person has met other blind people with rich and interesting stories of success to share.
The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois carries out its work through collaboration and resource sharing with its strong National organization, through meetings and activities of its local chapters and through the education and mentorship activities of its more than 300 members scattered throughout the state. While the organization affirms its grass roots emphasis by reserving its leadership for people who are blind, all people who support our values and aspire to our vision are welcome to join our movement.
NFB Braille
Literacy Initiative
The Braille Literacy Initiative includes information about the importance of
Braille literacy,
The "Braille Readers Are Leaders Initiative," and information on
purchasing the
2009 Louis Braille $1 coin.
NFBI Braille
Literacy Initiative
The NFBI Braille Literacy Initiative page includes copies of proclamations
and Braille stories from NFBI members.
2010
NFBI Scholarship application. (Microsoft Word format)
2010
NFBI Scholarship application. (Adobe Reader PDF format)
2010
NFBI Internship application. (Microsoft Word format)
2010
NFBI Internship application.
(Adobe Reader PDF format)
Announcements and Fund Raising Events Including NFB Certificates
Illinois Association of Blind Students (IABS)
State and Chapter Constitution and Protocols
NFB of Illinois Board of Directors
NFB National Convention Information
NFBI 2010 Convention Information
NFBI 2009 Convention Information
NFB Jernigan Institute Online Education Program
Voice of the Nation's Blind, An Online Publication
Braille Examiner, official newsletter of NFB of Illinois
Hawk Talk, Official Newsletter of the Blackhawk Chapter
Click Here To Join The NFB of Illinois Mailing List
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How You Can Donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
If you have a vehicle you would like to donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, please contact Cars4Charities
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