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National Federation of the Blind of Florida

An affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.

The National Federation of the Blind is not an organization speaking for the blind - It is the blind speaking for themselves.

The NFB of Florida is the state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.  We have local chapters throughout Florida.  In addition, we have special interest Divisions and Committees This web site is to provide valuable information to individuals about blindness,  the National Federation of the Blind, and the National Federation of the Blind of florida. If you have anyquestions please contact: 
               Dan Hicks, President
               National Federation of the Blind of Florida
               504 South Armenia Ave. # 1319-B
                Tampa, Fl  33609
               (813)254-8249 or  1-888-282-5972
           president@nfbflorida.org

"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 can be no more than a physical nuisance."

 

Upcoming Events!

Apply for an NFBF Scholarship

 

NFBF' Parents' Division is Now Online

 

National Association of Blind Veterans is Now online

Blind People Can Read the Newspaper -- Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE®!

Join the NFBF Discussion List at NFB-Net!

NFBF Chapters, Committees, and Divisions

NFBF Resolutions (including those passed at our latest Convention)

Legislation affecting the Blind of Florida and the Nation

NFBF's Own Publication: The Florida Federation Focus

How You Can Donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Remember the National Federation of the Blind of Florida in Your Will.

NFBF Constitution

Minutes of NFBF Board of Directors

Links to Florida Agencies

Other Links of Interest
 
Why You Should Be a Member of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Special Presentation

Legislative Committee Chair Betty McNally (left), NFBf's Braille Coordinator Sherrill O'Brien (middle) and Rep. James C.Frishe (right) as Sherrill reads a statement in Braille about the importance of Braille literacy and the newly released Louis Braille Commemorative coin.Rep. Jim Frishe displays the Louis Braille Commemorative silver dollar.

[Above Left] NFBF's Legislative Committee Chair Betty McNally, and Rep. James C. Frishe, Dist. 54 Pinellas County, stand beside NFBf's Braille Coordinator Sherrill O'Brien as she reads a statement in Braille about the importance of Braille literacy and presents the newly released Louis Braille Commemorative coin to Rep. Frishe.

[Avobe Right] Rep. Jim Frishe displays the Louis Braille Commemorative silver dollar on behalf of Rep. Kurt Kelly, who was unable to be there due to illness.  Rep. Kelly is the chair of the Florida Vision Caucus, and Rep. Frishe is a member of the Caucus.

[Below] Close-up picture of the Louis Braille Bicentennial silver dollar.  A portion of the funds raised through its sale will help fund NFB's Braille literacy programs.


 Close-up picture of the Louis Braille Bicentennial silver dollar

Description of the commemorative silver dollar:  The obverse (heads) features a portrait of Louis Braille and the words "Louis Braille 1809-2009.  On the reverse (tails) is a picture of a young child reading Braille, with a bookshelf featuring the word "independence".  The word "Braille", written as "brl" in contracted Braille, is on this side.  This is the first coin in U.S. history to feature tactile, readable Braille.

 

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