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On a navy blue field is a sunflower, the state flower. Also, the state seal and the words "Kansas". In the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. Above the stars is the motto "To the Stars Through Difficulties". On the seal a sunrise overshadows a farmer plowing a field near his log cabin, a steamboat sailing the Kansas River, a wagontrain heading west and Native Americans hunting bison.

We were organized in 1969. Our mission is to change what it means to be blind. We are the Kansas state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, which is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Our emphasis is the education of blind people. We highly promote the use of Braille. We offer scholarships, as well as hold an annual Braille reading contest.

Important Dates

Below is information concerning important affiliate news and events of interest. We will update this section often so check back regularly for the latest announcements and important dates of interest.

Monday March 3, 2008

We have done it again! The National Federation of the Blind is excited to roll out the next installment of programming dedicated to creating a future full of endless opportunities for blind teens--the NFB Teen Empowerment Academy! Located at the NFB headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, the NFB Teen Empowerment Academy is an eight-week residential training program offering blind and low vision teens an opportunity to build new skills, to increase confidence and to gain valuable work experience. Under the guidance of highly capable blind counselors and instructors, students will participate in various activities encouraging independence, reflecting high expectations, and shattering misconceptions by demonstrating the true capabilities of blind teens.

Due to the ttight deadline for this program we have included links to the online and downloadable applications for this activity below:

Complete our online application.

Download the PDF version of the application.

Download the MS Word version of the application.

Contact Rosy Carranza at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2283, or via e-mail at rcarranza@nfb.org to request an application.

First Ever Junior Science Accademy to Occur in the Summer of 2008

Two students examine the skeleton of a horse with the guidance of Barbara Cheadle, President of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children. For the first time, The National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS) will be offering a Junior Science Academy targeting children in grades three through six. This year, with hands-on experiencess, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual teaching methods, the Academy will open its doors to the youngest group of scientific explorers in NCBYS history. In addition, the Academy will have corresponding parent workshops to provide parents/guardians with the tools and knowledge that they need to helt their child succeed.

Follow the link below to learn more about the Junior Science Academy.

Tuesday February 19, 2008

The application deadline for 2008 National Federation of the Blind Scholarships is March 31, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

The National Federation of the Blind of Kansas gives up to three Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarships to students who are legal residents of the State of Kansas and who will study either at a technical school or at a college or university. In addition, the winner must be able to attend the State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas in the fall of 2008. We use the same form as is used by our National organization. this printable application can be downloaded in Microsoft Word Format by selecting the following link:
Download Printable Scholarship Application, (Microsoft Word)

If you have questions about the Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarships, please contact Ms Bilie Milugin, our Scholarship Chairman, by E-Mail at jordanmilugin@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesday November 6, 2007

It is time once again for the National Federation of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Braille Reading Contest Information, applications and contest rules for the Richard Edlund Braille Reading program can be found on this Web site. Additional information and contest rules for other Braille reading programs sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind and the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, (NOPBC) can be accessed from the links below:

Braille Readers are Leaders

Braille Reading Pals

Applications and information for the NFB and the NFB of Kansas 2008 Scholarship competitions are now available. Details can be found on our, Scholarship Information page.

Friday October 19, 2007

The October 2007 Issue of The Braille Monitor reported the death of Dean Stanzel, husband of NFBK imediat past-President Susan Stanzel who passed away onJune 21, 2007after a long bout with Cancer. Among his many contributions was the redesign of the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Web Site.

Wednesday October 17, 2007

The National Federation of the Blind of Kansas newsletter area has undergone a reorganization. Current and pastt issues can now be accessed from the NFB of Kansas Newsletter Archive. The Fall 2007 Issue includes preliminary information about the up-coming NFB of Kansas State Convention. Additional convention information will be made available shortly.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact

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