National Federation of the Blind of Kansas
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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.
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Welcome!!!
to the World-Wide Web Site of the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas.
Today is:
Wednesday, 19-Nov-2008 18:02:10 CST.
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.
What's New
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.
The National Federation of the Blind has announced its strong objections to the forthcoming Miramax film release Blindness and announced that its members will protest at 75 cinemas across the nation when the movie opens on October 3. To learn more, read the official press release about the nationwide protest.
In Episode 20 of Straight Talk About Vision Loss, a video and audio series produced by the, National Federation of the Blind Jernigan InstituteMark Riccobono speaks with Chris Danielsen, public relations specialist of the NFB, about the NFB's objections to the novel and upcoming movie Blindness.
Straight Talk About Vision Loss, Episode 20 (Video 57 MB)
Straight Talk About Vision Loss, Episode 20 (Audio 22 MB)
For additional information about the movie and our concerns read, frequently asked questions, the protest flyer, or the related Associated Press article.
On August 19, the NFB announced an initiative to ensure that any blind person in the United States and Puerto Rico who needs a long white cane will have one, regardless of ability to pay. The NFB will provide a free cane to anyone in the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico who is blind or has low vision and who uses or desires to use a white cane in order to travel independently. For more information, please read the official press release about this landmark program. To order a free cane, visit the Free Cane Program page.
NFB Braille Commemorative Coin-and Literacy Campaign
For decades, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the countrys oldest and largest organization of blind persons has been the leading champion of Braille literacy. With the passing of Public Law 109-247: The Louis Braille Bicentennial-Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act, the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress publicly recognize the critical role that both Braille and the NFB play in the independence, freedom, and success of the blind. The coin design unveiling occurred at the 2008 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Dallas, Texas. View the
coin design! Note that this is a limited edition coin, and any coins not sold by the end of 2009 will be destroyed to retain their collectible value.
The launch of the NFB-Braille Commemorative Coin by the U.S. Mint in 2009 will present a great opportunity to bring exposure to the current Braille literacy crisis facing the blind in this country. Braille is vital to all blind individuals, yet the rate of Braille literacy among blind Americans is alarmingly low. Today in America only 10 percent of blind children are learning to read Braille in school. This continues despite the fact that studies have shown that 80 percent of all employed blind people read and write Braille fluently. These studies reinforce what the NFB has been advocating for years: Braille literacy is the key to employment and full participation in society.
With the upcoming 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, creator of the Braille code, there is no more fitting time to recognize the importance of Braille literacy. Please join us in honoring the achievements and mission of the National Federation of the Blind as we work to end the Braille literacy crisis.
Whether it is through purchasing an NFB-Braille Commemorative Coin, providing matching funds for the Braille literacy campaign, or simply helping to raise awareness of this important issue, we need your help. Please be sure to check, http://www.braille.org regularly for new information. Together we can change what it means to be blind.
Saturday July 26, 2008
Spring 2008 Issue of the Kansas Newsletter now Available
The, Spring 2008 Issue of the, National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Newsletter is now available for online viewing and downloading.
Note to Site Visitors
We are in the midst of improving our Web presence to offer you more content and more ways to take advantage of it in the future. You may encounter some technical glitches as we upgrade portions of the site to add new features. Please be patient with us while we undertake these tasks. The wait will be worth it.
Tuesday February 19, 2008
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.
If you have further questions, feel free to contact us.
