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NFB Springfield is Here to Help

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Are you, or is someone you love, experiencing vision loss? Are you searching for a group that will help you understand the issues surrounding blindness and vision loss? Do you need encouragement, education or resources concerning vision loss? Then you should know about the National Federation of the Blind (NFB.)

“With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.” 1

If you’re a Springfield or Clark County resident experiencing vision loss, you’ll be glad to know there is a local NFB chapter. The National Federation of the Blind, Springfield Chapter, meets every second Saturday of the month. Our meetings are held in the Social Room at the Masonic Community’s Hillman Manor – straight across from the Castle. There is parking available both in front of and behind the building. We gather for a brief social period from 1:00-1:30 PM, with the business meeting from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Attendance at these local meetings is free and open to anyone interested in the issues of blindness and vision loss. Sighted people and those with other challenges are always welcome. If you’d like to join the NFB, the annual dues are quite nominal.

Would you like more information on the NFB? Visit
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/default.asp

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