About the National Federation of the Blind of Texas:
San Antonio Chapter and the
National federation of the Blind
Tis page is divided in to two sections. The first contains information about our chapter and the National Federation of the Blind of Texas. The second section includes various links to information about the history of the National Federation of the Blind.
About the San Antonio Chapter
The San Antonio Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas is one of 12 local chapters scattered throughout the state. The chapter has been in existance since 1970 and has done much to enrich the lives of blind San Antonians through collective action, various chapter projects, and initiatives. A more detailed chapter history is currently under development. Allow us to introduce ourselves by following the links below:
About the National Federation of the Blind of Texas
Visit the Web site of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas for information about our state affiliate and its work on behalf of blind Texans.
about the National Federation of the Blind
About Dr. Jacobus TenBroek
Information about Dr. Jacobus TenBroek, a leading scholar on human rights and disability law and founder of the National Federation of the Blind. We are all here because of Dr. TenBroek and the legacy he left us.
Walking Alone and Marching Together: A History of the Organized Blind Movement in the United States, 1940–1990
This book is the definitive history of the founding, growth, and development of the National Federation of the Blind and a "Must-read" for all members.
Bios
Biographical information about NFBND Members.
Conventions
Information about the National Federation of the Blind National and State Conventions and other events of importance to federation members.
GovernmentalAffairs
Information about laws and legislation of interest to the blind and legislative initiatives of the NFB of Texas and the National Federation of the Blind.
Jacobus Tenbroek Library, (JTBL)
A repository of the World's literature on blindness and the organized blind movement. The JTBL also contains artifacts and other material chronicling the outstanding achievements of blind youth and adults and the National Federation of the Blind.
Local Chapters and Affiliated Divisions
A listing of local chapters and affiliated divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas.
NFB March for Independence
The annual March for Independence occurs during the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the capabilities of the blind and to support the NFB'S Imagination Fund
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