Category: News & Updates
Congratulations to our newest national board member! At the 2010 convention of the National Federation of the Blind held in Dallas, Texas, the general assembly unanimously voted Ever Lee Hairston to the board of directors of the NFB. We are so proud to have Ms. Hairston in our affiliate. Currently, in California, she serves as […]
The annual convention will be held October 21-24, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza in Irvine this year, and rooms are only $84. Save by registering for packages that include meals and a brand new play entitled “Blind, Sealed and Delivered, I’m Yours” brought to you by the Diamond Club. Stay tuned for news and updates […]
The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans–the priority issues requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs; […]
The National Federation of the Blind of California annually awards several scholarships to qualified blind students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in order to achieve an academic degree. This opportunity is also available to high school seniors preparing to enter undergraduate programs. This year, scholarships include the Julie Landucci Scholarship, Lawrence “Muzzy” Marcelino Memorial Scholarship, […]