BAY AREA CHAPTER, NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CALIFORNIA (NFBCA)

Description:
Offers information, advocacy, fellowship, and educational materials about blindness and visual impairments. Resources provided include:
- Assist blind persons to acquire the skills of independence
- Help blind persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities
- Teach blind persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities
- Encourage blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles
- Prepare blind students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships
- Inform diabetics about their options for coping with vision loss
- Support parents and friends of blind children with information about the capabilities of the blind
- Protect and promote the civil rights of blind persons through public education and legislative action
- Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high quality rehabilitation
- Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications
Website: http://www.nfbcal.org
Email: president@nfbcal.org
Phone(s): (916) 382-0372
Hours: Hours vary
Eligibility: Open to the blind and visually impaired individuals, and interested sighted friends and family
Requirements: None
Areas Served:
- Alameda United States
Categories:
- Disease/Disability Information
- Advocacy
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