National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

 

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An organization of and for the Blind

 

“Everyday People, Living Life Every Day”

 

Welcome to the Web Presence of the NFB of Georgia

 

About the NFB of Georgia

 

Negative attitudes and mistaken perceptions about blindness are the largest barriers to our independence and full participation in society.  Unfortunately, the general public believes that blind people should be relegated to the role of dependent, custodial beneficiaries of society’s good will.  Equally as offensive, others feel the blind are extraordinary simply because we perform the fundamental tasks, and accept the basic responsibilities, that are expected from all citizens.  To counter these negative attitudes and mistaken perceptions, the NFB of Georgia works aggressively to empower blind people with a positive self-concept of independence and self-worth, while simultaneously educating the public about the true potential of the blind.  We strive to promote positive, inclusive, perceptions of blind people, so that we can exercise our right, like any other American, to live, work, and play in our communities and be appreciated as everyday people living life every day.

 

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The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia (NFBGA) is a 501-C(3) non-profit volunteer organization, all donations are tax-deductable. Established in 1972, and chartered in 1973 as a state affiliate of the largest organization of blind people in the nation, the National Federation of the Blind.  Our national organization is composed of more than 50 affiliates, with 700 local chapters, consisting of over 50 thousand blind individuals.

 

Visit this link to learn more about our national organization.

 

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Upcoming Events

 

 

National Braille Literacy Initiative

 

The NFB of Georgia continues our commitment to literacy for the blind by ensuring that blind students and adults received quality instruction in the use of Braille.  Literacy is the key to independence for everyone.  Braille is the tool for reading and writing as a blind person, and is the key to literacy for blind children and adults. This fundamental skill of reading and writing is only provided to 10% of the blind students that could benefit, and drastically fewer blind adults.  This probably appears to be a seemingly simple thing to correct, but it is a perpetual challenge in our struggle to be everyday people living life every day.

 

Visit this link to learn more about our Braille Literacy Campaign.

 

 

NFB 2010 Washington Seminar

 

    Public policies and laws affecting blind people have a profound impact throughout our entire society. Most people know someone who is blind, and seventy-five thousand Americans become blind or visually impaired every year.  Public policies and laws that result from misconceptions or lack of information about blindness are often more limiting than the loss of eyesight itself.  This is why it is so important that blind citizens take the initiative to educate others, especially those that shape public policy, about the reality of blindness.  The NFB 2010 Washington Seminar is an educational opportunity for blind persons to gain specific knowledge of the legislative process, and actual practical training and experience in educating their public officials. 

 

Click here for more information about the 2010 Washington Seminar.

 

 

Projects and Programs of the NFBGA

 

Georgians Empowered through Mentoring Success (GEMS)

The aim of the Georgians Empowered through Mentoring Success (GEMS) program is to link blind and low vision young adults throughout Georgia, ages sixteen to twenty-six, with successful blind and low vision adult mentors for the purpose of increasing their knowledge and participation in their educational and vocational rehabilitation processes with a resulting outcome of increased post-secondary academic success, high-quality employment, and community integration. 

 

Visit this link for more information about the GEMS Program

 

 

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Georgia Audible Universal Information Access service (AUIAS)

Blind and print disabled citizens of Georgia can use a touch-tone telephone to access over 250 newspapers and magazines that provide timely information concerning our communities, cities, nation and the world.  The Georgia Audible Universal information Access Service is more than just a way for blind and print disabled Georgian’s to receive the latest information from national, state, and local print publications.  The service is a tremendously empowering asset to the blind and print disabled citizens of Georgia.  It makes it possible for us to stay connected to the social and political life of Georgia and the world, and continue to be informed, participating, contributing members of society. 

 

Visit this link for more information about the NFB-NEWSLINE® serving as the Georgia AUIAS

 

 

 

Free White Cane Program

The White Cane is a tool used by the blind to travel independently as contributing, productive members of our communities and is recognized everywhere as a symbol of independence.

 

The NFB is giving, free of charge to the user, straight fiberglass canes.  The canes are available in the following lengths: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, and 63 inches.  Any blind individual in the fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico may request a cane for their personal use.  Requests may be made as often as every six months.

 

Visit this link to order your free white cane.

 

 

Membership

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia (NFBGA) is an organization of the blind, and other concerned persons, improving the quality of life for all who are blind. Members of the NFBGA possess the knowledge, skills and life experience that make a positive difference in the future of all blind adults and children.  Please complete an online application if you are interested in being a part of our movement.

 

Complete an online application

 

News and Press Releases

 

Blind Students organize A Day Of Service

 

On January 18, 2010, the members of the Georgia Association of Blind Students, a division of the national federation of the Blind of Georgia, organized a local food drive to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank.  Their goal is to fill two barrels with non-perishable food items that will be used to meet the needs of families in the local community.  .  In addition to collecting non-perishable food items for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the Georgia Association of Blind Students is also raising money to assist in the Haiti relief effort.  The funds raised will be donated to Yele Haiti. Click here for full article

 

 

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NFB of Georgia

315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue

Suite 1020

Decatur, Georgia 30030

(404) 371-1000 (Voice)

(404) 371-1002 (Fax)

(866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)

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Last Revised     

                        Monday, January 18, 2010