The real problem of blindness is not the lack of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information which exist. If a blind person has proper training and opportunity, blindness is only a physical nuisance.

The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFB of CT) is a state affiliate of The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and works to improve the lives of blind people in Connecticut. By providing information and education to its members and the public, the NFB of CT is changing what it means to be blind.

• Once again, the NFB of CT is participating in the Travelers Championship's Birdies for Charity Fundraising Program. Please help us out by completing your pledge and, while you're at it, enter the Guess the Birdies Sweepstakes!
  
  
• On July 26th, game time 7:05PM, the National Federation of the Blind of CT will be holding a fundraiser with the New Britain Rock Cats. For every ticket that we sell for the game that evening against the Portland Sea Dogs, we will receive ½ of the purchase price as a donation to the National Federation of the Blind of CT. We encourage you to ask friends and family to attend!

  For more information, please contact Gary Allen at 860-589-2241 or by email at garyallenct@hotmail.com. For copies of the flyer, please contact our Outreach Office at 860-289-1971 or by email at info@nfbct.org.

  Show your support for the National Federation of the Blind of CT!
  It'll be a fun night!
  

• Once again, the National Federation of the Blind of CT will offer our summer reading contest, the Braille Readers are Leaders Contest.
  
  
• The Spring 2014 issue of The Federationist in Connecticut is now available!
  
  
• Our next state board meeting will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Morgan House, First Church of Christ, Wethersfield. Plan to attend!
  
  
• Resources for Students
  
  
• The National Federation of the Blind of CT is now hosting a list serve. If you are interested in participating, please see sign-up instructions on our information page .
  
  
• Upcoming Events at the NFB of Connecticut
  
  
• Learn more about The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut (NFB), including becoming a member

• Legislative Issues in Connecticut
  

• NFB-Newsline® offers new options! NFB-Newsline can now also provide emergency alerts from AccuWeather.
  
  
• Chapter Leaders and Meeting Information
  
  
• Courtesy Rules of Blindness
  
  
• The NFB now has a division for blind crafters. Its called Krafter's Korner, and CT's Joyce Kane is the president. Check our their website for upcoming online classes.
  

• Scholarships and Grants
  
  
• Make a difference in a blind child's life! Become a teacher of the visually impaired.

• Affiliate, Division and Committee Leaders

• Information for Job Seekers
  

• Volunteer Opportunities

• You Can Contribute: Coming soon! Use PayPal to contribute to the NFB of CT! Also, for information about the National Federation of the Blind's car donation program.

National Federation of the Blind Home Page

Updated May 1, 2014