NFB of Louisiana

About Us

The National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana provides a network of support and encouragement and promotes an understanding of the real problems of blindness... the attitudes and misconceptions which we and the general public have about blindness. We believe that with training and opportunity (and these are important) the average blind or visually impaired person can lead a perfectly normal life... not just dream about it.

2008 NFB National Convention

Dallas , Texas
June 29 - July 5, 2008

This summer, thousands of the nation's blind will be heading for Dallas, Texas, to attend the 2008 Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind from Sunday, June 29th to Saturday, July 5th. Transportation assistance will be provided for (dues paying) members of the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana who wish to attend this convention. You can visit www.nfb.org to pre-register for the convention, or you may register on-site starting June 30th.

For more information see NFB National Convention

If you are blind or visually impaired you should know about the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana. Why? Because the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana is an organization of hundreds of people like you working together to promote better services and opportunities in education, rehabilitation, employment, and legislation for blind and visually impaired persons. Together, we are “changing what it means to be blind” and we need your ideas and energy. Through our affiliation with the National Federation of the Blind, the largest organization of blind persons in the country, we have developed a very effective voice in determining the direction of laws and programs which affect blind and visually impaired persons in Louisiana and across the nation. Just look at some of our many services and accomplishments and you will agree that working together we can make a difference!

• Local chapters located throughout the state
• Operation of the Louisiana Center for the Blind, a rehabilitation and training facility with an innovative approach and philosophy about blindness
• Establishment and support of the statewide Parents of Blind Children Organization
• Network for blind job seekers
• Student seminars and a statewide Student Division
• Information, referral, and peer support network for all ages
• Distribution and production of informational brochures and publications about resources, technology, and blindness
• NFB Newsline & Information Service for the Blind - a toll-free telephone operated news service
• Techniques for Living Confidently - Special services for visually impaired senior citizens
• University coursework for degrees in the field of blindness at Louisiana Tech University
• Services for blind infants and toddlers and their families
• Summer programs for blind and visually impaired children and teenagers
• AND MORE…

The National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana provides a network of support and encouragement and promotes an understanding of the real problems of blindness... the attitudes and misconceptions which we and the general public have about blindness. We believe that with training and opportunity (and these are important) the average blind or visually impaired person can lead a perfectly normal life... not just dream about it.

If you would like more information about the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana, please contact Pam Allen, President, at 800-234-4166, or by e-mail Pam Allen. We look forward to hearing from you and invite you to become involved in the National Federation of the Blind.

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