The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, changing what it means to be blind through promoting independance, equality, education & mobility.
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"Disability drives Innovation, love also drives innovation. Disabled people are incredibly adaptive. We find ways to come up with solutions every time we face a new challenge." Read @TIME's full interview with @HabenGirma here: time.com/5881870/haben-girma… #Disability #Innovation
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to walk in someone else’s shoes! Reading can open all sorts of door and possibilities and blind kids deserve access to braille materials. #Braille #BrailleIsLiteracy #Blind #LowVision #ReadingIsARight #Literacy
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ALT Quote,” Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.” By author Malorie Blackman, appears as if it’s coming out of an open envelope.]
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
Where will the next national convention be held in 2021? Tune in to the board meeting which will be held during the national convention virtually from July 14 to July 18, 2020
#Nfv20
Today is your last chance to get cheaper registration prices for #NFBKY18. Come change what it means to be #Blind. nfbofky.org/convention.php
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
It's #NationalPoetryDay! Get your poetry brain in motion - our braille poetry contest is underway!
Until 10/31, submit your poem for a chance to win! The first 100 entries get a free braille copy of 100 Poems to Lift Your Spirits! Rules at bit.ly/NBPPoetryRulesPDF #braille
ALT Photo of CA Redwood forest with contest info: "Theme: Nature; 8/1-10/31; Categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, adult"
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
The October issue of the Braille Monitor is now available! buff.ly/2OqRc7r
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
The October Presidential Release is now available! This month @Riccobono discusses our event with the @Orioles, the #Braille Readers are Leaders contest, and much more. buff.ly/2P3Li9v
Only 5 days remain for you to get the cheaper pre-registration prices. Don’t miss #NFBKY18. nfbofky.org/convention.php
Register today for the #NFBKY18 Job Fair. Free before 10-10-18. Exclusively for #Blind & #VI job seekers. nfbgl.org/blog/
#NFBKY18 is right around the corner. Pre-register today & save money! nfbofky.org/convention.php
Pre-registration for #NFBKY18 is now open. Follow this link for easy online registration & payment. nfbofky.org/convention-regis…
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
The August/September issue of the Braille Monitor is now available. If you weren't able to join us for #NFB18, catch up on what you missed. If you were there in person, relive the excitement. buff.ly/2LRRBe1
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
It is great to include @AnArtistWarrior as part of the energy at #NFB18 - create a vision for yourself!
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
The bleek future @IsaacLidsky imagined when he became blind at 13 is not the life he has lived. As a blind man, he now confronts other people's low expectations every day, and continues to live the life he wants. #NFB18
ALT Isaac Lidsky addressing the convention
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
"I would rather go and get my anser than spend the rest of my life wondering if." @jpwilliamsmusic shares his story of the journey to living the life he wanted with #nfb18.
NFB of Kentucky retweeted
We are thrilled to have @jcollettosers at #NFB18 to talk about raising expectations for education and rehabilitation. Thank you for your commitment to our students!
ALT Johnny Collett and Kathy Jackson