@SCNFB

Leading advocacy agency for the Blind of South Carolina run entirely by the Blind.

 Columbia, South Carolina
Joined April 2015
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The United States Constitution guarantees the right of all blind and low-vision citizens to vote and the exercise of this right is important to the function of our democratic form of government. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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"Blindness can best be defined not physically or medically but functionally or sociologically. The alternative techniques which must be learned are the same for those born blind as for those who become blind as adults." Read A Definition of Blindness: nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/…
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Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
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Making websites accessible can be daunting. Questions about testing, tools, and screen reader familiarity can leave developers unsure of where to begin. Join us this Wednesday from 1 to 5 PM ET for an #a11y boutique on testing sites for accessibility. buff.ly/3RMnesn
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Join us for a Where the Blind Work webinar this Friday, September 9 at 8:00 p.m. eastern for a panel discussion with blind professionals on performing job duties and managing successful careers. Register now for the Zoom details: buff.ly/3qfkqHZ
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Happy National Guide Dog Month! We know you love them; we love them, too. Please respect guide dog users. Retweet to celebrate the guide dog team.
Blind person with light skin tone, short brown hair, wearing a peach-colored button up shirt and dark blue jeans, walks down a street with her guide dog, a black and tan German Shepherd

ALT Blind person with light skin tone, short brown hair, wearing a peach-colored button up shirt and dark blue jeans, walks down a street with her guide dog, a black and tan German Shepherd

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NFB of SouthCarolina retweeted
A11y
@XA11y2 Sep 2022
September #TwitterA11yStatus Coming soon: - Image description reminder global release In progress: - Accessibility settings updates Next: - Closed captions toggle Exploring: - ALT badge updates - Spaces captions - Closed captions customization - Profile photo descriptions
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The ADA and other laws protect the rights of blind employees and applicants; yet blind people remain at significantly low rates of employment. This self-advocacy toolkit is a launch pad to learn about your rights, resources, and taking action. #LaborDay buff.ly/3RvehCX
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The presidential release with @Riccobono covers perspective on recent developments, critical actions, news from the Federation family, and the Q&A session. Join us Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. ET. What questions do you have about the blind people's movement? buff.ly/2H9NeMD
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Honored to share the progress of @NFB_Voice with @SCNFB convention!
Mark in a blue suit at a podiuk reading Braille

ALT Mark in a blue suit at a podiuk reading Braille

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Enjoyed hearing from @Lukas_Simianer about @clusivInc and living the entrepreneurship journey at the @SCNFB
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NFB Guide Dog Users@NAGDU19 Aug 2022
Come join yappy hour this Saturday, August 20/22, at 3 pm Eastern. This call will take place on zoom..     * Meeting ID: 823 1085 2263
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Ellume@EllumeHealth16 Aug 2022
Ellume is incredibly proud to help make home #COVID19 testing more #accessible for #blind and #lowvision users. From the outset, we designed our test with consumers in mind, featuring audio step-by-step instructions and digitally generated results. @NFB_voice @APHfortheBlind
KXAN News
@KXAN_News16 Aug 2022
The White House announced this summer a partnership with COVID-19 test manufacturer Ellume for free at-home testing kits that include audible instructions for people with visual impairments. Here's how to access them. trib.al/xHv6VpB

What COVID testing options are there for people with visual impairments?

In late June, the White House announced expanded testing options for people who are blind or have limited vision, collaborating with the COVID-19 test manufacturer Ellume on their at-home antigen t…

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Getting my notes together to be there next week to kick off the fall convention season!
National Federation of the Blind@NFB_voice16 Aug 2022
Beyond our National Convention, affiliates host state conventions throughout the year. The fall conventions are about to kick off soon. Have a great convention @SCNFB!
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American Action Fund@AAF_191916 Aug 2022
2023 Braille calendars are available to order. These are small enough to carry with you and are a useful, low-tech solution to making plans, checking dates and more. Order online. buff.ly/3JXJtbx
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Are you a blind parent? There are laws that protect your right to effective communication so that, if needed, you're best prepared to advocate for equal access. This guide will provide you with a summary of your protections & links to additional resources. nfb.org/programs-services/ad…
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Q3: As a blind person, what is one feature or insight you would want autonomous vehicle makers to keep in mind? #CruisinWithNFB
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Q1: Introduce yourself and share what the Blind Driver Challenge means to you. #CruisinWithNFB
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Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. ET, we will be hosting a Twitter chat about autonomous vehicles and the Blind Driver Challenging which is happening next week. Check out the questions and more information. buff.ly/3618JhF
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NFB of SouthCarolina retweeted
NFB Muslims@NFBMuslims20 Aug 2021
We are happy to be a White Cane sponsor at this year‘s @SCNFB State convention. It was a great showing today, and looking for more tomorrow, inshaAllah (God willing).
National Federation of the Blind@NFB_voice20 Aug 2021
Hey @SCNFB, have a great state convention this weekend!
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