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April 16, 2025

2025 NFB Idaho Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the winners of this year's scholarships.  Each winner received $3000 at our state convention in Burley, Idaho. We wish all winners a successful journey in pursuing their goals.  An introduction of the winners is as follows: Taylor Clements is a high school senior from Rigby, Idaho.  She will attend BYU of Idaho in the fall.

February 10, 2025

Advocating for Legislative Priorities in Washington DC

 This year, four people (Joe and Cindy Grover, Ramona Walhof, and Crystal White) from the NFB of Idaho were able to visit with the staff, and Idaho senators and representatives in Washington DC. Thank you Sen. Crapo, Sen. Risch, Rep. Simpson, and Rep. Fulcher and their staff for discussing our priorities with the four participants who represented the blind of Idaho.

October 31, 2024

Showcasing Living the Life You Want on Idaho's Blind Youtube Channel

by Kevin PirnieShowing the public blind people living the life we want is proving to be a valuable way to educate the sighted about blindness.Each day the Idaho's Blind Youtube channel is featuring a new video of blind people doing everyday activities. Many are educational on blindness skills and many are simply showing blind individuals living the life they want.

February 19, 2024

What You Need to Know About the Perkins Brailler

Written by Nicole Hill

February 13, 2024

Is This Kenneth Jernigan's Best Speech Ever?

by Kevin PirnieJust a quick note to draw your attention to our most recent featured banquet speech on our Idaho's Blind Youtube channel.

February 11, 2024

in Memory of Mary Ellen Halverson

Mary Ellen was a close and special friend to many members of the National Federation of the Blind, especially to those in Idaho.Below please find a link to Mary Ellen’s celebration of life live stream, obituary, and a Youtube video of Mary Ellen with her twin grandkids.Watch a replay of Mary Ellen’s Celebration of Life live stream