January 23, 2023

Obituary for Harry C. Gawith

March 6, 1944 - December 26, 2019Harry C. Gawith, 75. son of John and Isabel Gawith, was born March 6, 1944 in Oregon. He died early December 26, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Boise, Idaho, is a result of complications of severe lung diseases.
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December 8, 2022

When Did the White Cane Become White?

by The Blind History Lady
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October 5, 2022

Join Us for the NFB White Cane Seminar on October 11th

In celebration of October's Blind Equality Achievement Month, the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho is inviting you to a one-hour informational seminar on Idaho's white cane law. This law was amended in 2019 to include all persons with disabilities.
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April 12, 2022

April 2022 State President's Update

One of our popular federation songs is titled “It’s Convention Time.” It talks about all the fun we have at convention seeing each other and celebrating our wonderful organization. In Idaho, it’s convention time! Our state convention will be held April 21-23 at the new Holiday Inn hotel in Idaho Falls.The address is 3005 S. Fork Blvd. Idaho Falls 83402, phone 208 227-9800.
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March 9, 2022

State President's Update, February 2022

Our state convention will be held April 21-23 at the new Holiday Inn hotel in Idaho Falls. The address is 3005 S. Fork Blvd. Idaho Falls 83402, phone 208 227-9800. The room rate is $109.00 plus $14.00 tax per night. The cut-off date for getting a room is April 15.After that time, you could still get a room, but you wouldn’t have the convention rate. Rooms are now available, so you can call and book a room.
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December 14, 2021

Blessed are the givers

by HANNAH NEFF/Staff Writer| December 8, 2021 1:00 AMSmiles, carols and cards filled the room as a group of happy givers prepared to bless the community.
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