February 10, 2019

Architect goes blind and and Becomes Better at His Job

A recent 60 Minutes television episode featured a story, by Lesley Stall, on a blind architect by the name of Chris Downey. When Chris lost his sight ten years ago social workers immediately told him that he would need to explore different career options. Fortunately, he did not listen and soon discovered alternative techniques to continue, and even expand, his career as an architect.
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February 2, 2019

Photos from the 2019 Washington Seminar

by Erin Olsen 
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January 9, 2019

President’s Update December 2018

I hope everyone is enjoying a rich holiday season filled with all those activities that are meaningful for you. Now that there is respite from much of the busyness of the season, we need to get ready for the federation excitement of 2019, and there is plenty of excitement to be had including our legislative luncheon and Winter Board meeting, our state convention, our national convention in Las Vegas, the braille-a-thon and much more.
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July 3, 2018

How to Listen to the Live Stream of the 2018 NFB National Convention

Greetings All!I am writing in because I have some exciting news to share regarding this year's national convention coverage.As you know, over the past few years, there has been an online stream provided of the general sessions, banquet, and board of directors meeting for people to check out, especially those who aren't able to make the national convention.
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April 17, 2018

Discover Your Winning Opportunities Here

More than 100 items are being auctioned off online by the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho beginning April 16, 2018.  We thank the many donors of these items and we encourage everyone to visit the Website and bid.
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March 29, 2018

2018 Sponsors of the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho

We want to say thank you and recognize the businesses of east Idaho who are supporting the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho.Levels of Sponsorship:Louis Braille – $1,000 and aboveMountain View HospitalHelen Keller – $500INL Battelle Energy Alliance 
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