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March 6, 2018

State President’s Update March, 2018

It’s time to get excited about our 2018 National Federation of the Blind state convention to be held April 26-28, 2018.  It will be held at the Red Lion Canyon Springs hotel, 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd. N, Twin Falls, Id. 83301. Room rates are $81.00 plus 8% tax for singles, doubles, triples, and quads. A full breakfast is included for all who stay in the hotel.  Please call 208 734-5000 to make your room reservations.

January 18, 2018

NFB of Idaho Braille-a-thon 2018!

Calling all Braille readers. Here is a chance to improve on your braille fluency and have fun reading!Rules for Idaho 2017-2018 Braille-a-thonReading begins on January 4 and ends at midnight on March 4. Count all braille pages you read during that time, even those you read for school. Whatever you read can only be counted once.

December 28, 2017

Meals from the Heartland at the Iowa State Convention

by Dana Aard

December 28, 2017

President’s Update December 2017

I am amazed that soon 2017 will be a year in the past and 2018 will begin. I really do believe the adage, “the older you get, the faster time flies.” In this message, I will update everyone about important upcoming events, share some events that occurred during the past 3 months, and look back at some affiliate accomplishments, as well as areas that need addressed in 2018.

January 14, 2017

Idaho Family Changes Lives Accross the Globe with a Suitcase

by Matt Jepsen

November 11, 2016

New Voter Technology Now Available in Bonneville County Idaho for the Blind and Disabled

New technologies are making it easier for blind and disabled voters to independently participate in the election process in Bonneville county Idaho."There are many challenges for disabled people when it comes to voting, but new assisted technology is giving them a chance to share their voices by taking some of the difficulties out of it.