NFB of Texas

Showing #blind people in #Texas how to live the lives they want. Together with love, hope and determination, we transform dreams into reality.

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Congratulations to Andrea Hernandez, Nick Oliver, and Muhammad Sohaib of Texas, as well as all of the other NFB National Scholarship finalists!

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship finalists! The accomplishments of these outstanding students are proof that the blind can achieve excellence and live the lives we want. Read the full list of finalists! https://t.co/YvmBKKFg2p

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The 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Texas Scholarship Application is now open! Visit https://t.co/ZpOy8ZAwyf to apply.

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NFB-NEWSLINE Open House & Chapter Meeting in Laredo: https://t.co/ZO61FDfyJl

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Ride with the Houston Chapter to the 2026 NFB National Convention: Charter Bus Interest Form now open until April 30: https://t.co/cGEq5Nva15

[Waymo @Waymo]

Starting today, we’re welcoming our first riders in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Orlando. ✨Be one of them — download the Waymo app today & sign up.

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NFBTX statement on @Waymo coming to Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio: https://t.co/Amb8Ej1nKK

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NFBTX member Roberto Delgado and his family recently lost their home in a house fire. The family has set up a GoFundMe for those interested in helping: https://t.co/dqho6rIAvx

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This past Wednesday, October 15, Mayor Gabe Adame of the City of Alvin met with members of the Bay Area Chapter to issue an official proclamation for White Cane Awareness Day!

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Dallas Chapter White Cane Day Event October 14: https://t.co/BjZCvCauUS

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The Exhibitor Registration Form for #NFBTX2026 is now available on the state convention webpage: https://t.co/OKYif8DszM

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We have reserved a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hobby Airport for NFBTX 2025! You can book yours here: https://t.co/TV9Qxs4c6k

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Shopping at @Walmart? You can round up your total to support the NFB! Just go to "Giving and Impact" in your Walmart account, search for "National Federation of the Blind", and choose “Round Up.” Small change adds up to big impact.

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The registration form for NFBTX 2025 State Convention is now available! You can register now to join us in Houston October 31-November 2! https://t.co/OKYif8DszM

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The application for the 2025 Silver Bells Senior Training Program is now available: https://t.co/IF0Pc6s1se

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Our own Liz Wisecarver joined the Nation's Blind Podcast this week!

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Tune into the Nation's Blind Podcast where our hosts are joined by legislative directors. They discuss the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, ways that blind people can advocate for ourselves, and highlights from the 2025 Washington Seminar: https://t.co/E9pub03woW

[NFB of Texas @NFBTX]

The 2025 NFBTX Scholarship Program is now accepting applications: https://t.co/JYNEmKGwIa

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You may now RSVP for the Waco NFB-NEWSLINE Open House on May 17: https://t.co/yZu95ymlx8

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

We are thrilled to announce that our first major legislative priority has been introduced. The Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Pete Sessions, and co-led by Representative Kweisi Mfume, has been introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 1175.

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Your comment can be as simple as "I believe people with disabilities should be paid at least the minimum wage, and 14(c) certificates should be phased out.”

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Please visit the link below to comment your support for ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. https://t.co/OBsBvkKR3v