Official twitter handle of the National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division. Rasing expectations of the blind serving in their communities.
"In my city, and my region, I strive to connect as many people as I can to the mission of the Red Cross." - AJ Suero, Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region. https://t.co/nxVdpmsNPb #HispanicHeritageMonth
Everyone deserves to build the foundation for a strong, healthy future for themselves and their families — no matter where they live or how much money they earn. Help us make the #CostOfHome something we all can afford.
Sneak Peek: As part of our centennial celebration, we are excited to launch an updated website this fall. We created a tactile wire frame to review the proposed layout. #a11y
Your support helped provide 58 million meals last year. But hunger continues to affect so many. Your gift today will help families deciding between rent and food. And right now, your gift will be matched during the #feedONE Challenge. https://t.co/OuDDJKHUFB
“The best time for training is now.” Thank you to executive directors, Jennifer Kennedy of @BLINDInc, Pam Allen of @TheLCB1985, Julie Deden of @cocenter4blind & your staff for the dedication to raising expectations & turning dreams into reality.
If you will be joining us at the @MandalayBay in Las Vegas for #NFB19, now is a great time to check out the agenda and start planning your convention! https://t.co/YAKX8vrVwM
A study showed that 43% of low-income families in our community find it harder to make ends meet during the summer. The good news is you can help! If you become a monthly Meal Maker today, your impact will double during the hardest time of the year. https://t.co/fFGHojg8Vm
If you are attending #mEnabling19, join us at 4:45 in Studio D for Building Disability-Inclusive Brands: Case Studies on Successful Community Engagement — at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel https://t.co/rWD3oygbth
Going to the #NFB19 Convention in Las Vegas? Get our souvenir keytags, braille-embossed with, “live the life you want,“ on a steel military style dog tag. Features a Nevada state charm, carabiner and split ring. Just $20 for a limited time. Want one? https://t.co/MT8yPwhEJZ
Some may see vision loss as a reason to drop out of the workforce. Kelly Egan says it never occurred to her that she'd not have a job. Today, she's a #CustomerRelationsManager for @sprint responsible for growing the company’s #a11y efforts. https://t.co/MDoQ1cvyli #AccessWorld
"I want people to see how food and eating is what connects families in Asian cultures."
New web series "Family Style" features guests who explore the cultural impact of Asian food around the world. https://t.co/mh54qjPXx1 @NBCAsianAmerica#APAHM#AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth
.@FoodNetwork Chopped Champion changes the culinary scene for families and veterans, partnering with @Habitat_org and @WhirlpoolCorp to launch her Home Cooking with Love program: https://t.co/4S3Cmsko5i
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Accessibility matters, even on social media! Use our checklist to make sure everyone can interact with your online posts. For more info on these tips check out our blog: https://t.co/B77YJyLW4M
#GAAD#AccessibilityMatters#A11y
Our Summer International Health Fellowship was created as an opportunity for #students interested in devoting part of their summer to gaining medical experience while providing service to impoverished communities. Sign up today! #volunteer#health
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Donations to help our #NFB_LA family can also be made by mail to 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230. Again, please note that they are for "Ruston Recovery for Blind Residents." #Rustrong#RustonStrong
On April 25, a tornado touched down in Ruston, Louisiana, damaging homes of many #NFB_LA members. Fortunately facilities of #TheLCB1985 were not directly impacted. Donations can be made at https://t.co/CftHOJ673o. and noting "Ruston Recovery for Blind Residents." #Rustrong
"We bring our lived experiences to the table. We bring the truth about blindness to the table. Authenticity matters." Read Sarah Patnaude's article on our fight for authentic representation in the entertainment industry. #RepresentationMatters#letusplayus https://t.co/FLuLIph8Nz