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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.

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.

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.

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 

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.