Electronic Brochure

The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska is affiliated with the American Council of the Blind, a national organization of blind, visually impaired and interested individuals who are concerned about the dignity and well being of blind people throughout America. Our affiliation with the American Council of the Blind provides Nebraska citizens access to the following services:

• Sources of legal advice and assistance on matters pertinent to the blind or visually impaired.
• Information and referral on all aspects of blindness.
• Assistance in chapter development.
• Assistance in program development.
• Employment opportunity information.
• Speaker Referral service.
• Monitoring of existing service delivery systems and avocation for improvement when necessary.
• Representations on boards and advisory committees, both governmental and private.
• Consultations and assistance in technological research and access thereto.

To reach our national office which number provides a menu of informational services, including the National Legislative hotline, call toll free: (800) 424-8666.

People with some residual vision are often able to do all or part of their reading. This is a sample of 18-point type. For additional information concerning the availability of large-type materials of all sorts, contact:
The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
PO Box 6506
Omaha, Nebraska 68106-0506
(402) 441-9566
Toll Free (888) 218-8061

Visit us at our web site
www.acb.org/nebraska/
E-mail us: acbn@inebraska.com

For information concerning the Lincoln transportation assistance program, telephone (402) 441-9566

RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:

• "The Braille Forum," a magazine available in Braille, cassette, large print, on computer disk and on the Internet at www.acb.org, highlights the events and information pertinent to blind or visually impaired individuals.
• ACBN Newsletter
• Participation in state and/or special interest or professional affiliates.
• Free use of the National Office as a resource and information center.
• Participation in the Annual State Convention.

SPECIAL INTEREST AFFILIATIONS OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND ARE:

• Alliance on aging
• Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys.
• American Council of the Blind Lions
• ACB Social Service Providers.
• Braille Revival League.
• Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.
• Council of Rehabilitation Specialists.
• Friends-In-Art of ACB, Inc.
• Guide Dog Users, Inc.
• Independent Visually Impaired Enterprises, Inc.
• Library Users of America
• National Alliance of Blind Students
• National Association of Blind Teachers
• Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America
• Visually Impaired Data Processors, Int'l
• Visually Impaired Veterans of America
  

SOME ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED BY THOSE NOT FAMILIAR WITH BLINDNESS:

1. How can I know when to offer help to a blind person?
2. Is it all right to use words such as "look", "see" and "watch" when talking to a blind person?
3. Is it all right to use the word "blind" when talking to a blind person?
4. What is the best way to walk with a blind person?
5. Briefly stated, what are the message blind people want to convey to the public?

1: How can I know when to offer help to a blind person?
A: Ask the blind person directly; respect his or her wishes.

2: Is it all right to use words such as "look", "see" and "watch" when talking to a blind person?
A: Yes. Blind people use those words as you do.

3: Is it all right to use the word "blind" when talking to a blind person?
A: Certainly

4: What is the best way to walk with a blind person?
A: Let the blind person take hold of your arm. By holding on to your arm, most blind people can follow the motion of your body. When going through narrow passages, such as store aisles, between tables in a restaurant or through doorways, draw your arm closer to your body. If it seems that certain directions need to be verbalized, state them in a concise manner.

5: Briefly stated, what are the message blind people want to convey to the public?
A: Each Blind person is an individual having unique interests, personal capabilities and aspirations.

If you desire additional information or wish to become a member, contact any of the following:

American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
PO Box 6506
Omaha, Nebraska 68106-0506
(402) 441-9566 (888) 218-8061
acbn@inebraska.com
www.acb.org/nebraska/

Lincoln chapter
Terry Brennfoerder
PO Box 94763
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4763
(402) 441-9566
Contact Terry Brennfoerder for information regarding the Cab Fare Subsidy program Give A Lift

Omaha Council of the Blind
Jim Jirak
PO Box 6528
Omaha, Nebraska 68106-0528
(402) 827-9814 acbngoc@yahoo.com
Contact Jim for information regarding the Cab Fare Subsidy program Share A Fare

Also the ACB website: www.acb.org

American Council of the Blind of Nebraska

The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska is a statewide membership organization, comprised primarily of blind and visually impaired persons, presently with local chapters in Hastings, Lincoln and Omaha. The Council is committed to improving the living conditions of blind and visually impaired individuals by promoting their independence and effective participation as citizens in all aspects of society.

In the legislative and service arenas, the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska focuses on subjects and concerns of Nebraska's visually impaired citizens.

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