Chapters & Divisions

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Chapters & Divisions

Chapters

Arlington Chapter

The Arlington Chapter spreads the Federation philosophy with a unique focus on guide dogs, since several members use service animals.The Arlington Chapter also presents information about…

Name: Jodie Desmond

Phone: 682-251-0325

Email: nfbtxarlington@gmail.com

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Austin Chapter

The Austin Chapter is an active group comprised of many blind professionals, students and other individuals living in the state’s capital. The diverse group ranges from teenagers to seniors, who…

Meetings: Third Saturday of each month

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m

Name: Jonathan Franks

Phone: (512) 677-7512

Email: jfranks@nfbtx.org

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Bay Area Chapter

The Bay Area Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas is a community of people who live, work, and play in cities and towns located in Brazoria and Galveston counties. Our…

Meetings: 3rd Saturday of every month

10:00 a.m. to Noon

Name: Kayleigh Joiner

Phone: (281) 968-7684

Email: bayarea@nfbtx.org

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Coastal Bend Chapter

The Coastal Bend Chapter serves blind and low vision Texans who live in Corpus Christi and the surrounding area. It is made up of a dedicated group of blind men and women who work hard at changing…

Meetings: The last Saturday of each month.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Name: Janette Garza

Phone: (361) 238-0145

Email: coastalbend@nfbtx.org

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Dallas Chapter

About our chapter: The Dallas Chapter is a cross-section of Federationists, some new to blindness and others blind since birth, dedicated to educating their community. This…

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Fort Worth Chapter

The Fort Worth Chapter is a growing chapter with membership ranging from their twenties through seventies. The Fort Worth Chapter fosters a spirit of independence, encourages personal and…

Meetings: Second Saturday of each month in person and via Zoom

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m

Name: Ronnie Bellomy

Phone: (817) 755-0554

Email: ftworth@nfbtx.org

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Houston Chapter

The Houston Chapter is a dynamic group of blind students, professionals and retirees demonstrating through action that blind people give back to their community. During October, known as "Meet the…

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Lone Star (At-Large) Chapter

The Lone Star (At-Large) Chapter connects members of our blind community who want to participate in Federation activities but who live in rural parts of the state. Our members are an integral part…

Meetings: Second Saturday of each month.

10:00 AM

Name: Lara Sowell

Phone: 936-622-2450

Email: lsowell@nfbtx.org

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Rio Grande Valley Chapter

The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas connects blind South Texans and visitors from Matamoros and Reynosa, Mexico and holds itt’s meetings in Spanish with…

Meetings: Every 3rd Saturday of the month

11am-3pm

Phone: 956-320-8090

Email: rgv@nfbtx.org

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San Antonio Chapter

About our chapter: the members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas work hard to spread our philosophy and raise expectations for those with…

Meetings: Third Saturday of every month.

11:00 AM to 1 PM

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Division

Texas Parents of Blind Children

What is Texas Parents of Blind Children?Texas Parents of Blind Children (TPOBC) is a statewide membership organization of parents, blindness professionals, and friends of blind children…

Name: Emily Gibbs, President

Phone: 281-968-7347

Email: egibbs@nfbtx.org

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Texas Association of Blind Students

The Texas Association of Blind Students (TABS) serves as a resource for blind students throughout the state. The lively division is a cross-section of Texas students, including high school,…

Name: Demetria Ober, President

Email: tabs@nfbtx.org

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