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
Read MoreAustin 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
Read MoreBay 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
Read MoreCoastal 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
Read MoreDallas 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…
Meetings: The second Saturday of each month
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m
Read MoreFort 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
Read MoreHouston 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…
Read MoreLone 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
Read MoreRio 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
Read MoreSan 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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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: tpobc@nfbtx.org
Read MoreTexas 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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