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…
Meetings: The second Saturday of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lake Church, 2912 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76016
Name: Jodie Desmond, President
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: The second Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Austin Public Library, 1800 S. 5th St., Austin, TX 78704
Name: Pamela Chesser, President
Phone: (512) 297-5928
Email: pchesser@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: The third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215, Alvin, TX 77511 (First Liberty Bank building)
Name: Kayleigh Joiner, President
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 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Love and Grace Church, 1559 S Brownlee BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Name: Janette Garza, President
Phone: (361) 834-5582
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 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043
Name: Al Rodriguez, President
Phone: (214) 997-9949
Email: dallas@nfbtx.org
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: The second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m
Avoca Coffee Roasters, 835 Foch St. Fort Worth, TX 76107
Name: Ronnie Bellomy, President
Phone: (817) 755-0554
Email: ftworth@nfbtx.org
Read MoreHeart of Texas Chapter
The Heart of Texas Chapter, established 2025, is the newest chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, providing a home base for blind Texans in McLennan, Bell, and surrounding…
Meetings: The third Saturday of every month at 11 a.m.
McLennan County Central Library 1717 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76706
Name: Kyle Kiper, President
Phone: 254-294-9005
Email: HeartOfTexas@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…
Meetings: The second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (Jay's Room), 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
Name: Stacie Gallegos, President
Phone: (346) 704-0190
Email: sgallegos@nfbtx.org
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 at 10 a.m.
via Zoom
Name: Lara Sowell, President
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: The third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Name: Jesus Garza, President
Phone: (956) 320-8090
Email: rgv@nfbtx.org
Read MoreSan Antonio Chapter
About our Chapter:The members of the NFBTX San Antonio Chapter work hard to spread our philosophy and raise expectations for those with vision loss. Our…
Meetings: The third Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BiblioTech EDU (connected to FoxTech High School), 626 North Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Name: Wendy Walker, President
Phone: (210) 624-8210
Email: wwalker@nfbtx.org
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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: egibbs@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: Talia Woodard, President
Email: tabs@nfbtx.org
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