Join members of the Memphis chapter of the National Federation of the Blind Tennessee as we walk to raise awareness about white cane safety, diabetes on vision, and the meet blind individuals living the lives they want during our annual Douglass C. Hall Step-a-thon. This event is open to all and funds raised will go to help assist blind children and seniors to learn braille, provide training to use assistive technology, educate the public about issues impacting the blind, and much more. Our annual Step-a-thon will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hickory Hill Community Center located at 3910 Ridgeway Road. Afterwards you can enjoy our annual chapter cook-out and picnic. Join members of the Memphis Federation of the Blind as we walk to raise awareness about white cane safety and the impact of diabetes on vision loss, during our annual Douglas C. Hall Step-a-thon. Step for blind individuals who can live the lives they want, step in the memory of someone you’ve lost due to diabetes, cancer, or other illnesses, but most importantly step for yourself. So, come run, walk, or step with us on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Hickory Hill Community Center located at 3910 Ridgeway Road. There will be light refreshments, music, and door prizes to help you keep moving! All funds raised during this event will go to support the programs of the Memphis Federation of the Blind in helping blind individuals reach for their dreams and live the lives they want. The National Federation of the Blind is a 501C3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the general welfare of the blind in or community, state, and nation. The Memphis Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and their dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Douglas Hall believed in our philosophy and his wish was for all blind individuals in his community to become fit and active and receive the skills to reach their full potential. We will celebrate his life and legacy during this event. Come show your support one step at a time! Registration for the Douglas C. Hall Step-a-thon is $5.00 and can be paid in advance or at the door.
Make Every Step Count In Our Annual Step-a-thon
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Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
Greetings Fellow Federationists,
The House of Representatives is scheduled to adjourn this week for the August recess. However, before the final gavel drops, house leadership needs to hear from us regarding the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559).
Nashville Chapter Agenda August 18, 2018
Dear friends! Our next chapter meeting is a couple of days away! Please join us Saturday at 10:30am at 5501 Edmonson Pike at the library for an informative, educational, fun,and uplifting program. We welcome special guests Becky Rio from TRC and Johnny Neel for an interview. Please see the agenda below. If there is anything that you would like for me to add, please reach out to me.