Welcome to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
The National Federation of the Blind is the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We know 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 our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky is a state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.
Become a Member
To become a member via the online membership portal, first login or create an online account. Once you have logged in or created an online account, you can access the membership page via the main menu.
Affiliate Convention
Kentucky State Convention
The purpose of the annual NFB of Kentucky Convention is to solidify the democratic direction of how the state affiliate will expend assets (time, money, effort) to improve the lives of blind individuals in Kentucky and in the US. The Kentucky convention is a chartered affiliate of the national convention (information available at NFB.ORG). During convention, we elect our leaders who guide our efforts and we vote on our resolutions which address state and local issues that affect blind individuals. Kentucky's state convention resolutions are voted on by the convention and, if passed, forwarded to affected organizations. See the National Convention Resolutions for more information about NFB national resolutions.
Our content at the state-level convention includes updates on previous convention years' resolutions, meetings of the various divisions as it is likely the only time in a year that all participating individuals from across the state can meet face to face, election of either the state officers or the state board (these elections alternate every other year for continuity according to the state constitution posted on the website), and speeches from officials from all facets of organizations and government that affect the daily activity of blind individuals. We will hear from our national representative who is sent by our national president. In order to keep the organization functioning, we also fund raise. We host a pledge drive for the affiliate during the Saturday night banquet to support the monetary expenses of mandates by the NFB convention members.
You can listen to the Convention Streaming on Spreaker, or by looking for NFBK & NFBGL Events on iTunes or iHeart. We also have a YouTube channel with some convention content.
NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE® Phone Number: (877) 410-4008
Do you want access to the same information about news and current events at the same time as your sighted friends, family, and co-workers?
Have you been forced to give up reading the newspaper due to a print impairment? For reference, print impairments are in the following categories: vision, fine motor skills, and certain cognitive disabilities.
Does your career demand that you keep up with the latest developments in your field?
Are you a sports fan or arts enthusiast who needs detailed coverage on a wide range of topics?
NFB-NEWSLINE allows any print impaired person to listen to TODAY'S newspaper right now, over the telephone, on the internet, on a mobile phone, or using the Amazon smart speaker with Alexa at no cost to you.
As a subscriber to NFB-NEWSLINE, you can read any newspaper and magazine available on this service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You can choose the topic and articles of greatest interest to you, at the time and place of your choosing.
With hundreds of newspapers and magazines, national and international coverage, and on-demand service, NFB-NEWSLINE can best be described as:
ANY PAPER
ANYWHERE
ANYTIME
NFB-NEWSLINE Promotional Campaigns
NFB-NEWSLINE is a treasured resource for the print impaired in this state and around the country. Thusly, we would like to introduce two brand new campaigns designed to promote the service so that everyone has an opportunity to maximize their own independence to the best of their ability. Live the Life You Want!
The NFB-NEWSLINE Kentucky $100 Visa Giveaway
This is an opportunity for you to receive credit for referring a friend to the NFB-NEWSLINE audio reading service. Yes, that's right, the name of any individual who refers a subscriber, or subscribers to the NFB-NEWSLINE audio reading service for the print impaired will receive one submission per referral to be placed into a hopper for a special drawing. Please note that subscribers to the NFB-NEWSLINE service are only eligible if they have a qualifying print impairment. For reference, those impairments are in the following categories: vision, fine motor skills and certain cognitive disabilities. Any person working on the NFB-NEWSLINE Kentucky project will not be eligible for this drawing. Self-referrals are not eligible either. Other than this, anyone can participate in this campaign. We will be concluding this campaign during the NFB Kentucky State Convention every year going forward. This campaign was introduced in the 2021 NFB Kentucky State Convention, and the numbers of Kentucky subscribers increased by quite a margin! The name of the winner from this give-away was drawn during our banquet along with all of the other drawings that we had during our banquet celebration which added to the excitement of this grand night. The winner received a $100 Visa gift card in recognition for their contribution to the NFB-NEWSLINE project here in Kentucky.
News Views
News Views is an essay contest exclusively for the NFB-NEWSLINE subscriber. There will be two essay categories as we begin to implement this contest (categories: adults and children). We will be seeking a maximum 500 word essay from children and 1,000 word essay from adults on what you, as a subscriber to the service, find most intriguing about NFB-NEWSLINE.
We are looking for you to be accurate, creative, and passionate in this written exercise. as a contestant, you should proof read your work as grammar and incorrect spelling could certainly be a disqualifier. A member of the NFB-NEWSLINE Kentucky team will contact you, if you are a finalist, as a part of the evaluation process. They will engage you in a brief discussion of your written work. Winner in the children's category will receive a $100 Visa gift card and adults will receive a $250 Visa Gift card. Winners will be announced at the NFB of Kentucky State Convention during the banquet, and the winning essays will be posted to the NFB-NEWSLINE Kentucky website and Facebook page.
Please note that both of these contests relate only to Kentucky subscribers. We welcome you to participate in our state convention, but the winner of these two Kentucky campaigns as outlined above need not be present. We will contact you, should you be a winner.
Finally, please also note that essay submissions in both categories for the News Views contest become the property of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky.
What is NFB-NEWSLINE?
NFB-NEWSLINE is an audio reading service (touch-tone telephone and electronic service) that allows individuals with print impairments to listen to daily newspapers and magazines using a Touch-Tone telephone. The NFB-NEWSLINE service is also available to subscribers on-line, iOS App, and via Amazon Smart Speaker featuring Alexa.
Is NFB-NEWSLINE available in every state?
The magazine portion is available in every state while the newspaper service is available in most states including Kentucky. For more information call the National Federation of the Blind.
Do I have to be blind to use this service?
No. NFB-NEWSLINE is designed for anyone who cannot read newsprint because of a physical disability and certain cognitive disabilities.
For further information and to sign up online, visit the NFB-NEWSLINE Kentucky webpage.
How can I sign up?
If you're a patron of a Talking Book Library, call your library to sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE over the phone. Now, you can also sign up on the NFB-NEWSLINE Kentucky website at NFB-NEWSLINE Self Application, or call the National Federation of the Blind at 1-(877)-410-4008.
From Our National Community
Preparing for National Convention
National Convention | Convention Registration | Sponsorship and Exhibiting OpportunitiesFree White Cane Program
The white cane allows you to travel independently and safely—no blind person should be without one. We offer you a free one. You can order a new one every six months. The National Federation of the.Braille Monitor
The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind.Subscribe to the NFBK email list where you can discuss ongoing issues at the state and local level with others in the Kentucky organized blind movement.