[NFBF-L] SC Parents of Blind Children Podcast

[Steve Cook]

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina invites you to listen to our current podcast! President Marty McKenzie speaks with Sonia M Timmons, Division leader of our Parents of Blind Children Division! 

 

You can find a direct link to the podcast at the bottom of this message. Just search for “National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina” using your favorite podcast platform! 

 

 

We welcome you to join South Carolina Parents of Blind Children (SCPOBC). South Carolina Parents of Blind Children is the state chapter of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), a national membership organization of parents, teachers, and friends of blind children.

 

We provide vital support, encouragement, and information to families and teachers of blind and visually impaired children. We invite all parents, relatives, educators, blind adults, and others interested in promoting opportunities for blind children, to join with us to create a climate of opportunity for blind/VI children at home, in school, and in society.

 

OUR MISSION IS TO…

 

•             Create a climate of opportunity for blind children in home, school, and society

•             Provide information and support to parents of blind children

•             Facilitate the sharing of experience and concerns among parents of blind children

•             Develop and expand resources available to parents and their blind children

•             Help parents gain understanding and perspective through partnership and contact with blind adults

•             Function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind in its ongoing effort to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against the blind and to achieve for the blind security, equality, and opportunity 

We encourage you to attend both virtual and on-site events with your family and friends which helps us build community and allows you to get exposure to resources that foster development and growth for your child. SCPOBC is run by volunteers and looking for passionate talent to help build community and programming for our very capable children of South Carolina. 

Our first 2023 virtual Zoom event will take place on Thursday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. and will feature speakers from NFB Successful Transition and South Carolina Commission for the Blind. Family members are invited to learn about services and ask questions. To register to receive on-going communications related to SCPOBC events and programing, please text or email your name, child(ren) names, child(ren) birthdate, phone number and/or email to scpobcnfb at gmail.com <mailto:scpobcnfb at gmail.com> . For questions, please call or text 704.572.0352.

 

https://anchor.fm/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-south-carolina/episodes/Parents-of-Blind-Children-e2025ho

 

Regards,

Sonia M Timmons, Division Leader

SC Parents of Blind Children

 

 

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