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National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
2013 NFBWV CONVENTION – COME JOIN US AT THE BRIDGEPORT BEST WESTERN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22, 2013
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REMEMBERING OUR LEGENDARY MEMBER, COLLEAGUE, AND FRIEND
The National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia is saddened to report the death of long-time West Virginia Federationist Buck Saunders. He died late Tuesday night, April 30, 2013 at the age of 76 following a brief illness. A tribute written by First Vice President Ed McDonald appears in the link above, as written for the occasion of inducting Buck to the NFBWV Hall of Honor in 2010. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia. If you wish to make such a contribution, please click on the special PayPal link below this message to make a secure donation.
Check out the new NFBWV Brochure with lots of useful information about getting to know the blind.
About This Page
Welcome to the on-line home of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia, NFB of West Virginia. This is our starter page, and in the months to come you will see an expanded and fuller featured home on the web. Mean while; please use the information and links below to learn more about the NFB of West Virginia.
Contact Us
President: Charlene Smyth
401 East Olive Street, Suite 8-A
Bridgeport, WV 26330
PHONE: 304-841-1111
E-MAIL: cs.nfbwv@frontier.com
Our Chapters
The NFB of West Virginia has chapters in the following communities. If you are interested in joining one of the chapters of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia, please use the following information to contact the chapter president and/or board member as well as learn meeting times and locations:
Eastern Panhandle Chapter (Martinsburg) - NEW!!!!!
President: Keryl L. "Lil" Rustin
111 W. Race Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
PHONE: 304-260-6326
E-MAIL: krnfbmbwv@gmail.com
Kanawha Valley Chapter (Charleston)
President: Sheri Koch
5111 Staunton Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
PHONE: 304-925-2942
E-MAIL: sheri.l.koch@wv.gov
Harrison County Chapter (Clarksburg)
President: Charlene Smyth
401 East Olive Street, Suite 8-A
Bridgeport, WV 26330
PHONE: 304-841-1111
E-MAIL:cs.nfbwv@frontier.com
Huntington Chapter
President: Brad Hodges
1011 Chesapeak Court
Huntington, WV 25701
CHAPTER PHONE: 304-691-0632
E-MAIL: nfbhuntington@aol.com
Wheeling Chapter
President: Robert Hicks
48 Pleasantview Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
PHONE: 304-233-3775
Members at Large Chapter
President: Ed McDonald
151 South Mineral Street
Keyser, WV 26726
PHONE: 304-788-0129
E-MAIL: ed@eioproductions.com
Divisions
West Virginia National Association to Promote the Use of Braille (NAPUB)
President: Karen McDonald
151 South Mineral Street
Keyser, WV 26726
PHONE: 304-788-0129
E-MAIL: karen@eioproductions.com
West Virginia Association of Blind Students (WVABS)
President: Bre Brown
PHONE: 681-753-4487
E-MAIL: bre.brown24@gmail.com
More coming SOON!!!
Additional Resources
Follow these links for additional resources
NFB National web site
Blindscience Youth in Blind Science
West Virginia Library Commission Special Service for the Blind
NFB NewsLine, read your paper free by phone
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