National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
Information and Support
Metro Chapter
100 E 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
(651) 247-4461
metro@nfbmn.org
https://nfbmn.org
Service Details
Description
Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services.
Additional Information
Educates the public, promote effective policy to remove discrimination, and support the rights of blind people.
Activities include:
* Public information and education about blindness
* Publications
* Handling Vision Loss in Minnesota - information about where to begin
* Training resources to teach what need to know and ask for help
* Advocate for persons who are blind, of all ages
* Local chapters throughout the state, as well as student and Seniors Division
* Scholarship program for blind college students
* Makes aids available such as white canes, talking clocks and calculators, watches, Braille slates, styluses and paper
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
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Specialization
- Blind or visually impaired
Application Instructions
A membership application is available online.
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 247-4461 |
Last Update
11/21/2024
Other Locations
- At Large Chapter – Statewide MN
- Riverbend Chapter Mankato, MN, 56001
- Rochester Chapter Rochester, MN, 55906
- Twin Ports Chapter 11 E Superior St, Pizza Luce, Duluth, MN, 55802
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LH-2700.1700Disease/Disability Information Definition
Programs that provide information about the causes and origins, preventive measures, symptoms, screening/diagnostic procedures, and/or methods of treatment or management including the latest research for specific illnesses or disabling conditions.
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TJ-3000.8000Specialized Information and Referral Definition
Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services) and which link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.
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YF-9000.0100Blindness Definition
A condition in which affected individuals are totally blind and cannot see or are legally blind and have central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with maximal correction, or a peripheral field of vision that is so contracted that its widest diameter subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.
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YF-9000.6500Partial Sightedness Definition
A condition in which affected individuals have remaining visual acuity between 20/200 and 20/70 in the better eye with maximal correction.