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What do you think of when you hear the words “service animal”? Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) recently produced a fun, educational video to help elementary school students understand the jobs service dogs do and how they differ from pet dogs.
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Summit Independent Living Conference Room 700 SW Higgins Missoula, MT 59803New students welcome every session Attendees will learn to perform basic screen reader functions for IOS and learn about apps that are helpful for blind/low vision individuals to lead a more independent life through technology. The workshop will be four, 2 hour long classes. The…
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The Missoula Chapter of NFB is pleased to offer a braille enrichment for literacy and learning, or BELL Academy, this summer in Missoula. This day-camp style program is intended to help blind and low-vision children develop the literacy skills that will empower them to achieve their academic goals and live the lives they want. Students…
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Both good news and bad news from Helena over the last month. The National Federation of the Blind Montana Affiliate, the Montana Association for the Blind and other organizations working together called on our representatives to pass several bills in the house of representatives. The Older Blind Individuals Program, which provides services such as orientation…
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On January 20th, 2023, several members of the National Federation of the Blind of Montana called upon the 2023 Montana legislature and the Governor to add substantially more state dollars to the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program. Increased funding would allow BLVS to fill vacancies with qualified staff, and to…
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Service animals are allowed anywhere the public is allowed by law in the US. There have been several instances of blind patrons being refused service and barred entry from local establishments due to their reliance on a service dog. This practice is illegal, and the Missoula chapter of the NFB is working on a local…
National Federation of the Blind of Missoula, Montana
You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back
National Federation of the Blind of Missoula, Montana 