WCB Brochure Two

  THE MISSION OF WCB


The Washington Council of the Blind is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting opportunity, equality and independence in the blind community through education, public awareness and advocacy. WCB is a diverse state-wide consortium of local chapters, committed to fostering lifestyles that reflect participation, productivity, independence and dignity.


Affiliated with the American Council of the Blind (ACB), WCB  

is the largest organization of  blind consumers in the state of Washington.  With no paid staff, the work of WCB is done by its membership through volunteering.


As a 501(c)3 organization, all donations made to WCB are tax deductible and welcomed.

CHAPTERS AND MEMBERSHIP


The Washington Council of the      Blind has many local chapters, 

most of which meet monthly, and one statewide affiliate, Guide Dog Users of Washington State.  Chapters advocate for the needs specific to their communities and offer social activities and support. By paying nominal dues to a local chapter, individuals become members of WCB and ACB.  "At large"  memberships are also available.  WCB welcomes blind, partially sighted and fully sighted individuals.


To locate a chapter in your area,   please call 800 255-1147 or  

visit  http://www.wcbinfo.org.



WCB PROGRAMS


Through active committees,   the Washington Council of    the Blind sponsors the following programs serving blind and partially sighted Washingtonians:


Information & Referral

Advocacy & Legislation

Scholarships, Grants & Loans

Aging & Blindness

Families with Blind Children

Crisis Assistance

Environmental Access

Annual Fall Convention

Newsline, quarterly   newsletter


To learn more about any of these programs or to reach their appropriate contacts, please call 800 255-1147 or visit http://www.wcbinfo.org.


WCB ACCOMPLISHMENTS


In collaboration with others, WCB has accomplished the following:

Creating a separate state agency for the blind; Passage of the Braille Bill which promotes Braille literacy for blind elementary and secondary school students; Establishing the right for blind persons to be considered for jury service; Providing over $200,000 in scholarships to blind students 

in post-secondary education and vocational programs.


ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS


Each fall WCB's state convention gives members and guests the opportunity to hear presentations addressing current issues of relevance to blind people, find 

out about new technology, and form lifelong friendships.  Throughout the year WCB conducts quarterly board meetings, leadership training 

and other seminars aimed at  educating its membership.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


American Council of the Blind

202 467-5081/800 424-8666

http://www.acb.org


Louis Braille School

425 778-2384

http://louisbrailleschool.org


WA Assistive Technology 

Foundation

206 328-5116/800 214-8731

http://www.watf.org


WA State Department of

Services f/t Blind

800 552-7103

http://www.dsb.wa.gov


WA State School for the Blind

360 696-6321

http://www.wssb.wa.gov


WA Talking Book & Braille Library

206 615-0400/800 542-0866

Http://www.wtbbl.org


WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND



 

OPPORTUNITY


EQUALITY


INDEPENDENCE



PO BOX 1085

TRACYTON, WA 98393-1085

800 255-1147

info@wcbinfo.org

http://www.wcbinfo.org

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