WCB Brochure One

(The following is the text of the WCB brochure printed October, 2006. It is a trifold brochure printed in 16 point type, black on white.)

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WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
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(The following 3 words are written in print and Braille.)

OPPORTUNITY

EQUALITY

INDEPENDENCE

PO BOX 1085
TRACYTON, WA 98393-1085
800 255-1147
info@wcbinfo.org
http://www.wcbinfo.org

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Publication

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

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

American Council of the Blind
202 467-5081 or 800 424-8666
http://www.acb.org

Louis Braille School
425 778-2384
http://louisbrailleschool.org

WA Assistive Technology Foundation
206 328-5116 or 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 or 800 542-0866
Http://www.wtbbl.org