All Chapters & Divisions

During and O&M training a blind child leads her father up the stairs with her long white cane. Her father wears sleepshades and also uses a cane.

All Chapters & Divisions

Clallam County Chapter

Our chapter meetings are open to anyone in the Clallum County area. We are living the life we want and helping to improve the lives of blind people in our community in any way we can. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. Contact the President, Kyle Parish at 360-775-0958 for time and location.

Meetings: We meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00pm until 2:00pm Contact the President, Kyle Parish at 360-775-0958 for meeting location.

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Clark County Chapter

The CCNFBW serves people in or around the Clark County area. We are a dynamic and diverse group of blind people coming together for a common goal, to improve the lives of blind people. We do this through outreach, advocacy and support throughout our community and beyond. We hope to welcome you at our next meeting. Please contact the chapter president, Corey Grandstaff for more information about the chapter.


President: Chris Higley
Vice President: Corey Grandstaff 
Treasurer: Doug Trimble
Secretary: Don Mitchel
Board Member: Open position  

Meetings: Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month, at 10 am until noon. There is also a virtual option if you cannot make it in-person. The meeting location is as follows: Washington State School for the Blind Faculty Lounge, Irwin building

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Greater Seattle Chapter

The Greater Seattle chapter serves all of the Seattle area. We are a strong group of individuals, committed to improving the lives of blind people. We strive to live the life we want and support one another in any way we can. Within our community, we work to advocate for issues that impact all blind people. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. 

Meet the Board:

President: Colin Wong 

1st Vice President: Kristen Geary 
2nd Vice President: Amandeep Kaur 

Treasurer: Cindy Coffin  

Secretary: Humberto Avila

Board Position 1: Jacob Struiksma 
Board Position 2: Muna Aziz
 

Join the greater Seattle Chapter email list serve, go to NFBSEA

Meetings: Held the second Saturday of every month from 11 am to 1 pm. The location is as follows: Razzi's Pizzeria, 8523 Greenwood Ave.N Seattle, WA 98103

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NFBW Members At-Large chapter

The Members At Large Chapter serves people all across Washington state that either do not have a local NFBW chapter, or those who cannot meet in-person. We are a diverse group of blind people, striving to improve the lives of blind people through advocacy, education, and support.  

President: Nikki Palm
Vice President: Robby Nichols  
Secretary: Kris Colcock
Treasurer: Natalie Charbonneau
Board Position 1: Susan Prows
Board Position 2: Ryan Palm
 

Meetings: Meetings are held virtually on Zoom the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm until 8 pm. Contact Nikki Palm to receive the Zoom details.

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Whatcom County Chapter

Welcome to the newest chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Washington. This brand new chapter understands that blindness is a strength and not a deficit. They strive every day to live the life they want on their terms. They are committed to advocating for the blind community both locally and beyond.

Meet the Board:

President: Natalie Charbonneau
Vice President: Kat DeNicola
Secretary/Treasurer: Asha Bastis  

Meetings: We meet the fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00AM-11:30Am at the Fairhaven library: 1117 12th St. , Bellingham, WA. There is a hybrid option available. Please contact us for the Zoom link

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Washington Parents of Blind Children (WAPOBC)

WAPOBC website

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Senior Group

We are a group of seniors, lovingly known as the wiser generation. Anyone 55 years and older, who experiences sight loss is welcome. We join together virtually each month for support, learning and fun. Please use the contact details on this page for more information and to get the Zoom meeting details.

Meetings: Held the fourth Saturday of every month on Zoom from noon to 1 pm.

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