All Chapters and Divisions
Greater At-Large Chapter
Leadership
| President: Kimberly Scherbarth | Vice President: Jerilyn Whitlow |
| Secretary: Rebecca Stevens | Treasurer: Eli Sidders |
| Board Member: Nancy Oltman |
Board Member, Emily Sidders |
Contact
Kimberly Scherbarth
Phone: 308-224-1134
Email: Greater-at-large@ne.nfb.org
Meetings
3rd Sunday of each month
6:30 PM Central Time via Zoom
Contact Kimberly for the connection information.
Columbus Area Chapter
Columbus Chapter Officers
| President: Linda Mentink | Vice President: Kim Oberg |
| Secretary: Brenda Wardman | Treasurer: Brian Kozak |
| Board Member: Deb Mauer |
Contact:
Linda Mientink
Meetings: (Currently not meeting due to COVID-19)
1st Monday of each month
12:30 PM
Columbus Comunity Center
3111 19th st.
Columbus, NE 68602
Lincoln Chapter
Leadership
| President: Mark Coleman | First Vice President: Nancy Coffman |
| Second Vice President: Ronnie Kellogg | Secretary: Cheryl Livingston |
| Treasurer: Audra Kramer | Board Member: Jeff Scheer |
| Board Member: Sania Kellogg |
Board Member: Jeremy Richey |
Contact
Mark Coleman
Cell: (402) 805-3823
lincoln@ne.nfb.org
Meetings
3rd Saturday of each month
10:00 AM
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1309 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Omaha Chapter
Leadership
| President: Bob Burns | First Vice President: Leah Johnson |
| Second Vice President: Rachna Keshwani | Secretary: Robert Newman |
| Treasurer: Sandy Alvarado | Board Member: Micky Saltzman |
Contact
Bob Burns
402-210-5750
Meetings
2nd Saturday of each month
9:15 AM
Place
Swanson Branch Library
90th and Dodge
Join us! Call Bob Burns, Chapter President, (402) 210-5750
Read MoreNebraska Association of Blind Students
Who We Are
The Nebraska Association of Blind Students (NEABS) is an organization devoted to helping blind students reach their educational goals and forge meaningful connections with other students. We can help students obtain educational materials as well as assist them in finding solutions to problems that they encounter in the classroom. Additionally, we plan to host a variety of fun and engaging events. NEABS is a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, who we work closely with to ensure equality for the blind.
Leadership
These are the current board members for the 2025-26 term. Board members are elected at our anual business meeting at the State Convention.
President: Lucas Griess
Vice President: Benjamin Grelk
Secretary: Hay Paw
Treasurer: Zadin Haack
Member at Large: Ty Schaefer
Become a Member
Join us in redefining what it means to be a blind student in Nebraska. Fill out our membership form and pay your membership dues.
Scholarships
All eligible students are encouraged to apply for both the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship and the NFB of Nebraska Scholarship. These programs both empower blind students to live the lives they want.
Contact Us
Have questions? Send us an email at students@ne.nfb.org.
Helpful Links
- NEABS Constitution
- National Association of Blind Students
- Nebraska - Students (Nebraska Association of Blind Students Mailing List)
Parents Group
Welcome to the NFBN Parents Group!
This newly-formed community is here to support both parents of blind children and blind parents themselves. We offer a space to share experiences, explore helpful resources, and discuss topics that matter to you. Join the conversation through our Zoom calls and stay connected on our listserv — we’d love to have you with us!
Contact
Lesa Griess, Facilitator
(402) 925-8807
parents@ne.nfb.org
Meetings
First Tuesday of every other month via Zoom.
8:00 p.m. CT and 7:00 p.m. MT
Contact Lesa for connection information.
Senior Division
Leadership
President: Karen Moritz
Vice President: Barbara Loos
Secretary: Linda Mentink
Treasurer: Cheryl Livingston
Board Member: Doug Peterson
Contact
Karen Moritz
(402) 570-7827
seniors@ne.nfb.org
Meetings
Second Monday of each month via Zoom.
7:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. MT
Contact Karen for connection information.