All Chapters and Divisions
Greater At-Large Chapter
Greater At-Large Chapter Officers
| 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
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
Lincoln Chapter Officers
| 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
Chapter Constitution
Rada Cutlery Fundraiser
Omaha Chapter
Omaha Chapter Officers
| 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
Nebraska 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 with to ensure equality for the blind.
Leadership
These are the current board members for the 2024-25 term. Board members are elected at our anual business meeting at the state convention.
- President:
- Lucas Griess
- Vice President:
- Benjamin Grelk
- Treasurer:
- Zadin Haack
- Secretary:
- Ty Shaefer
- Member at Large:
- Hannah Dakan
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 an email to our President at griesslucas08@gmail.com.
Helpful Links
- NEABS Constitution
- National Association of Blind Students
- Nebraska - Students (Nebraska Association of Blind Students Mailing List)
Senior Division
Senior Division Officers
| President: Robert Leslie Newman | Vice President: Barbara Loos |
| Secretary: Linda Mentink | Treasurer: Cheryl Livingston |
| Board Member: Nancy Oltman |
Contact:
Robert Leslie Newman,Division President
(402) 556-3216
Meetings:
Monthly Call: Second Monday evening, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT
Call numbers: Phone#- 1-712-451-0011
Access code- 345154#
RESOURCES for older blind Nebraskans: we have collected all the important resources that all blind seniors must know. Here is a link to bring up a readable and/or downloadable document.
Resource List
NFB of Nebraska Senior Division Email List
Senior Division Constitution