All Chapters and Divisions

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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.

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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

Chapter Constitution

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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

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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

Omaha Chapter Constitution

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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

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Parents Division

Contact:

Merry-Noel Chamberlain

Phone: 402- 614-2133

Stuff to Check Out:

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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

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