The NFBWV State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more.
Upcoming Events
2023 NFBWV State Convention
October 12, 2023 to October 15, 2023St. John XXIII pastoral center
100 Hodges Road
Charleston, WV 25314
The NFBWV State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more about the state convention.
What's New
Talking Book Services
For information about how to get free talking books through the National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled program, contact the West Virginia Library Commission at 1-800-642-9021 or visit their website at http://www.librarycommission.wv.gov.
Rehabilitation Services
For information about job training, daily living or independence skills, or braille literacy, contact the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services at 1-800-642-8207 (toll free).
Beware of Scam Messages
We have received several calls, text messages, and emails over the last few days asking about emails and text messages that look like they are coming from President Marcus Soulsby or other members of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia. The emails or text messages are asking people to contact Marcus or other members of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia Board of Directors urgently, or asking for gift cards and the codes to be sent to the sender of the message. We want to let you all know, this is a scam and not something that is being sent from Marcus or any other members of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia Board of Directors. It has been noted that the email address or phone number they are coming from is not Marcus's or others listed on the affiliate website, but they are using their names. The organization would not ever ask for gift card purchases or other personal information like this in emails or text messages.
If you ever do have a question about an email or text message that you receive from Marcus or anyone else from the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia, and think it may be a scam, please make sure to reach out to Marcus or the name in the email or text message prior to sending any information to it. After determining the message is a scam, please report it to issues@nfb.org for their records.
Featured NFBWV Programs
State Convention
National Convention
The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Click here to learn more.
NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, or print-disabled that offers access to 500 publications, job listings, weather alerts, and more. Access through the phone, apps, computer, Alexa, and more. Click here to learn more.
KNFB Reader
KNFB Reader is an award-winning mobile app for blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users that converts text to speech or text to Braille. Click here to learn more.
We Need Your Help! Monitor Uber and Lyft Compliance with Service Animal Agreement
If you use Uber or Lyft and have a service animal or travel with someone who does, please complete our Uber and Lyft survey. For questions, contact Valerie Yingling, NFB Legal Program Coordinator, at 410-659-9314 x2440 or vyingling@nfb.org.
NFB Vehicle Donations Program
Donate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by making an online donation.