San Joaquin County Chapter, National Federation of the Blind

01/25/2026

💘 Love can be a bumpy road, but good communication smooths the way to a better relationship. Reach out and touch a braille reader you love with one of our free braille Valentine’s Day notes!
 
The San Joaquin County Chapter National Federation of the Blind of CA invites our San Joaquin County friends to request a braille Valentine’s Day message be sent to that special someone. Send us your message, including “To:” and “From:” info, plus the recipient’s full name and mailing address by 5 PM on Sat., Jan. 31, 2025, we will get it out to your braille reader for Valentine’s Day.
 
Send your requests to:
E-mail: SjcNfbBraille@gmail.com between Sunday, January 4, and Saturday, January 31, by 5 PM. Happy Valentine’s Day, we look forward to helping spread love and braille awareness together in SJC again this February!

01/22/2026

01/19/2026

You will find support and encouragement , we focus and place emphasive in giving a hand up not a hand out.

01/15/2026

The 2024 National Federation of the Blind of California State Convention, the largest gathering of blind people within the state of California, will occur on Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 17, 2024. The National Federation of the Blind of California is excited to hold its State Convent.....

01/12/2026

We're excited to announce that applications are open for our FREE 2026 summer Youth & Young Adult programs!

Camp GDB
When: June 22-26
Open to: Teens who are blind or have low vision
What is it? Discover what it’s like to build companionship, independence, and responsibility through a guide dog partnership!
Learn more: https://www.guidedogs.com/client-programs/youth-and-young-adult-programs/camp-gdb

Careers & Canine Connections (in partnership with CareerConnect)
When: August 3-8
Open to: Young adults aged 18-26 years old who are blind or have low vision
What is it? Explore career pathways and consider how a guide dog may support future employment and independence!
Learn more: https://www.guidedogs.com/client-programs/youth-and-young-adult-programs/careers-canines-connections

Both programs will take place at Hull Foundation & Learning Center in Sandy, Oregon. Share with your friends and family!

01/10/2026

The National Federation of the Blind’s National Convention brings together blind people from across the country and around the globe. We come from all walks of life. Some of us have been blind all our lives, while others may be new to blindness. Some are young, some have been around the sun more t...

01/08/2026

"For as long as there have been people, there have been ideas about blindness. Some are kind, some are cruel, and many are simply wrong," Gary Wunder said. "A sighted stranger may gush that a blind person who travels independently is 'inspirational.' Another may think they are being helpful by insisting on doing what we as blind people can do perfectly well alone. Blind people themselves may sometimes doubt their own potential, not because of any lack of skill, but because of the weight of messages they have absorbed from childhood.

If a person says 'visually challenged,' 'visually impaired,' or 'visually handicapped' instead of 'blind,' yet still believes blind people cannot work, marry, or raise children, then nothing of importance has changed. The deeper work is not just to refine how people speak but to transform what they believe."

Read more in the January 2026 issue of the Braille Monitor: https://buff.ly/vxaaAB8

01/08/2026

⏰ Deadline Extended! ⏰ There’s still time to apply to join RTD’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

The CAC brings together riders and community members who want to share their perspectives on service, accessibility, and the overall customer experience. Members help provide valuable input that guides RTD’s decisions and supports the future of public transit in our region.

🗓️ Applications are extended through January 31, 2026
📍 Meetings are held monthly at RTD’s Downtown Transit Center
🔗 Apply today at sjRTD.com/cac

Your voice can help shape transit in San Joaquin County. 🚍✨

01/07/2026

RTD’s Mobility Department invites you to take part in our next Access Advisory Committee Meeting, happening on Wednesday, January 21, via Zoom.

This public, bi-monthly meeting brings together advocates, riders, and community partners to help strengthen accessibility and inclusion for seniors and people with disabilities across our transit system. This is a great forum to receive updates on RTD’s current and upcoming programs, services, and to provide feedback on your experiences using RTD transit system.

We welcome your participation and perspective. Zoom meeting details can be found at:
https://sanjoaquinrtd.com/event/access-advisory-committee-meeting-10/