Programs & Committees

Below are the local affiliate committees and programs.

Auditing Committee

Chair: Karen Clayton
Phone: 712-202-6325
Email: kclayton@nfbi.org

Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning (BELL) Academy

Coordinator: Becky Young
Phone: 515- 553- 9270
Email: byoung@nfbi.org

Convention Planning Committee

Chair: Cindy Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: cray@nfbi.org

Door Prize Committee

Chair: Chelsea Van Gorp
Phone: 601-618-5170
Email: cvangorp@nfbi.org

Fund raising Committee

Chair: Chelsea Van Gorp
Phone: 601-618-5170
Email: cvangorp@nfbi.org

NFB-NEWSLINE

Phone: 1-866-504-7300 (toll free)
Email: nfbnewsline@nfb.org
Website: www.nfb.org/nfbnewsline

Nominating Committee

Chair: Bob Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: bray@nfbi.org

Outreach Committee

Co-Chairs:

Pre-Authorized Contributions (PAC) Plan

Coordinator: Chelsea Van Gorp
Phone: 601-618-5170
Email: cvangorp@nfbi.org
Website: www.nfb.org/pac

Resolutions Committee

Chair: Cindy Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: cray@nfbi.org

Ride Share Testing

Coordinator: Cindy Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: cray@nfbi.org
Website: www.nfb.org/rideshare

Web Coordinator

Brian Mackey
Phone: 609-680-8488
Email: webmaster@nfbi.org

National Divisions, Committees, and Groups

A lot of connecting, mentoring, and advancing the community of the National Federation of the Blind is done through our divisions, committees, and groups. These entities provide support, information, and resources for a wide range of professions, recreational activities, special interests, legislative issues, fundraising projects, and other areas related to blindness.

Learn more about the National Federation of the Blind Divisions, Committees, and Groups.