Oklahoma Council of the Blind

 

The mission of OCB is To promote equal opportunities for blind Oklahomans to participate fully in society and achieve a better quality of life.

OCB is a statewide organization of blind and visually impaired individuals, their families, and friends.  The organization works to encourage, empower, educate, and enhance the lives of Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired.   OCB strives to empower blind Oklahomans to become full and independent participants in society through advocacy, leadership, and public education on issues that affect the lives of citizens with visual impairments.  By connecting, sharing ideas and common concerns, and working together, we build an alliance that, more than individuals working alone, has the power to “improve tomorrow, today” for all Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired.

There are many advantages to being involved with the Oklahoma Council of the Blind, an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. These include:

1. • Learning to become tomorrow’s leaders.
   • Talking to legislators and the public about important issues such as transportation, fair housing, employment, accessible material, etc.; and
   • Improving the lives of blind and visually impaired people;
   • The opportunity to network with other individuals and professionals;

OCB is a statewide organization of blind and visually impaired individuals, their families, and friends. The organization works to encourage, empower, educate, and enhance the lives of Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired. OCB strives to empower blind Oklahomans to become full and independent participants in society through advocacy, leadership, and public education on issues that affect the lives of citizens with visual impairments. By connecting, sharing ideas and common concerns, and working together, we build an alliance that, more than individuals working alone, has the power to “improve tomorrow, today” for all Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired.

Some of the ongoing Federal legislative activities of the OCB include advocacy related to Rehabilitation Act amendments, funding for rehabilitation and education of the blind, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Fair Housing Amendments of 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act, the Air Carriers Access Act, the Technology Assistance Act, funding for Free Matter, the Americans with Disabilities Act, funding for independent living services for older blind and many other measures affecting the blind.

The Council currently has chapters in Oklahoma City, Lawton, Tulsa, and Duncan.

Fundraisers

Show your love this Valentine’s Day while supporting a great cause! Order delicious chocolates and other tasty treats from https://okcb.terrilynn.com/, and 40% of every purchase will be donated to OCB. It’s the perfect way to show your loved ones how much they mean to you while proudly supporting an organization that makes a difference. Participate in our contest. If we receive 10 orders by January 31st, your name will be put in the hat for a drawing to receive a box of Terri Lynn’s delicious Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters. The drawing will take place on February 1.

Join us this March for the 2025 Inner State Auction, where Oklahoma and several other states come together for an exciting fundraising event! Each participating state plans to contribute at least ten unique items for the auction, giving you plenty of opportunities to bid on something special. Once the auction ends and payments are made, your winning items will be shipped directly to you.

All proceeds from each item will go to the state that donated it. For example, Oklahoma Council of the Blind (OCB) will receive the winning bid amounts for their items. It’s a fantastic way to support OCB while taking part in this collaborative event. We can’t wait to see you there!

The Oklahoma Council of the Blind has joined with Rada Cutlery is an online fundraising effort. To place an order, Go to

https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=1008755.13112

Donate anytime via PayPal