Cheyenne, Wyoming (May 29, 2024):  The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership organization of blind Americans, is pleased to announce that it will be holding a resource fair for blind and low-vision individuals on Saturday, June 8. Between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., representatives from the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, Vision Outreach Services, the Colorado Center for the Blind, and other organizations will be on hand to share how they support Wyoming’s blind community. Marci Carpenter, a member of the board of directors of the National Federation of the Blind, and Danielle McCann, the organization’s membership building coordinator, will be on hand as well. The event will serve as a platform for networking and building connections. 

The resource fair is free.  Please register to attend using the Resource Fair form. 

“The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to welcome blind residents of Wyoming from the Cheyenne community and beyond to this free event, where they can connect with the tools and resources blind people need to live the lives we want,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Beginning with this local event, our goal is to build a community of support throughout the state of Wyoming so that blind residents can work together to advance their lives and become a part of our dynamic nationwide movement.” 

If you or someone you know is interested in attending the resource fair but is facing transportation barriers, we can help. Please call 410-659-9314, extension 2401, or email [email protected].