Chapters
The suggested way to get involved in the National Federation of the Blind is to join the chapter in your area. Please find the chapter below that serves your area and contact the president to determine the next meeting date and location. If there is not a chapter in your area, then you may join the at-large chapter.
All members of the National Federation of the Blind are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the terms set forth in our code of conduct. Please review the code of conduct via the following link:
Code of Conduct
At Large Chapter
Colleen Roth, President
Phone: 419-661-9171
Email: n8tnv52@outlook.com
1912 Tracy Road Northwood, Ohio 43619
Capital Chapter
Annette Lutz, President
Phone: 614-288-4323
Email: president.capital.nfboh@gmail.com
77 West Jeffrey Place Columbus, Ohio 43214
Cincinnati Chapter
Gloria Robinson, President
Phone: 513-615-1110
Email: grobinson513@icloud.com
Cleveland Chapter
Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President
Phone: 216-990-6199
Email: President.NFB.ClevelandOhio@gmail.com
PO Box 141077 Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Cuyahoga County chapter
Jaclyn Schiemann, President
Phone: (440) 223-8170
E-mail: schiemja@gmail.comm
Greater Akron Chapter
Kathy Legg, President
Phone: 330-212-5118
Email: kalegg0220@gmail.com
1916 15th Street SW Akron Ohio 44314
Lorain County Chapter
Sherry Ruth, President
Phone: 440-324-4218 | 440-281-6959
Email: Babyruth2@windstream.net
6922 Murray Ridge Road Elyria, Ohio 44035
Miami Valley Chapter
Dr. Carolyn Peters, President
Phone: 937-657-5134
Email: dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com
Springfield Chapter
Debra Baker, President
Phone: 937-206-2935
Email: Dgventure915@gmail.com
1107 Burt Street Springfield, OH 45505
Divisions
Divisions are special-interest groups within the federation which are formed to assist blind people as well as represent them in specific areas. For example, blind college students may be interested in joining the Ohio Association of Blind Students division, and those who wish to promote the use of Braille may wish to join the Ohio Association to Promote the Use of Braille. Please explore the list of divisions below and feel free to join any one or more of interest to you.
Community Service
Pat McPherson, President
Phone: 330-524-8388
Email: patrinkle@icloud.com
3088 Prior Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Communities of Faith
Dr. Carolyn Peters, President
Phone: 937-657-5134
Email: dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com
Ohio Association of Blind Students
Shane Popplestone, President
Phone: 234-716-2208
Email: spopplestone.nfb@gmail.com
2027 Lorena Ave. Akron, Oh 44313
Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users
LuAnn Bowers, President
Phone: 419-822-6828
Email: LuAnnBowers4@gmail.com
218 East Cherry St. lot 31 Liberty Center, OH 43532
Ohio Organization of Blind Seniors
Marianne Denning, President
Phone: 513-607-6053
Email: marianne@denningweb.com
835 Carini Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45218
Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Joann Williams, President
2297 East 87th Street, Cleveland Ohio 44106
Email: williams.joann054@gmail.com