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Welcome to NFB of Kentucky TAD and thanks for dropping by.
We appreciate you devoting a few minutes of your valuable time to see what we have to offer. Let us assist you in finding your way to a productive path of independence!
The NFB Kentucky affiliate's Technology Assistance Division (TAD) is now in the books. Please plan to join us in 2024. Stay tuned - dates will be announced in the near future.
The Technology Assistance Division (TAD) for the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky provides members and non members alike with an opportunity to participate online via Zoom once per month for a training series on various Assistive Technology topics. Please join us! These trainings are designed to provide you with the tools necessary to enhance your daily lives through independence! We know that technology is a mainstay in our society today, so learn what you can so that you aren't left behind! We must do everything that we can to lower obstacles that prevent us from competing effectively and efficiently at school and in our jobs.
For Zoom training announcements, please follow us on Facebook at TAD FaceBook
and to review existing TAD Tech Tips and Tricks Zoom trainings, please Click Here
Get Registered Today! A Smart911 Safety Profile can make you safer and more prepared when emergencies happen. emergency helps emergency personnel identify the kind of help that you might need when an emergency occurs with you and/or near you. Be sure to sign up for your Smart 911 Profile. You may access the application at Smart 911 Application. If you need assistance with creating your 911 profile, we are happy to help!
Simply email us at TAD Support.
Todd Stephens was honored to receive The esteemed 2018 T. V. Cramner Award
To read more about this outstanding Federationist, Dr. Tim Cramner, and the founder of NFBK's Technology Division, please see T. V. Cramner
NFB Kentucky TAD Receives The 2014 Robert E. Whitehead Award
Who was Robert E. Whitehead, and what is the Robert E. Whitehead Award? Well, let us tell you a bit about Robert E. Whitehead. Robert (Bob) E. Whitehead was the second sitting president of the NFB Kentucky affiliate. This award is presented to an affiliate chapter or division that strives to build membership in the organization . The chapter or division is also actively changing the public's perceptions about blindness through innovative projects and community outreach.
AFB Announces Learn NVDA, Free Online Video Tutorials. The American Foundation for the Blind is pleased to announce the availability of Learn NVDA, a series of free online video tutorials designed to help people who are blind or visually impaired learn how to use the computer and/or learn how to improve their computer skills. To learn more, go to Learn NVDA Free
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There are certainly different strokes for different folks. What might be ideal for one may not be ideal for another. Therefore, it is crucial that we share what we know through qualified resource referrals and educated discussion.
This is really only a piece of the puzzle. Kentuckians are able to take a "test drive of many assistive technology hardware devices before making a final purchase. The Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network KATS Network can lend many that opportunity.
Are you in need of assistance with your screen reading or magnification software on a computer? What about your Smartphone(iPhone or Android)? What about your tablet? Are you experiencing difficulty with use of a website, program, app or have a general question about the use of various adaptive software? If you answer YES to any of these questions, please get in touch with us by accessing our contact form at A.T. Assistance
Want to subscribe to the NFB Kentucky TAD list serv? It's as easy as clicking on the following link to the TAD info page and completing the brief form. Click here to Get Plugged In
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
Your donations are readily welcomed. Please consider donating to NFB Kentucky TAD through Pay Pal.
So that we give you the proper credit, please confirm your PayPal transaction by emailing your confirmation email along with your full name and phone number to Support Desk
Please note: membership dues will be accepted online. Please create an account on the state affiliate site (www.nfbofky.org) and use the "My Membership" links to sign up for your membership after your account has been approved.
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