Our annual Holiday Party will be December 10th 6-9 PM @ El Mercado on 1702 Lavaca St Austin TX. Last year we had southern hospitality and this year we’re gonna have a fiesta! Here’s a copy of El Mercado’s menu so you can be prepared for all the fun.
Diabetes is the number one cause of blindness in adults. The National Federation of the Blind of Austin Texas wants to Keep Austin Blind But Not in the Dark by participating in the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes on November 5th 2011. The walk supports research and prevention services for diabetes. The National Federation of the Blind has supported people with diabetes for 22 years. Over the years the type of support has changed based on what members needed to help themselves achieve an independent lifestyle. The advocacy of our members to promote the development and use of accessible medical equipment has allowed many to stay in control and informed about their health. The peer based volunteers that started the support system for our new members as they learned to use alternative techniques has grown as members experienced more severe and life threatening side effects of diabetes. Publications such as; Bridging the Gap – Living with Blindness and Diabetes, Voice of the Diabetic, and periodicals on NFB Newsline allow for our members to share new information and their personal stories. We invite everyone to come and join us as we walk to fight diabetes.