The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.
Chapters & Divisions
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
Ronza Othman, President
15 Charles Plaza
Apartment 3002
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (443) 426-4110
Email: president@nfbmd.org
CHAPTERS OF THE NFB OF MARYLAND
During the ongoing corona virus pandemic all chapters of the NFB of Maryland affiliate are meeting virtually at least through December 2020. For meeting details of individual chapters, please contact the chapter president.
At Large Chapter
Marguerite Woods, President
Phone: (443) 271-1668
Email: mwoods719@gmail.com
Monthly meetings: Third Tuesday via phone
Draws members from various parts of Maryland, who don't have access to a local chapter
Baltimore County Chapter
Ruth Sager, President
Phone: (410) 602-9030
Email: rsager78@gmail.com
Monthly meetings: Fourth Wednesday in Pikesville
December 2020: Second Wednesday (combined November and December meeting)
Draws members from Baltimore County
Central Maryland Chapter
Graham Mehl, President
Phone: 301-875-8295
Email: blind@trailstone.com
Monthly meetings: First Tuesday in Columbia
Draws members from Howard County and Laurel, Fort Meade and surrounding areas
Eastern Shore Chapter
Patty Ann Behr, President
Phone: (443) 953--1464
Email: pattyannbehr@gmail.com
Monthly meetings: Second Saturday in Salisbury
Draws members from the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Greater Baltimore Chapter
Anil Lewis, President
443-963-8285
Monthly meetings: Third Saturday in Baltimore City
Draws members from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas
Greater Carroll County Chapter
Brian Keseling, President
Cell: (410) 855-5605
Email: bkmaverick@gmail.com
Monthly meetings: Second Tuesday in Westminster
Draws members from Carroll County and surrounding area
Western Maryland Chapter
Chris Myers, President
Phone: (772) 925-9484
Email: Chris.Myers@earthlink.net
Monthly meetings: First Saturday in Cumberland
Draws members from Western Maryland
National Harbor Chapter
Amber Woods, President
Phone: (301) 978-6686
Email: woodsamber83@gmail.com
Monthly meetings: Fourth Saturday in Suitland
Draws members from Prince Georges County and surrounding areas
Sligo Creek Chapter
Debbie Brown, President
Phone: (301) 881-1892
Email: Deborahb14@verizon.net
Monthly meetings: Second Saturday primarily in Silver Spring, MD
Draws members from Montgomery County and surrounding areas
TLC Chapter
Meleah Jensen, President
Phone: (504) 621-4162
Email: MeleahHeather@gmail.com
Meetings third Monday in Towson, MD
Draws members from Towson, Timonium, Lutherville, Cockeysville, and surrounding areas
DIVISIONS OF THE NFB OF MARYLAND
Maryland Association of Blind Merchants
Melba Taylor, President
Phone: (240) 381-1637
Email: m.taylor@encoreassoc.com
Holds periodic meetings throughout the year
Maryland Association of Blind Students
Qualik Ford, President
Phone: 301-312-9813
Email: QSFord@outlook.com
Holds periodic meetings throughout the year
Parents of Blind Children Division
Garrett Mooney, President
Phone: 480-433-8003
Email: james.garret.mooney@gmail.com
Holds a holiday party, family picnic and conducts at least one seminar during the year
Seniors Issues Division
Ruth Sager, President
Phone: (410) 602-9030
Email: rsager78@gmail.com
Holds periodic meetings throughout the year