Welcome to the Movement

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or our future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

The Central Arkansas Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas is made up of members from Greater Little Rock, and surrounding areas. An ideal way to learn more about the Central Chapter is by attending upcoming meetings. Meetings take place once a month. Most months, the meetings are held virtually via the Zoom platform, and are in-person once a quarter, in the meeting room at Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, 72212.

Note: "Use of Central Arkansas Library System meeting facilities does not constitute endorsement of the beliefs, viewpoints, policies or affiliations of the user by the library board or staff."

During meetings members often hear from a blindness or disability related speaker who shares about a topic, which helps educate and inform.

One of our favorite sections of meetings is the Welcoming Ceremony, in which we give new members the opportunity to share about themselves. Another meeting segment is the Job Squad, in which members share about employment opportunities, for those who are seeking employment.

Members enjoy when we take 5 for philosophy. We present a debatable topic and then discuss our opinions. There are no wrong or right answers – this is a time to share and respect other’s views.

The best way to keep up with meeting information and other messages is by submitting your email address to the chapter president.

President: Brent Philpot
Phone: (501)779-4018
Email address: bphilpot642@att.net

Central Chapter members support one another with kindness, technical issues, networking, and other areas.

One of the provided ways for members to stay in touch between meetings is by joining the WhatsApp chat group. Central Chapter has a directory of members distributed to each member, to help facilitate communication.

Each member contributes. For example, if a member suggests we set up at a community event, we discuss this idea, and if there is sufficient interest, we pursue the logistics. This type of activity helps promote awareness of the National Federation of the Blind while contributing to a successful community event. Chapter members are working with people in our community to expand public transportation.

Some of the local goals require funding, so the Central Chapter has a fundraising committee.

Central Arkansas Chapter has an elected governing board:

Brent Philpot, President
Scott Jones, Vice President
Wesley Hillman, Secretary
Joshua Goolsby, Treasurer
General Board Positions, Tawnya Philpot and Cindy Scott-Huisman

Here are a couple of quotes from members:

"I am one entity. We are a force. Together we can do more. Live The life you want."
Brent Philpot

"We hope you will join us and get involved!"
Cindy Scott-Huisman