Welcome
The mission of OCB is to promote equal opportunities for blind Oklahomans to participate fully in society and achieve a better quality of life.
OCB is a statewide organization of blind and visually impaired individuals, their families, and friends. The organization works to encourage, empower, educate, and enhance the lives of Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired. OCB strives to empower blind Oklahomans to become full and independent participants in society through advocacy, leadership, and public education on issues affecting citizens with visual impairments. By connecting, sharing ideas and common concerns, and working together, we build an alliance that, more than individuals working alone, has the power to “improve tomorrow, today” for all Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired.
There are many advantages to being involved with the Oklahoma Council of the Blind, an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. These include:
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- • Learning to become tomorrow’s leaders.
- • Talking to legislators and the public about important issues such as transportation, fair housing, employment, accessible material, etc.; and
- • Improving the lives of blind and visually impaired people;
- • The opportunity to network with other individuals and professionals;
Some of the ongoing Federal legislative activities of the OCB include advocacy related to Rehabilitation Act amendments, funding for rehabilitation and education of the blind, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Fair Housing Amendments of 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act, the Air Carriers Access Act, the Technology Assistance Act, funding for Free Matter, the Americans with Disabilities Act, funding for independent living services for older blind and many other measures affecting the blind.
The Council currently has chapters in Oklahoma City, Lawton, Tulsa, and Duncan.
Fundraisers
Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk
The Oklahoma Tornadoes are gearing up for the 2026 Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk at the ACB National Convention in St Louis, and we need your support! Every step we take helps make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or have low vision through the programs and advocacy efforts of the American Council of the Blind. Whether you can give a little or a lot, every donation brings us one step closer to our goal. Please consider supporting the Oklahoma Tornadoes by making a donation
today. Simply go to ACB.org and click on the “2026 Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk” link on the homepage. This will take you directly to the donation form. Note in the memo line to credit The Oklahoma Tornadoes. The Tornado goal is $1000 of which the OCB would receive $500; however, it would be great to exceed this goal! Every step makes a difference – and so does every donation. Thank you for helping us walk toward a brighter future!
“Go Oklahoma Tornadoes! Together, we’re creating opportunities and changing
lives, one step at a time.”
OCB Cookbook
We have collected lots of great recipes and are working hard at getting everything compiled and formatted. The cookbook will be available in large print, braille and electronic formats.
Rada Cutlery
The Oklahoma Council of the Blind has joined with Rada Cutlery in an online fundraising effort. To place an order,
Go to https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=1008755.13112
Donate anytime via PayPal