Membership
Membership is open to any individual and businesses that are owned by or employ Blind/visually-impaired persons.
Annual membership dues are $39.00.
Associate Members
Any other organization wishing to support our aims and goals may be an Associate Member. Associate members may participate in all activities of the organization but may not vote at the annual business meeting or serve as an officer or director. Dues for Associate Members are $99 annually.
Lifetime Membership
Now you can save money and get exciting benefits by becoming a Lifetime Member! A Lifetime Membership is only $1000 for your entire lifetime! This saves you money over the span of years and opens the door for special benefits only given to Lifetime Members. Benefits include:
- Lifetime members-only events
- Special recognition on our national website with article about you
- Free admission & discounted rates to certain events
- Special seating at events
- Free recognition in annual report and annual meeting/conference program
- Email sent out to entire mailing list announcing your Lifetime membership status( summary of your life or ad for your business)
Some of our proud members:
Breandan Cotter (Atlanta, GA): attorney
Gabe DeLeon (Greenfield, WI): adaptive technology products
Farmer Host (San Leandro, CA): web design and hosting
The fortune agency (Milwaukee, WI): entrepreneurship/leadership coaching and advocacy/public policy
Easton Kons (Menonomee Falls, WI): supervisor, Industries for the Blind
Save Point Non-Emergency Disabilities Transportation LLC (New Berlin, WI): paratransit transportation
Schanzenbach Consulting & Associates, LLC (Pennsylvania): adaptive technology & computer training
Benefits of Membership
1. Networking
2. Mentoring
3. Member-only Discounts
4. Members only events
5. Members directory
**HELP FUND: As a member you have access to our Help fund which provides funds to help in buying equipment, paying for training/education, registration/licensing,
travel, and more!