National Federation of the Blind of Oregon

Portland, City of Roses, has been described as America's most European city. Perhaps because it is a good walking city, with tons of public transportation. Pictured on the left are two light rail trains serving downtown. There is also a progressive atmosphere that celebrates the arts, a culture of great food, artisen coffee, beer and wine and neighborhoods chocked full of shops selling homemade clothes, crafts and furniture. The Portland metropolitan area is served by Rose City Chapter.

Blind diabetics and those losing vision can continue to be independent. The blind can and do accurately draw up insulin, monitor blood glucose levels, etc. 'Limitations' are usually self-imposed, and often all that is needed to overcome negative thinking is simply to know where to go for information. Some equipment (i.e. audio output devices) has been adapted for the blind. By using alternative techniques and products, the blind can control their diabetes as efficiently as do their sighted peers.

The Diabetes Action Network of Oregon, a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Oregon, is a support and information network for all diabetics, especially those who are blind or losing vision.