The Golden Triangle Council of the Blind (GTCB) is affiliated with

the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind.

Mission: To promote independence and opportunities for people with

vision impairments.

Vision: To continue to be recognized as the leading advocacy

organization in the Grater Pittsburgh area in the areas of

education, employment, transportation, and accessibility for people

with vision impairments.  The aim of all of our activities is to

encourage people to achieve their potential as valued members of

society.

   During regular monthly meetings, GTCB members conduct

organizational business and discuss current issues relevant to

blindness.  GTCB is governed by directors and officers who are all

active members of the organization.  We are a nonprofit group

supported by donations and money raised by the membership.

    We strive to involve ourselves in projects that will enhance

our ability to be active and productive members of society, and we

serve as an informal support group for our members.   We stay

abreast of local state and federal legislation that affects blind

people, and members  are encouraged to maintain regular contact

with their legislators regarding pertinent issues.

    GTCB was instrumental in establishing the local Radio Reading Service for the Blind, and we have helped agencies and blind people outside our membership to obtain needed equipment and services.  One of our most recent endeavors was to promote, in cooperation with other agencies, a project to have audible pedestrian traffic signals installed in the city of Pittsburgh, and we maintain a working relationship with local agencies providing transportation, education, housing, and other services of interest to us.  Members of GTCB currently serve on the Consumer Provider Council of the Blind and Allegheny County of the Blind and Allegheny County Transit Council, as well as various other related committees.

    Funds raised by GTCB have been donated to a variety of causes including the Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, The American Diabetes Association, The American Red Cross, and the Bower Hill Braillists Foundation.

           MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name __________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________________

Annual dues:   $11.00

GOLDEN TRIANGLE COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, INC.

              P.O. Box 71492

           Pittsburgh, PA   15213

             (412) 343-9900

Who can join:

    Any person over 18 years of age who lives in the Pittsburgh

area and does not currently belong to a similar organization is

welcome to apply for membership in GTCB.

     For further information, call us at 412-343-9900. You will

hear a recording listing announcements about  upcoming meetings and

other related information.  Feel free to leave a message, and one

of our members will promptly return your call.