National Federation of the Blind
Chris Danielsen has a diverse work experience, starting from 1995 as a law clerk for the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee. In 1997, they became an attorney and worked until 2003 in their own law firm called Christopher S. Danielsen, Attorney at Law. Chris then joined the National Federation of the Blind in 2003, serving as a Public Relations Specialist from August 2006 to January 2008. During this time, they also created and edited an online magazine called Voice of the Nation's Blind. In 2009, Chris became the Director of Public Relations for the National Federation of the Blind, responsible for all communications, including educational materials, press releases, and media interactions. Chris and their team also prepared the organization's annual report.
Chris Danielsen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Furman University, completing their studies from 1989 to 1993. Chris then went on to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law, where they obtained a J.D. degree from 1993 to 1996.
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The National Federation of the Blind believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people. Our democratically elected leaders and our diverse nationwide membership are made up of blind people, our families, and our friends. We are bound together by the shared belief that we are capable of achieving our dreams and living the lives we want. We support one another, act with courage and determination when we encounter barriers or experience setbacks, and engage in collective action to improve our lives.