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Four blind people, Ronza Othman, Marguerite Woods, Qualik Ford, and Ellana Crew, stand with white canes in front of brick building, the Jernigan Institute

Welcome to the Movement

Transformative Membership & Advocacy

You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

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.

News & Events

Civil Rights Museum of the Blind

NEW: The National Federation of the Blind has begun the initial planning of a state-of-the-art museum, and we need your help.

Take the survey!

COVID-19 At-Home Test Information

As announced in December 2021, the Biden administration will be distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests to households in the United States.

Stay informed about COVID at-home tests

Washington Seminar

At our Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans.

Learn about 2022 Washington Seminar

Learn the latest news and events

Featured Programs

Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation.

Learn about the scholarship program

Free White Cane Program

The National Federation of the Blind has distributed more than 64,000 free white canes since 2008.

Learn more about the free white cane program

Free Slate and Stylus Program

The National Federation of the Blind will distribute a plastic, four-line, twenty-eight cell slate along with a saddle stylus to those that need th

Take Museum Survey

President Riccobono stands in front of the Jernigan Institute, a brick building

A state-of-the-art museum dedicated to the civil rights struggle of blind Americans is in the works. Help with the planning by completing our online survey, or the telephone survey by calling 229-632-7878 or toll-free 833-632-7878.

Share your thoughts!

Publications

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Nation's Blind Podcast

The Nation's Blind Podcast highlights different themes related to blindness, independent living, and news from the National Federation of the Blind.

Braille Monitor

The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. It covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.

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Future Reflections

Future Reflections is a quarterly magazine for parents and teachers of blind children that offers resources and information based on the National Federation of the Blind's positive philosophy of blindness.

Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog