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We advance the lives of our members and all blind people in the United States. 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.


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Rideshare Rally Round-Up

Mark Riccobono and a large crowd of blind people protest outside of the Uber headquarters

President Riccobono’s Rideshare Speech

On White Cane Awareness Day, we hosted the Rideshare Rally  to protest discrimination against blind people who use guide dogs and white canes. Listen to President Riccobono discuss the importance of the rally.

NFB members protest at the Rideshare Rally holding signs that say, “Respect Our Right to Ride”

Rideshare Rally Press

Several news sources wrote articles about our Rideshare Rally. Read and share articles from Wired, ABC 7 News, and NBC Bay Area to continue to spread the word about rideshare discrimination and encourage advocacy efforts.

A blind man holds a picket sign that says, “Paws for Equal Access” in one hand and his white cane in the other hand

President Riccobono’s Letter to Uber

Uber has implemented an option that allows riders to disclose their use of a service animal to their driver prior to pairing. President Riccobono has written a letter to Uber demanding that they modify the procedure. Read President Riccobono’s Letter to Uber.