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.

Harry Staley, Jr., winner of the 2018 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship, teaches a young girl taekwondo.

Featured Programs

Scholarship Program

Every year through our scholarship program, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the United States and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.

Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards

The annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards honor individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people and whose work advances the ultimate goal of helping transform our dreams into reality.

Santa Letters

Every December, the National Federation of the Blind helps Santa send letters in Braille to young blind children across the country, along with a tactile coloring sheet and a print letter for parents.