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The 2021 National Convention, July 6-10, Anywhere and Everywhere; An image of the United States with lines connecting and intersecting over top it.

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National Convention

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world.

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A Letter to the NFB Community from the Special Committee

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day

May 20, 2021 is the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day to emphasize the importance of integrating accessibility into everything digital (web, software, mobile, etc.). The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will be celebrating GAAD by highlighting the NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA).

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Featured Programs

NFB-NEWSLINE®

NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more.

Learn about NFB-NEWSLINE

Accessibility Boutiques and Seminars

Accessibility boutiques and seminars are workshops presented by our access technology experts that provide introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech.

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Advocacy

The National Federation of the Blind is continuously working toward securing full integration, equality, independence, acceptance, and respect for all blind Americans.

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More Programs and Services

Lack of Awareness Makes Accessibility Inaccessible

When websites, products, and services are made nonvisually accessible, it creates opportunities for blind and low vision individuals to be competitive, contributing members of society and the workforce. However, even if the technology is made accessible,

Publications

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.

Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog

The Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog features stories from our members, news, and commentary on issues affecting our community.

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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.

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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.