Featured Programs
Meet the Blind Month
The National Federation of the Blind celebrates Meet the Blind Month every October. Throughout the month, we conduct activities that bring sighted people and blind people together, and we spread the message that we are vital, contributing members of society.
White Cane Awareness Day
The white cane allows us to move freely and safely from place to place, whether it's at work, at school, or around our neighborhoods. On White Cane Awareness Day, which is October 15, we conduct activities like white cane walks, film screenings, and social events.
National Convention
The largest gathering of blind people in the world, our convention is the place for training, support, and inspiration for the blind community. Check out preliminary details for the 2019 National Convention and highlights from 2018.
Upcoming National Events
- November 13-16, NABM BLAST 2018, San Antonio, TX
- March 28-29, 2019, Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, Baltimore, MD
- June 16-22, 2019, NFB EQ, Baltimore, MD
- July 7-12, 2019, 2019 National Convention, Las Vegas, NV
Upcoming State Conventions
- October 25-28, California State Convention, Los Angeles, CA
- October 25-28, Colorado State Convention, Lone Tree, CO
- October 26-28, Illinois State Convention, Rosemont, IL
- October 26-28, Washington State Convention, Olympia, WA
- All state conventions
Resources
Top Stories
Celebrating White Cane Awareness Day
In the latest episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast, we hear from a diverse group of white cane users in honor of White Cane Awareness Day.
The Confidence To Be a Blind Parent
Through the NFB, our DC affiliate president gained the confidence he needed to be a great blind parent. Read more in this blog post from Shawn Callaway.
Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Signed into Law
On October 10, 2018, President Trump signed the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act into law. Read about the history and importance of the treaty in this blog post from Scott LaBarre.
A Blind Entrepreneur Breaks through Barriers Everywhere He Builds
The October issue of the Braille Monitor features this convention speech by entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky, the only blind person to serve as a law clerk for the US Supreme Court.
President Riccobono's First Pitch
Special thanks to the Baltimore Orioles, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, and Jim Hunter.
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