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.

In last year's convention Exhibit Hall, a boy tests a new device and another boy feels a tactile art exhibit.

2018 National Convention

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Held annually, the convention serves as the governing body for our organization, and provides training, support, and inspiration for members of the blind community. The 2018 National Convention took place July 3 through July 8, 2018 in Orlando.

Learn More About Us

Our Podcast – The Nation's Blind Podcast
Our Blog – Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog
Our Monthly Magazine – Braille Monitor
Our Quarterly Magazine for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children – Future Reflections
Our Monthly E-Newsletter – Imagineering Our Future

Upcoming Events

Summer 2018 – 2018 NFB BELL Academy – Nationwide
July 29-August 4, 2018 – 2018 NFB EQ – Baltimore, MD
October 11-12, 2018 – Tactile Graphics in Education and Careers Symposium – Baltimore, MD
November 13-16, 2018 – BLAST Conference – San Antonio, TX
July 7-12, 2019 – 2019 National Convention – Las Vegas, NV

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What's New

NFB Interns Experience Advocacy in DC and Maryland

Our summer interns are doing important work helping to advance our policy and legislative agenda. Read about what they've learned in a special blog post from the interns themselves.

U.S. Senate Greenlights Marrakesh Treaty

"For more than six years, the National Federation of the Blind has worked tirelessly toward this historic day for the blind of America and the world," said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. Read our blog post about the June 28 Marrakesh Treaty news.

Advocacy Win for the Blind Diabetic Community

Thanks to our advocacy team, blind Medicare beneficiaries who have a prescription for a continuous glucose monitor will now be able to use it in conjunction with their smart phones or tablets. Read more about this recent policy win for blind diabetics.

Helpful Resources

Blindness Statistics
KNFB Reader - mobile app that reads print out loud
NFB-NEWSLINE - free newspaper service accessed via telephone, mobile app, web browser, email, or portable player
Press Room