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Welcome to the Movement

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.


Legislative Priorities

NFB of Ohio members pose with a Washington DC staffer

2025 Washington Seminar

At Washington Seminar, our members convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Our 2025 priorities include the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act, and the Blind Americans Return to Work Act. 

A blind man uses his cell phone

Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act will end website and mobile application inaccessibility for blind Americans. Websites are required by law to be accessible, but without implementing regulations most businesses and retailers have little understanding of what accessible means. 

A blind man checks his glucose levels

Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act

The Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act will end unequal access to home-use medical devices for blind Americans. Digital interfaces prevent blind individuals from independently and safely operating home-use medical devices that are essential to their daily healthcare needs.

A blind man types on a computer while sitting in his cubicle

Blind Americans Return to Work Act 

The Blind Americans Return to Work Act will eliminate the Social Security Disability Insurance earnings cliff and make other reforms to create true work incentives for blind Americans. Current law contains policies that discourage blind Americans from maximizing their earnings potential.