Upcoming Events
Fall State Conventions
- National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky 2017 Annual State Convention - September 22 through September 24
- National Federation of the Blind of Montana 2017 Annual State Convention - September 22 through September 23
- National Federation of the Blind of North Carolina 2017 Annual State Convention - September 22 through September 24
- National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island 2017 Annual State Convention - September 29 through September 30
- National Federation of the Blind of Alaska 2017 Annual State Convention - October 6 through October 7
Upcoming Free Accessibility Training Boutiques
New Braille Notetakers - Thursday, September 21, 8-10 a.m.
Learn about the latest developments in Braille Notetaker technology.
Accessible GPS - October, Thursday 12th, 8-10 a.m.
Learn about our experiences with some of the most popular accessible GPS options.
Braille Literacy in the 21st Century - October 19 through October 20
Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Literacy Rights in Education Act and hear about the progress of braille instruction in Maryland as well as nationally!
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BELL Academy – Braille and Beyond
Learn about the many benefits of the National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academies in this month's issue of Imagineering Our Future.
Bonus Episode of The Nation's Blind
Hear about the methods a teacher uses to make sure parents who happen to be blind are able to access school information and participate fully in their child’s education.
Request a Free Tactile Art Kit for Your Child
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is providing, free of charge, a tactile art kit to children from ages two through eight years old. Request a kit for your child here.
National Federation of the Blind Celebrates 10,000 Twitter Followers
Join our 10,000 followers on Twitter today.
Do You Dream in Color?
The critically acclaimed film Do You Dream in Color?, winner of the top 2017 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award from the National Federation of the Blind, is about four inspiring blind students and their journeys. Parents, teachers, and educators should see these stories. Learn about how you can host a screening during Meet the Blind Month in October by visiting the Do You Dream in Color? website.
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