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Three blind people walk down the street with their canes.
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Anil Lewis and Mark Riccobono smile next to the Waymo vehicle.
A marching band plays at the national convention opening session

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.

Local and National News 

Stay informed on all news, issues, and priorities related to the organized blind movement.

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Featured Programs

Santa and Winter Celebration Letters

Santa and Winter Celebration Letters

We provide blind children with Braille letters and activities to celebrate the winter season.
Request a Braille letter
Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation.
Apply for a scholarship
Washington Seminar

Washington Seminar

Washington Seminar is just around the corner. Register now and receive important updates.
Register for Washington Seminar

American Education Week

Early Childhood Initiatives

Early Childhood Initiatives

Our early childhood initiatives provide young blind children and their families with the support and guidance to master the fundamental skills of literacy and independent travel.
Explore our early childhood initiatives
Free Slate and Stylus Program

Free Slate and Stylus Program

Using a slate and stylus is a portable way to write notes and more. We offer them for free to blind children and adults—great for school, work, and on the go!
Order a free slate and stylus
NFB-NEWSLINE®

NFB-NEWSLINE®

It’s more than news—access a world of content in this free audio and Braille service for blind and print-disabled people.
Subscribe to NFB-NEWSLINE

Blind Voter Survey

A blind woman uses a tactile keypad to vote on an accessible voting machine
Blind voters should be able to vote privately and independently. If you participated in the 2024 United States presidential election, we need your feedback. Survey results will help improve the accessibility of future elections.
Complete the Blind Voter Survey

Rideshare Rally Round-Up

Mark Riccobono and a large crowd of blind people protest outside of the Uber headquarters

President Riccobono’s Rideshare Speech

On White Cane Awareness Day, we hosted the Rideshare Rally  to protest discrimination against blind people who use guide dogs and white canes. Listen to President Riccobono discuss the importance of the rally.

NFB members protest at the Rideshare Rally holding signs that say, “Respect Our Right to Ride”

Rideshare Rally Press

Several news sources wrote articles about our Rideshare Rally. Read and share articles from Wired, ABC 7 News, and NBC Bay Area to continue to spread the word about rideshare discrimination and encourage advocacy efforts.

A blind man holds a picket sign that says, “Paws for Equal Access” in one hand and his white cane in the other hand

President Riccobono’s Letter to Uber

Uber has implemented an option that allows riders to disclose their use of a service animal to their driver prior to pairing. President Riccobono has written a letter to Uber demanding that they modify the procedure. Read President Riccobono’s Letter to Uber.