Press Room

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

We are pleased to serve as a resource for the press on all issues related to our organization and to blindness. For more information or to request an interview with one of our experts, please contact  Stephanie Cascone, director of communications and marketing, at 410-659-9314, extension 2330 or [email protected].

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Public Service Announcements

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Press Releases and News Briefs

Below are the most recent press releases and news briefs issued by the National Federation of the Blind.

Oracle Software Cannot Be Used By Blind Texas Employees

Austin, Texas (February 5, 2007): The National Federation of the Blind and three blind Texas employees filed suit today to enforce a provision of Texas law requiring all information technology purchased by the state to be accessible to blind employees.  The suit was brought because the blind cannot use software manufactured by Oracle Systems and use

Five West Virginia Newspapers Added to NFB-NEWSLINE®

Charleston, West Virginia (February 5, 2007): The National Federation of the Blind announced today the addition of five local newspapers to a service for blind and disabled readers in West Virginia.  With the support of the West Virginia Library Commission, West Virginia residents will now be able to access the Dominion Post from Morgantown, the Registe