“One of the key elements for us to live the lives we want is to bring a community of blind people together. The other key is that everybody gets to bring the ingredients that they like to the table in our organization…we bring lots of diverse individuals with individual preferences, backgrounds, and diversities to work together in a shared experience as blind people.”—Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind
In the National Federation of the Blind, we believe our strength lies in the collaboration with partners who share our vision. One of our most valued and enduring partnerships is with HumanWare, a global leader in assistive technology for the blind and people with low vision. You may know them for their innovative products like the Victor Reader Stream, the Mantis Q40, or the newly introduced Monarch dynamic tactile graphic display. Together, we are making strides to ensure blind individuals have equal opportunity and access to the world around us, especially through Braille literacy and tactile graphics.
We’re excited to announce that HumanWare and additional anonymous donors have presented us with a Matching Gift Challenge. From October 1 through December 31, 2024, every dollar contributed will be matched up to $100,000. This is your chance to double the impact of your gift and help us reach our goal.
Your support is an investment in dignity, empowering blind people to live full, independent lives. Dignity is built on equality, respect, and opportunity, and by contributing to this campaign, you are helping create an environment where blind people can share information, make choices, and take control of our futures. With your generosity, we can continue advancing the next generation of access technology and fostering inclusion in the classroom, at home, and in the workplace.
Please share this opportunity with friends and family, and if you are able, here’s how you can contribute:
With the support of our partners like HumanWare and the generosity of supporters like you, we can build a community where equality and opportunity are brought to life, empowering blind individuals to live the lives we want.
Thank you for your investment in dignity and for helping us expand possibilities for blind people everywhere.