Three blind people walk down the street with their canes.

Blind man in business attire walks with white cane and brief case in office hallway

Four blind people, Ronza Othman, Marguerite Woods, Qualik Ford, and Ellana Crew, stand with white canes in front of brick building, the Jernigan Institute

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.

Featured Programs

Washington Seminar

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

Register for Washington Seminar

Scholarship Program

Every year, we award more than $250,000 in cash and prizes to blind scholars in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.

Apply for a scholarship

Employment

We are hosting an in-person career fair in February at the Washington Seminar.

Register for the Career Fair

Opportunities

Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards

The Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards honor individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people.

Nominate an individual or organization

Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship

The scholarship provides funding support to NFB members who want to attend a national convention for the first time.

Apply for a convention scholarship

Accessibility Inclusion Fellowship Program

We award a one-year fellowship to Maryland educators to teach them how to integrate accessibility and utilize nonvisual teaching methods in their curriculum.

Apply for a fellowship

World Braille Day

On January 4, we celebrate World Braille Day in honor of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille. Braille has allowed thousands of Blind Americans to read, write, and complete several daily tasks independently.

Learn more about the impact of Braille

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.

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.

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.

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