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National Federation of the Blind Celebrates White Cane Awareness Day

Oct 2, 2017

Most of us are familiar with White Cane Safety Day. Over the years, however, the significance of the white cane has shifted from safety to independence for blind people.

An Update on the National Federation of the Blind Hurricane Relief Project

Sep 29, 2017

This hurricane season has been particularly harsh on our Federation family in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. After Hurricane Harvey, we shared information on our efforts to help blind people impacted by the storm.

Tips for Planning a Successful 2017 Meet the Blind Month

Sep 19, 2017

Meet the Blind Month is a great time to ramp up outreach and education efforts in our local communities.

National Federation of the Blind Hurricane Harvey Relief Project

Sep 5, 2017

During the past week, many members of the National Federation of the Blind have reached out with offers of support for blind individuals impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

From Timid to Bold: Reflections on Newcomers to National Convention

Aug 21, 2017

"Attending the convention has changed me in many ways. For the first time in my life, I did not feel self-conscious or different. For the first time in my life, I feel like I am part of a big family that really cares." - Ayoub Zurikat, 2017

Experiencing the 2017 Eclipse Nonvisually

Aug 15, 2017

While some scientists at Harvard are working to turn light into sound by way of an Arduino, you don’t have to get so high-tech to experience the solar eclipse that will occur on August 21.

The National Federation of the Blind Helped Eric Duffy Know That He Could Be a Blind Dad

Jun 18, 2017

I am from a family of eight. I have four brothers and three sisters, and I am next to the youngest. From an early age I knew that I wanted to have a wife and children.

Be the STAR of Your Story: Using Your Past Experiences to Excel in Interviews

Jun 5, 2017

With the unemployment rate for the blind hovering around 70 percent, the National Federation of the Blind Employment Committee is dedicated to providing resources and information to help the blind become gainfully employed.

How Love Convinced Gary Wunder to Join the National Federation of the Blind

May 23, 2017

One frequent topic of discussion in the National Federation of the Blind is why we joined, when we joined, and those things that pushed us towards and away from the organization.

Isabel Espinales Regains Independence through the National Federation of the Blind

May 9, 2017

I was born in Nicaragua. At ten years old, I was forced to leave my country to escape death threats because of my father’s reputation in the military.