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National Federation of the Blind press releases

National Federation of the Blind Disappointed in New DOT Access Rules

Baltimore, Maryland (November 6, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind people, today expressed severe disappointment in the Department of Transportation (DOT) for its final rule purporting to extend Air Carrier Access Act requirements to airline Web sites and automated kiosks.  The long-awaited rule, rel

National Federation of the Blind Mourns Passing of Dr. Abraham Nemeth

Baltimore, Maryland (October 2, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind today mourns the death of Dr. Abraham Nemeth, the scientist who invented the Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Scientific Notation and was a lifelong champion of Braille.  
 
Dr. Marc Maurer, president of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Dr.

National Federation of the Blind Sends Message to America’s Teachers

Baltimore, Maryland (October 10, 2012): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind people and the leading advocate for equal access to education and technology, commented today on Barnes & Noble’s recently announced “Fall Educator Appreciation Week” promotion, which is designed to promote the use of the company’