The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, urges both the House and Senate to pass the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act, H.R. 6467/S. 3371.
One of the greatest problems we face is the misunderstanding of blind people by society. Addressing this issue is one of our top priorities. Museums represent an opportunity to share our real and authentic stories with a massive audience.
Museums foster change, spark dialogue, and create shared understanding of social issues. Several trusted sources on museum stats show that more people in the United States annually attend museums than all sporting events and amusement parks combined.
A 2025 survey found that 33 percent of all adults in the United States reported visiting a museum in the past year, and the majority of adults in the United States support and seek out museums featuring diverse, inclusive content.
The Museum of the Blind People’s Movement, which will be the first museum to be owned and operated by the blind and will be located at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute building in Baltimore, will accelerate our public education efforts, motivate the creation of new educational content for youth and adults, and encourage positive conversations about the blind in society.
On December 4, Representative Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-7) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced legislation to designate the Museum of the Blind People’s Movement as the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement.
Through the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement, we will grow the movement, develop allies, and create:
- A shift in the public perception of the capacity of blind people
- A celebration of the voices and experiences of blind people in our journey to take ownership of our stories, lives, and aspirations
- A meaningful place in society for our stories and a stronger infrastructure for collecting and sharing those stories into the future
- A motivation to act against systemic barriers that are harmful to blind people
- An enduring legacy of respect, inclusion, and innovation
Currently, the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act has five cosponsors in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate. A full list of the cosponsors in both chambers is below. We need your help to ensure that the word gets out and that this bill receives immense cosponsor support so that it can ultimately be signed into law and our museum can receive the national recognition that it deserves.
House cosponsors of H.R. 6467:
Rep. Kweisi Mfume [D-MD-7] SPONSOR
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]
Senate cosponsors of S. 3371:
Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] SPONSOR
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks [D-MD]
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“My name is [YOUR NAME] and I want to urge [REPRESENTATIVE/SENATOR NAME] to support the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act, [H.R. 6467/S. 3371]. This bill will officially designate the museum to be located at the National Federation of the Blind headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland and designed to spark action, awaken understanding, and challenge the expectation of the blind in America as the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement. Please cosponsor the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act.”
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To find the contact information for your specific senators’ or representative’s office, please download the Senate spreadsheet or the House spreadsheet. They are organized alphabetically by state. You can also call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for the office in question.
If you are having trouble finding the contact information for your members of Congress, please contact Lindsey Walsh at [email protected].
If you email, please copy Justin Young at [email protected].