Employment

We are hosting a career fair where jobseekers and employers can connect with talent and opportunities from across the country.

We provide working age blind people with an opportunity to compete in the workplace on terms of equality. We assist blind people in gaining the skills and confidence necessary to achieve an employment outcome that is commensurate with your talents and abilities.

We provide employers with the tools you need to recruit, hire, train, and promote competent blind employees.

Upcoming Opportunities

National Convention Career Fair

Monday, July 6, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. CDT 
JW Marriott Austin, 110 E 2nd St, Austin, Texas.

Join us at the in-person career fair during the NFB National Convention. You can register as either a job seeker or an employer. This event is free of charge for job seekers. 

Career Fair Jobseeker Registration

Career Fair Employer Registration

Blind Owned and Operated Marketplace

We launched the blind owned and operated marketplace, a new initiative designed to amplify blind entrepreneurship. This directory connects blind-owned businesses with a wider community, offering a centralized hub where consumers can easily find and support authentically blind-owned businesses. You can explore the directory to find blind-owned businesses near you or learn how to submit your business for consideration.

Federal Workers Impacted by Recent Layoffs

We know that federal employees with disabilities have been disproportionally affected by recent reductions in the federal employment work force and we are doing all we can to help our blind colleagues.

If you are a federal worker impacted by the government layoffs and interested in information on career opportunities through the National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives, please submit the Employment Interest Form to receive announcements regarding career opportunities.

Dare to Be Remarkable

Dare to Be Remarkable is a three-day national training conference for education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind and low vision transition-aged students or adults.

Career Resources

Job Seekers: Pursue Your Dreams

The National Federation of the Blind provides working age blind people with an opportunity to compete in the workplace on terms of equality.

Know Your Rights: Self-Advocacy Employment Tool Kit

Your right to employment is important. The National Federation of the Blind encourages you to familiarize yourself with your federal protections and the actions you can take to prevent and resolve access barriers and disability discrimination. Also, you should access the network of blind professionals who are members of the Federation to learn more about individual experiences and receive guidance on employment. Connect with your local affiliate and chapters, or there may be a division with your career interest. Please visit the resources gathered below and let us know of other resources that have been helpful to you.

Career Mentoring: Build Professional Development

We seek to connect blind and low-vision students with successful blind role models who help them navigate their path from education to career success.

Hi, My name is Emily, and I recently joined mentor program with NFB, but I’ve already gotten so much out of it. Living in a sighted world as a blind person can feel really isolating sometimes. So knowing that there so many supportive people out there willing to assist you in your journey and independence and getting ready for your career and life itself is very good to know. It prepares you for other things in life.

Employment Committee: Enhancing Our Opportunities

More details coming soon.

Employer Connections: Recruit More Talent

As America’s membership organization of the blind, the National Federation of the Blind has an extensive community already in place as well as more than eighty years’ worth of knowledge in areas directly related to employment.

The National Federation of the Blind offers several resources for employers.

  • Job Accommodations Network
  • Employer Leadership Network
  • Direct Source
  • Participate in the upcoming career fair
  • Develop and support internships
  • Professional agencies

Learn more about our information for Employers.

More Information about Center of Employment Opportunity

We look forward to continuing to build the Center of Employment Opportunity. If you have questions or feedback, please email [email protected].