The National Federation of the Blind aims to empower our members to be strong self-advocates and to understand their legal rights. Blind individuals who have been discriminated against, have questions about their legal protections, and/or want to prevent future discrimination are encouraged to review the following resources.
Federal Resources
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- The Rehabilitation Act
- Section 121 of the Copyright Act
- Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Randolph Sheppard Act and Vending Facility Program
- Social Security Administration
- Vocational Rehabilitation Regulations
- Air Carrier Access Act
Local Resources
- National Disability Rights Network
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
- Legal Aid
NFB Resources
- Blind Parent Resources and Information
- Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access
- Government Affairs Legislative and Regulatory Information
- National Association of Blind Merchants Division
Toolkits
- Blind Parent’s Essential Guide to Effective Communication from Public and Private Schools
- Higher Education Accessibility Online Resource Center
- Self-Advocacy in Higher Education Toolkit Version 2.0
- Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit
- High-Stakes Testing Self-Advocacy Toolkit
- Self-Advocacy and Legal Strategies Video
- Project: Effective Communication with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind and Low Vision Incarcerated People
Template Letters
- Blind Parent Template Letter Regarding Inaccessible Education Technology
- Parent of Blind Student Template Letter Regarding Inaccessible Education Technology
- Blind Student Template Letter Regarding Inaccessible Education Technology
Contact Us
For more information about our legal program or to discuss any blindness-related legal concerns and questions, please submit the Legal Program: Contact Us Form.