Publications and Media

The National Federation of the Blind creates and distributes several publications and audio reports. These materials inform both our membership and our friends about the true nature of blindness, issues of interest to the blind, NFB news and action items, and the many important stories we share.

Braille Monitor

The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. It covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.

Presidential Releases

The presidential release is a monthly audio message from President Mark A. Riccobono that highlights the current activities of the National

Nation's Blind Podcast

The Nation's Blind Podcast is our monthly podcast show that highlights different themes related to blindness, independent living, and news from the National Federation of the Blind.

Access On Podcast

Access on is the National Federation of the Blind’s podcast devoted to technology. It is hosted by Jonathan Mosen, the NFB’s Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence. Whether you’re a technology expert, or just trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you. We taps into our extensive networks in the tech sector, the knowledge of our Center For Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, and the experiences of listeners like you, to bring you technology news, reviews, and interviews. Subscribe and listen on your podcast client. Learn how to subscribe with the Access On RSS feed.

Imagineering Our Future Newsletter

Imagineering Our Future is the monthly e-newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind. It features a message from President Mark A. Riccobono and highlights our most recent news, action items, and happenings.

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Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog

The Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog features stories from our members, news, and commentary on issues affecting our community.

Future Reflections

Future Reflections is a quarterly magazine for parents and teachers of blind children that offers resources and information based on the National Federation of the Blind's positive philosophy of blindness.

Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research

The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research is the first scholarly journal created by blind people designed to address the real problems of blindness. An open-access, online-only publication, JBIR is interdisciplinary and international in scope.