National Federation of the Blind Response to COVID-19
The National Federation of the Blind is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. Guidance to state affiliates, local chapters, and affiliated training programs regarding this situation has been provided and we will continue to coordinate resources across the country.
National Federation of the Blind Legislative Initiatives Gain Momentum
Washington, DC (March 15, 2023): Recently, two pieces of legislation supported by the National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, were introduced in Congress, only a month after the organization held its annual Washington Seminar, where members from across the nation visit the nation’s capital to advocate for the organization’s legislative priorities.
Federation Update on Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland (March 26, 2024): Thanks to all our members, supporters, and others who have reached out to us following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this morning. We are grateful to confirm that all of our staff at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute are safe and accounted for.
National Federation of the Blind Stands in Solidarity with All Those Impacted by Racial Injustice
For eighty years, the National Federation of the Blind has viewed addressing discrimination and promoting equality as essential elements of our work. Today we stand in solidarity with the black community in their fight for justice and in their pursuit of equal treatment under the law.
Jonathan Mosen Brings His Expertise to the National Federation of the Blind
September 4, 2024, Baltimore, MD: The National Federation of the Blind is excited to announce that we have engaged Jonathan Mosen to help advance our strategic priorities in technology, accessibility, and communications to build further capacity within the organized blind movement.
National Federation of the Blind congratulates Dr. Sachin Pavithran
Baltimore, Maryland (December 8, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind, America’s civil rights organization of the blind, today congratulated Dr. Sachin D.
Statement regarding Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
Baltimore, Maryland: The National Federation of the Blind is deeply saddened by the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a blind Rohingya refugee who passed away in Buffalo, New York after being released from federal custody.
Blind Americans Urge Restoration of Access Technology Tax Credit to Build Back Better Legislation
Baltimore (November 2, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, today urged House and Senate leaders to restore a critical provision to the Build Back Better legislation scheduled for a vote this week.
Alabama Challenged in Court for Denying Accessible Absentee Voting Ballots to the Blind and People with Print Disabilities
MONTGOMERY – TODAY the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), and Brown Goldstein & Levy, on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Alabama (NFB-AL) and individual Alabamians, filed litigation against the Alabama Secretary of State for denying voters who are blind or have print disabilities access to the state’s absentee ballot program in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (RA).
National Federation of the Blind Condemns New Public Charge Rule
The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the new “public charge rule” issued on August 12.