National Federation of the Blind COVID-19 Policy Relating to Public Events
This document updates previous policy issued by the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors on March 13, 2020. Effective April 4, 2020, the organization has extended its request that all in-person meetings, events, and public gatherings of Federation affiliates, chapters, and divisions are to be canceled or postponed until May 31, 2020 or until local, state, and federal governments permit, whichever is later.
Jeopardy! Makes Online Test Accessible to the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland (October 12, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind, America’s civil rights organization of the blind, today commended Jeopardy Productions and Sony Pictures Television for making the online test for the beloved gameshow Jeopardy! fully accessible to blind people who use screen reader technology to access websites and digital information.
Medicare Information to Become Accessible to Blind Beneficiaries
Baltimore, Maryland (April 25, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind and three blind individuals have reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Narrowing the Gap for Blind in Maryland Teacher Preparation Press Release
Baltimore (April 18, 2022): The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, is proud to announce the first cohort of our new and innovative program: Narrowing the Gap for Blind and Low-Vision Students in Maryland Teacher Preparation.
Lyft and the National Federation of the Blind Announce Comprehensive Accessibility Improvements for Lyft Riders Who Travel with Service Animals
Lyft and the National Federation of the Blind today announced a collaborative effort to ensure reliable and equal service to individuals who are blind and use service animals.
Court Ruling Affirms Decision Awarding Back Pay and Liquidated Damages to Individuals Who Were Unlawfully Paid Less Than Minimum Wage
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jan. 10 2024 – In a ruling handed down last week by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Seneca Re-Ad Industries, Inc. v.
National Federation of the Blind Names Kathy Nimmer 2016 Blind Educator of the Year
Orlando, Florida (July 2, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has named Kathy Nimmer, a teacher at William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Indiana, as its 2016 Blind Educator of the Year.
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award Presented to Dan Kelley
New Orleans, Louisiana (July 10, 2025): The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership and advocacy organization advancing the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States, proudly presented its 2025 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award to Dan Kelley, a dedicated coach, band director, teacher, and tec
MEDIA ADVISORY: Blind Americans to Protest Proposed Amazon Deal with New York City Schools
Date: August 26, 2015
Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Place: M.S. 131, 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002
EBAY AND THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND TEAM TO OPTIMIZE ACCESSIBILITY OF SITE, APPS
eBay has teamed with The National Federation of the Blind in a Web 2.0 Sustainable Accessibility Partnership Agreement that will enhance the accessibility of eBay’s website and mobile applications.