Blind Intelligence Analyst Sues FBI and Department of Justice
Washington, DC (November 19, 2019): Joe Orozco, a blind intelligence analyst with the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2012, is suing the FBI and the United States Department of Justice for violating his civil rights under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
National Federation of the Blind Names Graciela L. Olivo 2020 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students
Baltimore, Maryland (July 16, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind has presented its annual Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award to Graciela L. Olivo of Brownsville, Texas.
Express Employment Professionals Makes Testing Accessible to Blind Job Seekers
Baltimore, Maryland (July 11, 2018): Express Employment Professionals, a leading national staffing company, has committed to ensuring that its employee testing solutions can be used by blind and low-vision job seekers and employees.
National Federation of the Blind Comments on Paralympic Withdrawal of Becca Meyers
Baltimore, Maryland (July 22, 2021): Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, made the following comments about the recent withdrawal of Paralympic swimmer Becca Meyers from the Tokyo games:
National Federation of the Blind Names Amy Lund 2017 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students
Baltimore, Maryland (August 1, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind has presented its annual Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award to Amy Lund of Springfield, Illinois. Ms. Lund, a teacher of blind students since 2001, currently teaches blind and low-vision students throughout the Springfield, Illinois public school system.
NFB23 Over 3,000 Blind Americans Gather in Houston
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National Federation of the Blind and Blind Student Reach Agreement with Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas (August 16, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind and Emily Schlenker, a blind student, have entered into an agreement with Wichita State University (WSU) to improve opportunities for blind students attending WSU.
National Federation of the Blind Commends the Introductions of Blind Americans Return to Work Act
Baltimore, MD (February 18, 2025): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative advocacy organization of blind Americans, commends Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX-17) and Representative Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-7) for the introduction of the Blind Americans Return to Work Act (H.R.
National Federation of the Blind Announces 2016 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
Baltimore, Maryland (November 20, 2015): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced today that applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Program.
National Federation of the Blind Applauds Senator McConnell’s Appointment of Neil Romano to National Council on Disability
Baltimore, Maryland (February 4, 2015): The National Federation of the Blind today applauded the appointment of Neil Romano to the National Council on Disability. Mr. Romano served as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy under President George W.