Coalition of Disability Groups Demand Access to New York’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting
May 22, 2020 – New York, NY – Today, a coalition of disability organizations filed a lawsuit against the New York State Board of Elections (“NYS BOE”) for excluding New Yorkers with disabilities as their Absentee Voting program expanded in response to COVID-19.
McDonald’s and National Federation of the Blind Collaborate on Self-service Kiosks
Baltimore, Maryland (May 2021): The National Federation of the Blind, America’s civil rights organization of the blind, and McDonald’s USA announce a collaboration to make McDonald’s self-service kiosks in company-owned, U.S. restaurants even more accessible to customers who are blind.
National Federation of the Blind Celebrates Teachers of Tomorrow
Baltimore, Maryland (November 9, 2022): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is proud to announce the members of the second cohort of the NFB Teachers of Tomorrow Program.
National Federation of the Blind Names Dori Senatori 2024 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students
Orlando, Florida (July 5, 2024): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced today that Dori Senatori has been selected as the 2024 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students.
Over 3,000 Blind Americans Gather for Convention
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Accessible Voting Available for July 7th Presidential Primary
Delaware (June 29, 2020): The Delaware Department of Elections (“Department”) and Disabilities Law Program of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (DLP) are pleased to announce the reactivation of Delaware’s pilot accessible absentee voting program through Democracy Live.
Airbnb and the National Federation of the Blind Partner to Improve Services and Access for the Blind Community
Baltimore, Maryland (June 30, 2021): Airbnb is committed to making travel more inclusive. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind, the largest consumer organization of blind people in the United States, to help improve our services and access for the blind community.
Celebrate Outstanding Blind Students
Baltimore, Maryland (May 11, 2023): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative membership organization of blind Americans, today announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program, which provides financial assistance and connects students with blind mentors and other resources.
National Federation of the Blind Announces Landmark Settlement with Social Security Administration on Electronic Signatures
Baltimore, Maryland (October 28, 2024): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), together with plaintiffs Jack C. Stephens and Maryann Murad, is pleased to announce a significant settlement agreement with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the case of NFB et al. v. Martin J. O'Malley (Case No. 20-cv-1160, D.D.C).
Lawsuit Filed Today Alleges The Container Store Discriminates Against the Blind
Boston, Massachusetts (July 20, 2015): The Container Store Group, Inc., which promotes its founders’ belief in “conscious capitalism”-the notion that a business should focus on a purpose beyond profit-is alleged in a class action lawsuit filed today in the United States District Court of Massachusetts (Case No.