National Federation of the Blind Announces Partnership with RAINN
The National Federation of the Blind today announced it has engaged RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, to assist us in furthering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming culture free of sexual misconduct as part of all NFB programs and activities.
Over 2,000 Blind Americans Gather for Convention
Share the story of the largest gathering of blind people living the lives we want, learning from each other, teaching the next generation, and transforming dreams into reality. Please post to social media with #NFB22. Join us!
National Federation of the Blind Urges Sonos to Restore Accessibility
Baltimore, Maryland (May 7, 2024): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans, today expresses deep disappointment concerning a recent redesign of the Sonos smartphone apps that has significantly degraded their accessibility to blind users.
Statement on Federal Notice Limiting Randolph-Sheppard Priority for Department of the Army Dining Facility Contracts
December 23, 2025 - Baltimore, MD: The National Federation of the Blind condemns the Department of Education’s decision to “limit” (effectively eliminating) the Randolph-Sheppard priority in dining facility contracts (DFACs) on Department of the Army installations.
US Navy Settles Discrimination Claim by Blind Employee
Washington, DC (February 28, 2019): Mary Carla Flood had worked for the United States Department of the Navy as an educational technician for only a day and a half when she was summarily fired. She had done nothing wrong, but human resources officials felt constrained by the results of her physical. That physical had revealed that she was legally blind, a fact that was obvious to the personnel who hired her on the spot at her job interview (Ms. Flood sometimes uses a white cane to navigate, and reads with reading glasses or uses large print).
Wet-Ink Signature Requirement Endangers Social Security Disability Applicants and Recipients During COVID-19, Lawsuit Says
Washington, DC (May 5, 2020): Timothy Cole is being treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His treatment leaves him immunocompromised and unable to work, and places him at additional risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. He needs to apply for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the safest way to do so would be to fill out the application online at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.
Cruise to Sponsor Racecar Driver Dan Parker in National Federation of the Blind’s 2021 Blind Driver Challenge
Baltimore, Maryland (April 5, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced today that San Francisco-based zero emission self-driving company Cruise will sponsor racecar driver Dan Parker in his Fall 2021 attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Fastest Speed for a Car Driven Blindfolded” as part of the Blind Driver Challeng
Berkeley Unified School District Putting New Accessibility Policies in Place
Berkeley, California (July 25, 2022): The Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) has agreed to put new policies for the testing and evaluation of online learning technology in place to ensure that such technology is fully accessible to the blind and other students with disabilities.
National Federation of the Blind to Hold Resource Fair for Blind and Low-vision Individuals in Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming (May 29, 2024): The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative membership organization of blind Americans, is pleased to announce that it will be holding a resource fair for blind and low-vision individuals on Saturday, June 8. Between 10:00 a.m.
Oregon State University Commits to Accessibility Improvements for Blind and Low-Vision Students
Corvallis, Oregon (April 7, 2026): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Oregon State University (OSU) announced today that they have agreed to a settlement involving accessibility enhancements to university services, programs, and activities.