Blind Michigan Voters Win Groundbreaking Lawsuit
Southfield, Michigan (May 19, 2020): In a historic outcome, a Federal Court in Detroit has approved a consent decree that orders the State of Michigan to provide accessible absentee ballots to blind Michigan voters in all future elections. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of blind voters Michael Powell and Fred Wurtzel, along with the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, alleged that Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide absentee ballots that can be completed by the blind.
National Federation of the Blind and Disability Rights North Carolina Sue UNC Health Care and Nash UNC Health Care
Raleigh, North Carolina (December 3, 2018): The UNC Health Care System, Nash UNC Health Care, and contractors systematically discriminate against blind patients in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a lawsuit filed today.
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
National Federation of the Blind Announces Winners of 2017 Onkyo Braille Essay Contest
Baltimore, Maryland (January 4, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), in celebration of World Braille Day, is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Onkyo Braille Essay Contest.
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 Comments on Secretary of Education Nominee Betsy DeVos’ Remarks Regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Baltimore, Maryland (January 18, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind, the nation's leading advocate for the equal education of blind students, commented today on responses given by President-elect Donald J.
Settlement reached in National Federation of the Blind of Virginia v. Virginia Department of Corrections
Richmond, Virginia (June 5, 2024): The ACLU of Virginia; the disAbility Law Center of Virginia; the law firm of Brown, Goldstein and Levy; and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia reached a settlement on Friday, May 17, in a lawsuit brought on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia and four blind men — Michael McCann, K
National Federation of the Blind and Amazon Join Forces to Improve Accessible Reading Experiences for Blind and Low-Vision Students
Baltimore, Maryland (March 2, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Amazon announced today that they will be working together to increase selection, enhance accessibility, and improve reading experiences for blind students, including those who have low vision or who are deaf-blind.
National Federation of the Blind Condemns DOJ Interim Final Rule Signaling Delay of ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Enforcement
BALTIMORE, MD (April 20, 2026) — The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today expresses outrage in response to news that the U.S.
NFB-NEWSLINE® Adds Talking Book Topics and Braille Book Review
Baltimore, Maryland (June 8, 2015): The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to announce the addition of two new bimonthly publications to the NFB-NEWSLINE® service: Talking Book Topics and Braille Book Review. These are published by the National Library Service for the Blin