National Federation of the Blind press releases
Baltimore, Maryland (September 1, 2010): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind people in the United States, today announced the 2010-2011 Race for Independence, a fundraising effort focused on improving education and techn
Orlando, Florida (July 7, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind at its national convention today voted unanimously to demand fair wages for blind workers. The convention is being attended by 2,900 delegates from across the United States and Puerto Rico. On Wednesday, July 13,
The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the new “public charge rule” issued on August 12.
June 3, 2020 – New York, NY – A federal court has approved an agreement between the NYS Board of Elections (NYS BOE) and disability groups that provides voters a more accessible absentee ballot for the upcoming June 23 Primary Election.
Orlando, Florida (July 23, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has presented $50,000 in cash awards to individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people and whose work advances the ultimate goal of helping transform their dreams into reality.
Baltimore, Maryland (July 9, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind has presented its annual Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award to Jordana M. Elgebretsen of Post Falls, Idaho. Mrs. Elgebretsen, a native of Ecuador, teaches blind and low-vision students in both English and Spanish.
Baltimore, Maryland (September 5, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the final implementation of regulations to implement the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama to protect the blind and other pedestrians from the dangers posed by silent hybrid and electric