National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act in the House
Baltimore, Maryland (January 22, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans, applauds the introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (H.R. 431) in the United States House of Representatives by Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) and Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16).
Blind People Condemn Nepal’s Ban on Blind Everest Climbers
Baltimore, Maryland (January 2, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the World Blind Union (WBU), which represent the United States and global blind communities respectively, today stated their opposition to a new ban on blind climbers participating in expeditions on Mount Everest, recently announced by the government of Nepal.
Blind Intelligence Analyst Wins Major Court Victory
Washington, DC (February 27, 2023): Joe Orozco, a blind man who sued the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice with the assistance of the National Federation of the Blind because he is required to use inaccessible technology in his job as an FBI intelligence analyst, won a major victory in the United States Court of Appea
National Federation of the Blind Announces Winners of 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Contest
Baltimore, Maryland (January 11, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Contest.
NFB24 Over 3,000 Blind Americans Gather in Orlando
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National Federation of the Blind Applauds Jury Verdict for Montgomery County Woman
Greenbelt, Maryland (February 29,2016): The National Federation of the Blind, the nation's leading advocate for equal access to employment and technology for the blind, today applauded a jury verdict reached in the matter of Yasmin Reyazuddin vs. Montgomery County (Civil Action No. 8:11-cv-00951-DKC) in federal district court Friday afternoon.
National Federation of the Blind and Two Blind Students Resolve Complaint Against Atlantic Cape Community College
Trenton, New Jersey (June 1, 2015): The National Federation of the Blind and two blind students, Anthony Lanzilotti and Mitchell Cossaboon, have entered into a consent decree with Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC). The consent decree, which resolves allegations by Mr. Lanzilotti and Mr.
National Federation of the Blind Urges Senate to Ratify Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Baltimore, Maryland (July 22, 2014): The National Federation of the Blind, the nation’s oldest and largest organization of blind people, today urged the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
National Federation of the Blind to Unmask Goodwill’s Exploitation of Workers with Disabilities
Baltimore, Maryland (October 31, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, announced that it will hold a public awareness event today regarding Goodwill Industries International’s payment of wages as low as pennies per hour to workers with disabilities. Members of the NFB will delive
National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
Baltimore, Maryland (November 19, 2012): Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season.