We are the membership and advocacy organization of the Nation's blind. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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We are the transformative organized blind movement raising expectations of blind people across America every day. Stay informed and get involved. Follow us via
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When you give $25 to the NFB, you help advance connection, community, and opportunity for blind people nationwide. Be a Federation Connector and share our work with others. Give online at nfb.org/give25donate. Thank you! #NFB26
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"When I was going through the adoption process, I [feared the judge would say] 'You're blind. I'm concerned about you being a parent,'" Deja said.
[The judge said] 'You are obviously a better mother than she could have ever hoped to have.'"
Listen: buff.ly/vtm5tk4
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Episode 79 of Access On: We recap Apple’s WWDC keynote. We dive into the new Siri AI, other Apple Intelligence features, new trust and safety features and more. Share your views in future episodes on what Apple announces.
Subscribe or download at: buff.ly/JifwSxN
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Are you interested in volunteering at our Independence Market during our national convention?
Watch this video to learn how to be a demonstrator: youtu.be/uQc1ilTo4Ac
Sign up today at buff.ly/coW4KfK
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Are you a blind jobseeker searching for career opportunities? We invite you to our in-person Career Fair taking place during our national convention.
At this free event, you’ll gain access to employers from across the country.
Visit nfb.org/employment to register.
ALT A blind professional sits at a desk, answering a phone call while typing on a desktop computer.
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"We do not have to worry about being turned away because of our service animals. We do not have to make small talk with a driver who keeps asking about our blindness. 'We know who we are, and we will never go back!'" -Jordan Moon
Read more: buff.ly/YpBWqHF
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Episode 78 of Access On: We have comprehensive coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote next Monday. We bring highlights of an Access On webinar covering how to produce well-formatted documents and why it matters.
Subscribe or download: buff.ly/Xhb8sZZ
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We recently learned that NFB-NEWSLINE® in South Dakota will be discontinued effective June 30, 2026. This change is due to a budget decision by the South Dakota state library and was not a decision that we made.
Read the full press release: buff.ly/tMw5zNp
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We were made aware of an upcoming interim final rule that would institute a work requirement for Medicaid recipients.
After reading through an advance copy of the final rule, we can report that blind and disabled recipients of Medicaid will not be affected by this change.
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When you give $25 to the NFB, you help advance connection, community, and opportunity for blind people nationwide. Be a Federation Connector and share our work with others. Give online at nfb.org/give25donate. Thank you! #NFB26
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Episode 77 of Access On: News from Microsoft’s Ability Summit, Google’s IO conference, and Apple’s announcement for #GAAD. Plus, in an era of deep fakes, a listener offers nonvisual clues that may help you detect a scam.
Subscribe or download: buff.ly/4bELKDp
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The deadline to register online for #NFB26 is quickly approaching!
Registration includes access to the biggest event of the year, the mobile app, and timely convention news and communications.
Register today at nfb.org/conventions
ALT NFB of New Orleans Chapter members dance and celebrate as they follow the band through the convention hall. They wear traditional Mardi Gras items.
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We filed a lawsuit challenging the administration’s abrupt delay of critical website accessibility features designed to ensure people with disabilities can access essential government and healthcare services online.
Read the full press release: buff.ly/RuMalz9
ALT National Federation of the Blind logo, text overlay reads May 21, 2026, Lawsuit Filed: Accessibility Rules Unlawfully Delayed
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We live the life we want! Are you ready to grow, lead, and serve? Apply for the 2026–2027 Kenneth Jernigan Leadership‑In‑Service Program (KJLSP) — a transformative, year‑long leadership journey designed by blind leaders, for blind leaders.
Apply: nfb.org/KJLSP
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Episode 76 of Access On: Learn about Tailscale, a free, powerful way to get a secure virtual private network. We discuss Renpho MorphoScan Nova and hear about tech support that went off-track after the listener disclosed their blindness.
Download: buff.ly/7Sat4lc
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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! This is a day when we raise awareness of the importance of digital inclusion and accessibility for all. #GAAD
ALT A young man sits at a desktop computer using a tactile device and wearing headphones, with a white cane beside him.
ALT A girl types on a Braille device while sitting at a table.
ALT Federationist Chris Danielsen sits at a desktop computer while typing on a Braille device.
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"No one wants their child to grow up experiencing the same difficulties you experienced as a blind person," Latonya Phipps Cross said. "But, why not? If I learned to thrive as a blind person, why wasn’t that good enough for her as well?"
Read more: buff.ly/Ut1I1Ck
ALT Latonya smiles, wearing a black long-sleeve sequin dress, with her white cane beside her.
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Give $25 to the NFB, double your dollars thanks to @AIRA, and have a chance to win. If you get four of your friends or family to donate at least $25 before July 3, you could win a BrailleNote Evolve from @HumanWare.
Give online at nb.org/give25donate.
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Jonathan Mosen, our Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence, will be on-stage at the Microsoft Ability Summit. Register to attend the free online Ability Summit from May 19-20.
Register: buff.ly/6g33OKg
ALT Graphic with a photo on the left showing three people smiling, including one person using a wheelchair. On the right, text reads: “Microsoft Ability Summit. Digital Keynote, May 19, 9:00–10:30 a.m. Be a part of what’s next. Accessibility is the next AI advantage.”
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Have access to the keynote that will show the latest product announcements on accessibility solutions built into your favorite Microsoft products and services. Learn about the latest accessibility developments, including what’s new with AI, and big improvements to Narrator.
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