National Federation of the Blind press releases
The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the new “public charge rule” issued on August 12.
Washington, DC (July 8, 2020): House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will participate in a dialogue with National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono as part of the eightieth National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 2:35 p.m. EDT with thousands of blind people from America and around the world listening and viewing via Zoom conference.
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
Baltimore, Maryland (September 26, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the #HowEyeSeeIt challenge launched in the past month by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which has garnered considerable recent publicity.
Baltimore, Maryland (December 5, 2024): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative advocacy organization of blind Americans, today expressed its commendation of the U.S.