National Federation of the Blind Honors Senator Grassley
Washington, DC (January 29, 2019): The National Federation of the Blind presented Senator Charles E. “Chuck” Grassley with its Distinguished Legislator Award. The award was presented to Senator Grassley on January 28 as part of the opening ceremony of the annual Washington Seminar, during which our members from across the country visit with their members of Congress to advise them of the legislative and policy concerns of blind Americans.
Blind Intelligence Analyst Sues FBI and Department of Justice
Washington, DC (November 19, 2019): Joe Orozco, a blind intelligence analyst with the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2012, is suing the FBI and the United States Department of Justice for violating his civil rights under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
National Federation of the Blind Names Graciela L. Olivo 2020 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students
Baltimore, Maryland (July 16, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind has presented its annual Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award to Graciela L. Olivo of Brownsville, Texas.
apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome Concert
Orlando, Florida (May 23, 2018): Allan Pineda Lindo, best known as apl.de.ap from The Black Eyed Peas, will perform live at the convention of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) on July 6, 2018.
National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act in the Senate
Baltimore, Maryland (November 18, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative advocacy organization of blind Americans, applauds the introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act in the United States Senate by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Steve Daines (R-MT).
Language to End Subminimum Wages Included in New Minimum Wage Bill
Baltimore, Maryland (May 25, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind today applauded the inclusion of language in the Raise the Wage Act of 2017, simultaneously introduced in the House and the Senate, which calls for the end of the payment of subminimum wages to workers with disabilities.
Celebrates Teachers of Tomorrow Announcing the 2023-2024 Cohort
Baltimore, Maryland (September 20, 2023): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is proud to announce the members of the newest cohort of the NFB Teachers of Tomorrow program. Our NFB Teachers of Tomorrow program is an immersive, professional development program that connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to the lived experiences of blind people.
National Federation of the Blind Recognizes Thirty Outstanding Blind Students
Baltimore, Maryland (July 20, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of blind people, today announced the winners of its 2016 scholarships, which were awarded at the organization’s recent national convention in Orlando.
Innosearch AI and National Federation of the Blind Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Accessibility for Blind and Low-Vision Communities
Mountain View, CA — May 15, 2025 — The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people, is proud to announce a formal partnership with Innosearch AI, an innovative AI-powered accessibility and shopping platform.
National Federation of the Blind Applauds Landmark Agreement with Seattle Public Schools
Seattle, Washington (September 24, 2015): Noel Nightingale, the blind mother of a Seattle Public Schools (SPS) student, and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for equal access and equal education for the blind, today applauded a vote yesterday evening by the Board of Directors of SPS to execute a landmark agree