National Federation of the Blind of Indiana

Changing What it Means to be Blind

Live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back

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The NFB of Indiana is the state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore Maryland. We help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect, provide information and referral services, scholarships, protection of civil rights, develop and evaluate technology, and support blind persons and their families. We welcome participation by both blind and sighted persons.

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Indiana State Museum Launches App for Visually Impaired

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Two years ago, staff at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites set out to do something few museums had done before: find a way to make a museum accessible and welcoming to people who are visually impaired or blind. But, when a visit to most museums includes seeing objects, reading information and navigating indoors and out, how can that be done? The answer was found in technology. … [Read more...] about Indiana State Museum Launches App for Visually Impaired

Two legislative priorities need your immediate attention

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First, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559) is sitting idle in the House Judiciary Committee. We need Chairman Goodlatte to discharge this bill and put it on the House suspension calendar for a vote. The Department of State will not ratify the treaty until the House of Representatives passes this bill and the president signs it into law. This legislation is noncontroversial, … [Read more...] about Two legislative priorities need your immediate attention

NFB Partners with Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats to Create Accessible Love Notes

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August 7, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind has partnered with Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats to create accessible "Love Notes" so parents can share messages of love and encouragement with blind children in their lunchboxes. The "Love Notes" are an accessible version of the writable wrapper on Rice Krispies Treats. The new, accessible "Love Notes" are available in two forms: Braille … [Read more...] about NFB Partners with Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats to Create Accessible Love Notes

NFB Career Mentoring program

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Blind and low-vision youth need exposure to positive blind role models who demonstrate a genuine belief in them and in their natural abilities. Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to give back to the next generation and to help them achieve their full potential. We are actively recruiting successful independent blind or low-vision adults. Sign up to Become a Mentor Through guidance and … [Read more...] about NFB Career Mentoring program