December 17, 2018: Today the United Nations passed a resolution designating January 4 of each year as World Braille Day. “From the time of its invention nearly two hundred years ago, Braille has represented independence, literacy, and opportunity for blind people,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Though its adoption […]
2019 NFB College Scholarships
Every year, the NFB awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the United States and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. The 2019 scholarship application is now open and will be available online through March 31, 2019. Thanks to generous partners, there are thirty merit-based scholarships ranging from $3,000 to […]
American Nightmare: How workers with disabilities are denied economic prosperity
By Mark A. Riccobono “Workers paid only a few dollars per hour.” “Disabled workers exploited for profit.” “Employers pay next to nothing for manual labor.” If you read these headlines at the top of your newspaper, would you think you were reading about sweatshops in some distant developing country? If someone were to tell you […]
NFB Rideshare Testing Program
Those of you who ride Uber or Lyft with your service animals, Complete NFB’s rideshare survey. Good or bad, we need your feedback. Those of you who post on Facebook or Twitter for yourself, your chapter or our affiliate please look at the two suggestions below, and post at least one. Susan Jones NFB rideshare […]
Sign-Up for Energy Assistance Is Underway
Some Hoosiers may be eligible for energy assistance through the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), managed by the local energy assistance program (EAP) in their area. To find the contact for your local EAP and learn about how to qualify, go to InCap.org or IN.gov/IHCDA Call toll-free 800-382-9895 – TTY: 800-382-9842. Sign-up for assistance began […]
NFB Blind and Low-Vision Voter Experience online Survey
The NFB blind and low-vision voter experience survey for the 2018 midterm elections is online! complete the survey by November 30 The results of this survey will be provided to state election officials, state protection and advocacy agencies, and voting rights advocates to help improve the accessibility of future elections. Funding for the survey was […]
Hulu Agrees to Provide Audio Services for Blind Customers
Hulu agreed to offer an audio feed for blind customers to make Hulu more accessible. This all comes after a lawsuit brought by the group Disability Rights Advocates. With this deal, Hulu has agreed to offer a separate audio track that gives descriptions of the action and facial expressions on the screen when possible. Hulu […]
Walmart Sued by Blind Maryland Residents over Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
National Federation of the Blind and Its Maryland Affiliate Also Plaintiffs Baltimore, Maryland (October 26, 2018): When Cynthia Morales and her boyfriend Linwood Boyd, who are both blind, made a routine trip to a Walmart in Owings Mills in late July of 2017, they didn’t expect to have to get the police involved. But that […]
World Blindness Awareness Month
Meet the Blind Month According to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) , October is Meet the Blind Month. During October and year round, The NFB holds outreach activities to create opportunities and to encourage people to meet blind people living in their communities and to realize that blind people are vital contributing members […]
Live Audience Taping of NFB Newsline Weekly TV Show
Join a live audience production of the NFB Newsline weekly television show, prior to our annual state convention; Thursday, October 11th at the Embassy Suites, 3912 Vincennes Road in Indianapolis, Room Barcelona B. NFB Newsline Indiana will interview our National Representative, former National President, Dr. Mark and wife, Patricia Maurer; and NFB Indiana State President, […]
