National Federation of the Blind
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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.
Baltimore, Maryland
Joined January 2009
We are the transformative organized blind movement raising expectations of blind people across America every day. Stay informed and get involved. Follow us via.Mastodon: @NationsBlind@nfb.social.Facebook: LinkedIn:
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I'll never forget overhearing her talking to her friends & telling some of her friends that 'my daddy's coming home from work.'. Somebody said, 'your daddy works?'. She said, 'yeah a lot of blind people work.'". Hear more from the Callaways during #NFB25:
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"I did not believe that I could be a blind father. But after joining [the Federation] I don't think that it was ironic that a few years later, I became a father," said Shawn Callaway. "My daughter has a sense of awareness about the capabilities of blind people.".
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As part of our 2025 end-of-year campaign, we are participating in two exciting run and walk events on both coasts: the Bay Bridge Run in Maryland and the California International Marathon. How many steps have you walked or ran this week or during the week of #NFB25?.
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"When I could no longer see well enough to be mobile, a great gift was given to me," said Thomas Panek, CEO of @lighthousegld. "I received a free white cane from an organization known by three letters, NFB.". Apply for a free white cane today: #NFB25.
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"There's something unique, powerful and beautiful about getting to know your local blindness community." - Gene Kim . #NFB25.
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"What's on your top ten list? Share it with me because I know in my heart now anything is possible." - Thomas Panek. #NFB25.
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"Our Museum of the Blind People's Movement is not just a collection of artifacts. It's a declaration. We are here. We've always been here. And we've always mattered." - Roland Allen #NFB25.
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"If they won't teach us, we'll teach us." - Mika Baugh.
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Today is the last day of #NFB25! Hear about blind centered technology innovations, the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, the Jacob Bolotin Awards, and more. Enjoy the Banquet Address delivered by President Riccobono, eat good food, and meet our national scholarship winners.
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"I cannot orient unless I have my very good friend; the cane." - Wanda Diaz-Merced. Watch General Session IV:
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Congratulations to all of our elected Board of Directors: . Jessica Beecham, Colorado .Marci Carpenter, Washington .Marilyn Green, Illinois .Tom Page, Kansas .Grace Pires, Rhode Island .Tracy Soforenko, Virginia . #NFB25
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This morning’s General Session is all about Federation business. Hear about how we can secure equal protection under the law, an update on America's Library for the Blind's partnership with the organized blind movement and tune in for our reports and resolutions. #NFB25.
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"With certainty, the blind of this nation are on alert, and we will not cease our advocacy until our programs are protected, and our rights are secured." - President Riccobono. Tune into our 2025 presidential report: #NFB25.
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"For one incredible week, blind people are the majority here. That feels good." - Pam Allen, First Vice President and Board Chair. #NFB25
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Today is opening session day at #NFB25! Just kicked off general sessions with a New Orleans jazz performance. Watch live on our YouTube:
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