National Federation of the Blind

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: buff.ly/3VWsNXK LinkedIn: buff.ly/2Lhpbzg

Do you want to advocate for blind students to receive an equal and accessible education? Our IEP Advocacy Academy provides training that empowers parents and blind adults to push for well‑constructed plans that open doors for every blind child. Apply: buff.ly/DTf3GDt

Episode 67 of Access On: Jonathan Mosen, Everette Bacon, Chancey Fleet, Minh Ha and Mike May discuss highlights from the CSUN 2026 Assistive Technology Conference. Subscribe to Access On or download at buff.ly/6BpoWts

"You are never too old, too small, or too late to live the life you’re meant to lead. Especially if it means rewriting the rules to do it.” —Ann Shen Read more in @Bookshare! NFB members: 30 percent off a new subscription and 20 percent off a renewal: bookshare.org/nfb.

We applaud a significant victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has ordered the reinstatement of jury awards to blind students, Roy Payan and Portia Mason, in their case against the Los Angeles Community College District. Press release: buff.ly/S5ilMH3

"It just is!" Are you so good at something that you can't teach others how to do it? Comment below. Tune into "We Can Have Our Pi and STEM Too," the latest episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast. Download at buff.ly/AGONxzE

During their presentation at the #CSUNATC26 conference, @FreedomSci announced they are reversing their policy of denying Page Explorer to JAWS Annual Home License users. This was one of several concerns President Riccobono communicated to Vispero, and we welcome this decision.

Episode 66 of Access On: We discuss NVDA, the open-source screen reader for Windows from NV Access. We also have a wide-ranging discussion about NVDA’s past, present, future, philosophy and user experience. Subscribe or download at buff.ly/y9Se1rQ

Are you passionate about ensuring that blind and low‑vision students receive equal access to education? The IEP Advocacy Academy trains parents and blind adults to raise expectations and change lives. Apply today; the deadline is 3/22: buff.ly/DTf3GDt

We are proud to present at Building Museums 2026 tomorrow with Prime Access Consulting and Origin Studios. As the first blind-led museum in the world, our museum will set a new standard for cultural institutions around the world.

Share the pride that you have for the organized blind movement. Comment below and visit nfb.org/convention. #NFB26

Jonathan will discuss interoperability, talk about HumanWare’s “BrailleNote Evolve After Dark” function, and present “People with Disabilities Are a Market Too.” #CSUNATC26 #Accessibility

Jonathan Mosen, our Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence, is attending the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference this week! Many of these companies look to us for partnership and collaboration in order to improve their products.

Are you a member of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) hoping to attend our National Convention for the first time but need financial support? Apply today for the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship. The deadline is April 15: buff.ly/8qB1eAJ

Attend the biggest event of the year: our 2026 National Convention —a truly exciting and memorable event in Austin, TX. A wide range of seminars for blind adults, parents of blind children, technology enthusiasts, job seekers, and more! Register today: nfb.org/registration.

Episode 65 of Access On: We take a deep dive into 1Password. Discover how this powerful tool makes managing passwords efficient, helps you to switch to passkeys, secures your sensitive data, and more! Subscribe or download at buff.ly/Geufjii

"For Women’s History Month, I tip my cap to Joyce Brooks and Lois Staves for their unselfish contributions to the blind community and for being a beacon of hope for blind people who now know that they can lead productive lives." -Shawn Callaway Read more: buff.ly/YXoIBEp

Join the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium from 3/26-3/27 in Baltimore. Our theme is "Collaboration and Creativity: Addressing Challenges and Advancing Opportunities Now and in the Future." Register by 3/12 to attend in-person or virtually at buff.ly/w1nPLUO

"'Divorce me,' said the blind Marine, lying in a [hospital] bed. 'No,' said his young bride. Neither Mary Jane nor Tom’s mother had much idea what a blind man could do. What they did know was that Tom could not remain trapped in despair." Read more at buff.ly/cHBMVtl

Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is an opportunity to make an impact while gaining professional experience. This paid internship runs from 6/1-8/7 at our headquarters and includes participation in the national convention in Austin, TX. Apply at buff.ly/dTYy7zQ

March is #WomensHistoryMonth! This month, we honor blind women who have made significant contributions to the organized blind movement.