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National Federation of the Blind

@NFB_voice

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
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Joined January 2009
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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: @[email protected] Facebook: buff.ly/3VWsNXK LinkedIn: buff.ly/2Lhpbzg
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"I was very excited when smart glasses became an option [at conventions, such as Comic-Con], but these same fandom conventions are now banning the glasses due to privacy concerns," said Abby, a commenter. What are your thoughts? Listen to more: buff.ly/P7aIHyE
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You could win a free pair of Meta glasses or a free StellarTrek from @HumanWare! Give to advance the lives of blind people during the month of November and Giving Tuesday Week, and you could win! Give at nfb.org/donate. Thank you for your support!
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Join our Uber town hall Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. Hear about self-identification options, especially for guide dog users; pickup preferences, and Uber’s 2027 accessibility plans. No registration required. Join and learn more: buff.ly/7oTcaXU
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"We do not have to share a political party in order to share a movement," Jesse Shirek wrote. "Our task is bigger than an election cycle. So, we will continue to educate, advocate, build relationships, and put our principles before politics." Read more: buff.ly/mHH2NkO
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Episode 100 of Access On: We mark our 100th episode with reflections on the journey and a song to celebrate. President Riccobono speaks with Vispero’s CEO. And we share a cautionary tale about being locked out of your Apple account. Subscribe or download: buff.ly/GWVN268
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With growing privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, should they be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a personal accommodation for blind people? Share your thoughts in the comments. Listen to more: buff.ly/P7aIHyE
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We are grateful for everyone who invests in the future of blind people. A planned gift through your will, IRA, retirement account, or life insurance policy can extend that commitment for generations. Learn more: buff.ly/feKa71K
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We are offering our Election Day hotline again this year! Call 1-888-219-8868. Blind voters and their families can call this hotline to learn about our rights as blind voters, troubleshoot problems, and more. The number will be open Tuesday, 11/3, from 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. EST.
A blind woman casts a ballot into a voting machine. She holds her long white cane in the crook of her arm.

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Save the date for our Uber Town Hall on Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. EST! Join us on Zoom to hear directly from Uber representatives about self-identification options, pickup preferences, and Uber’s 2027 accessibility plans. Details to follow.
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Join us tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST for our next Where the Blind Work Webinar! Learn about different career paths, gain practical insights, and discover how these leaders are making a lasting impact on the broader blind community. Register buff.ly/OzuxoSK
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What is the difference between navigating with a guide dog and a white cane? Hear from Federationist, Danielle McCann. Participate in our Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge! Learn more at nfb.org/movers.
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Are you an education or rehabilitation professional who works with blind or low vision transition-aged students or adults? Join Dare to Be Remarkable! Learn more and register today: buff.ly/kTm1Cod
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As appreciation from @APHfortheBlind and @HumanWare, our members can purchase Monarch for the promotional price of $12,900—a savings of $2,600 until 12/31. Log in to your member profile at nfb.org and visit the member discounts page for the promo code and details.
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ALT Illustration of Monarch Braille display. Text says Thank you, NFB. Monarch logo and the three partner logos.

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Are you tired of navigating inaccessible news and entertainment formats as a blind person? That’s why we created NFB-NEWSLINE, our free Braille and audio service, made by blind people for blind people. Learn more at nfbnewsline.org.
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We're going live! Tune in to our Facebook Live this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern in celebration of White Cane Awareness Day! Join us as we explore Camden Yards near the Baltimore Orioles' stadium with smart glasses while using an exciting new product from HumanWare.
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"Leadership of blind people through the organized blind movement is critical to continuing to build the nature of our independence." - President Riccobono Read more of "The Independence Comes from Us—There is Nothing Artificial About Our Intelligence:" buff.ly/zkEffRN
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Have you ever wanted to explore our historic Jernigan Institute? If you're in the Baltimore area, you can tour our headquarters tomorrow as part of Doors Open Baltimore. On this guided tour, you get a behind-the-scenes look into our 350,000 square foot headquarters!
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A group of people shovel and toss dirt at the opening of the Jernigan Institute.

ALT A group of people shovel and toss dirt at the opening of the Jernigan Institute.

A wide shot of the Jernigan Institute, featuring a billboard with the National Federation of the Blind name and logo. The American flag waves atop the billboard.

ALT A wide shot of the Jernigan Institute, featuring a billboard with the National Federation of the Blind name and logo. The American flag waves atop the billboard.

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Can autonomous vehicles remove jobs? "I think we have a responsibility to answer that very real criticism with being creative on what kind of jobs can be created as a result of this amazing technology." - Jordan Moon What are your thoughts? Listen: buff.ly/Tf5vNlQ
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When did you last review your will and beneficiary designations? Consider naming the National Federation of the Blind as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or estate. Your legacy can help build a future of greater opportunity for blind people.
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Episode 95 of Access On: We bring a comprehensive review of iOS 27. We demonstrate the power of Siri AI and point out some of its benefits and rough edges, examine the new visual recognition features in VoiceOver, and more! Subscribe or download: buff.ly/t3dLkYm
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