The NFBWV State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. Click here to learn more.
Upcoming Events
2020 NFB Scholarship Program
November 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020
Our annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.
2020 NFB National Convention
July 14th through 19th, 2020
Houston, Texas
The NFB National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Click here to learn more.
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What's New
National Federation of the Blind COVID-19 Policy Relating to Public Events
Please give immediate attention to the policy directive from the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind related to the immediate postponement of public meetings of the organization. You can read the policy directive and hear an emergency Presidential Release related to this matter at https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-covid-19-policy-relating-public-events.
Uber Customers - We Need Your Feedback!
If you use Uber or Lyft and have a service animal or travel with someone who does, please complete the NFB's Uber and Lyft survey. If you have questions, please direct them to Valerie Yingling, NFB Legal Program Coordinator, at 410-659-9314 x2440 or vyingling@nfb.org.
Featured NFBWV Programs
State Convention
NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning) Academy
The NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) Academy is a two-week summer day program that teaches confidence and independence skills through Braille, crafts, games, field trips, and interaction with blind mentors. Children ages 4 -12 learn that their blindness or low vision does not define them or their future. They can live the lives they want. Click here to learn more or contact Sheri Koch, coordinator, at 304-993-5103 or >.
NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, or print-disabled that offers access to 500 publications, job listings, weather alerts, and more. Access through the phone, apps, computer, Alexa, and more. Click here to learn more.
KNFB Reader
KNFB Reader is an award-winning mobile app for blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users that converts text to speech or text to Braille. Click here to learn more.
NFB Vehicle Donations Program
Donate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by making an online donation.