National Federation of the Blind

10/21/2026

Monarch is the result of years of collaboration, feedback, testing, and ideas from the people who use Braille technology every day — an example of blind equality achievement. Thank you to Federation members whose invaluable contributions helped guide its development. As appreciation from American Printing House for the Blind and HumanWare, Federation members can purchase Monarch for the promotional price of $12,900—a savings of $2,600 until December 31. Log in to your NFB Member Profile at nfb.org and visit the NFB Member Discounts page for the promotion code and full details.

10/20/2026

Our Coast-to-Coast runners and walkers are taking meaningful steps to raise expectations for blind people. You can recognize their commitment with a contribution in honor of a participant. Your tribute turns every mile into greater opportunity and supports the organized blind movement. Learn about Coast to Coast and keep NFB moving at nfb.org/movers, then make your gift at nfb.org/contribute/c2c.

10/16/2026

Episode 97 of Access On, is on.

This week, we learn about a new low-interest loan program available to help you purchase a Monarch tactile computer.

The co-founders of Envision, the blindness-specific AI company, have spoken about why it is likely to close at the end of the year.

We hear a perspective on e-democracy in Estonia and wider European accessibility issues from Jakob Rosin, who visited the Jernigan Institute for our Access the Future Global Blind Technology Summit.

Subscribe to Access On wherever you get podcasts, or download this week’s audio at: https://buff.ly/w7cH4Ky

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Are you tired of navigating inaccessible news and entertainment formats as a blind person?

We know that blind people are often tolerated but not included. That’s why we created NFB-NEWSLINE, our free Braille and audio service, made by blind people for blind people. NFB-NEWSLINE includes magazines, newspapers, weather information, and more!

“It’s a godsend,” said Benny, a subscriber.

Learn more at nfbnewsline.org.

10/13/2026

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.

The transcript of this video is in the comment section.

10/13/2026

"Leadership of blind people through the organized blind movement is critical to continuing to build the nature of our independence," President Riccobono said.

"When artificial intelligence systems are designed, blind people should help shape them. When privacy standards for emerging technology are debated, blind people should be in the debate. When companies and institutions establish policies governing cameras, biometric information, autonomous systems, or wearable technology, they should expect to negotiate with the organized blind movement."

Read more of "The Independence Comes from Us—There is Nothing Artificial About Our Intelligence," an Early Access article from the Braille Monitor: https://buff.ly/zkEffRN

10/09/2026

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.

Our Jernigan Institute brings together three interconnected buildings—two built in the early 1900s, and the other added in 2004. This unique merging of structures is an entire city block and showcases a blend of modern design and historic structural features like the original masonry, as well as rough cut Georgia pine beams, decking, and support columns.

On this guided tour, you get a behind-the-scenes look into our 350,000 square foot headquarters including our magnificent marble atrium, state-of-the-art auditorium, and Members Hall; our grand ballroom made possible through the generosity and commitment of our members.

Speaking of our members, as you move from place to place within the building, you will notice our hallways are filled with audio-described portraits of blind Americans living the lives they want. Other featured artifacts on this tour will include tactile renderings of the building, tactile art that contains text from Federation Presidents’ speeches, and the first official US minted coins with proper Braille.

Whether you've long wondered about the distinctive green glass and brick building visible from Interstate 95 or are discovering us for the first time, we invite you to visit this historic South Baltimore building and learn how blind people are transforming lives, communities, and expectations across the nation.

10/08/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Barbara Loos and grateful for the remarkable legacy she leaves behind. We join the American Action Fund in honoring her memory. Please keep her family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.