National Federation of the Blind of Montana

10/15/2025

10/24/2024

After years of unproductive meetings with Uber and Lyft it was finally time for NFB to organize a protest to bring attention to this discrimination.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBcGXi9yQfV/?igsh=ZXowb2pscGFrOXdv

07/23/2024

Announcement:

Due to unforeseen illnesses and the need to rest up after the National Convention, there will be no Insight Podcast episode this month. We look forward to returning next month with new and exciting content.

Jacob & Ed

06/24/2024

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of the NFB of MT - InSight podcast! 🎧 Dive into engaging discussions and insights that you won’t want to miss.

🔜 Heads up! The next episode in July will be coming a little later than usual due to the national convention happening in the first part of the month.

Tune in now on Spotify: The One Between Two Shirts

Stay connected and stay informed with the NFB of MT!

2024.4: Jacob discusses the Medical Device Non-visual Accessibility Act. What it means, and the status of our efforts. Brief Summery of the act: Purpose: To ensure that medical devices are accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals. Scope: Applies to a wide range of medical devices, inclu...

06/14/2024

Check out another article written by one of our NFB Missoula members about low expectations of blind people!

https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/guest-view-no-i-m-not-exceptional/article_31d68340-1461-11ef-8949-ff2b729f89da.html


My name is Samantha. I am a typical 35-year-old woman. My life is hectic and chaotic most of the time. My days are spent juggling work, graduate school, being a

06/01/2024

📰 Welcome to the Second Edition of the NFB of Montana Newsletter! 📰

We are thrilled to bring you the latest updates from our chapters and events across the state. Dive into this edition to catch up on the incredible work being done by our community, upcoming events, and much more.

Stay connected and informed with all the latest news and activities of the NFB of Montana.

Happy reading!

https://nfbofmt.org/2024/05/31/nfb-of-montana-newsletter-2024-2nd-edition/

2024 2nd Edition – Blindness is not what defines us. From the President’s Desk: Hello Colleagues in Making Sure Blind Montanans Can Live the Lives We Want, It’s been a whirlwind o…

06/01/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Insight Podcast - Episode Four 🎙️

We are excited to introduce Episode Four of the Insight Podcast, brought to you by the National Federation of the Blind of Montana. In this episode, titled “The One Between Two Shirts,” Jacob dives deep into the Medical Device Non-Visual Accessibility Act.

Tune in to hear about the latest advancements and advocacy efforts for accessible medical devices for the blind and visually impaired community.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion! Listen now and join the conversation.

https://nfbofmt.org/2024/05/31/insight-podcast-4-the-one-between-two-shirts/

2024.4: Jacob discusses the Medical Device Non-visual Accessibility Act. What it means, and the status of our efforts.

05/31/2024

What a huge victory for the blind and visually impaired community! A massive thank you to Secretary Jacobsen and her office as well as the Lewis and Clark Elections Office for working with us to make these changes a reality.

The Lewis and Clark County Elections Office has recently adopted a new voting method for the blind community, creating a more equitable experience that helps keep people’s votes 100% secret.

05/20/2024

Help Make Our Annual Convention a Success!

The National Federation of the Blind of Montana is hosting its annual state convention, and we're looking for your support! This is a fantastic opportunity for blind and visually impaired individuals from across Montana to connect, share experiences, and learn how the NFB improves the lives of the blind through advocacy!
To make the event even more exciting, we're hoping to offer a variety of door prizes. This is where you can come in!
A donation of any size from you would help us provide exciting door prizes for our attendees. Every contribution makes a difference!
Here are some ideas of how your donation could be used:
Gift certificates to local businesses
Gift cards
Assistive technology gadgets
Items for daily living
And much more!
Your donation will help to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for all those attending the convention. It will show them that the community stands behind them and their goals.
To Donate:
You can email us at [email protected]
You can mail a check to [National Federation of the Blind of Montana, PO Box 2031Helena, MT 59604
You can also donate online through the NFB of Montana websitehttps://nfbofmt.org/donate(look for a donation button)
Thank you for your generous support! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of blind and visually impaired Montanans.