The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exist. If a blind person has proper training and opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a physical nuisance. |
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Upcoming Events
April 4, 2009: THE CANE EVENT
Make plans now to be a part of THE CANE EVENT: Celebrating Braille Readers are Leaders, held at the NFB Jernigan Institute. Please join us for a night of entertainment, food, and silent and live auctions to support upcoming NFB Jernigan Institute initiatives and programs. For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please visit THE CANE EVENT page.
April 17, 2009: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
The 2009 symposium, “New Perspectives on Disability Law: Advancing the Right to Live in the World,” will take place at the NFB Jernigan Institute. For more information, visit the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium home page.
May 8 - 9, 2009: Early Childhood Conference
The NFB Jernigan Institute will be holding an early childhood conference in Baltimore, which is open to those parents of blind children ages birth to seven who live in the Mid-Atlantic region. Please continue to visit www.nfb.org for more details, or contact the Education Department at the NFB Jernigan Institute at (410) 659-9314.
July 3 - July 8, 2009: National Convention
Please join us for the 2009 NFB convention, held at the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center. You won't want to miss the excitement! For reservations and more convention information as it becomes available, please visit the National Convention web page.
July 6, 2009: Motor City March for Independence
Register now or sponsor a marcher for the third annual March for Independence, to be held in Detroit, Michigan, this summer! For more information, please visit www.marchforindependence.org.
July 26 - August 1, 2009: Youth Slam
Attention blind and low vision high school students: join us for the second NFB Youth Slam! This summer academy will not only provide hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering, and math, but also give you the chance to meet other blind and low vision youth and adults from all over the United States. Apply for the NFB Youth Slam today!
What's New
Watch Straight Talk, Episode 23!
(Video 27 MB)
The newest Straight Talk About Vision Loss was filmed on location at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The National Federation of the Blind and the Sendero Group teamed up with Stevie Wonder to demonstrate and discuss mainstream electronics that can be used by the blind. Watch Mark Riccobono chat with Sendero Group President Mike May about accessible products in the latest episode!
Apply Now for an NFB Scholarship
Each year at its national convention in July, the NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. Applications are now being accepted online. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2009. For more information about NFB scholarships, including eligibility information and applicant instructions, please visit the NFB Scholarships Home Page.
NFB Announces 2009
Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Program. Each year the National Federation of the Blind presents cash awards to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions toward achieving the full integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality. A total of $50,000 will be distributed to the award recipients. Online applications are due by April 15, 2009. For eligibility requirements and all other Jacob Bolotin Award information, please visit the Jacob Bolotin Award main page. To apply now for the award, please visit the Application Information page.
