Updated April 22, 2014.

"The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind." The NFB operates the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, a research and training center. The NFB offers the following programs:

• NFB Link - pairs individuals seeking information with experienced Federationists

• NFB Newsline - a digital talking newspaper for the blind
• Race for Independence - blind driver challenge
• NFB Youth Slam - a four-day event to encourage youth to consider careers in science, technology, math and engineering
• NFB Scholarship Program
• Braille Readers are Leaders Program
• Braille is Beautiful - teaches sighted students how to read and write in braille
• Braille Reading Pals
• Possibility Fair for Seniors

National Federation for the Blind

200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone: 410-659-9314

Fax: 410-685-5653

Website: https://nfb.org