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National Federation of the Blind Announces 2014 Scholarship Program Finalists
Baltimore, Maryland (May 14, 2014): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of blind people, today announced the finalists for its 2014 Scholarship Program, which awards thirty scholarships each year to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
National Federation of the Blind: Workforce Investment Act Sabotages Rehabilitation Act
Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind people, expressed its strong opposition to changes to the Rehabilitation Act contained in the proposed Workforce Investment Act (S.1356), which has been introduced in the United States Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (
PUSH BEVERAGES and NFB team up to support Braille literacy
JULY 1 (New York, NY): PUSH Beverages launches their new PUSH-2-O bottled 20 ounce water today. The new PUSH-2-O label contains a message encouraging drinkers to learn more about and donate to Braille literacy.
The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Unveils Prototype of Braille-Embossed TouchBook
Baltimore, MD (June 28, 2006): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced today that it will demonstrate a prototype tactile book with a computerized Touch User Interface (TUI) at its national convention to be held in Dallas, Texas, from July 1-7, 2006.
Cape Cod Times Now Available on NFB-NEWSLINE®
Hyannis, Massachusetts (December 4, 2006): The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to announce the addition of the Cape Cod Times to a service for blind and disabled readers in Massachusetts. These readers will now have access to another reputable source for local, daily news through NFB-NEWSLINE®.
Senator Mikulski to Speak at the National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland (January 24, 2008): Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski will speak at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) on Sunday, January 27, at an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Betsy Zaborowski. Dr.
Senator Levin to Participate in the National Federation of the Blind Motor City March for Independence
Detroit, Michigan (June 23, 2009): The National Federation of the Blind announced today that Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) will speak at the organization’s third annual civil rights march and rally. The Motor City March for Independence will take place on the morning of July 6, 2009, as part of the National Federation of the Blind convention, which will be held in Detroit this year.
Michael Hingson to Serve as National Ambassador for Braille Literacy
Baltimore, Maryland (November 24, 2008): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for Braille literacy, announced today that Michael Hingson, World Trade Center survivor and internationally acclaimed public speaker, will serve as a National Ambassador for Braille literacy.
NFB President Marc Maurer to Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of South Carolina Upstate
Baltimore, Maryland (May 3, 2010): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the largest organization of blind people in the United States, today announced that its president, Dr.