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Become a Member
The National Federation of the Blind’s extensive legal program has helped advance disability rights case law under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, creating more.
Learn more about becoming a Member.![Three blind women smile and pose for a photo together.](/sites/default/files/2021-11/north-dakota-three-women-from-fb.jpg)
Affiliate Convention
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blind parents are fully capable and have been successfully raising children for generations.
Learn more about our affiliate convention.![Covid-19 resources](/sites/default/files/2020-07/FP%201.png)
NFB-NEWSLINE
The National Federation of the Blind is closely monitoring the COVID-19 emergency, which is changing everyone’s lives but has unique effects on blind people.
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Braille Monitor
Our national flagship publication covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.
Read the Braille Monitor!Braille Monitor
Our national flagship publication covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.
Leer el Braille MonitorFree White Cane Program
Any blind individual in the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico can request a free white cane for their personal use as often as every six months.
Request a free white cane!![A blind toddler skips with her cane leading the way.](/sites/default/files/2022-06/toddler-girl-skipping-with-cane_0.jpg)
Learning At Home
When virtual education is necessary, we want blind students to be able to continue learning alongside their sighted peers. Gather the whole family, and check out our weekly activities, interactive Zoom lessons, how to videos and more.
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Resources & More
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Free White Cane Program
The white cane gives blind people the ability to achieve a full and independent life. We have distributed more than 64,000 white canes since 2008.
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NFB-NEWSLINE
NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, or print-disabled that offers access to publications, job listings, and more.
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Early Childhood Initiatives
Our early childhood initiatives provide young blind children and their families with support and guidance to master the fundamental skills of literacy and independent travel.
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Ways to Give
Your donations help us distribute free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, and more.
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