When @BrailleMom learned that her toddler was blind she had many questions. Finding the National Federation of the Blind turned out to be the answer she was looking for. https://t.co/UdsqPByZx4
Our members are involved in all kinds of sports, from beep baseball to running. Check out some of their stories on this #BlindSportsDay. https://t.co/DW3MjFBLT7
There are only a few days left to bid on a piece of history. The #Braille jerseys worn by the @Orioles on September 18 are being auctioned at https://t.co/R3jcjZ2p4z, and all proceeds will benefit our Braille programs.
Over 15 million people cited transportation as their primary barrier to voting in the 2016 election — that’s why we’re introducing The Ride to Vote. Lyft will provide free and discounted rides to the Polls. #TheRidetoVote https://t.co/E8GVhNNkE8
Aira and @Intuit strike a new partnership! This September, Intuit will enable FREE Aira calls when an Explorer or Guest uses Aira for visual access to all matters pertaining to running their business. #AiraNFB#NFB18#PowerProsperity
"We have the deepest respect and appreciation for our country’s military personnel, but we also deeply value the full participation of the blind in society. In this case, we believe that Flood will prevail over Navy." #NFB18
In the coming months we plan to expand our information sharing by launching a podcast for blind parents and developing stronger training for social workers and others to understand the techniques that we use to raise families effectively. #NFB18
@Riccobono: "Many colleges treat blind students as second-class citizens, even though they collect an equal amount of tuition." Hadn't thought of it that way before—good point. We're not getting our money's worth! #NFB18
Reminded by @ChanceyFleet that, though technology makes things easier, we have to be able to rely on our skills of blindness. That doesn't mean we shame people, but that we help them find the tool that works for them. #NFB18