National Federation of the Blind

We are the membership and advocacy organization of the Nation's blind. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

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We are the transformative organized blind movement raising expectations of blind people across America every day. Stay informed and get involved. Follow us via
Mastodon: @[email protected]
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There is a place for everyone in our Coast-to-Coast movement. Run, walk, organize a local activity, cheer for our athletes, or fundraise with fellow Federationists. Together, we can showcase the strength, talent, and determination of blind people. Visit https://t.co/MuXd21NgBq.

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Episode 94 of Access On: We return to #NFB26 for presentations about technology, access, and the organized blind movement. We hear Jonathan Mosen’s address on why blind people must claim our rightful place in shaping technology.

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Jobseekers! The National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair is happening Oct. 27 from 1–4 p.m. ET on Zoom. Explore career options, connect with inclusive employers, and discover your occupational passion.

Register now to secure your spot: https://t.co/kCdftHGJ52

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Episode 93 of Access On: President Riccobono discusses AI and invites feedback on using smart glasses as an accommodation. We demonstrate Remote Incident Manager for iOS from Pneuma Solutions and #NFB26 technology vendor showcase.

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5/5

The blind person worked it out, but I am sure this added to the unpleasant experience of receiving dental treatment. This blind woman marvels at how creative people can be based on the assumption that the only way to comprehend a document is to read it in print.

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Public service announcement: Print is not the only way to read and comprehend a document.

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The transcript of this video is in the comment section.

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4/5

The doctor told the blind person that his manager was researching whether she could sign the treatment. They were concerned that she would not understand what she was signing.

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Episode 91 of Access On: We learn technology using structured discovery and we learn of processing and scanning printed receipts, dealing with touch screens on airlines, and more. Plus, a note about Apple’s September event.

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"I was about six weeks old when my parents figured out I wasn’t tracking anything visually. When the doctor told them... raising a blind child would be too hard, they knew there had to be a better way," Amy Porterfield wrote. "

Read more: https://t.co/y3VfpgQf19

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Episode 90 of Access On: We discuss structured discovery as it applies to technology learning... across screen readers, smartphones, apps, etc., and the growing role of AI-powered description and screen exploration.

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"Blind folks have inherited stories that weren't ours," Lachi said. "From Hollywood to corporate America, the stories that we have inherited have showcased blindness as a limitation, as dependency, as something that is to be feared... So, what are we going to do about that?"

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What NFB-NEWSLINE publication or feature has made the biggest impact on your life? Comment with your answer!

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“I wanted to talk about the news as an equal," Jack said.

What “changed the equation?” Here’s a hint: it’s NFB-NEWSLINE, our free audio and Braille service that is a source to a world of content.

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(5/5) And so I start using the cane, and I actually, the opposite happened. I thought I'd start losing gigs. I thought people would stop hiring me if they saw me with a cane, but the opposite happened. I got better at my job, and so I got more jobs.

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"When I was 8-years-old, my mom was told that I'm going to need a cane... I ran over it with my bike until it broke... I was shooting myself in the foot because I needed a cane... I'm out here walking into glass doors when I'm trying to break down glass ceilings," Lachi said.

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(4/5) Please just give it up. And so I actually started using my cane so that I could advocate for my, so that I could just ask for accommodations. And it wasn't like a big, "Oh my God, we need to change the system!" It was just like, I need to be able to like not trip, right?