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]
Facebook: https://t.co/KzOVSPMHzh
LinkedIn: https://t.co/NhpskCVNgb

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#NFB26

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"We believe in blind people, and we act on that truth. The bonds we share are our strength. We are the National Federation of the Blind." - President Riccobono

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Visit the PAC table at #NFB26! Join our pre-authorization (PAC) plan so that blind people can live the lives we want.

Visit https://t.co/XvyStEWw1K

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Today is board meeting day at #NFB26! Get updates from the Board of Directors. We have meetings and workshops for everyone: parents, educators, merchants, computer science and performing arts professionals and veterans. Find which divisions are right for you!

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It’s Resolutions Day with more breakouts and the exhibit hall is open until 5:00 p.m. CT. We also have sessions for people with varying interests, including employment, tactile art, accessible technology innovations, intersectional identities, NFB-Newsline®, and more!

#NFB26

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As you're enjoying #NFB26, you can give $25 to advance the lives of blind people and have a chance to win. If you get four of your friends or family to donate at least $25, you could win a BrailleNote Evolve from @HumanWare.

Give at https://t.co/Kwg136Q0ht. Thank you!

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Today is the kick off of our #NFB26 in Austin! You can still register for the virtual experience. We welcome all first timers to join us for Rookie Roundup tonight to hear from Federation leaders. We also invite students to network with our national student division!

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We're excited for @vandapharma to be part of #NFB26. Thank you for your support!

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Our national convention is just three days away! You can join our pre-authorized contribution (PAC) plan to support the organized blind movement today at https://t.co/RMHtO14i8N. Thank you for your generosity!

#NFB26

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We appreciate the support of #NFB26 Silver Sponsors @CVSHealth @BrownGoldLevy @Uber @Amazon @ATT and @Delta and Market Development Group. Thank you for being a part of our National Convention in Austin!

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Our national convention is exactly one week away! What are you looking forward to doing in Austin?

#NFB26

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Thank you to @Salesforce for your support of #NFB26. See you in Austin!

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Episode 81 of Access On: We look ahead to #NFB26 in Austin. We’ll discuss some of the technology-related sessions on the agenda and hear from the President of our Assistive Technology Trainers’ Division. Plus listener feedback.

Subscribe or download: https://t.co/l10PWi1CHY

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"I need to rely on a sighted person and I should never have to do that. I should be able to navigate all of this stuff autonomously and independently," Andrew said when trying to file for unemployment after being laid off.

Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/KH5jL2hgRo

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Thank you @Google for your platinum sponsorship of #NFB26 and your work on access technology. See you in Austin!

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Did you know you have a chance to win a free BrailleNote Evolve from @HumanWare? Ask four friends to donate $25 to advance the lives of blind people and you could win! There's even a toolkit to help at https://t.co/yo4kSb5ulP. All gifts will be doubled up to $25k thanks to Aira.

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We are pleased to recognize the Platinum Sponsors of the 2026 National Convention: EZRE, @Google, @Microsoft, Vanda, @salesforce, Vispero, @Waymo, and @WellsFargo. Thank you for your belief in blind people and your support of #NFB26!

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When you give $25 to the NFB, you help advance connection, community, and opportunity for blind people nationwide. Be a Federation Connector and share our work with others. Give online at https://t.co/Kwg136Q0ht. Thank you! #NFB26

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"When I was going through the adoption process, I [feared the judge would say] 'You're blind. I'm concerned about you being a parent,'" Deja said.

[The judge said] 'You are obviously a better mother than she could have ever hoped to have.'"

Listen: https://t.co/NOc6tqB6sI

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Episode 79 of Access On: We recap Apple’s WWDC keynote. We dive into the new Siri AI, other Apple Intelligence features, new trust and safety features and more. Share your views in future episodes on what Apple announces.

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