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Become a Member
The best way to become a member of the National Federation of the Blind is to attend a chapter or division meeting in your local area.
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2025 Senior Conversations
We host a series of conversations that allow our participants to learn from other blind adults and to ask questions that help to improve their understanding of the subject matter.
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Resources
We provide access to diverse resources and contacts that help build blindness skills and encourage independence.
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Braille Monitor
The Magazine of the Blind People's Movement Read this year's full issues:
Read the Braille MonitorFree White Cane Program
The white cane allows you to travel independently and safely—no blind person should be without one. We offer you a free one. You can order a new one every six months.
Request a free white cane!Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The National Federation of the Blind celebrates and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values in its mission to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind.
Read about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program
Senior Division Virtual Retreat 2026
Join blind and low-vision seniors from across the country for a week of practical skills, independence tips, and community connection. The 2026 Senior Retreat meets online via Zoom from February 8–14, 2026, with tech help available for anyone who needs it. Registration opens December 15 and closes January 30.
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