About the National Federation of the Blind

Our partner organization the National Federation of the Blind has over 80 years of research, analysis, experimentation, and documentation to demonstrate the positive philosophy of blindness. Below we have gathered up a list of the most important resources relevant to Canadians from the huge pool of knowledge around the NFB so that you can learn the philosophy, read our success stories, and gain inspiration for your own life and goals.

NFB Publications

The Braille Monitor

The flagship magazine of the National Federation of the Blind

Read the Braille Monitor

Imagineering Our Future

An NFB E-Newsletter highlighting news, action items and happenings.
Subscribe to Imagineering Our Future

Nation’s Blind Podcast

A monthly podcast show that highlights different themes related to blindness, independent living, and news from the National Federation of the Blind. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe to The Nation’s Blind

Presidential Releases

A monthly audio message from the President of the National federation of the blind that highlights the current activities of the NFB.
Listen to the Presidential Release

Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog

A blog featuring stories from NFB members, news, and commentary on issues affecting the community.
Read the Voice of the Nation’s Blind blog

Future Reflections

A quarterly magazine for parents and teachers of blind children that offers resources and information based on the National Federation of the Blind’s
positive philosophy of blindness.
Read Future Reflections

Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research

A scholarly journal created by blind people designed to address the real problems of blindness.
Read the Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research

Kernel Books

Books that highlight the ordinary, positive, practical experiences of blind people. These stories are the basis for our Kernels of Hope blindness support group.
Read the Kernel Books

NFB Speeches and Policy

Presidential Reports

Given each year at the NFB national convention, highlighting the federation’s activities and accomplishments.
Listen to Presidential Reports

Resolutions

Official policies of the NFB, established and adopted each year at the national convention.
Read the resolutions

Banquet Speeches

Delivered by NFB’s president at the banquet of the national convention. Usually of a personal and philosophical nature.
Listen to the banquet speeches now

Technology Resources

KNFB Reader

KNFB Reader is an app available for iOS, Android, and Windows devices that allows blind and other print disabled people to read printed material such as mail, restaurant menus and receipts.
Link to KNFB Reader

Aira

Aira is a smartphone app which offers on-demand visual assistance via video call with a trained agent. NFB members, and by extension CFB members, are entitled to discounted plans.
Link to AIRA

Other Resources

Guide Dog Resources

Includes a list of guide dog schools in the United States. Canadians are welcome to attend and get guide dogs from them.
List of guide dog schools in the United States

Meet the Blind Month

The NFB celebrates Meet the Blind Month every October. Blind people are encouraged to participate in their local communities as well as engage in online Twitter chats.
Learn more about Meet The Blind month