Welcome

The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is two-fold—to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to act as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind. By providing public education about blindness, information and referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about blindness, and services and protection of civil rights, development and evaluation of technology, and support for blind persons and their families, members of the NFB strive to educate the public that the blind are normal individuals who can compete on terms of equality.

The NFB of Massachusetts has active chapters in Brockton, Cambridge, Springfield, and Worcester. MassABS, our local student division, provides resources and networking for those pursuing studies in the commonwealth.

The NFB of Massachusetts is an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.

What's New in the NFB of Massachusetts

About a dozen Members of the NFB of Massachusetts will join with all 50 state affiliates at the 2012 NFB Washington Seminar.
During this annual event, NFB members from across the country meet with members of Congress to discuss legislative priorities. This year we will encourage Congress to act on home appliance accessibility, to ensure people with disabilities are paid at least minimum wage, and in regards to a proposed business opportunity act which will strengthen employment opportunities. You can follow the work and experience of the Washington Seminar on Twitter using the hashtag #NFBWS12.

National Presidential Release

Listen to President Maurer's concise reports highlighting the current events of our organized blind movement!
you can visit the NFB - Presidential Releases page for all available releases.