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Coming Soon: Important Changes to Guest Membership Benefits
Shares some updates to our guest membership benefits, explains why these changes are necessary, and highlights how we’re supporting our members through this transition.
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National Federation of the Blind: Time-Sensitive Legislative Alert Regarding Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
The following email was sent to us by Justin T. Young at the National Federation of the Blind. On December 4, 2024, the US Department of Labor released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the phaseout of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The National Federation of the Blind fully supports this…
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Podcast: The Past, Present, and Future of Blindness Media and Technology with Jonathan Mosen
“I now find advocacy really rewarding, and I realize that it’s a long game, and sometimes advocacy’s going to feel like you’re banging your head against a brick wall, but every so often, the wall moves just a little bit. So, there is hope, and it can get better, and that’s why I do believe,…
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Why Community Matters: Highlights from the NFB Colorado Convention
Today, I’d like to talk about optimism, hope, and the incredible resilience I’ve encountered in the blind and low vision community. Over the weekend, I attended the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado state convention, and as always happens after these gatherings, I’m filled with enthusiasm, renewed hope, and a deeper appreciation for the…
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Research Participation Request: 500 CSAT Surveys
Source: National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Amazon/Defined.AI Research Participation Request: 500 CSAT Surveys The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission. Research Title: 500 CSAT Surveys Being…
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Upcoming NFB Employment Events
National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair October 22, 2024, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom Register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair. With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities. Employers, this is your chance…
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FAQ: Is Penny Forward Just for People Who Are Blind?
As I’ve become more involved in the blindness field, I’ve started to notice something interesting — or maybe “alarming” is a better word. There seems to be a growing trend in some agencies that serve people with blindness or low vision to remove or, at the very least, strongly deemphasize the word “blind” from their…
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NFB Virtual Career Fair – Time to Register
October 22, 2024, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom Time to launch your dream career. Register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair. This is your chance to meet and network with employers from across the country. Registration is free for jobseekers. Jobseeker Registration Form Registration closes on October 4 at 5:00 p.m.,…
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Conquering limiting beliefs, inspiring one another, and making the impossible possible.
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson I recently attended the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana state convention, and it was nothing short of incredible. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the wonderful people I met there – Penny Forward board member and NFB of…