Press Room

Below please find the latest press releases and media advisories issued by the National Federation of the Blind. For more information, or to request an interview with one of our experts, please contact Chris Danielsen, director of public relations, at 410-659-9314 extension 2330 (office), 410-262-1281 (mobile), or [email protected].

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apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Convention Welcome Concert

Release Date: 
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Category: 
National

Orlando, Florida (May 23, 2018): Allan Pineda Lindo, best known as apl.de.ap from The Black Eyed Peas, will perform live at the convention of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) on July 6, 2018.

Senate Committee Votes to Advance Marrakesh Treaty

Release Date: 
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Category: 
National

Washington, DC (May 22, 2018): The Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate voted unanimously today in favor of advancing the Marrakesh Treaty to the full Senate for its advice and consent. The National Federation of the Blind commends the vote.

KNFB Reader 3.0 for iOS Devices Launched

Release Date: 
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Category: 
National

Baltimore, Maryland (May 15, 2018): The world's best print-reading app for the blind and print-disabled is now even better. The National Federation of the Blind and Sensotec NV announced today that KNFB Reader Version 3.0 is now available in the Apple App Store.

Annual Run to Support Programs for the Blind Set for June 3

Release Date: 
Monday, May 14, 2018
Category: 
National

Baltimore, Maryland (May 14, 2018)

Event: National Federation of the Blind 6 Dot Dash

Date: June 3, 2018

Place: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Attention Sports, Lifestyle, Health, and Education Editors:

Medicare Information to Become Accessible to Blind Beneficiaries

Release Date: 
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Category: 
National

Baltimore, Maryland (April 25, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind and three blind individuals have reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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