Welcome to the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is the Maryland state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. We are changing what it means to be blind in Maryland! Find a local chapter or division. The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

2017 Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser Baltimore

To benefit the John T. McCraw Scholarship Fund

When: Friday, August 19, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Where: Columbus Gardens - 4301 Klosterman Ave. - Baltimore, MD  21236 (off 8400 block of Belair Road)

Tickets are $55 each if purchased before August 12, or $60 afterwords. Children 6 and under are free. 

Special Promotion: Buy or Sell 25 or more tickets and get your ticket FREE!

Braille Literacy for Life Adult Braille Reading Contest

New Contest Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
Who is Eligible?
Contest Dates
How the Contest Works
Contest Prizes
Contest Rules
Contest Registration
After You Register

51st Annual State Convention

Please begin making plans to join us for the 51st anual state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. This year's convention will be held November 10-12, 2017, at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204. Stay tuned for further details!

2016 Presidential Report

Listen to the 2016 Presidential Report

Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher receives the Distinguished Legislative Services Award

Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher receives the Distinguished Legislative Services Award for sponsoring the Equal Employment Act, which will eliminate paying workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage by 2020. 

Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher receives the Distinguished Legislative Services Award for sponsoring the Equal Employment Act, which will eliminate paying workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage by 2020.

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh addresses the 2016 Convention.

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh addresses the 2016 Convention.

NFBMD Salutes Veterans Military Service.

NFBMD salutes veterans military service.

Governor Hogan Signs SB765

On May 10, 2016, Governor Hogan signed SB765 into law. This new law offers greater protection to disabled parents and caregivers in custody, guardianship, and adoption cases.

On May 10, 2016, Governor Hogan signed SB765 into law. This new law offers greater protection to disabled parents and caregivers in custody, guardianship, and adoption cases.

Make the print yours!

The KNFB Reader is a mobile app that converts printed text into high quality speech to provide accurate, fast, and efficient access to both single and multiple page documents with the tap of a button. 

To purchase KNFB Reader, please visit www.nfb.org/knfbreader

Hand holding a mobile phone with KNFB Reader logo on the screen

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Sharon Maneki, President 
9013 Nelson Way 
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 715-9596
president@nfbmd.org