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.

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is closely monitoring the COVID-19 emergency, which is changing everyone’s lives but has unique effects on blind people .

The health and safety of all of our members, colleagues, and friends is always our top priority. This page provides resources that may be particularly

useful to blind people in Maryland facing challenges during the emergency. If you have found other resources that you believe are useful, please email the information

to president@nfbmd.org

THE BASKET & BAG BINGO MARCH 13, 2020 EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK! We will post information when we reschedule the date. All previously purchased tickets for the March 13, 2020 date will be honored for the rescheduled date.

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is pleased to announce that the John T.  McCraw Scholarship Program for 2020-2021 will include two scholarships in the amounts of $2,000 and $1,500.  These scholarships will be awarded to qualified blind students who exhibit academic achievement and community involvement.

The John T. McCraw Scholarship Program has been established to promote post-secondary educational opportunities for Maryland's blind students.  The recipients may use these scholarships to defray the cost of educational expenses incurred at any post-secondary institution during the 2020-2021 academic year.