Welcome to the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

The NFB 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 offers youth empowerment grants for blind and visually impaired students in elementary and secondary school. These grants help deserving students take advantage of some wonderful training opportunities available in Maryland and around the country. Visit the Youth Stipend page. 
Read the Spring 2012 Edition of The Braille Spectator
April 20, 2012 - Deadline to apply for the NFB of Maryland Annual Scholarships. View the Scholarship Application
We are currently seeking interns for this summer to help with our programs. Read the description of the intern program. View the summer intern application.
May 17th, 2012 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM 2012 Possibilities Fair for Seniors Losing Vision and Their Families.
Visit the Possibilities Fair information page. View the Possibilities Fair Flier. View the Possibilities Fair Registration Form.
July 30 - August 10 2012 Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Summer Program
Read the Fact Sheets for our issues in Annapolis this year.
Strengthening Civil Rights For All Citizens of Maryland, Including the Blind
Access to the General Assembly’s New Website
Applying Maryland’s Civil Rights Laws to the Internet

See the issues we are addressing on a national level here.
Read the Summer 2011 Edition of The Braille Spectator
Read the Spring 2011 Edition of The Braille Spectator
Some photos from our recent events.

Picture of the bill signing, HB413, the Education Standards Bill. It was signed on May 4, 2010.

The above picture of the bill signing, HB413, the Education Standards Bill. It was signed on May 4, 2010.

Picture from the recent signing of the Quiet Car Bill
The above photo shows the Governor signing the Quiet Car Legislation into law. This law extends the study of the problem of vehicles not producing enough sound to be heard by pedestrians.

Photo showing the signing of the custody bill into law

Photo of the signing of the bill which prevented blindness to be a reason that a parent could not be granted guardianship of a child.