The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.
2020 Archive
2020 Braille Spectator Newsletter
Annapolis Issues
- Restoring the Secret Ballot to Disabled Voters to Assure Equality in Voting
- Regulating Electric Scooters
- Uplifting the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped into the 21st Century
- Appropriation for the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) to Education, Public Information, and Commerce
Comments on Regional Transit Plan for Central Maryland
The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland offers the following comments on “Connecting Our Future: A Regional Transit Plan for Central Maryland”. Our comments surround the three themes of accessibility, quality, and equity. We applaud the goals and objectives listed in this plan. However, to reach these goals, the plan must also address needed policy changes if they are really to be achieved.
Throughout our comments, we have identified several considerations missing from this plan. Because of these omissions, we strongly recommend that a blind person from a consumer organization, who has knowledge and experience with using multiple forms of transportation be appointed to the committee who will further develop the plan.
MS word copy of this document can be found here.
2020 Resolutions
- Resolution 2020-01 Regarding Access to Educational Platforms and Materials
- Resolution 2020-02 Regarding improving employment programs and other services at the Division of Rehabilitation Services
- Resolution 2020-03 Regarding WMATA
- Resolution 2020-04 Regarding MTA Budget Cuts
- Resolution 2020-05 Regarding the distribution of accessible materials in higher education
2020 State Convention
- check back in November