NationalFederationOfTheBlindBreaking News: A devastating setback in recent DOE notice that essentially eliminates the Randolph-Sheppard priority for Army dining facility contracts. We will fight to protect these jobs and opportunities. Read our press release at https://buff.ly/7CgdwnP
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President RiccobonoJust because it’s Christmas Eve doesn’t mean the advocacy work stops. https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/statement-federal-notice-limiting-randolph-sheppard-priority-department-army
The National Federation of the Blind's STEM2U program helps blind youth gain transferable skills that foster both personal and career growth. We are dedicated to improving opportunities for blind students in the STEM fields. NFB STEM2U brings a full day of accessible STEM lessons and activities to blind youth, providing nonvisual tools and techniques that help students of all ages across the country explore and pursue STEM education and careers.
Register today: https://buff.ly/3JKHoBi
Check out our newest episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast. Our hosts are joined by two NFB scholarship winners and a registered nurse. They discuss their experiences and advocacy efforts and share how they achieve the careers they want as blind students.
Every year, we award more than $250,000 in cash and prizes to blind scholars in recognition of their achievements and aspirations, and you could be one of them! NFB scholarship applications are now open. Deadline, 3/21: https://buff.ly/2WycxNF
We call on all elected leaders, policymakers, and media outlets to engage in informed, respectful discourse that recognizes the capabilities of blind individuals rather than exploiting ignorance for political gain. Hear from President Mark A. Riccobono and read our statement on the Harmful Stereotyping of Blind People in Political Discourse. https://buff.ly/3Qo3ZGc
Join our Accessibility Boutique tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST to learn how to teach your family and friends the basics of using a screen reader. We will cover how screen readers present content, common keyboard shortcuts, and helpful training and learning techniques for screen readers.
Register today: https://buff.ly/3RMnesn
Earlier this year, the United States Department of Education announced that it would be dismantling the Digital Accessibility Unit. On Wednesday, October 30, we sent a letter to the Department of Education to communicate our displeasure and frustration with this decision. Read the full letter: https://buff.ly/4elvxpc
Darrell Hilliker 👨🦯♾️📡Lest you think ride share discrimination is limited to those with service dogs, an #Uber driver told me she wouldn't transport me from a hotel to the Las Vegas airport because I am a blind person without sighted assistance. She tried to get a hotel employee to accompany me. I use a white cane. This stuff is real even as we conclude the first quarter of the 21st century. #accessibility #ableism #blind #discrimination #RightToRide
“The companies say it's their policy, the law is the law, so why are rideshare denials for blind people who use guide dogs or white canes still happening daily?” – John Paré, Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy
#RightToRide #StopGuideDogDenials
#RightToRide #StopGuideDogDenials
Our Rideshare Rally is just less than one hour away! Tune in for the live stream coverage by Aira at 10 a.m. PST and 1 p.m. EST.
Access the event via the Aira Explorer app or the web app at explorer.aira.io. Or watch live on Aira’s YouTube stream: youtube.com/c/airaio