National Association of Blind Students | National Federation of the Blind

For over 50 years, the National Association of Blind Students has worked, as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind, to promote the equality of the blind by serving as a source of information, forum for networking and vehicle for collective action for blind students. Our work on the local, state, and national levels is firmly rooted in the conviction that blindness need not prevent one from excelling in a chosen field of study or living a full and productive life. Above all else, we are dedicated to changing what it means to be blind, by both changing perceptions among the general public of the capabilities of the blind and encouraging blind students to strive to achieve their maximum potential and realize their dreams.

It is our hope that you will find the resources on this website useful and informative. If you have any questions or comments about the website or the work of NABS, please feel free to get in touch with us and let us know. And, if you like what you see and would like to get involved you can become a member of the National Association of Blind Students. And remember, to stay up to date with the latest happenings within NABS, you can friend NABS on Facebook or follow NABS on Twitter. Please also join the NABS email list. Fill out and submit the form, then you will receive a confirmation email.

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The national student division of the National Federation of the Blind

Visit the National Federation of the Blind home page to learn more about the efforts at a national level, as well as the programs we sponsor throughout the year.

LATEST NABS NEWS

Get Involved With NABS by Joining Our Committees

If you have ever wanted to get involved with the work the National Association of Blind Students is doing, this is your chance. We have recently reorganized our committees and are looking for students with a passion to work beside us in building the Federation. If you are interested in joining one or more of our committees, please select the ones you are most interested in and send an email to the Chair of the committee. Or, join the conference line at 712-770-5197,,265669# at the designated times when it is most convenient to you. We look forward to working with you to build the National Federation of the Blind.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Join the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, a new team focused on embracing the many intersections that make up our membership. Meetings are on the first Sunday of the month at 8:00pm eastern.

Fundraising Committee

Have you ever had a NABS Representative come to your state convention or attended Washington Seminar on a scholarship? By joining this committee, You are raising funds to support our members and make these opportunities and more possible. Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at 9:00pm eastern.

Legislative Advocacy Committee

Make your voice heard by joining this committee to raise awareness for laws impacting blind students and enact direct change on the local, state, and national level. Meetings are on the third Sunday of the month at 8pm eastern.

Communications Committee

Help this team coordinate NABS membership programming and recruitment. Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at 8pm eastern.

Web Master

The Web Master is in charge of all information available on the NABS website. If you have any questions, comments, or updates you would like to make regarding the NABS website, please contact Trisha Kulkarni