Blind Students Breaking Barriers, Building Networks, & Bringing Change
Welcome to the home page of the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind and the largest movement of blind students in the world. Each day, we seek to empower blind students to live the lives they want through organized activism, mentorship, leadership development, resource sharing, and so much more!
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We welcome you to join our tight-knit family of blind students from all over the country! Make genuine friendships, learn about resources for blind students of all ages, join in on projects to positively impact the lives of others, and more.
Would you like to join a diverse and vibrant community making positive change in the lives of blind students across the nation? Learn more about our membership process, requirements, and perks!
NABS News
National Federation of the Blind News & More
National Convention
Attend the biggest event of the year, July 3-8, 2026, in Austin, Texas.Braille Monitor
The Magazine of the Blind People's Movement Read this year's full issues:Free White Cane Program
The white cane allows you to travel independently and safely—no blind person should be without one. We offer you a free one. You can order a new one every six months.
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For over 50 years, the National Association of Blind Students has worked 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. Get the latest updates, stay involved, and hear stories from blind students by subscribing to our publications.
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