For Parents

Do you know a blind person who needs help or information? Perhaps the person is newly blinded or is losing vision so that accomplishing things with sight has become difficult. It is estimated that about 20 percent of blind people are totally blind, but most have some remaining vision. Maybe the person does not know about all the services that are available, such as vocational rehabilitation, library services, or Social Security benefits. Maybe you or someone you know has a blind child and doesn't know how to make sure the child gets the education and training the child needs. The National Federation of the Blind can help!

Blindness does not need to be a tragedy. Because the blind of this nation are working together through collective action to improve our lives and make our dreams of independence and equality come true, blind people everywhere are enjoying active and productive lives. So can you or the person you know who is dealing with blindness. All you need is some basic information, a little encouragement, and a lot of supportive friends who are blind and who are making their way in the world. And you've come to the right place for all these things - the National Federation of the Blind.