Publications

>The National Federation of the Blind distributes many different magazines, newspapers, newsletters, speeches, reports, books, and other pieces of literature to inform the public (blind and sighted) about the true nature of blindness and about issues of interest to the blind.

The Student Slate

The Student Slate is the newsletter of the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS.) It is written by blind students for blind students of all ages and is packed with information to assist readers with issues related to their current course of study and to help them plan for future career successes. It contains articles about what it takes to be a successful blind student and how to plan, organize,and undertake one's chosen course of study.

The Braille Monitor

>The leading publication of the NFB, this magazine is published eleven times a year and covers blindness-related events, activities, and issues. 

Voice of the Nation's Blind

The Voice of the Nation's Blind is an online forum to inform members and others about current issues being addressed by the National Federation of the Blind and what can be done to help.

Future Reflections

This quarterly magazine (published by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children) offers parents and teachers a multitude of resources and information based on the positive NFB philosophy. .

Voice of the Diabetic

This quarterly newspaper (published by the Diabetes Action Network) offers information and inspiration for diabetics, health professionals, and all those touched by the condition.  

Kernel Books

This influential series of booklets is made up of inspirational stories written by blind people about themselves.   

Speeches and Reports

Discover key NFB speeches delivered by our esteemed leaders Jacobus tenBroek, Kenneth Jernigan, and Marc Maurer.  Included in this section are national convention banquet speeches, presidential reports, resolutions, and President Maurer’s presidential releases.

Literature<

Topics covered by NFB literature include Braille, discrimination, education, seniors, low vision, parents, students, technology, and more!  In addition, you'll find Information Packets full of valuable articles, books, resource lists, brochures, and forms.  All of these items are available to order, and many are immediately available online!

Audio-Video Center

We are building a comprehensive page of all of our audio and video available on the Internet.  Come see our most recent additions!

Our publications are just one way
the National Federation of the Blind is changing what it means to be blind!

For more information about blindness, please contact the Jacobus tenBroek Library of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute at 410-659-9314 or send an e-mail to jtblibrary@nfb.org.

Jacobus tenBroek Library