The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is the Maryland state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. We are changing what it means to be blind in Maryland! Find a local chapter or division. The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

Get ready for a weekend of fun and fellowship.  Come and be part of celebrating our accomplishments and planning for the future!

• Date: February 13 -16, 2025
• Place: Ashore Resort and Beach Club , 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Meet our keynote speaker and National Representative.
• Explore opportunities through special workshops for parents and teachers of blind children, blind merchants and entrepreneurs, and students. Check out our technology workshops and more.
• Examine new products at the exhibit hall on Friday.
• Help us raise expectations for ourselves and for officials who manage services for the blind.

Want to win either $500 or have your 2026 State Convention hotel and meals covered? Here's your chance!
 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is hosting the 2025 NFBMD Convention donation drive. For each $20 donation, you will get one chance in the Convention drawing. For example, if you donate $100, you will get five chances.
 

The winner will have their choice of either $500 or their 2026 state convention hotel (two nights) and meals covered by the affiliate. The drawing will take place at the NFBMD banquet on Saturday, February 15, 2025.   The winner does not need to be present.  

The fundraiser is open through 3PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is conducting a Theater Donation Drive, with the support of Access Maryland. In appreciation for your financial support, we will enter contributors in this program into a monthly drawing for a pair of tickets to a hit musical.  The shows and associated dates are listed below.  

And Juliette - September 28, 2024 at 2:00PM

MJ, the Musical - November 17, 2024 at 2:00PM

Life of Pi - December 14, 2024 at 2:00PM

Annie - January 11, 2025 at 2:00PM

The show will be audio described.

For every $10, the contributor will get one chance to win. For example, if an individual donates $20, they will be entered into the drawing two times.

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) is thrilled to administer the John T.  McCraw Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2025-2026.   The Program will award up to four individual scholarships of $4,000 each.  These scholarships will be given to qualified blind students who exhibit academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership.