National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

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.

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is closely monitoring the COVID-19 emergency, which is impacting all Marylanders but may have unique effects on the blind.

The health and safety of all of our members, colleagues, and friends is always our top priority. This page provides resources that may be particularly useful to blind people in Maryland facing challenges during the outbreak. If you have found other resources that you believe are useful, please email the information to president@nfbmd.org

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is pleased to announce that the John T.  McCraw Scholarship Program for 2021-2022 will include up to four individual scholarships with a combined maximum total of $10,000.  Though the Scholarship Committee will determine the amounts awarded to each finalist, the minimum amount to be awarded is $2,000 and the maximum is $3,500.  These scholarships will be awarded to qualified blind students who exhibit academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership.