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.

This policy is applicable to all chapters, divisions, and the affiliate, as well as any activities, meetings, fundraisers, or in-person gatherings of an official nature.

Below is information about our 2022 Week in Annapolis. 

1.            WE are looking for volunteers to attend meetings with the Maryland General Assembly during our NFBMD Week In Annapolis. 

2.            We are also looking for volunteers to serve as Zoom hosts for those meetings. 

3.            We are sharing information about issue training meetings so participants can prepare to talk about our legislative priorities for the 2022 General Assembly. 

4.            We are sharing the Fact Sheets for our two legislative priorities for 2022. 

5.            We are explaining when each geographic area will have the bulk of its meetings.

6.            We are providing the Zoom information for the Issues Training meetings.

We are accepting dues for 2021 and/or 2022. Individuals interested in paying chapter and division dues may do so in one of two ways: 1. Pay dues online; or 2. send a physical check to the chapter or division treasurer.

NFB of Maryland Basket and Bag Bingo will take place on March 11, 2022.  Tickets are now available!

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is pleased to announce that the John T.  McCraw Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2022-2023 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.