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.
Braille Monitor
>The leading publication of the NFB, this magazine is published eleven times a year and covers blindness-related events, activities, and issues.
Slate and Style
Slate and Style is the Newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division. It contains reports on division activities, articles contributed by blind writers of all genres, and is packed with hints, helpful suggestions for blind writers, and links to many resources for the espousing and seasoned writer.
Podcasts
Information and subscription links for our podcasts.
The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research
The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research (JBIR) is the first international, interdisciplinary open access journal created by blind people, parents, teachers, administrators, and academic researchers designed to further efforts to address the real problems of blindness.
Voice of the Nation's Blind
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.