Welcome to the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

As a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, we are a national membership and advocacy organization of families and friends of blind children. We help families and blind children themselves maximize the child’s skills, independence, and opportunities, and we hold high expectations for all of our children. Connect with us and the resources, support, and expertise of blind people who can serve as mentors and role models for us and our children. 

Learn More About Us
Two little sisters walk away together; one uses her cane to lead the way

Live the life you want

Early literacy and high expectations for our children are best achieved when supported by the triad of home, community, and educator. The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children welcomes parents, relatives, educators, blind adults, and others interested in promoting opportunities for blind children.

Connect with local contact

Free White Cane Program

Two young girls walk together with their long white canes

The white cane gives blind people the ability to achieve a full and independent life. We have distributed more than 64,000 white canes since 2008.

Ways to Give

Two blind boys smile together outside

Your donations help us distribute free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, and more.

Early Childhood Initiatives

A young blind girl reading a Braille book

Our early childhood initiatives provide young blind children and their families with support and guidance to master the fundamental skills of literacy and independent travel.

NFB-NEWSLINE

A man smiles while he listens to a telephone receiver.

NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio and Braille information service with many opportunities for blind students to take advantage of for school and leisure.