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Many of us have realized the benefits of ridesharing and food/grocery delivery services in California.  For blind people, these services offer unprecedented access and convenience where transportation might have otherwise been a barrier.  Ridesharing, with the exception of drivers that continue to discriminate, allows blind people to enjoy convenience comparable to those with drivers licenses […]

Are you a blind Californian, or the family member or ally of one? For the first time in several years, the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be geographically close to California in Las Vegas, Nevada! The convention runs from Saturday, July 7 through Friday, July 12, 2019. Hotel Reservations can […]

The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to partner with Lyft, the makers of the popular ride-hailing app, to help blind voters get to the polls. Lyft has generously provided our national headquarters with a number of promotion codes, worth $15 each, which are being distributed throught sevearl states including California. Lyft will pay […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alameda County Reaches Agreement with Blind Voters, National Federation of the Blind Oakland, California (November 2, 2018): Alameda County has agreed to take necessary and timely steps to provide equal opportunity for participation by blind voters in the county’s voting program. The agreement resolves complaints by three blind voters who live in […]

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