National Federation of the Blind of Texas

09/09/2025

Dallas Chapter White Cane Day Event October 14:

You Are Invited to the 2nd Annual White Cane Day Celebration! The Dallas Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas will host the event in partnership with the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Dallas Museum of Art and Central Market. White Cane Day celebrates the achievements and independe...

09/09/2025

The Exhibitor Registration Form for is now available on the state convention webpage:

Each year, members of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas come together for a weekend packed with speakers, hands-on workshops, technology demonstrations, networking, love and support. The convention—our organization’s ultimate governing authority—sets the legislative priorities that...

08/27/2025

We have reserved a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hobby Airport for NFBTX 2025! You can book yours here:

08/19/2025

Did you know you can donate your spare change from your Walmart purchases to the National Federation of the Blind? 🛒✨

It only takes a minute to set up:
1. Log into your Walmart account (online or in the app)
2. Go to “Giving and Impact” → “Choose a Local Charity”
3. Search for National Federation of the Blind (tip: click Clear All Filters)
4. Select “Round Up” to automatically donate your change at checkout 💙

Every cent helps break down barriers, expand opportunities, and empower blind people to live the lives they want. 🌍

08/18/2025

The registration form for NFBTX 2025 State Convention is now available! You can register now to join us in Houston October 31-November 2!

Each year, members of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas come together for a weekend packed with speakers, hands-on workshops, technology demonstrations, networking, love and support. The convention—our organization’s ultimate governing authority—sets the legislative priorities that...

05/13/2025

The application for the 2025 Silver Bells Senior Training Program is now available!

Too many people over the age of 50 who lose their vision feel like their lives are over, but it doesn't have to be. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.

04/03/2025

Breaking Legal News: Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration and DOGE to Stop Unlawful Cuts to Social Security Services. We filed a federal lawsuit on April 2, 2025, with several disability advocacy organizations and individual plaintiffs. President Riccobono shared in the press release, “Many blind Americans rely on Social Security benefits for their survival and for the support of their families...In the most severe cases, these cuts could endanger people’s very lives. The National Federation of the Blind supports greater government efficiency and recognizes that much can be done to improve the SSA, but careful planning and collaboration with blind Americans and other disability advocates are the right ways to handle reform.” Read and share the full press release: https://buff.ly/SwGsuzM

American Association of People with Disabilities, Deaf Equality, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Mass Senior Action Council

04/02/2025

Our own Liz Wisecarver was on the Nation's Blind Podcast! Check it out below.

The Nation's Blind Podcast highlights different themes related to blindness, independent living, and news from the National Federation of the Blind.

04/02/2025

The 2025 NFBTX Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.

Each year, the National Federation of the Blind of Texas offers scholarships to some of the best and brightest blind students in Texas. This year, we are offering four scholarships: three worth $2,000 each and one worth $3,000. The scholarships are based on merit, and if you or someone you know meet...

04/01/2025

You may now RSVP for the Waco NFB-NEWSLINE Open House on May 17:

Join members of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas on May 17 at 10:30 a.m. until noon as we introduce blind and print disabled Waco residents to our audio newspaper service. You don’t need to be a technology whiz to enjoy access to over 500 publications, including: the Waco Tribune Hera...

01/16/2025

Please visit the link below to comment your support for ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. Your comment can be as simple as "I believe people with disabilities should be paid at least the minimum wage, and 14(c) certificates should be phased out.”

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act) authorizes the Secretary of Labor to issue certificates allowing employers to pay productivity-based subminimum wages to workers with disabilities, but only where such certificates are necessary to prevent the curtailment of opportunities for employment....

12/09/2024

We close out the year with our last Person to Know, Bryan Baldwin, of the San Antonio Chapter. Bryan joined the NFB in 2007, when he attended his first meeting and left as the Treasurer, a position he still holds.

Bryan was born blind from optic nerve hypoplasia. He is the oldest of three children, with a younger sister and brother. He is the proud father of two daughters, from whom he has four grandchildren, ranging in age from 6 to 14. Bryan grew up in Atascosa, Texas, and attended the Southwest Independence School District in San Antonio. He subsequently moved to San Antonio.

Bryan uses Fusion on his PC and VoiceOver on his iPhone. He began working with blind individuals in 1985 as a machine operator for the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind. Later he worked in Quality Assurance using JAWS and a video magnifier. Today, he is an Employment Assistance Specialist at the Working Texas Commission for the Blind in 2002.

Bryan’s hobbies include woodwork, laser work and sublimation. He loves peanut M&M’s because they’re healthier. He credits his family, friends, and faith for getting him through good times and bad.
Thank you to all the chapters, the affiliates, and The National Federation of the Blind for having such a great people to lead by example in our mission.

Everyone be safe and take care of each other!