National Federation of the Blind

GPTKB entity

Statements (106)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:accessibility yes
gptkbp:advocacy yes
education access
employment opportunities
to influence legislation
independence for blind individuals
for blind individuals
gptkbp:advocacy_for_accessible_technology yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_assistive_technology yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_braille_literacy yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_community_resources yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_disability_rights yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_education_policy yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_employment_discrimination_laws yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_equity yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_family_support yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_healthcare_access yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_housing_access yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_inclusion yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_inclusive_education yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_independent_living yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_job_training_programs yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_legislative_change yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_mental_health_support yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_peer_support yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_public_accommodations yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_social_justice yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_social_security_benefits yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_technology_training yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_transportation_access yes
gptkbp:advocacy_for_voting_rights yes
gptkbp:advocates_for accessible technology
gptkbp:affiliated_with state affiliates
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Council_of_the_Blind
gptkbp:annual_event yes
gptkbp:community_involvement yes
gptkbp:community_outreach yes
to raise awareness
gptkbp:community_programs yes
gptkbp:conducts_research_on on blindness and visual impairment
gptkbp:engages_in public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:events gptkb:National_Convention
gptkbp:focus advocacy for blind individuals
gptkbp:focuses_on advocacy for blind individuals
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1940
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Jacobus_ten_Broek
gptkbp:has_a_national_advocacy_network to mobilize members
gptkbp:has_a_national_convention held annually
gptkbp:has_a_national_fundraising_campaign to support programs
gptkbp:has_a_national_leadership_program for blind individuals
gptkbp:has_a_national_office in Baltimore
that coordinates activities
gptkbp:has_a_national_scholarship_program for blind students
gptkbp:has_a_public_policy_agenda focused on disability rights
gptkbp:has_a_website nfb.org
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives yes
gptkbp:has_headquarters_in gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
gptkbp:has_history of civil rights activism
gptkbp:has_members blind individuals
gptkbp:has_mission to promote the equality of blind individuals
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
gptkbp:hosts_events national convention
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Federation of the Blind
gptkbp:initiatives yes
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:World_Blind_Union
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for for accessible education
for parents of blind children
gptkbp:is_involved_in legislative advocacy
disability rights advocacy
technology development for accessibility
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_U._S._government
gptkbp:leadership yes
blindness advocacy.
gptkbp:member elected by members
gptkbp:membership blind individuals and their supporters
gptkbp:mentor for blind youth
gptkbp:motto Live the Life You Want
gptkbp:number_of_books across the United States
gptkbp:offers_courses_in for job readiness
for orientation and mobility specialists
gptkbp:offers_legal_assistance to blind individuals
gptkbp:offers_workshops_on on independent living skills
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:partnerships corporate sponsors
gptkbp:president gptkb:Mark_Riccobono
gptkbp:promotes Braille literacy
gptkbp:provides_information_on on assistive technology
gptkbp:provides_support_for for blind entrepreneurs
gptkbp:provides_training_for for teachers of blind students
gptkbp:public_awareness yes
gptkbp:publications gptkb:The_Braille_Monitor
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:Braille_Monitor
gptkbp:scholarships yes
for graduate students
for blind students
gptkbp:services_provided education and training
gptkbp:supports employment opportunities for blind individuals
gptkbp:website nfb.org
gptkbp:youth_programs yes
gptkbp:youth_teams NFB Youth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Helen_Keller
gptkb:Statue_of_Helen_Keller
gptkb:National_Library_Service_for_the_Blind_and_Print_Disabled
gptkb:the_American_Foundation_for_the_Blind
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4