6. National Federation of the Blind

Nomination:

"The National Federation of the Blind. I now have the positive philosophy that I can do anything. I want to see my children grow up with the same philosophy. I want all other blind people to have the skills and attitudes they need to succeed."

Mission:
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.

The NFB has affiliates in all fifty states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, and over seven hundred local chapters.

Website:
National Federation of the Blind