National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

Advances the lives of blind people in the United States, with chapters in each state. Their website has many resources for blind people, parents, and educators. Programs include:

• Tools for Independence: Provides free long white canes, slates, and styluses for blind or low-vision people in the United States. Visit the website and create an account to request items.
• NFB-Newsline: A free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, dyslexic, or otherwise print-disabled offering access to books, magazines, newspapers, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more. They also have a youth version with kid and teen-friendly content. You must apply and register online for access.
  Columbus Newsline: (614) 448-1673
• NFB Ohio Scholarship Program: Offers scholarships to outstanding blind students who currently live in or are attending college in the state of Ohio each academic year.
• Braille Reading Pals Club: Sign up for free Braille books, activities, birthday cards, and more for blind children 0-8 years old.

National: (410) 659-9314
NFB.org
Ohio Chapter: (937) 829-3368
NFBOhio.org