Purpose
The National Federation for the Blind provides free items to individuals who are blind or who have low vision.
Contact(s)
410-659-9314
email: nfb@nfb.org
website: nfb.org/programs-services
Programs Available
NFB's Free White Cane Program distributes free white canes that give people who are blind the ability to achieve a full and independent life, allowing them to travel freely and safely.
NFB's Free Slate and Stylus Program distributes a plastic, four line, twenty-eight cell slate along with a saddle stylus to those who need them. This is for those who know Braille or want to learn Braille. It is the only Braille writing device that has the same portability, flexibility, and affordability as a pen and pencil.
Financial Criteria
Requests can be made every 6 months for either the cane or slate and stylus.
Eligibility
Those who are blind or with low vision who live in the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
AT Services Provided/Covered
None specified.
AT Devices Provided/Covered
White cane or Slate and Stylus
Application Process
Apply for the Free White Cane Program or Free Slate and Stylus Program on the NFB website
Pieces of the Puzzle
- Resources for how to use the white cane and slate and stylus are provided on the website.