National Federation of the Blind of Texas

08/11/2026

San Antonio Chapter will host an Accessible Voting informational event on Saturday, September 12 at Las Palmas Branch Library:

You are invited to join us for an informative and empowering voter education event hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Texas San Antonio Chapter. This event is designed to provide essential information and resources for blind and low vision people to ensure everyone can exercise their....

07/29/2026

An update on Texas v. Kennedy, a lawsuit challenging federal regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

07/20/2026

Click here for a letter from NFBTX President Norma Crosby re: NFBTX's efforts against the harmful Texas vs. Kennedy lawsuit:

07/01/2026

Plan your meals for ! The 2026 Austin Restaurant Guide is now available for download:

06/12/2026

Thank you H-E-B for providing the NFB of Texas with a $500 gift card that will go toward funding the hospitality suite at in Austin! Come see us in room 539!

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Hernandez, Nick Oliver, and Muhammad Sohaib of Texas, as well as all of the other NFB National Scholarship finalists!

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship finalists! Every year, we award more than $300,000 in cash and prizes to blind scholars in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.

“Our scholarship program continues to exemplify how the blind people’s movement builds and strengthens a community of leaders,” said President Riccobono.

“The finalists represent a diversity of academic and professional pursuits, from groundbreaking work in STEM careers to innovative approaches in media, education, and emerging fields. We are proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom is raising expectations and expanding possibilities. The accomplishments of these outstanding students are proof that the blind can achieve excellence and live the lives we want. We will celebrate these outstanding scholars together at our national convention, where their accomplishments will encourage the next generation of blind leaders to dream bigger and reach higher.”

Read the full list of finalists at: https://buff.ly/pvb2bym

04/01/2026

The 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Texas Scholarship Application is now open! Visit the link to apply.

03/19/2026

Take Action Now to Protect Section 504 against Texas v. Kennedy

The National Federation of the Blind is calling on all members to take immediate action in response to the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit, which poses a direct threat to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

For more than five decades, Section 504 has served as a fundamental civil rights protection, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive federal funding.

The Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit challenges the federal government’s authority to enforce Section 504 and risks weakening or eliminating key protections that blind people in the United States rely on every day. This attack endangers our access to education, employment, public services, and other essential opportunities.

For more background on the case, please reference our recording from the NFB Information Call on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Additional resources for background on this matter can be accessed in our Letter from nine NFB affiliates to their state attorneys general regarding Section 504 lawsuit | National Federation of the Blind.

Nine states are involved in this lawsuit: Texas, Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota.
Call to Action for Members in the Nine States

Members in these states should immediately contact their governor and state attorney general and urge them to withdraw from the case.

Texas, [email protected]

Alaska, [email protected]

Florida, [email protected]

Indiana, [email protected]

Kansas, [email protected]

Louisiana, [email protected]

Montana, [email protected]

Missouri, [email protected]

South Dakota, [email protected]
Sample Message for Nine States

Here is what to say when calling your governor or attorney general (for members in the nine affected states):

Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent and a member of the National Federation of the Blind. I am calling to urge [Governor/Attorney General Name] to withdraw our state from the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit.

This lawsuit threatens Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a critical civil rights protection that ensures equal access for blind and disabled Americans.

Weakening Section 504 would have serious consequences for education, employment, and participation in public life. Please take immediate action to remove our state from this harmful lawsuit. Thank you.
Call to Action for Members in Other States

Members in the remaining forty-one states should contact the Governor of Texas and the Texas Attorney General to express opposition to the lawsuit and urge Texas to step away from this effort to undermine Section 504.

Here is the email for Texas, [email protected]
Thank you for Taking Action

Your voice is critical. Every message sent and every phone call made helps demonstrate that blind Americans will not stand by while our civil rights are threatened. Please take action today.

Reach out to your state officials if you are in one of the nine participating states, or contact Texas state leadership if you reside elsewhere. Together, we can protect Section 504 and defend the right of blind people to live, learn, work, and participate fully in society.

03/19/2026