National Federation of the Blind of California San Diego Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of California San Diego Chapter We are an organization for and of the blind. We are dedicated to advancing the lives of blind individuals.

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.Here in the San Diego Chapter we hold these tennants and ideas of our national and

state affiliate to be true. All that it takes to improve your quality of life and reach your goals is proper attitude, education, opportunity, and a few adaptive methods. We hope to help you realize your potential and continue to pursue your dreams. While at the same time continuously working on informing, educating and correcting societies views on blindness. We hope to see you soon at one of our chapter meetings or recreation events!

07/28/2026

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

Thank you for the afternoon of community connection and rich cultural experience through tea!
07/26/2026

Thank you for the afternoon of community connection and rich cultural experience through tea!

07/26/2026

We celebrate Disability Pride Month in July to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. But did you know that the law that eventually became the foundation of the ADA is from the 1970s?
On September 26, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed into law the Rehabilitation Act, which included Section 504, the landmark civil rights law that prohibits any federally funded program from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. Many organizations refused to comply with the law, however, so on April 5, 1977, Judy Heumann and hundreds of disabled activists participated in sit-ins at federal buildings for up to 24 days. Public pressure from the sit-ins forced Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Joseph Califano to finally sign regulations to put Section 504 into practice.
Learn more about Judy Heumann — who has been called "the mother of the disability rights movement" — and the 504 protests in “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist (BR24750, DB100399),” cowritten with Kristen Joiner. The young adult version of Heumann’s story is “Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution (DB105457),” also cowritten with Joiner.
For NLS patrons who wish to learn more about being a disability ally, try “Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World (DB115191)” by Ben Mattlin or “Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally (BR23987, DB105481)” by Emily Ladau.

[Image: Judy Heumann speaking on the first day of the Section 504 demonstrations in San Francisco, 1977. Photo by HolLynn D'Lil. CC BY-NC-ND. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.]

07/25/2026

Having a blast at Comic Con! Shout out to the staff for amazing accommodations, feel like a VIP at the panels lol. Tonight is the big night! Can’t wait to be on the audio description panel this evening!

07/25/2026
07/24/2026

From our fearless leader, Julia:

This morning, members of the National Federation of the Blind, San Diego Chapter are teaming up with the City of San Diego’s Performance & Analytics Department for a hands-on user testing session! 📱💻
This marks a huge milestone: it is the department’s very first user testing experience with the blind and low-vision community!
We are putting the new version of the Get It Done mobile app and website to the test, providing authentic, real-time feedback to ensure the platform is fully accessible for everyone. Additionally, the Web Manager of San Diego.gov is joining us today to actively seek input on the overall accessibility of the city's main website.
I am beyond grateful and absolutely thrilled by how receptive city officials have been to working together. 🤝✨
The NFB San Diego chapter continues to drive meaningful change, serving as the vehicle for authentic feedback from blind and low-vision individuals. Together, we are collaborating to achieve true inclusivity across all areas of our community.

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