NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Consumer organization of blind people working together to improve opportunities for the blind and the understanding of blindness by the general public. Helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve independence and equality by providing information and referral, employment information, literature, scholarship programs, and a blindness-related adaptive equipment store. The Free White Cane Program provides rigid fiberglass canes.
200 E Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Eligibility: Primarily blind and visually impaired individuals, but sighted persons may also join

Free White Cane Program: Must be blind or visually impaired, must be requesting the cane for personal use, and it must have been more than 6 months since a previous white cane request
Hours: Varies by chapter
National office: Monday-Friday 5am-2pm
(541) 653-9153
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (541) 653-9153 Main phone
  • (206) 604-5507 Main phone
  • (410) 659-9314 Main phone National Office
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call or visit website for more information

Free White Cane Program: Visit website to complete an online application or to print and mail a completed paper application
FEES: Varies by service

Free White Cane Program: None
DOCUMENTS: Call for information
AREA SERVED: Nationwide
Services:
  • Blind Mobility Aids
  • Disability Rights Groups * Blindness
  • Specialized Information and Referral * Blindness
  • Student Financial Aid * Blindness
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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND