Nfb Newsline | National Federation Of The Blind
Provides the blind access to over 500 publications including the Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, New York Times, USA Today, and the Washington Post as well as sixteen breaking news sources such as CNN, BBC and ESPN Online. Also offers emergency weather alerts and seven day forecasts, job listings, TV listings, retail ads and more. There are a number of access methods including touch-tone telephone, a free mobile app for iPhone, iPad and iPod, on Demand emails, a secure website, and a variety of portable players including the NLS Talking Book player and Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation. This service is also available on Amazon Alexa enabled devices.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
Hours
24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Client can remain on the phone as long as they like.
Website
https://www.nfb.org
Application process
Client must call for information and to register, M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm (Call the toll-free National Number). They will be given an access code which they will need to enter the system.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Client can receive service if they are blind or visually impaired, or are print disabled in some other way.
Service area
United States
Agency info
National Federation Of The Blind
Coordinates many programs serving those who are blind including: services and resources to defend the rights of blind Americans, providing information and support to blind children and adults, and building a community that creates a future full of opportunities.