Welcome

If you’re interested in learning how to become a teacher of blind students, or if you’re wondering if this career choice is for you, then you are at the right place! The National Federation of the Blind has developed this one-stop resource on teaching blind students to provide you information about this highly rewarding career. With 90% of blind children not being taught Braille, a 45% high school graduation rate for blind students, and a whopping 70% unemployment rate amongst working age blind adults, the time to make a difference is here!

Opportunities

Would you like to help others find out about this rewarding career? Join our Teacher Recruitment Network. Prospective teachers or teacher candidates, learn about how the Teacher of Tomorrow Program can help you!

Current teachers, paraprofessionals, orientation and mobility instructors, and Program administrators, join our Teach for Independence Network. Also, visit the Blindness Education Station a place to learn about best practices for working with blind students, and a place to share some of your own tricks of the trade!  

If you are a blind high school student, please consider filling out an application for the NFB Youth Leadership Academy! Participants will have two opportunities this year to attend one session. During the session, students will have a chance to meet other blind students, interact with blind role models, and learn about all the resources the National Federation of the Blind has to offer. 

 

Teaching Blind Students: What’s It Really Like?

We have a national network of teachers of blind students who are happy to answer your questions, so feel free to submit a question!

Read Our Teacher Blog to get a closer look at this rewarding career.

Check out our Reading Room where you can find short articles written by parents, teachers, and blind people on the role of the teacher of the blind.

Peruse our Picture Gallery!

Careers in Blindness Education

If you are looking for a career in the field of blindness education, be sure to check out our Job Listings. If you would like to advertise an employment opportunity, please complete the Job Submission Form.