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A Message from our President, Nicholas P. Gacos
It is an honor for me to be President of the National Association of Blind Merchants and to be part of the National Federation of the Blind.
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Nashville BLAST
Don't miss out on the largest and best Randolph Sheppard conference ever!
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VISTAR North Buying Show
Once again, the National Association of Blind Merchants is joining forces with Vistar to offer a unique training and networking opportunity and a sensational buying show. The Vistar North Buying Show is scheduled for September 25-26 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City.
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Braille Monitor
Our national flagship publication covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.
Read the Braille Monitor!Braille Monitor
Our national flagship publication covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.
Leer el Braille MonitorFree White Cane Program
Any blind individual in the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico can request a free white cane for their personal use as often as every six months.
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Let’s Do Business with a Blind Vendor
Most places of employment have some sort of food service on-site for their employees. It may be as simple as a few vending machines or as complex as a full-scale cafeteria.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Diamond Select Investors
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Titanium and Platinum
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Gold Leadership Contributors
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