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Transforming Lives Through Access

National Heritage
for the Blind

Empowering Vision, Enriching Lives

National Heritage for the Blind is a nonprofit organization that removes barriers between people with vision loss and the resources they are entitled to. We operate a free accessible digital library, a free public-benefits finder, and free accessibility tools — at no cost to the people we serve, and with no advertising.

National Heritage for the Blind is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 39-2947761. All services on this site are provided free of charge.

Explore Library Find Benefits
14,165
Accessible Books
43,048
Benefit Programs
50
States Covered
Free
Always, For Everyone
What We Do

Our Programs

National Heritage for the Blind runs four free programs for people who are blind, have low vision, or read with assistive technology: a public-benefits finder, an accessible digital library, a vision screening tool, and a sitewide accessibility toolkit. Everything below is free and open to anyone.

43,048
Benefit Programs Indexed
Federal, state, county and local assistance programs you can be matched against in a few minutes — free, with no account required.
14,165
Books In Our Library
Public-domain titles with text-to-speech narration, adjustable type, and full screen-reader support. Free to borrow and read.
50
States Covered
Every state has its own benefits hub, so the programs you see are the ones that actually operate where you live.
WCAG 2.1 AA
Accessibility Standard
Screen magnification, high-contrast and dark modes, keyboard-only navigation and one-keystroke read-aloud on every page.
Core Services

Everything You Need in One Place

Comprehensive resources designed with accessibility at the heart of every feature

Eye Exam

Take a quick, accessible vision screening from home. Our innovative Tumbling E test helps assess your visual acuity with easy-to-use arrow key controls. Get personalized results and find eye care professionals near you.

5 min
Quick Test
Free
No Cost
Take Eye Exam

Benefit Finder

Navigate the complex world of government benefits with confidence. Our intelligent matching system uses precise eligibility rules to connect you with federal, state, and local programs that can provide essential support.

43,048
Programs Indexed
Free
No Account Needed
Find Benefits

Donate a Vehicle,
Support Our Work

Donating a car, truck, motorcycle or RV is one of the most direct ways to support National Heritage for the Blind. Pickup and title transfer are handled nationwide at no cost to you, and the proceeds fund the free programs on this site — our accessible library, our benefits finder, and our accessibility tools.

Our vehicle donation program is operated on our behalf by 1-800-DonateCars, who will arrange the pickup and send your tax receipt. Clicking below takes you to their site to start the donation.

DONATE A VEHICLE

National Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 39-2947761), so your vehicle donation is tax-deductible. How much you can deduct generally depends on what the vehicle sells for — see IRS Publication 4303, A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations.

I had to let go of my baby Nissan Pathfinder after 12yrs, was very sad but Paddle made me feel better when I was info what was going to happened with my car after got pick-up. Everybody was super nice and understanding that it was my first time giving up a car for donation. Thank you so much for everything.

— Pilar Dominguez, 1-800-DonateCars donor
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Success Stories

Voices from Our Community

Real stories from real people whose lives have been transformed

The digital library has opened up a world I thought was closed to me. I can finally enjoy reading again with the accessible formats.
MJ
Maria Johnson
Library Member
The benefit finder helped me discover programs I never knew existed. It's made such a difference in managing my healthcare costs.
RC
Robert Chen
Benefit Recipient
NHFTB's platform is intuitive and truly accessible. It's clear that every feature was designed with our community in mind.
ST
Sarah Thompson
Advocate