This legislation officially designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement." This museum, currently owned and operated by the National Federation of the Blind, will serve as a crucial national platform. Its purpose is to explore the rich history, struggles, and successes of blind individuals, both collectively and as a movement, and to preserve invaluable artifacts, documents, and literature. Congress finds that despite facing systemic discrimination and low expectations, blind individuals have made significant, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The National Federation of the Blind, established in 1940, has been instrumental in self-organization and raising societal expectations for blind people. This designation addresses the current lack of a cultural institution that centers the experience of blind people, aiming to foster understanding, challenge misconceptions, and inspire action for a more equitable future.
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
USA119th CongressS-3371| Senate
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This legislation officially designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement." This museum, currently owned and operated by the National Federation of the Blind, will serve as a crucial national platform. Its purpose is to explore the rich history, struggles, and successes of blind individuals, both collectively and as a movement, and to preserve invaluable artifacts, documents, and literature. Congress finds that despite facing systemic discrimination and low expectations, blind individuals have made significant, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The National Federation of the Blind, established in 1940, has been instrumental in self-organization and raising societal expectations for blind people. This designation addresses the current lack of a cultural institution that centers the experience of blind people, aiming to foster understanding, challenge misconceptions, and inspire action for a more equitable future.