This bill designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Museum of the Blind People's Movement . This designation highlights a significant cultural institution, as it will be the first museum in America owned and operated by the blind themselves. Congress finds that blind individuals have historically faced systemic discrimination but have made substantial, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The museum, established by the National Federation of the Blind, is intended to collect, preserve, and curate the history of blind people's struggles and accomplishments. It will serve as a national platform to explore their experiences, foster understanding, and inspire respect for an equitable future.
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
USA119th CongressHR-6467| House
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This bill designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Museum of the Blind People's Movement . This designation highlights a significant cultural institution, as it will be the first museum in America owned and operated by the blind themselves. Congress finds that blind individuals have historically faced systemic discrimination but have made substantial, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The museum, established by the National Federation of the Blind, is intended to collect, preserve, and curate the history of blind people's struggles and accomplishments. It will serve as a national platform to explore their experiences, foster understanding, and inspire respect for an equitable future.