[NFBK] National Federation of the Blind Partners with ElevenLabs to Transform Accessible Reading

[Lonnie Swafford]

National Federation of the Blind Partners with ElevenLabs to Transform
Accessible Reading


Empowering Choice in How Stories Are Heard


Baltimore, MD (November 18, 2025): The National Federation of the Blind
(NFB) is proud to announce a partnership with ElevenLabs, bringing the
innovative ElevenReader platform to blind readers across the United States.
This collaboration represents a major step forward in accessible technology,
offering emotionally rich narration that empowers choice in how stories are
heard.

Text-to-speech tools are not new for blind people; however, ElevenLabs
enhances the experience with options for the readers. By using advanced AI
technology to deliver natural, human-like voices-including celebrity
voices-for books, newsletters, and other content, users can select from a
wide range of voices and upload their own materials, creating a personalized
reading experience.

"Access to information has always been at the heart of our movement, and
this partnership with ElevenLabs represents the kind of innovation that
happens when we prioritize the authentic needs and preferences of blind
people," said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the
Blind. "ElevenReader gives blind readers real options in how they experience
content. The ability to choose from natural-sounding voices, personalize the
reading experience, and upload our own materials means we are active
participants shaping how we consume information."

As part of this partnership, premium access to ElevenReader is available at
no cost to members of the National Federation of the Blind. This benefit
underscores NFB's commitment to ensuring that blind individuals have access
to cutting-edge tools that enhance independence and inclusion.

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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind, headquartered in Baltimore, defends
the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support
to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and
more.

Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership and advocacy
organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and divisions in
the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. We believe in the hopes
and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality.
Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at <https://nfb.org/>
nfb.org.

CONTACT

Stephanie Cascone

Director of Communications

National Federation of the Blind

410-659-9314, extension 2244

 

Lonnie & Ashley Swafford

5109 Bannon Crossings Drive

Louisville, KY 40218

H: (502) 491-1992

M: (502) 609-2394

 

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