From Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York:

The centennial of The Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Matilda Ziegler's generous spirit and the publication's long tradition of enhancing the lives of the blind and visually impaired.

When Matilda Ziegler founded the magazine in 1907, this first general-interest periodical for blind people opened the world of print literature to individuals with visual impairments. Though advances in technology have allowed people with visual impairments virtually unhampered access to information, the Ziegler Magazine remains very popular with a readership of thousands of people around the globe.

Thanks to the generosity of Matilda Ziegler and the dedicated team that carries on her legacy, people with visual impairments have greater access to high-quality articles on health, travel, music, sports and many other general interests. On the centennial of this worthy publication, we celebrate its long tradition of excellence and look forward to its continued success.