The Blind and the Deaf 1900 by the Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of the Census provides a comprehensive report on the blind and deaf individuals in 1900. The book contains detailed information on the blind including demographics causes of blindness and occupations. It also explores deafness statistics communication methods and demographics. Through tables and analysis the book sheds light on the prevalence and characteristics of blindness and deafness in the United States at the turn of the 20th century.